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How Dense Am I? (click
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4 Weeks
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Objectives:
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Understand and apply the scientific method to solve a problem.
- Apply mathematical strategies to prove scientific observations.
- Use and convert SI units and symbols for length, area, volume,
mass and density.
- Create and interpret data in a graph.
- Demonstrate the kinetic theory of matter.
- Distinguish between chemical and physical properties.
- Observe and separate materials based on properties and
characteristics.
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Readings:
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Vocabulary:
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- DENSITY
- LITER
- MIXTURE
- MASS
- GRAPH
- ATOM
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Condensation
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- CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
- MATTER
- VOLUME
- ELEMENTS
- OXIDATION
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Evaporation
- COMPOUND
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- STANDARD
- Gram
- PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
- METER
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Capacity
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Buoyancy
- State
of Matter
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Homework:
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printable version of the homework. One of the three homework assignments may be excused.
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Name |
Due Date |
Grade |
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Handout #1 |
Mass |
Oct. 29/30 |
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Handout #2 |
Mass & Capacity |
Nov. 5/6 |
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Handout #3 |
Mass, Capacity & Volume |
Nov. 13/14 |
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Test and Quiz
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Quizzes after chapter materials and test
during the week of 11/21 |
Be aware of the
due dates as they are given.
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In-class Laboratories:
Mining a Mountain - Take an unknown sample sort out this mixed up
situation.
Question:
Is it possible to separate a
mixture back into its original parts?
Materials: Core Sample, Scales, Pick, Filters, Crusher, Magnet,
Water, Screen
Will the boat float? - Using your understanding
of density, will the boats you make float?
How do changes in mass and volume
of your boat, change its density?
Materials: Density cubes, Aluminum Foil, Measuring tools,
Graduated Cylinder, Electronic Scale, Fish Tank
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