Physical+Science

=Physical Science=

Module 4 Lesson 1&2 Overview

Unit: What's the matter

 * Essential concepts:**


 * //Physical Science://**
 * Understand and apply knowledge of the structure and properties of matter
 * Nature and phases of matter
 * Phase changes
 * Understands and applies knowledge of interactions of energy and matter
 * Types of energy
 * //Science as Inquiry://**
 * Identify questions and concepts that guide scientific investigations
 * Formulate and revise scientific explanations and models using logic and evidence
 * Recognize and analyze alternative explanations and models


 * Universal constructs**


 * //Critical thinking://** discussion questions
 * //Complex communication://**
 * //Creativity://**
 * //Collaboration://**
 * //Flexibility and adaptation://**
 * //Productivity and accountability://**


 * Characteristics of effective instruction**
 * //Student centered//** - student choice, learning in their hands
 * //Teaching for understanding//** - success = application of info
 * //Formative assessment//** - lab questions, quizzes, discussion
 * //Rigorous and relevant//** - sludge lab
 * //Differentiation//** - total of 10

Topic 1: the basic stuff

 * Learning goals:**
 * Recognize that matter is made of particles in constant motion.
 * Identify the four states of matter.
 * Differentiate between the arrangement of particles in solids, liquids, gases, and plasmas.
 * Explain why adding energy to or removing energy from matter can cause it to change phase.

How can you tell what state of matter an object is? For the following identify what state of matter they represent and why: glass, plastic, olive oil, fog, peanut butter, lightning, and dry ice. After to you post, respond to at least three other posts.
 * Day 1**
 * Initial Discussion:**

Demos: dry ice, cloud in a bottle, human model of states of matter/phase changes KWL
 * Face 2 Face**

Simulations, http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/states-of-matter kinetic theory online lesson and quiz []
 * Online**

Pick one to research and answer
 * Day 2**
 * Day 3**
 * Success**

1. Explain what happens to the boiling point of water when you are in high elevation areas (such as mountains). Make sure you use terms and vocabulary from this class in explaining WHY this change in boiling point occurs. 2. Research dry ice and explain what it is made of, what the temperature of dry ice is, how dry ice is made, and what benefit/purpose dry ice has.

Define the four official states of matter, provide a "poster child" example and justify.
 * Final discussion :**


 * Day 5**


 * Days 6 and 7**

Topic 2: types of stuff

 * Learning goals:**
 * Define elements and compounds.
 * Compare pure substances to mixtures.
 * Differentiate between homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures.

//Review of Types of Matter//
 * Initial Discussion:**

//A pure substance has a constant, defined composition and cannot be separated into simpler substances by physical means. There are two types of pure substances, elements and compounds.//

//Elements are pure substances that are made of only one type of atom. The periodic table is a table containing all elements.// //Compounds are pure substances that are made of more than one type of atom, and can be decomposed or broken down into its elements by chemical means.//

//A mixture is composed of more than one element and / or compound. Different mixtures of the same substances can have different compositions (i.e., a mixture of water and sodium chloride may be 80% water and 20% sodium chloride, or 20% water and 80% sodium chloride.) There are two types of mixtures, homogeneous and heterogeneous.//

//A homogeneous mixture has the same composition of elements and / or compounds throughout. If you observed a homogeneous mixture under a microscope, you would see that the particles of various components are evenly distributed. A homogeneous mixture is also called a solution.// //A heterogeneous mixture has different regions or areas with different compositions and properties. The substances in a heterogeneous mixture are not evenly distributed.//

Identify each of the following as an element, compound, homogeneous mixture or heterogeneous mixture and explain why! Mercury, table salt, pure water, coffee, vinegar, air, 14K gold, vegetable soup, concrete, the ocean, wood and steel. After to you post, respond to at least three other posts.


 * Day 8**


 * Face 2 Face**

Lab - Element, Compound or Mixture?

Background: You have learned the definition of several types of materials such as element, solution, compound, mixture. You will now put that knowledge to the test in identifying materials and categorizing them.

Procedure: Obtain a plastic bag with the following items in it: chalk, salt, aluminum, granite, sugar water, copper, and solder. Each item is numbered. Your job is to identify each item (do NOT taste anything to identify it!) and classify it. Identity means what it actually is from the above list. Classification will be: homogeneous mixture, heterogeneous mixture, element, compound, colloid, or suspension.

Item Identity Classification 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Conclusion questions: 1. If you know the name of a substance, what is an easy way to determine if it is an element? 2. How is a compound different from a mixture? 3. List three common ELEMENTS that you can find in your home (you can’t use any from the lab you just did!) 4. List two common compounds you can find in your home (you can’t use any from the lab) 5. Give a common example of a colloid. 6. Give a common example of a suspension. 7. Give a common example of a solution. 8. What is a homogeneous mixture? 9. What is a heterogeneous mixture? **Day 9** [] quia quiz, 2 attempts possible
 * Online**

Sludge lab Total of 10 States of Matter Unit
 * Day 10**
 * Success**
 * Day 11**
 * Day 12**

You may choose from any of the activities listed below, but you must do enough activities to add up to at least 10! Please circle the activities you are completing. You may choose to go over 10, but you will not be able to receive more than 35 points out of the 30 point assignment.

Value number Activity Description

2 Create a crossword using at least 20 vocabulary terms from the States of Matter unit (we suggest www.puzzlemaker.com) Supply an answer key.

2 Design a flowchart showing the 4 states of matter, the phase changes between them, and an example of each state of matter.

6 Design an experiment that demonstrates the kinetic theory of matter. At least one phase change should be included. Follow the scientific method and include step by step directions and a material list for this experiment.

6 Research and write a ½ page essay on the Bose-Einstein Condensate. What types of material are they trying cool? How? Why? Where is this research being done? Include a list of the sources used in your research.

10 Research how water softeners work and design an experiment to test the effectiveness of a water softener at removing ions from tap water.

10 Produce a YouTube video explaining what oobleck (a non-Newtonian fluid) is and why/how it can behave as a solid and a liquid. Include a copy of your “script” and email your teacher the URL for this video.