Chapter 11 Section 1: Forces and Newton S Laws, Pp. 308-337 (Introduction & Lab Activity)

MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2012

Chapter 11 Section 1: Forces and Newton’s Laws, pp. 308-337 (Introduction & Lab Activity)

ALABAMA COURSE OF STUDY- Science Grade 8, Standard 1A, Alabama Course of Study - Science Grade 8, Standard 8A

ARMT SKILLS: Reading and Practicing open-ended response questions using ARMT format

WIDA ELP STANDARDS: 1) ELLs communicate for SOCIAL AND INSTRUCTIONAL purpose within the school setting 2) ELLs communicate information, ideas and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of SCIENCE. (Los)

VOCABULARY: force, net force, balanced forces, unbalanced forces, Newton’s first law of motion,

friction, Newton’s second law of motion, weight, center of mass, Newton’s third law of motion

OBJECTIVES: Students will be able to:

1. Distinguish between balance and net forces. (10.1)

2. Describe Newton’s first law of motion. (10.1)

3. Explain how friction affects motion. (10.1)

ACTIVITIES: 1) State Objective 2) ARMT+ Practice Reading and writing format 3) Bell ringer- What do you have to do to move an object like a shopping cart. What causes motion. 4) Lab: Collisions, p. 299 continued 5) Collect and grade Science Logs 6) Literacy Strategy, Frayer models for chapter 11 vocabulary and 5 Ws of Sir Isaac Newton 7) Independent practice, Science Log Activity, Make 2-tab foldable comparing and contrasting balanced and unbalanced forces 8) Independent practice, Science Log Activity, Students will copy section 11.1 class notes. 9) Teacher Guided, Chapter 11.1 PowerPoint Presentation and note-taking worksheet. 10.) Closure-Exit Tickets 11) Clean up, dismissal

MATERIALS: Textbooks, pen/pencils, paper, science logs, LCD projector, Laptop computer, Interactive CD-Rom, ELMO, materials for cars, large ball and note-taking worksheet.

ASSESSMENT: Observe students performance for completion and correctness of class work/homework. Graded assignments.

HOMEWORK: Study Chapter 11 frayer model flashcards for upcoming vocabulary test.

COMMENTS: Plans Subject to change. Please ensure your child is studying class notes, all

resources and keeping up with the science log. You may view lesson plans on Carr website to help track your students progress with completing and preparing for assignments and assessments. Thanks for your support!

TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2012

Chapter 11 Section 1: Forces and Newtons Laws, pp. 310-315 (Introduction & Reinforcement)

ALABAMA COURSE OF STUDY- Science Grade 8, Standard 1A, Alabama Course of Study - Science Grade 8, Standard 8A

ARMT SKILLS: Reading and Practicing open-ended response questions using ARMT format

VOCABULARY: force, net force, balanced forces, unbalanced forces, Newtons first law of motion,

friction, Newtons second law of motion, weight, center of mass, Newtons third law of motion

OBJECTIVES: Students will be able to:

1. Distinguish between balance and net forces. (10.1)

2. Describe Newtons first law of motion. (10.1)

3. Explain how friction affects motion. (10.1)

ACTIVITIES: 1) State Objective 2) ARMT+ Practice Reading and writing format 3) Bell ringer- Think about Newtons first law. What would happen to a moving object if there were no friction. 4) Independent practice, Science Log Activity, Newtons law foldable, p. 309 5) Collect and grade Science Logs 6) Teacher Demo, Friction Force, p. 312 7) Independent practice, Science Log Activity, Student workbook section 11.1 8) Teacher Guided, Chapter 11.1 PowerPoint Presentation and note-taking worksheet continued 9.) Closure-Randomly select students to state Newtons 1st law and give everyday life examples. 10) Clean up, dismissal

MATERIALS: Textbooks, pen/pencils, paper, science logs, LCD projector, Laptop computer, Interactive CD-Rom, ELMO, book, large board and note-taking worksheet.

ASSESSMENT: Observe students performance for completion and correctness of class work/homework. Graded assignments.

HOMEWORK: Study class notes

Read pp. 310-315 and copy section 1 summary and complete self check p. 315 1-5

COMMENTS: Plans Subject to change. Please ensure your child is studying class notes, all

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2012

Chapter 11 Section 1: Forces and Newtons Laws, pp. 310-315 (Introduction & Reinforcement)

ALABAMA COURSE OF STUDY- Science Grade 8, Standard 1A, Alabama Course of Study - Science Grade 8, Standard 8A

ARMT SKILLS: Reading and Practicing open-ended response questions using ARMT format

WIDA ELP STANDARDS: 1) ELLs communicate for SOCIAL AND INSTRUCTIONAL purpose within the school setting 2) ELLs communicate information, ideas and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of SCIENCE. (Los)

VOCABULARY: force, net force, balanced forces, unbalanced forces, Newtons first law of motion,

friction, Newtons second law of motion, weight, center of mass, Newtons third law of motion

OBJECTIVES: Students will be able to:

1. Distinguish between balance and net forces. (10.1)

2. Describe Newtons first law of motion. (10.1)

3. Explain how friction affects motion. (10.1)

ACTIVITIES: 1) State Objective 2) ARMT+ Practice Reading and writing format 3) Bell ringer- Describe why friction made it difficult to discover Newtons 1st law of motion. 4) Independent practice, Science Log Activity, Note-taking on different types of friction 5) MiniLab: Observing Friction, p. 314 6) Independent practice, Section 1 reinforcement, p. 27 7.) Teacher Guided, Chapter 11.1 PowerPoint Presentation and note-taking worksheet continued 8.) Closure-Analysis questions 1-3 9.) Clean up, dismissal

MATERIALS: Textbooks, pen/pencils, paper, science logs, LCD projector, Laptop computer, Interactive CD-Rom, ELMO, soap, eraser, key.

ASSESSMENT: Observe students performance for completion and correctness of class work and minilab. Graded assignments.

HOMEWORK: Study class notes and chapter resources for 11.1 quiz tomorrow.

Read pp. 316-322 and copy section 2 summary and complete self check p. 322 1-5

COMMENTS: Plans Subject to change. Please ensure your child is studying class notes, all

THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 2012

Chapter 11 Section 1: Forces and Newtons Laws, pp. 310-315 (Introduction & Reinforcement)

ALABAMA COURSE OF STUDY- Science Grade 8, Standard 1A, Alabama Course of Study - Science Grade 8, Standard 8A

ARMT SKILLS: Reading and Practicing open-ended response questions using ARMT format

VOCABULARY: force, net force, balanced forces, unbalanced forces, Newtons first law of motion,

friction, Newtons second law of motion, weight, center of mass, Newtons third law of motion

OBJECTIVES: Students will be able to:

1. Distinguish between balance and net forces. (10.1)

2. Describe Newtons first law of motion. (10.1)

3. Explain how friction affects motion. (10.1)

4. Research to find out about the works of Newton

5. Prepare oral reports and share their findings with the class

ACTIVITIES: 1) State Objective 2) ARMT+ Practice Reading and writing format 3) Bell ringer- Make a diagram showing the forces acting on a coasting bike rider traveling at 25 km/h on a flat road. 4) Independent practice, Internet Research-Students will research to find out about the works of Newton. Students will prepare oral reports to share their information with the class 5) Teacher Guided, Chapter 11.2 PowerPoint Presentation and note-taking worksheet 6.) Closure-Copy and complete concept map on Newtons laws of motion, p. 333 7.) Clean up, dismissal

MATERIALS: Textbooks, pen/pencils, paper, science logs, LCD projector, Laptop computer, Interactive CD-Rom, and ELMO.

ASSESSMENT: Observe students performance for completion and correctness of class work and minilab. Graded assignments.

HOMEWORK: Study class notes and chapter resources for 11.1 quiz 4/6/12

COMMENTS: Plans Subject to change. Please ensure your child is studying class notes, all

FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 2012

Chapter 11 Section 2: Forces and Newtons Laws, pp. 316-322 (Introduction &Assessment)

ALABAMA COURSE OF STUDY- Science Grade 8, Standard 1A, Alabama Course of Study - Science Grade 8, Standard 8A

ARMT SKILLS: Reading and Practicing open-ended response questions using ARMT format

VOCABULARY: force, net force, balanced forces, unbalanced forces, Newtons first law of motion,

friction, Newtons second law of motion, weight, center of mass, Newtons third law of motion

OBJECTIVES: Students will be able to:

1. Explain Newtons 2nd law of motion. (10.2)

2. Explain why the direction of the force is important. (10.2)

3. Explain how friction affects motion. (10.1)

ACTIVITIES: 1) State Objective 2) ARMT+ Practice Reading and writing format 3) Bell ringer- If someone told you that a car was accelerating, what would that mean to you. 4) Independent practice, Continue Internet Research-Students will research to find out about the works of Newton. Students will prepare oral reports to share their information with the class 5) Teacher Guided, Chapter 11.2 PowerPoint Presentation and note-taking worksheet 6.) Students will copy Newtons 2nd law equation. 7.)Teacher Guided, Applying Math, Acceleration of a car, p. 319. 8.) Independent Practice, Practice problems 1-2, p. 319 8.) 11.1 Quiz 9.) Closure-Grade and review quiz 10.) Clean up, dismissal

MATERIALS: Textbooks, pen/pencils, paper, science logs, LCD projector, Laptop computer, Interactive CD-Rom, and ELMO.

ASSESSMENT: Observe students performance for completion and correctness of class work and homework. Graded assignments.

HOMEWORK: Study class notes and resources for upcoming chapter 11 test.

COMMENTS: Plans Subject to change. Please ensure your child is studying class notes, all