BROWNSVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

2015-2016 CURRICULUM FRAMEWORKS

4th SIX WEEKS

Subject: ScienceGrade: Physics

2015-2016

Physics

SCIENCE Curriculum FrameworkFourth Six Weeks


Week #1 / TEKS / R.Cat. / ELPS / CCRS / TEKS Statement/Concepts / Resources
Mon.
01/04 / P.6 (E, G),(S) P.2 L(P) / 3 / C.1A, C.2(C, D, I), C.3B, C.4(C, F, G) / V.B.(1, 2), VIII.H.(1, 2) / Introduction to HeatDescribethe different forms of internal energy, thermal equilibrium and thermal expansion. Vocabulary: heat, energy transfer, conduction, convection,radiation, absolute zero, thermal equilibrium & thermal expansion. /
  • Physics Textbook Chapter 9
  • TI Calculators
  • Composition Notebook
  • Beakers
  • Balance
  • Hot Plate
  • Ice
  • Data Collection System
  • Metal Calorimeter w/Stirring Rod
  • Various Metals
  • Small Plastic Dish
  • Temperature Probe

Tues.
01/05 / P.6 F(S), P.2 L(P) / 3 / C.1A / V.B.(1, 2), VIII.H.(1, 2) / Review of Energy TransfersContrast and give examples of different processes of thermal energy transfer.
Wed.
01/06 / P.6 (E, G)(S), P.2 (E, H)(P) / 3 / C.1A, C.2(C, D, I), C.3B, C.4(C, F, G) / V.B.(1, 2), VIII.H.(1, 2) / Specific Heat Lab
Design and implement investigative procedures to find the specific heat of an object.
Thurs.
01/07 / P.6 (E, G)(S), P.2 (J, K, L)(P) / 3 / C.1A, C.2(C, D, I), C.3B, C.4(C, F, G) / V.B.(1, 2), VIII.H.(1, 2) / Formal Lab Report
Make observations, identify variables and evaluate numerical answers for reasonableness.
Fri.
01/08 / P.6 (E, G)(S), P.2 L (P) / 3 / C.1A, C.2(C, D, I), C.3B, C.4(C, F, G) / V.B.(1, 2), VIII.H.(1, 2) / Practice Problems on Heat
Express and manipulate relationships/equations dealing with temperature and specific heat
Week #2 / TEKS / R.Cat. / ELPS / CCRS / TEKS Statement/Concepts / Resources
Mon.
01/11 / P.6 (E, G),(S) P.2 L(P) / 3 / C.1A, C.2(C, D, I), C.3B, C.4(C, F, G) / V.B.(1, 2), VIII.H.(1, 2) / Introduction to Thermodynamics
Describe how the macroscopic properties of a thermodynamic system such as temperature, specific heat and pressure are related to the molecular level of matter. Vocabulary: thermodynamics, Isothermal, Isovolumetric, adiabatic, & entropy /
  • Physics Textbook Chapter 10
  • TI Calculators
  • Composition Notebook
  • Assorted Balloons
  • Permanent Markers
  • Buckets of Water at Different Temperatures
  • String
  • Meter Sticks
  • Thermometers

Tues.
01/12 / P.6 F(S), P.2 L(P) / 3 / C.1A / V.B.(1, 2), VIII.H.(1, 2) / First and Second Law of Thermodynamics
Describe the relationships between heat, work and internal energy, as well as, discuss entropy with respect to the second law.
Wed.
01/13 / P.6 (E, G)(S), P.2 (E, H)(P) / 3 / C.1A, C.2(C, D, I), C.3B, C.4(C, F, G) / V.B.(1, 2), VIII.H.(1, 2) / Newton’s Law of CoolingLab
Design and implement investigative procedures to find the specific heat of an object.
Thurs.
01/14 / P.6 (E, G)(S), P.2 (J, K, L)(P) / 3 / C.1A, C.2(C, D, I), C.3B, C.4(C, F, G) / V.B.(1, 2), VIII.H.(1, 2) / Formal Lab Report
Make observations, identify variables and evaluate numerical answers for reasonableness.
Fri.
01/15 / P.6 (E, G)(S), P.2 L (P) / 3 / C.1A, C.2(C, D, I), C.3B, C.4(C, F, G) / V.B.(1, 2), VIII.H.(1, 2) / Practice Problems on Thermodynamics
Express and manipulate relationships/equations dealing with temperature, specific heat, pressure & entropy.
Week #3 / TEKS / R.Cat. / ELPS / CCRS / TEKS Statement/Concepts / Resources
Mon.
01/18 / Half – Day /
  • Physics Textbook Chapter 11
  • TI Calculators
  • Composition Notebook
  • Pendulum Stand w/Variable String & Bob
  • Slotted Mass Set
  • Meter Sticks
  • Stopwatches

Tues.
01/19 / P.7 B(R), P.2 L(P) / 4 / C.4E / VIII.G.(1, 2, 3), / Introduction to Waves
Investigate characteristics of waves.Vocabulary: velocity, frequency, amplitude, wave speed, wavelength, simple harmonic motion, pendulum, & Hooke’s Law.
Wed.
01/20 / P.7 B(R), P.2 (E, H)(P) / 4 / C.2I, C.3E, C.5C, C.5F, C.5G / VIII.G.(1, 2, 3) / Pendulum Lab
Design and implement investigative procedure that determines which variable has an effect on a pendulum’s period: length, mass or amplitude.
Thurs.
01/21 / P.7 B(R), P.2 (J, K, L)(P) / 4 / C.2I, C.3E, C.5C, C.5F, C.5G / VIII.G.(1, 2, 3) / Formal Lab Report
Make observations, identify variables and evaluate numerical answers for reasonableness.
Fri.
01/22 / P.7 B(R), P.2 L(P) / 4 / C.4E / VIII.G.(1, 2, 3) / Practice Problems on Waves
Calculate the velocity, frequency, amplitude and wavelength of waves using the relationship between wavespeed, frequency and wavelength.
Week #4 / TEKS / R.Cat. / ELPS / CCRS / TEKS Statement/Concepts / Resources
Mon.
01/25 / P.7 C(S) P.2 L (P) / 4 / C.1A, C.2(D, E) / V.D.1, VIII.G.2 / Introduction to Transverse Waves & Longitudinal Waves Compare characteristics of electromagnetic and sound waves. Vocabulary: sound waves, light waves, transverse, & longitudinal. / Physics Textbook, On-TRACK Physics, CPO, Vernier, Living with Science, Khan Academy, Compass, Project Share , TxAIR, STARLAB, Inspire Calculators/TI Calculators, Brainpop, Ebsco, Britannica, Discovery Education, Virtual Lab Simulations,
Tues.
01/26 / P.7(A, C)(S), P.2 L(P) / 4 / C.1A, C.2(D, E) / V.D.1, VIII.G.2 / Investigate Wave Propagation Compare behaviors of electromagnetic and sound waves through various media
Wed.
01/27 / P.7(A, C)(S), P.2 (E, H)(P) / 4 / C.1A, C.2(C, D, I), C.3B, C.4(C, F, G) / V.D.1, VIII.G.2 / Energy of Simple Harmonic Motion Lab Design and implement investigative procedures that analyze the kinetic and potential energy of simple harmonic motion.
Thurs.
01/28 / P.7 B(R), P.2 (J, K, L)(P) / 4 / C.2I, C.3E, C.5C, C.5F, C.5G / VIII.I.(3, 4, 5, 6) / Formal Lab Report
Make observations, identify variables and evaluate numerical answers for reasonableness.
Fri.
01/29 / P.7 B(R), P.2 L(P) / 4 / C.4E / VIII.G.(1, 2, 3) / Practice Problems on Waves
Calculate the velocity, frequency, amplitude and wavelength of waves using the relationship between wavespeed, frequency and wavelength.
Week #5 / TEKS / R.Cat. / ELPS / CCRS / TEKS Statement/Concepts / Resources
Mon.
02/01 / P.7(C, D)(S, R), P.2 L(P) / 4 / C.4(D, F, G) / VIII.I.(3, 4, 5, 6) / Introduction to Sound Waves and Intensity
Compare characteristics and behaviors of sound waves.Vocabulary:Intensity / Physics Textbook, On-TRACK Physics, CPO, Vernier, Living with Science, Khan Academy, Compass, Project Share , TxAIR, STARLAB, Inspire Calculators/TI Calculators, Brainpop, Ebsco, Britannica, Discovery Education, Virtual Lab Simulations,
Tues.
02/02 / P.7(C, D)(S, R), P.2 L(P) / 4 / C.4(D, F, G) / VIII.I.(3, 4, 5, 6) / Practice Problems on Intensity
Compare characteristics and behaviors of sound waves.
Wed.
02/03 / P.7(C, D)(S, R), P.2 (E, H)(P) / 4 / C.2I, C.3E, C.5C, C.5F, C.5G / VIII.I.(3, 4, 5, 6) / Sound Intensity LabDesign and construct a lab which investigates the relationship between sound intensity and the distance from the source.
Thurs.
02/04 / P.7(C, D)(S, R), P.2 (J, K, L)(P) / 4 / C.2I, C.3E, C.5C, C.5F, C.5G / VIII.I.(3, 4, 5, 6) / Formal Lab Report
Make observations, identify variables and evaluate numerical answers for reasonableness.
Fri.
02/05 / P.7(C, D)(S, R), P.2 L(P) / 4 / C.4(D, F, G) / VIII.I.(3, 4, 5, 6) / Practice Problems on Intensity
Compare characteristics and behaviors of sound waves.
Week #6 / TEKS / R.Cat. / ELPS / CCRS / TEKS Statement/Concepts / Resources
Mon.
02/08 / P.7(C, D)(S, R), P.2 L(P) / 4 / C.4E / VIII.G.(1, 2, 3), / Introduction to Resonance
Investigate characteristics of waves.Vocabulary:resonance, harmonic, open-ended tube, closed tube, node, anti-node, standing wave / Physics Textbook, On-TRACK Physics, CPO, Vernier, Living with Science, Khan Academy, Compass, Project Share , TxAIR, STARLAB, Inspire Calculators/TI Calculators, Brainpop, Ebsco, Britannica, Discovery Education, Virtual Lab Simulations,
Tues.
02/09 / P.7(C, D)(S, R), P.2 L(P) / 4 / C.4E / VIII.G.(1, 2, 3) / Practice Problems on ResonanceAnalyze the properties of standing waves
Wed.
02/10 / P.7(C, D)(S, R), P.2 (E, H)(P) / 4 / C.2I, C.3E, C.5C, C.5F, C.5G / VIII.G.(1, 2, 3) / Lab on Waves
Design and implement investigative procedure that analyzes resonance in a closed tube.
Thurs.
02/11 / P.7(C, D)(S, R), P.2 (J, K, L)(P) / 4 / C.2I, C.3E, C.5C, C.5F, C.5G / VIII.G.(1, 2, 3) / Formal Lab Report
Make observations, identify variables and evaluate numerical answers for reasonableness.
Fri.
02/12 / P.7(C, D)(S, R), P.2 L(P) / 4 / C.4E / VIII.G.(1, 2, 3) / Practice Problems on Harmonics
Calculate the harmonics of a standing wave based on given information.
Week #7 / TEKS / R.Cat. / ELPS / CCRS / TEKS Statement/Concepts / Resources
Mon.
02/15 / P.2 L, P.6 (E, F, G), P.7 (B, C, D) (R,S&P) / 2, 3 & 4 / C.2I, C.3E, C.5C, C.5F, C.5G / V.B.(1, 2), VIII.A.5, VIII.G.(1, 2, 3) VIII.H.(1, 2), VIII.I.(1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) / Review Thermodynamics and Waves Review for six weeks exam / Physics Textbook, On-TRACK Physics, CPO, Vernier, Living with Science, Khan Academy, Compass, Project Share , TxAIR, STARLAB, Inspire Calculators/TI Calculators, Brainpop, Ebsco, Britannica, Discovery Education, Virtual Lab Simulations,
Tues.
02/16 / P.2 L, P.6 (E, F, G), P.7 (B, C, D) (R,S&P) / 2, 3 & 4 / C.2I, C.3E, C.5C, C.5F, C.5G / Review Thermodynamics and Waves Review for six weeks exam
Wed.
02/17 / P.2 (E, H, J, K, L), P.6 (E, F, G), P.7 (B, C, D) (R,S&P) / 2, 3 & 4 / C.2I, C.3E, C.5C, C.5F, C.5G / Lab Practicum To test skills in investigative procedures
Thurs.
02/18 / P.2 (E, H, J, K, L), P.6 (E, F, G), P.7 (B, C, D) (R,S&P) / 2, 3 & 4 / C.2I, C.3E, C.5C, C.5F, C.5G / Lab Practicum To test skills in investigative procedures
Fri.
02/19 / P.2 (E, H, J, K, L), P.6 (E, F, G), P.7 (B, C, D) (R,S&P) / 2, 3 & 4 / C.2I, C.3E, C.5C, C.5F, C.5G / 4thSix Weeks Exam
Assessment (Date may vary by campus)