Unit Curriculum Map for Physical Science

Unit Curriculum Map for Physical Science Bainbridge High School Unit #2: Matter and molecular motion # of Days: 9 Key Concept(s)  Phases of matter  Molecular motion is related to energy content Standards/Elements SPS5. Students will compare and contrast the phases of matter as they related to atomic and molecular motion a. Compare and contrast the atomic/molecular motion of solids, liquids, gases, and b. Relate temperature, pressure, and volume of gases to the behavior of gases. SPS 2. Students will explore the nature of matter, its classifications, and its system for naming types of matter a. Calculate density when given a means to determine a substance’s mass and volume SPS7. Students will relate transformations and flow of energy within a system d. Explain the flow of energy in phase changes through the use of a phase diagram Unit Essential Questions a. What are the characteristics of the four phases of matter? b. How does temperature and kinetic energy relate to the four phases of matter c. How does temperature, pressure, and volume relate to the gas laws? d. How are large ships able to stay afloat? Content  There are four phases of matter  The energy content of each phase relates to the motion of atoms  Temperature, pressure, and volume affect phases of matter  Energy is neither created nor destroyed  Density and buoyancy allow objects to float. Key Terms/Vocabulary – “Language of the Standard/Elements” Atomic/molecular motion, gas laws, Law of Conservation of Energy, liquid, plasma, pressure, solid, temperature, volume Skills  State the four phases of matter  Compare/contrast the atomic/molecular motion of a solid, liquid, gas or plasma  Describe how temperature affects the molecular motion in solids, liquids, and gases  Describe how temperature, volume, and pressure are related in a gas

Assessment(s) Performance tasks/Labs *Computer Lab/ Explore learning Gizmos: Molecular Motion, Phase Change, Charles & Boyles’ Law *Gas Law Rotation *Oobleck lab- Students will experiment with mystery substance and write a one page description of the substance in scientific terms. *Tin foil boat lab- Students will construct a boat made out of a 18” square of heavy-duty aluminum foil. The goal is to see which boat will hold the most nails before sinking.

*Kinetic Cartoon

Quizzes: Vocabulary and Gas Law Problems

Guided practice: study guide, worksheets, video questions

Test: multiple choice, short answer, fill in the blank, and discussion

Self-assessment: cooperative note-taking, graphic organizer, gas laws learning centers