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TEKS 6.5 Matter and energy

The student knows the differences between elements and compounds. The student is expected to:

(A) know that an element is a pure substance represented by chemical symbols;

(B) recognize that a limited number of the many known elements comprise the largest portion of solid Earth, living matter, oceans, and the atmosphere;

(C) differentiate between elements and compounds on the most basic level; and

(D) identify the formation of a new substance by using the evidence of a possible chemical change such as production of a gas, change in temperature, production of a precipitate, or color change.

TEKS 6.6 Matter and energy

The student knows matter has physical properties that can be used for classification. The student is expected to:

(A) compare metals, nonmetals, and metalloids using physical properties such as luster, conductivity, or malleability;

(B) calculate density to identify an unknown substance

 

Matter

Test on Tuesday 11-3

Part 1: Structure of Matter (not in the textbook; notes will be provided)

Objectives: the students will be able to discuss and apply the following terms and concepts:

  • Atoms and parts of atoms
  • Elements and periodic table of elements
  • Atomic mass and atomic number
  • Isotopes
  • Characteristics of metals, metalloids, nonmetals and their position on the periodic table of elements
  • Compounds and mixtures
Day
In Class
At Home
 
Monday 10-5 Lecture: Structure of matter Review class notes
Tuesday 10-6 Lecture: Periodic table of elements Review class notes; w.s. p.16.
Wednesday 10-7 Practice with atomic numbers and atomic mass  
Thursday 10-8 Practice with atomic numbers and atomic mass  
Friday 10-9 Compounds and mixtures  
Monday 10-12 Lab:"Constructing Compounds" Complete lab report.
Tuesday 10-13 Review periodic table and compounds and mixtures Study for the quiz
Wednesday 10-14 Review structure of matter. Structure of matter quiz  

Part 2: Properties and Changes of Matter

Chapter 3

Listen to the chapter: Section 1

Section 2

Objectives:

The students will identify, discuss and apply the following:

  • Physical properties of matter
  • States of matter
  • Chemical properties of matter
  • Law of conservation of matter
Thursday 10-15 Physical properties of matter  
Friday 10-16 Virtual lab "Density"  
Monday 10-19 6.7 - work on a Keynote tutorial on states of matter 6.6 & 6.8 Physical properties of matter: presentations and discussions  
Tuesday 10-20  
Wednesday 10-21  
Thursday 10-22 Parent-teacher conferences.
Friday 10-23 Virtual school: Fireworks!
Monday 10-26 Discuss physical and chemical changes Read Section 2. Vocab. in the notebook. Sec. 2 Assessment p. 90 # 6 & 7.
Tuesday 10-27 Physical changes demonstrations and activities Complete papers on physical change
Wednesday 10-28 Chemical changes demonstrations and activities  
Thursday 10-29 Videoquiz and review of chapter 3 Study for the test on Structure of Matter and Chapter 3
Friday 10-30 All Saints presentations
Monday 11-2 Review Structure of matter and chapter 3 Study for the test - our review session will be posted online.
Tuesday 11-3 Test on Structure of Matter and Chapter 3. Make sure you have your periodic table with you.

Forces and Motion

Chapter 4

Objectives

Students should be able to identify, explain and apply the following concepts:

  • Motion, relative motion
  • Speed, velocity, acceleration
  • Friction
  • Balanced and unbalanced forces
  • Newton's laws of motion
Wednesday 11-4 Introduction to forces and motion Sign, correct, return test

Thursday 11-5

Mrs. Jankowski away at a conference

View NOVA program " The Great Robot Race" . Take notes on different teams.  

Friday 11-6

Mrs. Jankowski away at a conference

 

Matter