Monday – We will learn how to convert metric units of volume and mass, and have a practice worksheet to complete with lesson.

Tuesday & Wednesday – We will take what we’ve learned on mass and volume in order to determine the density of an object. Students will learn how to calculate density and how an object’s density determines whether it will sink or float.

Thursday & Friday – We will begin looking at some of the physical characteristics of minerals, their composition, and how they occur naturally. Students will also learn how minerals are classified based on physical characteristics.

Monday – Smarter Everyday Science Video. We will watch a fun video on the future of metalworking called roboforming.

Tuesday & Wednesday – We will start our 2nd unit, Physical Properties of Materials, by looking at what mass is and how it is measured and expressed.  We will also learn how changes in size and shape affect the mass of an object, and distinguish the difference between mass and weight.

Thursday & Friday – We will look at volume, and how it is different from mass.  We will also compare the methods by which volume is measured for solids, liquids, and gases.

Monday – We will go over Counting Atoms notes with practice problems.

Tuesday – We will continue to work on Counting Atoms Worksheet which will be for homework if not completed by the end of class.

Wednesday – We will begin our Unit 1 Review on Atomic Structure, Molecules, Compounds, and Chemical Reactions.

Thursday – We will grade the test review and play a review game to study for test.

• Students will take home reviews to study, and receive 5 bonus points on test if signed by parent.

Friday – Unit 1 Test

Monday – LABOR DAY

Tuesday & Wednesday:

3D Atom using Bohr Diagram – This 3D atom model activity is an engaging way to teach atomic structure. Students will learn how to collect element data and use the information to design a 3D atom model. Each 3D model consists of four Bohr models glued together.

Thursday & Friday: We will dive further into our unit by learning about elements, molecules, and compounds.

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

• Recognize that atoms and molecules are too small to be seen.
• Identify examples of elements, compounds, molecules, and diatomic molecules.
• Describe how the properties of a compound are different from the properties of the elements that form the compound.
• Draw atomic diagrams of elements, compounds, and diatomic molecules.
• Build models of elements, compounds, and diatomic molecules.