1. WELCOME Mrs. Szymanski Science Room 222
Teacher for lesson plans and rubrics
Online textbook my.hrw.com
Gizmos at explorelearning.com

2. What is it?

3. NGSS Engineering by Design Model and STEM

4. Forces and Interactions
Motion- Newton’s 3 Laws
Inertia
Law of Conservation of Momentum
Gravitational forces
Electric and magnetic forces
Waves and Electromagnetic Radiation
Properties of waves
Transmission of waves through different mediums
Uses of waves for communication purposes

5. Physical Science Basics of Periodic Table Matter and Its Interaction
Students don’t have to memorize all the elements, however, they will learn 60% of the table
Basics of Periodic Table
Parts of the atom, atomic number and atomic mass
Elements and the organization of Periodic table
Matter and Its Interaction
Structure and properties of molecules
State of matter
Physical vs. chemical changes
Law of Conservation of Mass
Endothermic vs exothermic reactions

6. Physical Science Chemical Reactions Signs of chemical reaction
Identifying valence electrons
Chemical formulas
Balancing equations
Factors influencing the rate of chemical reactions

7. Problem Based Learning – Is nuclear energy a friend or foe?
Different types of energy
Law of Conservation of Energy and energy transfer
Calculate speed of objects
Problem Based Learning – Is nuclear
energy a friend or foe?
individual research paper
small group collaboration
group powerpoint
class debate
utilizing Next Generation Science Standards

8. Safety First Conduct only authorized experiments
Labs are a serious place to work
Read and follow directions carefully

9. Summative Reassessment Form

10. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns

11. Thank you for coming tonight!

12. Expectations for Science Fair
Independent project completed at home
Major assessment - 45% of grade
Parts of project are due almost every Friday
Students are chosen to compete in IJAS Regional Fair

13. Support for Science Fair
Co-teaching with technology teacher
Advisory period
Instructional time
Computer labs and/or tablets will be utilized 5-6 times
EBSCO data base training
Research skills
Chunked deadlines
Rubrics