1. 2012-2013 PREVIEW 1 ST SIX WEEKS – 5 WEEKS LONG 2 ND SIX WEEKS – 5 WEEKS LONG 3 RD SIX WEEKS – 6 WEEKS LONG 2 WEEKS OF TESTING SEMESTER ENDS BEFORE CHRISTMAS 4 TH SIX WEEKS – 8 WEEKS LONG 5 TH SIX WEEKS – 7 WEEKS LONG, TEST FIRST WEEK,4 TH WEEK, 7 TH WEEK, SPRING BREAK 6 TH WEEK – 6 WEEKS LONG, TEST 2 ND AND 3 RD WEEK

2. AUGUST 2012 123 678910 1314151617 2021222324 27 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL 1 st SIX WEEKS 28293031 6A – examine (4) differences in physical properties of solids, liquids, and gases as explained by the arrangement and motion of atoms, ions, or molecules of the substances and the strength of the forces of attraction between those particles IPC

3. SEPTEMBER 2012 3 HOLIDAY 4567 1011121314 1718192021 2425262728 3C – draw inferences based on data related to promotional materials for products and services 3D – evaluate the impact of scientific research on society and the environment 3E – describe connections between physics and chemistry and future careers 3F – research and describe the history of physics and chemistry and contributions of scientists 3B – communicate and apply scientific information extracted from various sources such as current events, news reports, published journal articles, and marketing materials 3A – in all fields of science, analyze, evaluate, and critique scientific explanations by using empirical evidence, logical reasoning, and experimental and observational testing, including examining all sides of scientific evidence of those scientific explanations, so as to encourage critical thinking by the student 7A – investigate (4) changes of state as it relates to the arrangement of particles of matter and energy transfer

4. OCTOBER 2012 1 2 ND SIX WEEKS 2345 EARLY RELEASE 89101112 1516171819 22 TEST 23 TEST 24 TEST 25 TEST 26 TEST 293031 7C – demonstrate (3) that mass is conserved when substances undergo chemical change and that the number and kind of atoms are the same in the reactants and products 7D – analyze (4) energy changes that accompany chemical reactions as those occurring in heat packs, cold packs, and glow sticks and classify them as exothermic or endothermic reactions 7B – recognize (1) that chemical changes can occur when substances react to form different substances and that these interactions are largely determined by the valence electrons 7F – research and describe (5) the environmental and economic impact of the end products of chemical reactions such as those that may result in acid rain, degradation of water and air quality, and ozone depletion 6D – relate (3) the physical and chemical behavior of an element, including bonding and classification, to its placement of the periodic table 6E – relate the (3) structure of water to its function as a solvent and investigate the properties of solutions and factors affecting gas and solid solubility, including nature of solute, temperature, pressure, pH, and concentration 6C – analyze (4) physical and chemical properties of elements and compounds such as color, density, viscosity, buoyancy, boiling point, freezing point, conductivity, and reactivity 6B – relate (3) chemical properties of substances to the arrangement of their atoms or molecules

5. NOVEMBER 2012 12 5 3 RD SIX WEEKS 6789 EARLY RELEASE 1213 TEST 14 TEST 15 TEST 16 TEST 19 HOLIDAY 20 HOLIDAY 21 HOLIDAY 22 HOLIDAY 23 HOLIDAY 2627282930 4B – measure and graph (3) distance and speed as a function of time using moving toys 4C – investigate (5) how an object’s motion changes only when a net force is applied, including activities and equipment such as toy cars, vehicle restraints, sports activities, and classroom objects 4A – describe and calculate (4) an object’s motion in terms of position, displacement, speed, and acceleration

6. DECEMBER 2012 3 TEST 4 TEST 5 TEST 6 TEST 7 TEST 10 TEST 11 TEST 12 TEST 13 TEST 14 TEST 1718192021 END OF SEMESTER EARLY RELEASE 2425262728 31 4F – describe (2) the gravitational attraction between objects of different masses at different distances, including satellites 4E – apply (3) the concept of conservation of momentum using action and reaction forces such as students on skateboards 4D – assess (4) the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration, noting the relationship is independent of the nature of the force, using equipment such a dynamic carts, moving toys, vehicles, and falling objects

7. JANUARY 2013 1234 BAD WEATHER DAY 7 STUDENT HOLIDAY 8 1 ST DAY 2 ND SEMESTER 91011 1415161718 21 HOLIDAY 22232425 28293031 5E – investigate and demonstrate (3) the movement of thermal energy through solids, liquids, and gases by convection, conduction, and radiation such as in weather, living, and mechanical systems 5D – investigate (5) the law of conservation of energy 5B – demonstrate (3) common forms of potential energy, including gravitational, elastic, and chemical, such as a ball on an inclined plane, springs, and batteries 5A – recognize and demonstrate (3) that objects and substances in motion have kinetic energy such as vibration of atoms, water flowing down a stream moving pebbles, and bowling balls knocking down pins

8. FEBRUARY 2013 1 45678 1112131415 EARLY RELEASE 1819202122 25262728 5G – explore (5) the characteristics and behaviors of energy transferred by waves, including acoustic, seismic, light, and waves on water as they superpose on one another, bend around corners, reflect off surfaces, are absorbed by materials, and change direction when entering new materials

9. MARCH 2013 1 END OF 4 TH SIX WEEKS 4 5 TH SIX WEEKS TEST 5 TEST 6 TEST 7 TEST 8 11 HOLIDAY 12 HOLIDAY 13 HOLIDAY 14 HOLIDAY 15 HOLIDAY 1819202122 2526272829 HOLIDAY 5F – evaluate (6) the transfer of electrical energy in series and parallel circuits and conductive materials 5C – demonstrate (3) that moving electric charges produce magnetic forces and moving magnets produce electric forces 4G – examine (4) electrical force as a universal force between any two charged objects and compare the relative strength of the electrical force and gravitational force

10. APRIL 2013 1 TEST 2 TEST 3 TEST 4 TEST 5 TEST 89101112 1516171819 22 TEST 23 TEST 24 TEST 25 TEST 26 END OF 5 TH WEEKS TEST 29 6 TH SIX WEEKS 30 7E – describe (2) types of nuclear reactions such as fission and fusion and their roles in applications such as medicine and energy production 5I – critique (4) the advantages and disadvantages of various energy sources and their impact on society and the environment 5H – analyze (4) energy conversions such as those from radiant, nuclear, and geothermal sources; fossil fuels such as coal, gas, oil; and the movement of water or wind Review for test

11. MAY 2013 123 6 TEST 7 TEST 8 TEST 9 TEST 10 TEST 13 TEST 14 TEST 15 TEST 16 TEST 17 TEST 2021222324 EARLY RELEASE 27 BAD WEATHER DAY 28293031 Projects Review for test

12. JUNE 2013 34567 EARLY RELEASE 10 BAD WEATHER DAY 11121314 1718192021 2425262728 31 Projects