TAKS OBJECTIVES:

(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; and

(C)  test the physical properties of minerals, including hardness, color, luster, and streak.

September 28-29, 2011

Discuss properties of metals and how they appear on the Periodic Table.  Color code Periodic Table in Science Notebook.

September 30-October 3, 2011

Continue discussing properties of matter including mass, volume and density.  Lab on calculating density and comparing densities of substances.

October 4-5, 2011

Continue discussing properties of matter emphasizing properties of minerals.  Examine minerals of the Earth’s crust to identify their properties.

October 6-12, 2011

Study Sheets and review over properties of matter.

October 11 & 12, 2011

View and discuss an antibullying video.  Emphasize the Golden Rule.

October 13-14, 2011

Test over properties of matter.  Review all study sheets carefully.  Extra points will be given to students who get their study sheets signed.