Discovery Science Info Page Spring 2012

Instructors: YODA (Mr. Bean) and Ms. Emond
Primary Text: Physical Science Concepts in Action (2009)
Contact: jbean@carson.k12.nv.us, 775-220-1543 (cell with texting)
         femond@carson.k12.nv.us

Discovery Science is an activity based course designed to teach physical, earth, and environmental sciences. Scientific 
method, matter, astronomy, geology, environment, chemistry, physics, topography, energy and waves are the main units 
addressed. Discovery Science covers the physical aspects of Nevada science standards, thus preparing them for the Nevada 
Science Proficiency Exam. Discovery Science is the required CHS freshman science course.

Unit 1: Ch 1 Nature of Science
	A) Science Inquiry
	B) Lab Safety
	C) Equipment and Measurement
	D) Applying Science

Unit 2: Chemistry
	Ch 2 Properties of Matter
	Ch 3 States of matter
	Ch 4 Atomic Structure
	Ch 5 The Periodic Table
	Ch 6 Chemical BOnds
	Ch 7 Chemical Reactions
	Ch 10 Nuclear Chemistry
	
Unit 3: Physics
	CH 11 Motion
	CH 12 Forces and Motion
	Ch 14 Work, Power, and Machines
	Ch 15 Energy
        Ch 16 Thermal Energy and Heat
	Ch 17 Mechanical Waves and Motion
	Ch 18 The Electromagnetic Spectrum and Light
	Ch 19 Optics
	Ch 20 Electricity
	Ch 21 Magnetism

Unit 4: Earth and Space Science
	Ch 22 Earth's Interior
	Ch 23 Earth's Surface
	Ch 24 Weather and Climate
	Ch 25 The Solar System
	Ch 26 Exploring the Universe

1. Follow all Carson High Rules and Regulations
2. CHS Handbook Policy
	A = 90 - 100
	B = 80 - 89
	C = 70 - 79
	D = 60 - 69
	F = Below 60


3. Grading: Course Work 40%, Exams 40%, and Final Exam 20% (Part 1 and 2)
	a. Extracredit: TBA

	b. Retests are allowed

Assignments

Day/Dates	Assignments
Fri-05/18 TOPICS OBJECTIVES 1. Distinguish between relative and absolute dating of rocks 2. Describe the geologic time scale VOCAB 1. Law of Superposition 2. Relative Age 3. Absolute Age TEXT: c23.6 Earth's History	1. QUIZ: Super Volcanoes, Seasons, and Winds 2a. DOWNLOAD: Radioactive Dating Game 2b. ONLINE LAB: Radioactive Game 3. Review for Final Exam EXTRA-CREDIT: 1a. READ: c23.6 Earth's History 1b. TAKE ONLINE: Earth's History NEED TO SCORE 50% or BETTER TO COUNT Due Before Next Class
Wed-05/16 TOPICS Super Volcanoes Earth's Rotation and Wind OBJECTIVES 1. Describe the effects of a Super Volcano eruption on the World 2. Describe what would happen if the Earth stopped rotating VOCAB 1. Coriolis Effect TEXT: c24.2 The Sun and the Seasons c24.3 Solar Energy and Winds	1. VIDEO NOTES: FINISH Super Volcano 2. VIDEO NOTES: When the Earth Stopped Spinning Both can be seen on YouTube EXTRA-CREDIT: 1a. READ: c24.2 The Sun and the Seasons 1b. TAKE ONLINE: The Sun and Seasons 2a. READ: c24.3 Solar Energy and Winds 2b. TAKE ONLINE: Solar Energy and Winds NEED TO SCORE 50% or BETTER TO COUNT Due Before Next Class
Mon-05/14 TOPICS Super Volcanoes OBJECTIVES 1. Identify the Super Volcano in the US 2. Describe the effects of a Super Volcano eruption on the World VOCAB 1. Harmonic Tremmors 2. Nuclear Winter TEXT: c22.6 Volcanoes	1. VIDEO NOTES: Super Volcano EXTRA-CREDIT: READ: c15.3 Energy Resources TAKE ONLINE: Energy Resources NEED TO SCORE 50% or BETTER TO COUNT Due Before Next Class
Thu-05/10 TOPICS Earth's Tectonic Plates Earthquakes Volcanoes OBJECTIVES 1. Explain how plate tectonics cause a. Earthquakes b. Vocanoes VOCAB 1. Subduction 2. Transverse 3. Diverging 4. Global Cooling TEXT: c22.5 Earthquakes c22.6 Volcanoes	1. QUIZ: Plate Boundaries Review this before quiz Earthquakes and Volcanoes 2a. DOWNLOAD and COMPLETE: Earthquake-Volcano Study Guide 2b. VISIT: Make-a-quake 2c. Visit: Make-a-Volcano VIEW THESE: 1. Volcano at Subduction Zone 2. Volcanic Islands Forming 3. Volcano along rift-zone 4. P-waves and S-Waves 5. P-Waves and S-Waves through the Earth. Which one does not go through the core? 6. Earthquake risk areas 3. TAKE ONLINE: Earthquakes and Volcanoes Due Before Next Class
Tue-05/08 TOPICS Inner Planets: Mecury/Venus Earth's Tectonics OBJECTIVES 1. Explain how Mercury and Venus are alike and different 2. Explain how Mercury and Venus compare to the Earth 3. Explain plate tectonics on the Earth VOCAB Dwarf Planet Latitude Prime Meridean TEXT: c22.4 Plate Tectonics	1. VIDEO Notes: The Inner Planets, Mercury and Venus (video can be found on YouTube: The Universe-inner Planets) 2a. Visit: PANGEA Animation 2b. VISIT: Read 1st paragraph about Wegener 2c. DOWNLOAD: Plate Tectonics Webquest 2d. VISIT: Structure of the Earth 3. TAKE ONLINE: Plate tectonics-Inner Planets Due Before Next Class
Fri-05/04 TOPICS Pluto and Earth's Interior OBJECTIVES 1. Explain why Pluto was demoted to dwarf planet 2. Explain the basic internal sturcture of the Earth 3. Interpret information from charts and graphs VOCAB Dwarf Planet Latitude Prime Meridean TEXT: c22.1 Earth's Structure	1. VIDEO: The Pluto Files 2a. DOWNLOAD: Earth Structure-Apple 2b. VISIT: Earth's Structure Online 3. TAKE ONLINE: Pluto Questions Due Before Next Class
Wed-05/02 TOPICS The formation of the Earth OBJECTIVES 1. Explain how water formed on the Earth 2. Explain how oxygen formed on the Earth 3. Explain the role of greenhouse gases in maintaining the atmosphere VOCAB Cyanobacteria Extremophile Greenhouse Gas TEXT: c24.3 Solar Energy and Winds	1. VIDEO: Universe-Spaceship Earth 2a. VISIT: PhET Greenhouse Effect 2b. DOWNLOAD: PhET Greenhouse Worksheet 3. TAKE ONLINE: Spaceship Earth Questions Due Before Next Class
Mon-04/30 TOPICS Origin of the Solar System OBJECTIVES 1. Explain the Nebular Theory 2. Relate the Nebular Theory to the orbits, composition, and planet size 3. Model the solar system to scale VOCAB Protostar Protoplanetary Disk Planetesimals Accretion TEXT: c25.5 Origin of the Solar System	1. Universe-How the Solar System was made 2a. Solar System Scaling Assignment, Groups of 4 people 2b. Visit Build a solar system 2c. Enter 20 in the green box, then press calculate. Print page. 2d. Cut out circles to represent the eight planets and tape them to popsicle sticks. 2e. Outside: use meter stick to locate and plant the popsicle sticks to model the solar system. 3. TAKE ONLINE: Solar System Origin Questions Due Before Next Class
Thu-04/26 TOPICS The Big Bang Theory OBJECTIVES 1. Explain the struggles of man to understand the universe 2. Compare and contrast the Steady-State Theory to the Big Bang Theory 3. Explain the fate of the Universe VOCAB Steady-State Big Bang Primordial TEXT: c26.5 The Expanding Universe	1. Beyond the Big Bang Video Notes 2a. DOWNLOAD: c26.5 Big Bang-Expanding Universe Study Guide 2b. TAKE: Big Bang-Expanding Universe Questions
Day/Dates	Assignments
Tue-04/24 TOPICS Life Cycle of Star OBJECTIVES 1. Explain the life cycles of stars 2. Explain the fate of stars like our Sun 3. Explain the fate of stars larger than our Sun VOCAB Brown Dwarf, Super Nova Neutron Star, Black Hole Pulsar TEXT: c26.3 Life Cycle of Stars	1. Life and Death of a Star Video Notes 2a. DOWNLOAD: Life Cycle of Stars 2b. Review on Line: life cycle of stars charts 2c. TAKE: Life Cycle of Stars and Video Questions
Fri-04/20 TOPICS Exam: Waves, Light, and stars OBJECTIVES 1. Explain the stages that our Sun will experience 2. Explain how information from waves and light explain the properties of stars, including temperature VOCAB N/A N/A	EXAM
Wed-04/18 TOPICS 1. Stars 2. Life Cycle of Stars Part 1 3. Temperature Scales OBJECTIVES 1. Explain the stages that our Sun will experience 2. Compare and contrast the various temperature scales VOCAB 1. Red Giant 2. Helium TEXT/PowerPoint 1. C26.3 Life Cycle of Stars	1. DOWNLOAD: Swallowed by the Sun Video Worksheet 2a. Download: C26.3 Life Cycle of Stars Worksheet 2b. Read: C26.3 Life Cycle of Stars 3. TAKE: Disco Life Cycle of Stars Questions. Due by Thu, 4/19 at 11:59 pm
Day/Dates	Assignments
Mon-04/16 TOPICS 1. Stars 2. H-R Diagram 3. Temperature of Stars OBJECTIVES 1. Interpret the H-R Diagram 2. Convert temperatures using different scales VOCAB 1. Kelvin 2. Fahrenheit 3. Celsius TEXT/PowerPoint 1. C26.2 Stars	1. DOWNLOAD: H-R Diagram Activity Worksheet 2a. DOWNLOAD: Temperature Conversions Worksheet 2b. VISIT: States of Matter Basics 2c. VISIT: Temperature Conversion Calculator 4. TAKE: Disco H-R Activity Post Questions. Due by Tue, 4/17 at 11:59 pm EXTRA-CREDIT. SCORES OF 50% OR BETTER COUNT. DO NOT GUESS 5a. READ: C26.2 Stars 5b. TAKE: Section 26.2 Stars Extra-Credit ALL EXTRA-CREDIT (26.2 DUE BY Tue-04/17 at 11:59 pm)
Thu-04/05 TOPICS 1. The Sun 2. Fusion OBJECTIVES 1. Descibe the External features of the Sun 2. Explain how the Sun produces energy 3. Explain why the Sun remains stable over time VOCAB 1. Fusion 2. Core 3. Photosphere TEXT/PowerPoint 1. C26.1 The Sun	1. VIDEO: Secrets of the Sun Worksheet 2. DOWNLOAD: Sun Project Worksheet 3. VISIT: Comparisons of the Sun Activities Do all of the online activities 4. TAKE: Disco Sun Post Activity Questions 50% Late Fee applies. Due by Sunday, 4/15 at 11:59 pm EXTRA-CREDIT. SCORES OF 50% OR BETTER COUNT. DO NOT GUESS 5a. READ: C26.1 The Sun 5b. TAKE: Section 26.1 The Sun Extra-Credit ALL EXTRA-CREDIT (26.1 DUE BY Sun-04/15 at 11:59 pm)
Tue-04/03 TOPICS 1. Newton's Universal Law of Gravitation 2. Inverse Square Law OBJECTIVES 1. Explain Newton's Universal Law of Gravitation 2. Explain how the Inverse Square Law Works 3. Explain what 4-known forces are VOCAB 1. Inverse Square 2. Gravitational Constant TEXT/PowerPoint 1. N/A	1a. VISIT: PhET Gravity Force V-Lab 1b. DOWNLOAD: PhET Gravity Force V-Lab Worksheet 1c. CHOOSE: Newton's Gravitational Force Calculator Gravitational Force Calculator 1 Gravitational Calculator 2 1d. TAKE: Gravity Force Post Questions, DUE before class, Thu 4/05 EXTRA-CREDIT. SCORES OF 50% OR BETTER COUNT. DO NOT GUESS 2a. READ: c12.4 Universal Forces 2b. TAKE: Section 12.4 Extra-Credit ALL EXTRA-CREDIT (12.4 DUE BY Thu-04/05 at 11:59 pm)
Fri-03/30 TOPICS 1. Electromagnetic Waves 2. Microwaves OBJECTIVES 1. List and describe the different parts of the elctromagnetic spectrum 2. Explain how a microwave oven heats coffee 3. Students will observe how energy affects the movement of molecules 4. Students will deduce that movement of molecules results in an increase in heat produced VOCAB 1. Electromagnetic 2. Microwave TEXT/PowerPoint 1. Microwave Oven Talk	1. QUIZ: Part A-Electromagnetic Spectrum and Part B-Waves, Sound, and Light 2a. VISIT: PhET Microwave V-Lab 2b. DOWNLOAD: PhET Microwave V-Lab Worksheet 2c. TAKE: Microwave Post Questions, DUE before class, Tue 4/03 EXTRA-CREDIT. SCORES OF 50% OR BETTER COUNT. DO NOT GUESS 3a. READ: c16.1 Thermal Energy 3b. TAKE: Section 16.1 Extra-Credit 4a. READ: c16.2 Heat and Thermodynamics 4b. TAKE: Section 16.2 Extra-Credit ALL EXTRA-CREDIT (16.1, 16.2 DUE BY Tue-04/03 at 11:59 pm)
Wed-03/28 TOPICS 1. Electromagnetic Waves 2. Speed of Light OBJECTIVES 1. List and describe the different parts of the elctromagnetic spectrum 2. Describe the refractions of light 3. Explain why the sky is appears blue and red 4. Explain the properties of the speed of light VOCAB 1. Electromagnetic 2. Refraction TEXT 1. c18.1 Electromagnetic Waves 2. c18.2 Electromagnetic Spectrum	FINISH 1a. VISIT: Refraction of Light V-Lab 1b. DOWNLOAD: Refraction of Light V-Lab Worksheet 1c. TAKE: Refraction of Light Post Questions, DUE at end of class, Wed 3/28 2. VIDEO: Speed-of-Light with questions at the end EXTRA-CREDIT. SCORES OF 50% OR BETTER COUNT. DO NOT GUESS 3a. READ: c18.3 Behavior of Light 3b. Section 18.3 Extra-Credit 4a. READ: c18.5 Sources of Light 4b. Section 18.5 Extra-Credit ALL EXTRA-CREDIT (18.3, 18.5 DUE BY Fri-03/30 at 11:59 pm)
Mon-03/26 TOPICS 1. Electromagnetic Waves 2. Refraction of Light OBJECTIVES 1. List and describe the different parts of the elctromagnetic spectrum 2. Describe the refractions of light 3. Explain why the sky is appears blue and red VOCAB 1. Electromagnetic 2. Refraction TEXT 1. c18.1 Electromagnetic Waves 2. c18.2 Electromagnetic Spectrum	1. Mr. Bean's EM Wave and Refraction Lecture 2a. VISIT: Refraction of Light V-Lab 2b. DOWNLOAD: Refraction of Light V-Lab Worksheet 2c. TAKE: Refraction of Light Post Questions, DUE at end of class, Wed 3/28 EXTRA-CREDIT. SCORES OF 50% OR BETTER COUNT. DO NOT GUESS 3a. READ: c18.1 Electromagnetic Waves 3b. Section 18.1 Extra-Credit 4a. READ: c18.2 Electromagnetic Spectrum 4b. Section 18.2 Extra-Credit ALL EXTRA-CREDIT (18.1, 18.2 DUE BY Wed-03/28 at 11:59 pm)
Tue-03/20, Thu-03/22 TOPICs 1. Waves OBJECTIVES 1. Differentiate between transverse and longitudinal wave 2. Differentiate between constructive and destructive waves VOCAB 1. Superpostion 2. Nodes 3. Antinodes 4. Wavelength 5. Amplitude TEXT 1. c17.1 Mechanical Waves 2. c17.2 Properties of Mechanical Waves 3. c17.3 Behavior of Waves	1. Review Mr. Bean's Waves-2 PowerPoint 2a. VISIT: PhET Virtual Lab: Waves on a String 2b. DOWNLOAD: PhET Waves-2 Disco Worksheet 2c. TAKE: Waves-2 Post Questions, DUE Thursday, 3/22 EXTRA-CREDIT. SCORES OF 50% OR BETTER COUNT. DO NOT GUESS 3a. READ: c17.1 Mechanical Waves 3b. Section 17.1 Extra-Credit 4a. READ: c17.2 Properties of Mechanical Waves 4b. Section 17.2 Extra-Credit 5a. READ: c17.3 Behavior of Waves 5b. Section 17.3 Extra-Credit ALL EXTRA-CREDIT (17.1, 17.2, 17.3 DUE BY SUN-03/25 at 11:59 pm After finishing PhET Waves-2 Worksheet 6a. DOWNLOAD: Sound Module, Use the links in the module 6b. TAKE: Sound Module Questions
Fri, 03/16/12 TOPICs 1. Waves OBJECTIVES 1. Differentiate between transverse and longitudinal wave 2. Differentiate between constructive and destructive waves VOCAB 1. Superpostion 2. Nodes 3. Antinodes 4. Wavelength 5. Amplitude TEXT 1. c17.1 Mechanical Waves 2. c17.2 Properties of Mechanical Waves 3. c17.3 Behavior of Waves	1a. DOWNLOAD: Identifying Parts of a Wave 1b. TAKE: Parts of Waves Questions DUE BEFORE NEXT CLASS 2. DOWNLOAD: Waves Webquest 1 Answer in your notebook
Wed, 03/14/12 TOPICs 1. Magnetism 2. Electromagnetic Induction 3. Generators 4. Electricity OBJECTIVES 1. Score 60% or better on the Mid-Term Exam VOCAB 1. Energy 2. Matter 3. Forces TEXT 1. c21.1 Magnetism 2. c21.2 Electromagnetism 3. c21.3 Electrical Energy	1. MID-TERM Exam 2. DOWNLOAD: C21 Magnetism Study Guide DUE Fri, 3/16/12
Mon, 03/12/12 TOPICs 1. Magnetism 2. Electromagnetic Induction 3. Generators 4. Electricity OBJECTIVES 1. Explain how magnetism occurrs 2. Explain Faraday's Law Electromagnetic Induction 3. Explain how a generator works VOCAB 1. Magnetism 2. Induction 3. Generator TEXT 1. c21.1 Magnetism 2. c21.2 Electromagnetism 3. c21.3 Electrical Energy	1a. DOWNLOAD: PhET Electromagnetic V-Lab Worksheet 1b. VISIT: PhET Electromagnetic V-Lab 1c. TAKE: Post Lab Questions: Skate Park and Electromagnetism 2. DOWNLOAD: C21 Magnetism Study Guide
Thu, 03/08/12 TOPICs 1. Kinetic Energy, KE = 1/2mv^2 2. Gravitational Potential Energy, PE = mgh 3. The conservation of Energy 4. Momentum, p = mv 5. The Conservation of Momentum, p (before) = p (after) OBJECTIVES 1. Calculate kinetic energy, KE = (1/2)(mass)(velocity)^2 2. Calculate potential energy, PE = (mass)(gravity of Earth)(height)) 3. Explain the conservation of Energy VOCAB 1. Work 2. Kinetic 3. Potential TEXT 1. C-9 Energy	1. Quiz: Momentum 2a. V-Lab: Phet Skate Park Worksheet 2b. Phet Site
Tue, 03/06/12 TOPICs 1. Kinetic Energy, KE = 1/2mv^2 2. Gravitational Potential Energy, PE = mgh 3. The conservation of Energy 4. Momentum, p = mv 5. The Conservation of Momentum, p (before) = p (after) OBJECTIVES 1. Calculate kinetic energy, KE = (1/2)(mass)(velocity)^2 2. Calculate potential energy, PE = (mass)(gravity of Earth)(height)) 3. Explain the conservation of Momentum VOCAB 1. Work 2. Kinetic 3. Potential 4. Momentum TEXT 1. C-9 Energy	1. Quiz: KE, PE, and Moments of Inertia 2. V-Lab: Conservation of Momentum
Friday, 03/01/12 TOPICs 1. Kinetic Energy, KE = 1/2mv^2 2. Gravitational Potential Energy, PE = mgh 3. The conservation of Energy OBJECTIVES 1. Calculate kinetic energy, KE = (1/2)(mass)(velocity)^2 2. Calculate potential energy, PE = (mass)(gravity of Earth)(height)) 3. Explain the conservation of energy VOCAB 1. Work 2. Kinetic 3. Potential 4. Period 5. Frequency TEXT 1. C-9 Energy	1. Energy Study Guide 2. KE and PE worksheet 3a. Virtual Pendulum Lab 3b. Finish Virtual Pendulum Worksheet 4. Turn in all cross-word puzzles
Wednesday, 2/29/12 TOPICs 1. Kinetic Energy, KE = 1/2mv^2 2. Gravitational Potential Energy, PE = mgh OBJECTIVES 1. Calculate kinetic energy, KE = (1/2)(mass)(velocity)^2 2. Calculate potential energy, PE = (mass)(gravity of Earth)(height)) 3. Explain the conservation of energy VOCAB 1. Work 2. Kinetic 3. Potential TEXT 1. C-9 Energy	1. Energy Study Guide 2. KE and PE worksheet 3a. Virtual Pendulum Lab 3b. Virtual Pendulum Worksheet
Thursday,February 23, 2012 TOPICs 1. Force OBJECTIVES 1. Explain and calculate Work, w = (force)x(distance) 2. Calculate kinetic energy, KE = (1/2)(mass)(velcoity)^2 3. Calculate potential energy, PE = (mass)(gravity of Earth)(height)) 4. Explain the conservation of energy 5. Explain Newton's Gravitational Law VOCAB 1. Work 2. Kinetic 3. Potential 4. Inverse Square TEXT 1. C-9 Energy	1. Energy Study Guide 2. Newton's Universal Law of Gravitation Project 3. Power-Stair lab
Tuesday,February 21, 2012 TOPICs 1. Force OBJECTIVES 1. Explain and calculate Work, w = (force)x(distance) 2. Calculate kinetic energy, KE = (1/2)(mass)(velcoity)^2 3. Calculate potential energy, PE = (mass)(gravity of Earth)(height)) 4. Explain the conservation of energy VOCAB 1. Work 2. Kinetic 3. Potential TEXT 1. C-9 Energy	1. Energy Study Guide 2. Newton's Universal Law of Gravitation Project 3. Work-Problems
Thursday,February 16, 2012 TOPICs 1. Force OBJECTIVES 1. Determine the height of a bottle rocket 2. Build a bridge that can support 10 times its weight 3. Explain how Newton's 3rd Law applies to the above objectives 4. Determine your weight on other solar system objects VOCAB 1. Force 2. Weight TEXT 1. CH 12 Newton's Laws 2. Newton's 3rd Law	QUIZ 1. Newton's 3rd Law SG-Brief 2. Bottle rocket project 3. Bridge project 4. Your weight in the solar system
Tuesday,February 14, 2012 TOPICs 1. Force OBJECTIVES 1. Determine the height of a bottle rocket 2. Build a bridge that can support 10 times its weight 3. Explain how Newton's 3rd Law applies to the above objectives 4. Determine your weight on other solar system objects VOCAB 1. Force 2. Weight TEXT 1. CH 12 Newton's Laws 2. Newton's 3rd Law	1. Newton's 3rd Law SG-Brief 2. Bottle rocket project 3. Bridge project 4. Your weight in the solar system
Friday,February 10, 2012 TOPICs 1. Force OBJECTIVES 1. Determine the height of a bottle rocket 2. Build a bridge that can support 10 times its weight 3. Explain how Newton's 3rd Law applies to the above objectives 4. Determine your weight on other solar system objects VOCAB 1. Force 2. Weight TEXT 1. CH 12 Newton's Laws 2. Newton's 3rd Law	1. Newton's 3rd Law SG-Br