S+McLaughlin,Linda+Vanna

**Office: 007** **Office Phone: 207-829-0921** **Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday- 3:00pm-5:00pm; Monday, Wednesday, and Friday- 11:00am-11:45am and 2:30pm-3:30pm** ** E-mail: linda.mclaughlin@maine.edu **
 * Teacher: Miss. McLaughlin**

=Summary of Unit= Why is gold significantly different than silver? How are we able to pick up objects and move things around? Welcome to Matter and Energy! A unit that will leave you with knowledge of how these things are possible on a daily basis. There is an incredible amount of real life connections and applications that deal with matter and energy. You will explore this by creatively designing a new type of atom that will be beneficial for new, cutting-edge, military technology. Atoms are the building blocks of the universe and are the basis for all things today. Properties of atoms and molecules mean different things and are responsible for the differences in objects, such as gold and silver. Different energy laws are the reason why some things move, and others don't. Matter and energy are key factors of everything, everywhere we look. Take part in several discussions, activities, and projects to further explore the realms of matter and energy!

=Establish Goals= Maine Learning Results: Science and Technology - D. The Physical Setting D3 Matter and Energy Grades 9-Diploma Students describe the structure, behavior, and interactions of matter at the atomic level and the relationship between matter and energy.

= = =Students will understand that= • matter is the building blocks in which the universe was created. • there are different kinds of interactions that take place on an atomic level. • energy is important for our existence.

= = =Essential Questions= • How does matter exist as building blocks for the universe? • How are the interactions that take place on an atomic level different? • Why is energy so important?

= = =Students will know= • Terminology: matter, energy, atoms, motion, neutrons, protons, electrons, particles, bonds, elements. • Key Factual Information: properties of matter, ionic/covalent bonds, periodic table of elements. • Formulas: free energy laws, gas laws, chemical formulas, balancing equations, kinetic and potential energy.

= = =Students will be able to= • model the structure of atoms, by way of neutrons, protons and electrons. • illustrate how atomic structure plays a role in distinguishing chemical properties. • test how light is emitted based on how atoms change. • analyze how the number and arrangement of atoms in a molecule determine molecular properties. • consider how the roles of carbon and water in life processes is essential. • recognize examples of kinetic and potential energy in the real world.

**Performance Task Overview** You are a young, new, excited research scientist. You've been accepted as an applicant for the Scientific Research Corporation, and you're competing against one hundred other applicants. Your goal is to design a new kind of atom that will be useful in creating new military technology. The board of directors has asked you to create a Comic Life that introduces your atom, its structure, and why it will be beneficial. Use all your knowledge and apply it with everything you have; if hired on, you will receive a $20,000 bonus. Show them you're their next engineer in research!

=Expectations= All assignments are expected to be turned in on time. However, I understand that sometimes things happen beyond our control. If there are extenuating circumstances that are affecting your academic performance, please e-mail me or come to me, so we can come up with some plan to ensure you stay caught up. Students are expected to show up to class, and show up on time. If you are absent, there will be folders in the classroom with any handouts you may have missed, with your name on them. Please check the class wiki to see what was discussed in class, and come see me to go over what you missed. Students will be expected to show up to class prepared and willing to learn. If there is an emergency, please notify me by phone or e-mail immediately. Bring a positive attitude with you so that other students have a comfortable learning environment as well.

All written work will be typed on a word processor, typed in Times, Calibri, or Arial, or any similar fonts. Please use size 12 font and 1.5 line spacing (double space for lab reports). Students will be expected to check for any spelling or grammatical errors.

Plagiarizing will not be tolerated. I will take action according to the school policy. Academic honesty is expected and students will be expected to properly give credit to any and all work that is not solely their own.

=Benchmarks= There are several assignments and projects that will be assigned throughout this unit. You'll be expected to demonstrate your learning and understanding to receive the maximum amount of points possible. You can earn a total of __//**700 points**//__. The points will be distributed as follows:

//**__Attendance and Participation:__** (70 points)// You alone are in charge of your education. Put your best foot forward and be an active and engaged learner. you will be expected to work with your peers and provide feedback in a positive manner. Some of the activities you'll encounter in this unit include a three-minute review, a jigsaw, a think-pair-share, and a variety of other activities. You'll be expected to attend all classes with a positive and respectful attitude.

//**__Pre-Assessment:__**// (30 points) Before we jump into the unit, you'll receive a pre-assessment. This will //not// be graded. The purpose of this is to see where every student is in regards to the unit concepts. To receive all the points, simply participate and answer every question to the best of your ability.

//**__Blog:__**// (100 points) You will set up a blog account for this course. As we uncover the material, you will use the blog to reflect and record examples of kinetic and potential energy that you encounter on a regular basis in daily activities. This will be used as a place to monitor progress and be used for discussion. You will earn points based on participation and evidence of thought and effort.

//__**Collaboration:**__// (20 points) You will be expected to provide input on discussion boards throughout the course. This will be a time to ask questions and help your peers who are struggling with material from class. You will earn points based on participation and providing support, encouragement, and respect to your peers.

//**__Comic Life:__**// (40 points) Everyone loves to read a good comic book! You will create a comic book, using Comic Life, that depicts molecular properties and how different arrangements and numbers of atoms can affect molecules. The goal of this comic book is to help others understand what makes molecules different from others, based on properties. This is an essential idea that is very relative to our everyday lives, and only needs to be as long as needed to explain the essential concepts.

//**__Wikispaces:__**// (70 points) A great scientist is able to create excellent lab reports. You will create an extensive, detailed, lab report after a lab experiment. You will be expected to post this lab report on the class wiki to receive feedback from peers and revise and refine until you reach your final product. You will also be expected to provide feedback on your peers' lab reports as well.

//**__Podcast:__**// (60 points) Who doesn't love to listen to fun audio clips? You will create a podcast in which you teach the properties of matter and how to distinguish the differences between chemical and physical properties. Be creative in creating a newscast, a rap, a jingle, and so on. The options are endless! The goal is to be able to look at any property of matter and tell if it is chemical or physical.

//**__Glogster:__**// (70 points) How does the pencil you're using come to exist? Why does it work the way it does? It's chemistry. More importantly, it consists of an exponential amount of atoms. Atoms are the basis of everything in the universe. Without atoms, you would not have the objects you use everyday. The structure of these atoms are very important. You will design a poster using Glogster that depicts all aspects of an atom, including protons, neutrons, and electrons. Be creative! You can make a completely interactive poster with pictures, audio, and video. This information depicted on the Glogster should be easy for readers to understand, as well as being clear and attractive to look at. The Glogster will be assessed using a checklist.

//**__Performance Task:__**// (240 points) The final project of the unit will demonstrate the understanding of the course content. You will do this by creating a Comic Life that encompasses all aspects of what you've learned about atoms, molecules, properties, energy, and so on. To do this, you will design a new type of atom for military technology. You will receive peer feedback throughout the design process. The finished Comic Life and oral presentation will be the final assessment and scored with rubrics. Interested? Read on for details:

You are a young, new, excited research scientist. You've been accepted as an applicant for the Scientific Research Corporation, and you're competing against one hundred other applicants. Your goal is to design a new kind of atom that will be useful in creating new military technology. The board of directors has asked you to create a Comic Life that introduces your atom, its structure, and why it will be beneficial. Use all your knowledge and apply it with everything you have; if hired on, you will receive a $20,000 bonus. Show them you're their next engineer in research!

=Grading Scale= **A** (93 -100), **A-** (90 - 92), **B+** (87 - 89), **B** (83 - 86), **B-** (80 - 82), **C+**(77 - 79), **C** (73-76), **C-** (70 - 72), **D+**(67 - 69), **D** (63 - 66), **D-** (60 - 62), **F** (0 - 59). Grading scale adapted from the UMF standards.