October 15th - 20th, 2007

2006 by Simone Shim-Normile

Benchmark : SC.A.1.4.3 The student understands that all matter has observable, measurable properties...knows that a change from one phase of matter to another involves a gain or loss of energy.

Objective:

The student will construct a lab dealing with exothermic and endothermic reactions using the GLX probeware. They will then compare the phases/states of matter/specifically water. They will explore the role of water in regulating climate and weather. They will consider a world with and without thermal inertia living as an ectotherm.

Agenda:

Monday & Tuesday

• PowerPoint Chapter 7a
• Thermal inertia & Thermal Equilibrium
  
• Latent heat of fusion
• Latent heat of Vaporization
  
• Heat Capacity
• Surface Zone (2%), Thermocline, Deep Zone
• Pycnocline
• Ectotherm, Endotherm 9-16°C difference(48.2°- 60.8°F) , Homeotherm
  
• Chapter 7a Quiz (12 questions) use notes.

Wednesday (early release)

• PSAT
• Chapter 7a Quiz (12 questions) use notes (continued).

Thursday

• Poem assessment on previous days notes.
  

1. noun
2. verb, verb
3. adjective, adjective, adjective
4. statement
5. noun

• Chapter 7b PowerPoint notes & handout (Go to documents link)
  

Friday

• Chapter 7b PowerPoint notes & handout (Go to documents link).
  
• Chapter 7b Quiz