Properties
of Materials – Part A
Unit Objectives: By the end of this unit (Part A), you should be able to:
Key Terms - A:
Textbook Chapter(s): Addison-Wesley Chapter 2 – Scientific Measurement (Sections 2-1 à 2-9)
Appendix B-1, B-2 – Math Review
Grading Scale:
A |
B | C | D | F |
| 176-200 pts | 150-175 pts | 124-149 pts | 98-123 pts | < 98 pts |
C Layer: You must earn at least 124 points, but may not exceed 149 points.
> Required of everyone are the options marked R (Required)
> You must do at least 1 options from the Basic Knowledge section
> You must do at least 1 of the Basic Math options
> You must do at least 1 options from the Accuracy & Precision section
> You must do at least 2 options from the Scientific Notation & Conversions section
> You must do at least 3 of the Measurement options.
* Choose extra assignments in order to earn the rest of your points from this layer. Try to earn the maximum # of points!
| Assignment Description | Worth
(pts) |
Pts
Earned |
Initial | |
| R | Work Log for every day of this unit. Turn it in at the end of the unit. | 10 | ||
| R | Attendance & Participation. Mrs. H will keep track for this unit. | 1/day | ||
| R | Unit 2A PreTest. | 5 | ||
| R | Choose an object for your semester project. (Refer to Semester Project criteria.) Refer to the Semester Project Sheet (purple) for criteria in selecting your object. | 5 | ||
| BASIC KNOWLEDGE | ||||
| Make a definitions list for all key terms. You’ll be quizzed randomly on 10 words. | 10 | |||
| Use all the key terms to make a concept map (web diagram). Explain to teacher. | 10 | |||
| Make a 15-question quiz based on notes/reading. Provide answer key. Have a peer take it. | 10 | |||
| Take someone else’s quiz. Have them correct it. | 5 | |||
| Listen to the lectures and take notes. Have notes signed each day. DAY 1 2 3 4 5 | 5/day | |||
| Rewrite the unit objectives as open-ended questions and answer each one correctly. | 2/obj | |||
| BASIC MATH | ||||
| Complete the Math Review worksheet. Check your answers with someone else. DON’T COPY! Mrs. H will quiz you on 4 random problems. | 10 | |||
| Complete the other Math Review worksheet. Check your answers with a peer. Mrs. H will quiz you on 4 random problems. | 10 | |||
| Complete the Math Concepts Needed for Chemistry worksheet. Show all your work. Mrs. H will quiz you on 4 random problems. | 10 | |||
| ACCURACY & PRECISION | ||||
| Complete the Percentage Error worksheet. Discuss with Mrs. H | 5 | |||
| Complete the Significant Figures & Calculations worksheet. Discuss with Mrs. H. | 10 | |||
| Complete the Calculator worksheet. Be sure to use a scientific calculator. | 10 | |||
| Complete the Precision, Accuracy & Significant Digits worksheet. Discuss with Mrs. H. | 10 | |||
| Complete the Accuracy & Precision worksheet. Discuss with Mrs. H. | 5 | |||
| SCIENTIFIC NOTATION & CONVERSIONS | ||||
| Complete the worksheet “Scientific Notation.” Show your work & discuss with Mrs. H. | 10 | |||
| Complete the Dimensional Analysis worksheet. Show your work & discuss with Mrs. H. | 10 | |||
| Do the “Squares Activity.” Cut & paste conversion factors correctly. Discuss with Mrs. H. | 5 | |||
| Complete the Metrics & Measurements/Dimensional Analysis worksheet. Discuss with Mrs. H | 5 | |||
| MEASUREMENT – Discuss your work with Mrs. H. | ||||
| Measuring Length Worksheet | 10 | |||
| Measuring Mass Worksheet | 10 | |||
| Measuring Volume Worksheet | 5 | |||
| Measuring Temperature Worksheet | 10 | |||
| Phase Diagram worksheet | 2 | |||
| Science Project Scenario | 10 | |||
| Melting Point & Freezing Point worksheet | 2 | |||
| Reading a Thermometer/Temperature & Measurement worksheet | 5 | |||
| TOTAL POINTS EARNED = |
| Description | Worth
(pts) |
Pts
Earned |
Initial |
| Complete the Density of Various Materials activity. Write a lab report that follows B Layer Lab Guidelines. | 25 | ||
| How accurate and precise is your car’s speedometer? Design and conduct an experiment to test this in both the English system of measurement and the Metric system. | 25 | ||
| Imagine that you have been invited to teach a lesson to your 4th grade teacher’s class. Design an original measurement activity for his/her current students. The activity you design should be long enough to last 50 minutes. Include enough hands-on experiences to effectively teach your students about all measurements that we discussed in this unit. (Refer to the appropriate product card for guidelines on this.) | 25 |
| Assignment Description | Worth
(pts) |
Pts
Earned |
Initial |
| Could science exist without math? Could math exist without science? Explain. | 25 | ||
| Read the following
article - http://mars.jpl.nasa.gov/msp98 |
25 | ||
| What type of work does a materials engineer do? (<250 words) | 25 |