science Program overview
Grade 6 - 9
The Science Disciplines
Biology
The science of life or living matter in all its forms and phenomena with reference to origin, growth, reproduction, structure, and behavior.
Chemistry
The science that systematically studies the composition, properties, and activity of organic and inorganic substances and various elementary forms of matter.
Physics
The science that deals with matter, energy, motion, and force.
Learning in Science
Science is very important, it adds to our knowledge and understanding of the world around us. Scientists use special skills and methodology to solve problems. Scientific tools and apparatus can be used to improve our ability to observe. Safety rules and symbols are necessary for working safely in the laboratory.
Units of Study
Grade 7
- Ecology and Energy Flow
- Circulation and Blood
- Sound and Hearing
- Respiratory System
Grade 8
- Microbes
- Growth and Reproduction
- Separation Techniques
- Light and Vision
- Particular Nature of Matter
- Electrostatic and Atomic Structure
- Heat and Thermal Energy
- Acid Base Salt
- Electricity and Magnetism
Current Units
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Grade 7
Sound and Hearing
Unit Overview The speed of sound waves, like other mechanical waves, is the product of wavelength and frequency. However it varies at different temperature and in different materials. Sound energy is transferred by the medium through which it is traveling. The quicker the energy is transferred , the faster the sound travels through the medium. When a musician hits a drum, the drum vibrates. This causes vibrations to travel through the air as sound waves. The ear detect the sound waves.
Instructor’s Name
Skenny Darbouze
Resources
Assessment
Sound and Hearing
Unit Overview The speed of sound waves, like other mechanical waves, is the product of wavelength and frequency. However it varies at different temperature and in different materials. Sound energy is transferred by the medium through which it is traveling. The quicker the energy is transferred , the faster the sound travels through the medium. When a musician hits a drum, the drum vibrates. This causes vibrations to travel through the air as sound waves. The ear detect the sound waves.
Instructor’s Name
Skenny Darbouze
Resources
- Science Explorer:Sound and Light ( Prentice Hall) Interactive Science:Sound and Light ( Pearson)
- Laboratory activities How do waves travel? Analyzing Data: The angles Can you change a wave?
- The metal washer Wavy motions What is sound?
- Temperature and the speed of sound? Ear to the sound
- How does amplitude affect loudness? Pipe sounds
- How can you change pitch? Where is the sound coming from? Listen to this
- Design and building Hearing protectors How can you use time to measure distance?
Assessment
- Music to my ear!!!!
- Project Quizzes (2)
- Unit Test (1)