Garfield Palouse Middle School Science Homepage
M.S. Science Department (e-mail: mallen@garpal.wednet.edu )
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"SYSTEMS"
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NOVEMBER |
DECEMBER |
JANUARY |
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Technology |
Properties of Matter 1.1.1, 1.3.3 |
Classif. of Matter 1.1.1, 1.3.5 |
Structure of Matter 1.2.3 |
Motion of Objects 1.1.2 |
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descriptive
writing |
mass, weight, volume, density, |
mixtures, solutions, elements |
atomic models, atomic structure |
motion, speed, velocity, |
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Systems / Metrics 1.1.1 |
phases, states, physical & chemical |
Periodic Tbl., compounds, A / B, pH |
Ionic/Covalent bonding |
momentum |
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basics of life |
changes |
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chemical reactions & equations |
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Technology |
Cell Systems 1.2.6, 1.3.8 |
Biological Systems 1.2.7 |
Invert. Systems 1.1.6, 1.3.9, 1.3.10 |
Invert. Systems 1.1.6, 1.3.9, 1.3.10 |
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Systems / Metrics 1.1.1 |
tissues, systems, microscope, |
five kingdoms, classification system |
viruses, bacteria, human effects, |
sponges, cnidarians, worms, |
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Living Systems 1.2.1, 1.2.2 |
cell structures, organization , and |
Ven diagrams, Binom. Nom, |
fungi, mushrooms, yeast, mold |
mollusks, Arthropods, |
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basics of life |
processes |
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spiders, insects |
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Technology |
Space Systems 1.2.5, 1.3.7 |
Atmosphere System 1.1.5, 1.2.4 |
Weather 1.3.6 |
Water Systems 1.1.3, 1.1.5 |
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Systems / Metrics 1.1.1 |
The Sun, planets, exploration |
cycles (NO2 & O), layers, |
clouds, precipitation, forecasting, |
freshwater types, watercycle, |
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Universe & Solar System |
E, M, S System 1.3.7 |
characteristics, importance |
fronts, climate, |
ocean, ocean characteristics, |
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Big Bang, stars, constellations, |
moon phases, eclipses, tides |
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ocean floor mapping |
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FEBRUARY |
MARCH |
APRIL |
MAY |
JUNE |
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Nature of Forces 1.3.1, 1.3.2 |
Forms of Energy 1.1.4, 1.2.2, 1.3.3 |
Energy Transfers 1.1.4, 1.2.2, |
Wave Interaction 1.1.3 |
Simple Systems 1.2.2 |
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un/balanced force, friction, |
kinetic, potential, chemical, |
conversions & conservation of, |
waves, speed, properties,music, |
lever, pulley, incline plane, wheel & |
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Newton's Laws, gravity, |
heat, sound, light, electric |
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electro. spectrum, reflect/refr, color |
axle, screw, compound machines |
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pressure fluids |
SCIENCE FAIR |
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Vert. Systems 1.1.6, 1.3.9, 1.3.10 |
V.S. Mammals 1.1.6, 1.3.9, 1.3.10 |
Human Systems 1.2.7, 1.2.8 |
Plant Systems 1.3.8 |
Plant Systems con't |
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chordata, fish, amphibians, birds, |
biomes, food chain, interactions of, |
skeletal, muscular, repiratory, |
Algea, non-seed plants, seed plants, |
Plant
Co. Project |
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reptiles, fish/frog dissection |
egg laying, pouched, placental, proj. |
circulatory, digestive, nervous |
photosynthesis, reproduction, |
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(Plant Co. Project, start greenhouse) |
SCIENCE FAIR |
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structures, flower, leaf, stem, root |
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Land Systems 1.1.5, 1.2.4, 1.3.4 |
Earth's History 1.3.5, 1.3.9 |
Geological Systems 1.2.4, 1.3.4 |
Ecological Systems 1.3.10 |
Culminating Projects |
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continents, mapping, topography, |
Pangea, fossils, society project |
interior, plate tech., crust, rock/min., |
natural
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geography |
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rock cycle, volcano, quake, 'news' |
environmental issues |
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SCIENCE FAIR |
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