1. Forces
1.1. Students will:
1.1.1. describe the components of force
1.1.1.1. direction
1.1.1.2. magnitude
1.1.2. predict the effect of:
1.1.2.1. a single force acting on an object
1.1.2.2. equal and opposite forces acting on an object
1.1.2.3. unequal and opposite forces acting on an object
1.1.2.4. multiple forces acting on an object in a variety of ways
1.1.3. identify and describe common forces
1.1.3.1. gravity
1.1.3.2. compression
1.1.3.3. tension
1.1.3.4. normal force
1.1.3.5. electrical
1.1.4. describe the mathematical relationship between force, mass, and acceleration
1.1.5. describe, graphically represent, and experimentally explore Newton's Three Laws of Motion
1.1.5.1. 1. Every object stays in rest or constant motion, unless compelled to change that state by external forces acted upon it.
1.1.5.1.1. unequal forces acting on an object change its velocity
1.1.5.2. 2. F = m * a
1.1.5.3. 3. Two objects interacting exert equal and opposite forces upon each other. (i.e. normal force)
1.2. Keywords
1.2.1. force
1.2.2. direction
1.2.3. magnitude
1.2.4. opposite and equal
1.2.5. gravity
1.2.6. compression
1.2.7. tension
1.2.8. normal force
1.2.9. electromagnetic force
1.2.10. mass
1.2.11. acceleration
1.2.12. motion
1.3. Labs
1.3.1. Sample Lab
1.3.1.1. Description
1.3.1.2. Materials
1.4. Rationale
1.5. Projects/Enrichment
2. Solar System
2.1. Students will:
2.1.1. describe the composition of the universe
2.1.1.1. matter, dark matter, dark energy
2.1.1.2. chemical composition
2.1.2. classify different galaxies by their shapes and types
2.1.2.1. describe their own galaxy
2.1.2.2. play Galaxy Zoo
2.1.3. compare stellar objects on a scale using astronomical units
2.1.3.1. galaxies
2.1.3.2. Hypergiant Stars
2.1.3.3. Super Giant Stars
2.1.3.4. Giant Stars
2.1.3.5. Stars
2.1.3.6. Planets
2.1.3.7. Satellites
2.1.3.8. Asteroids and Comets
2.1.3.9. light-years
2.1.3.10. AU
2.1.4. describe different types of stars
2.1.5. create graphic representations of the evolution of stars
2.1.6. describe the chemical composition of different stars
2.1.6.1. use spectroscopy to determine compounds by light emissions
2.1.7. describe the evolution of our solar system
2.1.7.1. star -> supernova -> nebula -> sun
2.1.8. conceptually understand gravity and its origins
2.1.8.1. Newton's Law of Gravitation
2.1.8.1.1. Play the Orbit Simulation Game
2.1.8.2. Einstein's General Theory of Relativity
2.1.8.2.1. Play with the Fabric of Space-Time
2.2. Keywords
2.2.1. sun
2.2.2. star
2.2.3. planet
2.2.4. galaxy
2.2.5. hydrogen
2.2.6. dark matter
2.2.7. dark energy
2.2.8. matter
2.2.9. stellar objects
2.2.10. spectroscopy
2.2.11. gravity
2.2.12. orbit
2.2.13. HR diagram
2.2.14. Oort Cloud
2.2.15. Supernova
2.2.16. satellite
2.2.17. International Space Station
2.3. Labs
2.4. Rationale
2.5. Projects/Enrichment
2.6. Brainstorm
2.6.1. Spectroscopy
3. Chemical Reactions
3.1. Students will:
3.1.1. 1. identify the differences between chemical changes and physical changes
3.1.2. 2. determine the difference between ionic compounds and covalent compounds
3.1.3. 3. identify all the atoms and calculate the weight in a chemical compound
3.1.3.1. Chemical Formula Notes
3.1.3.2. Molecular Weight Stoichiometry Notes?
3.1.4. 4. distinguish between reactants and products in a chemical reaction
3.1.4.1. making pancakes!
3.1.4.2. Reading Chemical Reaction Notes
3.1.4.3. Molecular Models Lab
3.1.5. 5. solve problems involving the conservation of matter in chemical reactions
3.1.5.1. Balancing Chemical Equations
3.1.5.2. Molecular Models Lab
3.1.6. 6. classify reactions as either endothermic or exothermic
3.1.6.1. classification sheet
3.1.6.2. Revisit Chemical Reactions Lab
3.1.7. 7. describe the potential for conductivity in solids and liquids
3.1.8. 8. describe how electron flow creates electrical current to do work
3.1.9. 9. classify substances as either acidic or basic using the pH scale
3.1.9.1. Red Cabbage Lab
3.2. Keywords
3.2.1. reactant
3.2.2. product
3.2.3. law of conservation
3.2.4. chemical formula
3.2.5. equilibrium
3.2.6. pH
3.2.7. acidic
3.2.8. basic
3.2.9. conductivity
3.2.10. electromagnetism
3.2.11. ionic
3.2.12. covalent
3.2.13. electrical current
3.2.14. endothermic
3.2.15. exothermic
3.2.16. orbitals
3.3. Labs
3.4. Rationale
3.4.1. No Electricity Day
3.5. Projects/Enrichment
3.6. Brainstorm
3.6.1. Cooking vs. Mixing
3.6.2. Hydrogen Explosion
4. Density and Buoyancy
4.1. Students will:
4.1.1. define mass in contrast to weight
4.1.2. define volume in terms of space and in contrast to area or length
4.1.3. describe different units of measurement for mass and volume
4.1.4. define density as mass per unit volume
4.1.5. solve algebraic problems using density, volume, and mass
4.1.6. describe the buoyant force in terms of density
4.1.6.1. less dense materials are displaced by more dense materials
4.1.7. predict whether a substance will sink or float using its density
4.2. Keywords
4.2.1. mass
4.2.2. weight
4.2.3. volume
4.2.4. area
4.2.5. length
4.2.6. density
4.2.7. buoyancy
4.2.8. lift
4.3. Labs
4.4. Rationale
4.5. Projects/Enrichment
4.6. Brainstorm
4.6.1. Synthetic Ocean/Floating Plastic
5. General Skills
5.1. Students will:
5.1.1. review and critique models of work
5.1.1.1. determine its strengths and weaknesses
5.1.1.2. use this information to inform the execution of their own work
6. Motion
6.1. Students will:
6.1.1. describe the components of speed
6.1.2. calculate average speed
6.1.2.1. of hot wheels cars over a certain distance
6.1.3. read, interpret, and create position/time graphs
6.1.4. solve problems involving speed, time, and distance
6.1.5. distinguish between speed, velocity, and "change in velocity"
6.1.6. read, interpret, and create speed/time graphs
6.2. Keywords
6.2.1. speed
6.2.2. position
6.2.3. motion
6.2.4. average speed
6.2.5. velocity
6.2.6. acceleration
6.2.7. time
6.3. Labs
6.4. Rationale
6.5. Projects/Enrichment
7. Matter
7.1. Students will:
7.1.1. describe and draw the structure of an atom
7.1.1.1. distinguish and describe its components
7.1.1.2. Atom Poster
7.1.1.3. Atom Models
7.1.1.4. Practice Questions
7.1.2. describe and identify physical states of matter
7.1.2.1. relate these states of matter to molecular movement and draw diagrams
7.1.2.1.1. solids only vibrate in place
7.1.2.1.2. liquid molecules flow freely around eachother but keep constant volume
7.1.2.1.3. gas molecules float freely through space and have undefined volume
7.1.2.1.4. Making Icecream
7.1.2.1.5. Cheerio Model Demos
7.1.2.1.6. Story Analogy with Dancers
7.1.3. identify and describe different properties of substances
7.1.3.1. melting point
7.1.3.2. density
7.1.3.3. hardness
7.1.3.4. ductility
7.1.3.5. lustre
7.1.3.6. Metals
7.1.3.7. IceCream
7.1.3.8. Describe Materials?
7.1.4. distinguish between and describe elements, compounds, and mixtures
7.1.4.1. stick elements/atoms together to create compounds
7.1.4.1.1. Molecular Models Activity
7.1.4.2. mix compounds and elements together to create mixtures
7.1.4.3. find elements/atoms on the periodic table of elements
7.1.4.3.1. Color the Periodic Table
7.1.4.3.2. Describe the Properties of each region
7.1.4.4. Diagrammed Notes/Graphic Organizers
7.1.4.5. Oil/Water - Alka Seltzer
7.1.4.6. Milk vs. Salad
7.1.5. define "crystalline structure"
7.1.5.1. create models of crystalline solids
7.1.5.1.1. Borax Crystals Ornaments
7.1.5.2. find examples of items that have crystalline structures
7.1.5.2.1. Powder Microscopy
7.1.5.2.2. Rock Candy
7.1.6. describe what matter is, and what it is made of, and how its components determine its properties
7.2. Keywords
7.2.1. protons
7.2.2. neutrons
7.2.3. electrons
7.2.4. orbitals
7.2.5. gas
7.2.6. liquid
7.2.7. solid
7.2.8. plasma
7.2.9. einstein-bose condensate
7.2.10. melting point
7.2.11. density
7.2.12. hardness
7.2.13. ductility
7.2.14. lustre
7.2.15. crystalline structure
7.2.16. elements
7.2.17. compounds
7.2.18. mixtures
7.2.19. matter
7.3. Rationale
8. Periodic Table
8.1. Students will:
8.1.1. identify the regions of metals, non-metals, and gases in the periodic table
8.1.1.1. alkali metals
8.1.1.2. alkaline earth metals
8.1.1.3. transition metals
8.1.1.4. semi-metals
8.1.1.5. non-metals
8.1.1.6. noble gases
8.1.1.7. actinides and lanthanides
8.1.2. identify the parts of a periodic table square
8.1.2.1. create their own element and their own periodic table square
8.1.3. draw diagrams that show the relationship between:
8.1.3.1. the atomic number and the number of protons
8.1.3.2. the atomic mass and the number of protons and neutrons
8.1.3.3. the number of protons and the number of electrons
8.1.4. solve problems involving protons, neutrons, electrons, and isotopes
8.1.4.1. isotope carbon dating
8.1.4.2. nuclear fission
8.1.4.3. radioactive decay
8.2. Keywords
8.2.1. metals
8.2.2. non-metals
8.2.3. noble gases
8.2.4. metalloids
8.2.5. atomic number
8.2.6. atomic mass
8.2.7. element symbol
8.2.8. protons
8.2.9. neutrons
8.2.10. electrons
8.2.11. isotope
8.2.12. nuclear fission
8.2.13. nuclear fusion
8.2.14. radioactive decay
8.3. Rationale
9. Organic Molecules
9.1. Students will:
9.1.1. identify the 6 most common elements found in organic material
9.1.1.1. SCHNOP
9.1.2. indentify the most common types of organic molecules
9.1.2.1. fats
9.1.2.2. lipids
9.1.2.3. DNA
9.1.2.4. proteins
9.2. Keywords
9.2.1. fats
9.2.2. lipids
9.2.3. DNA
9.2.4. proteins
9.2.5. sulfur
9.2.6. carbon
9.2.7. hydrogen
9.2.8. nitrogen
9.2.9. oxygen
9.2.10. phosphorus
9.2.11. carbon-chemistry
9.2.12. organic molecules
9.3. Labs
9.4. Rationale
9.5. Projects/Enrichment
10. Doing Science!
10.1. Students will:
10.1.1. describe what impact science has on their daily lives
10.1.2. extrapolate the consequences of not taking reliable measurements and data
10.1.3. distinguish between "bad" science and "good" science
10.1.4. distinguish between inferences and observations
10.1.5. describe the differences between science and systems of belief
10.1.5.1. "system of belief" vs. "system of description"
10.1.6. describe the difference between a law, a theory, a hypothesis, and everyday usages
10.1.7. distinguish between "opinion" and "argument"
10.1.7.1. practice formulating arguments with evidence
10.1.8. solve simple dimensional analysis problems
10.1.9. become familiar with using different units to represent different dimensional concepts
10.1.10. create, interpret, and read graphs to determine trends in the data
10.1.11. create, interpret, and read data tables to record data
10.1.12. calculate averages and standard deviations and understand why these calculations are made
10.1.13. design and carry out well designed experiments
10.1.13.1. clear variables and controls
10.1.14. work collaboratively in groups to complete scientific endeavors
10.1.15. communicate the findings of their science to the rest of the class
10.1.16. identify stakeholders and their viewpoints in certain scientific scenarios
10.1.17. convince shareholders to fund their research or manufacturing
10.1.18. identify the different components of a research paper
10.1.19. learn how to read research papers
10.1.19.1. skip over the stuff that they don't understand and mark it
10.1.19.1.1. research it later
10.1.20. learn how to access research and scholarly papers
10.2. Keywords
10.2.1. units
10.2.2. peer review
10.2.3. evidence
10.2.4. hypothesis
10.2.5. theory
10.2.6. law
10.2.7. argument
10.2.8. opinion
10.2.9. dimensional analysis
10.2.10. published article
10.2.11. abstract
10.2.12. pseudo science
10.2.13. bias
10.2.14. accuracy
10.2.15. precision
10.2.16. independent variable
10.2.17. dependent variable
10.2.18. control
10.2.19. stakeholder
10.2.20. average
10.2.21. standard deviation
10.3. Rationale
10.4. Brainstorm
10.4.1. Creating Data Tables
10.4.2. Sodium Explosion - Observations vs. Inferences
10.4.3. Measurements - Cooking
10.4.4. Making sense of large numbers
10.4.5. Knowledge vs. Process of science
10.4.6. Nature of Science Case Studies
10.4.7. Mystery Boxes - Inferences
11. Intro to Physical Science
11.1. Students will:
11.1.1. explain what physical science involves
11.1.2. identify skills that scientists use to learn about the natural world
11.1.3. explain the roles of models, laws, and theories in science
11.1.4. explain why scientists use a standard meausrement system
11.1.5. identify the SI units of meaurement for length, mass, volume, density, time and temperature
11.1.6. describe what math skills scientits use in collecting data and making measurements
11.1.7. describe how you determine a line of best fit or the slop of a graph
11.1.8. explain why line graphs are powerful tools in science
11.1.9. describe what you should do if an accident occurs
11.1.10. take SI measurements using meter sticks, mass balances, graduated cylinders, thermometers, etc.
11.1.11. create graphs using data sets and determine a trend using the graph