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9th
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H.S. Physical
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IX. Structure and Properties of Matter |
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A. Matter is made up of minute
particles called atoms, and atoms are composed of even smaller components. |
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Distinguish
between a proton, neutron and electron, their placement in an atom and the
charge. |
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Describe
the present model of an atom. |
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Identify
quarks as particles that make of proton and neutrons. |
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Text
aligned worksheets |
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Create
a 3D Bohr’s model |
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Video
“ Matter Building Blocks of the Universe” |
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9th
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H.S. Physical
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IX. Structure and Properties of Matter |
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B. An element is composed of a single type of atom. When elements are listed in order
according to the number of protons (called the atomic number), repeating
patterns of physical and chemical properties identify families of elements
with similar properties. |
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Distinguish
between elemental substances, compounds and mixtures |
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Identify
names and symbols of common elements |
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Describe
the periodic table of elements and use it to find information about an
element. |
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Distinguish
between periods and groups |
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Use
the periodic table to classify an element as a metal, nonmetal or metalloid |
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aligned worksheets |
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Video
“Atoms and Molecules” |
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Video
“ The Elements” |
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Lab
Element Compounds and Mixtures |
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Puzzles
– “Common Elements”, “Unusual Element
Symbols”, “Atomic Numbers” |
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Color
and label periodic table |
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Create
power point presentation of an element – basic characteristics, uses,
significance |
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9th
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H.S. Physical
Science |
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IX. Structure and Properties of Matter |
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4
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Objective
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C. Matter has characteristic properties, such as boiling
points, melting points, solubility, and density, which distinguish pure
substances and can be used to separate one substance from another. |
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Suggested Teaching Strategies: |
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Compare/contrast
solutions, colloids and suspensions |
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Give
examples of physical and chemical properties |
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Aligned Resources: |
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Aligned
text worksheets |
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Video
“ Challenge: Matter and its properties” |
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Lab
– “Eubleck” |
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Lab
– Elements, Compounds and Mixtures |
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9th
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H.S. Physical
Science |
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X. Chemical Reactions |
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10
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A. Substances react chemically in characteristic ways with
other substances to form new substances (compounds) with different
characteristic properties. In
chemical reactions, the total mass is conserved. |
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Distinguish
between chemical and physical changes |
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Distinguish
between chemical and physical properties |
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Explain
Law of Conservation of Mass |
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Identify
reactants and products of a chemical reaction |
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Explain
how chemical reaction satisfies law of conservation of mass |
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Interpret
chemical equations |
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Explain
effect of CFC on ozone |
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Demonstrate
how to write a balanced equation |
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Describe
4 types of chemical reactions – synthesis,
decomposition, single displacement and double displacement |
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Differentiate
between endothermic and exothermic reactions |
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Describe
a neutralization reaction |
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Text
aligned worksheets |
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Lab
– Testing Conservation of Mass |
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Video
“ Chemical Bonding & the Atomic Structure” |
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Lab
– Classifying Chemical Reactions |
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Lab
– Fresco Painting |
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Lab
– What’s an Acid/Base? |
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9th
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H.S. Physical
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X. Chemical Reactions |
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B. The rate of chemical reactions is
affected by the concentration and temperature of the reacting materials. |
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Describe
the effects of temperature and concentration on reaction rates |
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Text
aligned worksheets |
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Lab
– Effects of temperature and concentration on reaction speed |
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9th
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H.S. Physical
Science |
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XI. Motions and Forces |
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10
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Objective
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A. Objects change their motion only when a net force is
applied. Laws of motion are used to
determine the effects of forces on the motion of objects. |
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Suggested Teaching
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Distinguish
between Newton’s 3 Laws of Motion |
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Give
examples of effects of inertia |
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Evaluate
effects of wearing seat belts in a car crash |
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Describe
how machines multiply or change the direction of force |
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Explain
how force, mass and acceleration are related |
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Explain
conservation of momentum |
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Analyze
action reaction forces |
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Calculate
momentum |
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Aligned Resources: |
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Lab
– Balloon rockets |
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Text
aligned worksheets |
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Video
“ Beakman Newton’s First Law” &
“Elevator” |
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Video
“Big Air Rules” |
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Video
“ Running with Mometum” |
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Video
“Friction” |
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Newton’s
First Law of Motion demonstration-energy device |
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Lab
– All About Simple Machines |
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9th
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H.S. Physical
Science |
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XI. Motions and Forces |
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5
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Objective
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B. Gravitation is a universal force that each mass exerts
on any other mass. |
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Suggested Teaching
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Relate
gravitational force to mass and distance |
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Compare
the rates at which different objects fall |
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Explain
why projectiles follow a curved path |
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Aligned Resources: |
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Text
aligned worksheets |
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Video
– Beakman “Gravity” & “Falling Objects” |
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Video
– Bill Nye “Friction” |
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Lab
– How Can Air Resistance Change the Acceleration of Falling Objects |
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Lab
– Do projectiles fall more slowly than dropped objects? |
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9th
- 12th Grade Alternative
H.S. Physical
Science |
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XII. Interactions of Energy and Matter |
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4
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Objective
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A. All energy can be considered to be either kinetic
energy, which is the energy of motion; potential energy, which depends on
relative position; or energy contained by a field, such as electromagnetic
waves. |
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Suggested Teaching
Strategies: |
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Distinguish
between potential and kinetic energy |
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Identify
examples of potential and kinetic energy |
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Contrast
electromagnetic waves with other kinds of waves |
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Describe
the arrangement of electromagnetic waves on the electromagnetic spectrum |
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Aligned Resources: |
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Text
aligned worksheets |
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Video
“Potential/Kinetic Energy” |
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Lab
– Can Shaking Increase the Temperature of Sand |
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