9th Grade Physical Science Objectives

ABACUS 01-SCPS-80 (PASS PS9-12.1.3)
ABACUS 01-SCPS-115 (PASS PS9-12.4.3)

Links:

1:
Methods of Science and Measurement

Objectives:

2. Two methods of gaining and interpreting information are the SI system of measurement and graphing.
   • Use appropriate System International (SI) units (i.e., grams, meters, liters, degrees Celsius, and seconds); and SI prefixes (i.e. micro-, milli-, centi-, and kilo-) when measuring objects and/or events.
   • Interpret line, bar, trend, and circle graphs

Time Range:
1st Quarter

Suggested Teaching Strategies:
CPO Chapters 1 & 2

• Students will define related vocabulary terms; use pre-reading guides to introduce them to the text; and fill in guided outline during class discussion.
• Use visual aids to compare English to SI systems of measurement (Meter sticks vs. yard sticks, liter vs. gallon, etc.).
• Define and identify the need for standards of measurement.
• Name the SI prefixes used and indicate what multiple of ten each represents.
• Identify dependent and independent variables on graphs.
• Interpret graphs.
• Demonstrate volume using decimeter3 (liter) cube.

Aligned Resources:

• Core Lab 2: Using a Scientific Model
  (CPO Investigation 2.1) - Predicting Speed
• Other Labs and Activities:
  • Measurement of Volume (CPO Investigation 2.2) - Position and Time
  • Acceleration (CPO Investigation 2.3)
• Videotape: Scientific Measurement with corresponding worksheet
• Demonstration equipment: cubic decimeter and various volumetric vessels
• Various worksheets and activities.

Revision Date:
August 2006