9-12 SCHOOLS

CPO Physical Science

Summer 2006 Revision

 

PROCESS SKILLS CHECKLIST

for Core Labs

 

Core Lab:

Investigations and Experiments

 

Using a Scientific Model to Predict  Speed

Force, Mass, Acceleration

Energy Conservation

Resistance

Introduction to Electric Circuits

Harmonic Motion *Pendulum Lab

Introduction of Waves

Introduction to Sound

Introduction to Light

Laboratory Techniques Performance

Mixture Separation

Properties of Solids

Flame Test

Comparing Molecules

*Nuts and Bolts

Pecan Lab

*Heat Transfer

 

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1.   Identify qualitative and quantitative changes given conditions (e.g. temperature, mass, volume, time, position, length, etc.) before, during, and after an event

 

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2.   Use appropriate tools (e.g. metric ruler, graduated cylinder, thermometer, balances, spring scales, stopwatches, etc.) when measuring objects and/or events

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3.   Use appropriate 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

 

 

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II.     Classify based on similarities, differences, and interrelationships

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.   Using observable properties, place an object or event into a classification system

 

 

 

 

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2.   Identify the properties on which classification system is based

 

 

 

 

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III.    Experiment by making observations and measurements to test ideas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.   Evaluate the design of a physical science investigation.

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2.   Identify the independent variables, dependent variables, and controls in an experiment

 

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3.   Use mathematics to show relationships within a given set of observations

 

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4.   Identify a hypothesis for a given problem in physical science investigations

 

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5.   Recognize potential hazards and practice safety procedures in all physical science activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

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