PHYSICAL
SCIENCE
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PHYSICAL
SCIENCE
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Course Description Physical Science allows students to "see" their physical world through the lens of an integrated class before specializing in one single area. The concepts are linked to life experiences. It is also an appropriate class for students who desire an overview of many different fields but lack the time in their schedule to take full year classes in each field. |
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Course Goals
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COMPETENCIES AND ASSESSMENTS
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Competency
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Assessment |
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1. Describe the components of the modern
model of an atom and how those components can be used to predict the properties
and trends of elements.
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Assessed on Unit Assessment: Atoms, Elements
and the Periodic Table--(80%)
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2. Classify and justify materials on the
basis of their properties; in particular explain properties using diagrams
depicting changes that occur as materials are heated and/or cooled.
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Assessed on Unit Assessment: Classifications
of Matter--(80%)
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3. Describe evidence of the Plate Tectonics Theory, explaining how relative and real dating techniques are used to infer geological history, and explaining the processes of weathering, erosion and deposition of sediments as they relate to a rock cycle diagram. |
Assessed on Unit Assessment: Composition
of the Earth--(80%)
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4. Record and evaluate patterns of weather,
summarize the factors that influence those patterns and the discuss the
impact of weather disasters on the environment.
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Assessed on Unit Assessment: The Atmosphere--(80%)
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5. Describe the relationship of the Earth
to its universe neighbors and explain seasonal phenomena as a consequence
of a Earth’s axial tilt as it rotates and its orbital position as
it revolves around the Sun.
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Assessed on Unit Assessment: Exploration
of the Universe--(80%)
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6. Using Newton’s 3 laws of motion,
analyze and predict an object’s motion in terms of speed, velocity,
acceleration and momentum.
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Assessed on Unit Assessment: Force and
Motion--(80%)
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7. Manipulate variables of force and energy
to perform laboratory investigations involving, speed, kinetic and potential
energy, power, and transformation of energy.
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Assessed on Unit Assessment: Work, Power
and Energy--(80%)
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8. Describe the waves, including those
of the electromagnetic spectrum, and the relationship among wavelength,
energy and frequency.
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Assessed on Unit Assessment: Waves-- (80%)
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PHYSICAL SCIENCE
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First Semester
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Second Semester |
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UNIT 6: FORCE and MOTION |
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UNIT 2: CLASSIFICATION OF MATTER |
UNIT 7: WORK, POWER and ENERGY |
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UNIT 3: EARTH and IT'S COMPOSITION |
UNITY 8: WAVES |
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UNIT 4: THE ATMOSPHERE |
MAP REVIEW
MAP TESTING |
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UNIT 5: UNIVERSE |
Reinforcing Projects |