1. Students will demonstrate understanding of unifying concepts and processes 9-12 grades 1 Systems, order, and organization 1.1.

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1 1. Students will demonstrate understanding of unifying concepts and processes 9-12 grades 1 Systems, order, and organization demonstrate management of ideas and reformation through clearly presented individual and group projects critique major concepts found in science such as: heredity, conservation of energy, evolution, force and motion, and chaos theory describe how scientists and students learn to define small portions of the natural and designed world for the convenience of investigation explain how units of investigation are referred to as systems an organized group of related objects or components that form a whole (ex. The periodic table, the classification of organisms) analyze terms of systems demonstrate an understanding of basic laws, theories, and models that explain the world defend the idea that reduction or uncertainty the development of order, occurs through the development of knowledge 2 evidence models, and explanation design experiments to provide observations and data on which to base scientific explanation Critique models used bny scientists and engineers to understand how things work Describe various types of scientific explanations in terms of existing knowledge and evidence Explanations should include evidence logic, high levels of analysis, greater tolerance of criticism and uncertainty. 3 constancy, change and measurement conclude that although most things are changing, some properties of objects, and processes are characterized by constancy identify mathematics as essential for accurately measuring change demonstrate a basic understanding of systems of measurement used in science 4 evaluation and equilibrium summarize the general idea of evolution that the present arises from materials and forms of the past illustrate that interacting units of matter tend toward equilibrium states in which the energy is distributed randomly 5 form and function explain function by referring to form and explain form by referring to function.

2 2. Physical Science Students will demonstrate understanding of physical science concepts. Benchmark Gr Objective Assessment Classroom Activity 1. Structure of atoms HS explain that matter is made of minute particles called atoms, and yet atoms are composed of even smaller components, and a positive nucleus surrounded by negative electrons. Explain through an illustration the structure of an atom Poster Presentation 2. Structure and properties of matter describe the importance an atom s outmost electron configuration in determining how an atom can interact with other atoms describe that the nucleus contains protons and neutrons and that the number of protons in nucleus determines an atom s electron configuration Formal assessment of student s understanding of oxidation numbers Select a piece of their own work to provide understanding of the scientific concept explain that neutrons have no electric charge, and that isotopes of an element different in the number of neutrons Student s ability to pose appropriate questions list the other many constituents of atoms that have been recently discovered Students will develop a check list to determine inclusion of listed elements analyze the pros and cons of radioactive decay Complete small written project using outside sources: books, internet, etc. HS identify the periodic nature of the periodic table and the Reflect on oral presentations of various consequences of the repeated pattern of the outmost electrons groups. Groups will present a periodic chart and permitted energies group/column build molecular models showing electrons shared or transferred between atoms draw conclusions about the structure of molecules and the distance and angle between atoms compare and contrast the distances and angles between molecules or atoms in solids, liquids, and gases 3. Chemical reactions. HS provide examples of chemical reactions in our daily lives, both on a macroscopic level and on a cellular level explain that chemical reactions release or consume energy and that energy can be lost as heat and by emitting light discuss the time frame in which chemical reactions can occur, from femtoseconds to geologic time scales of billions of years identify critical factors that will affect reaction rates such as temperature and tertiary structure compare and contrast a large number of reactions that transfer either electrons (oxidation/reduction reactions) or hydrogen ions (acid/base reactions vs. reactions that are induced by heat or light and form reactive radicals, that can have significant environmental impact.. Critique the work of other students in constructive way. Provide written feedback to each group Journal in laboratory notebook Measure various properties of solids, liquids, and gases in laboratory setting Group discussion with class ideas compiled and distributed to each student Written lab report Group discussion Troubleshooting of recent lab experiment Summative assessment 2 Physical Science 9-12 p.1 Students will utilize media center resources Oral presentations PowerPoint Lab work involving model development Writing in journal Inquiry learning through laboratory assignments Exothermic and endothermic reactions Inquiry lab activities Various labs that involve chemical reactions

3 2.3.6 observe the effects of catalysts, enzymes, in living systems. Performance assessment through lab work Potato hydrogen peroxide lab Student performance with respect to rubric 4. Motion and forces HS measure the effects of a force on another object and demonstrate that there is an equal and opposite force exerted back on it 5. Conservation of energy and increase in disorder 6. interactions of energy and matter 2 Physical Science 9-12 p.2 Use various measuring devices to measure movement of skateboard rider design experiments that utilize the relationship of F = ma Lab report Laboratories that will utilize incline planes, and crashing cars compare and contrast gravity and friction, two important forces Short answer essay question that effect motion discuss the importance of mass and distance of objects on the Explain orally strength of gravity compare and contrast electricity and magnetism and discuss the important aspects of electric force as compared to gravitational force. Extended inquiry (long term project) Conduct electricity labs to emphasize electrical properties and magnetism HS discuss the significance of energy transfer by collisions during chemical and nuclear reactions and light waves and other radiations provided a summary of the components of total energy: kinetic energy, potential energy, and energy contained as a field, such as electromagnetic waves. Group discussion, with students responsible for writing group summary Group discussion, with critique of group work using the teacher s standards and criteria for quality compare and contrast heat, temperature, and kinetic energy Summative assessment Short answer questions defend the idea that energy is constant, however as energy is Measure students ability to self-assess transferred it becomes more spread out. HS demonstrate that waves, including sound and seismic waves, Evaluation of student performance on lab waves on water, and light waves have energy and can transfer assignments energy when they interact with matter describe how electromagnetic waves results when a charged object is accelerated or decelerated Illustrate how each kind of atom or molecule can gain or lose energy only in particular discrete amounts and that this affects how light is absorbed and emitted. These characteristic wavelengths of light absorption and emission can be used to identify substances compare and contrast the ability of electrons from various materials to flow Describe the specific properties of semiconductors and superconductors that make them such good transmitters of electrons Demonstrate understanding during laboratory experiment Prepare group posters. Evaluate students ability to pose appropriate questions Written report based on student independent research Conduct heated metal lab that will emphasize specific heat Do rope experiments to illustrate wave motion Complete lab investigations Light spectrum experiments Go to media center to use resources

4 3. Life Science Students will demonstrate understanding of Life Science concepts Benchmark Gr Objective Assessment Classroom Activity 1. The cell 2. Molecular basis of heredity 3. Biological evolution 4. i n t e r d Design a model of the cell showing major structures Identify and describe major cell structures and primary functions Be able to differentiate the purpose of different cells. Analysis of student ability to represent cell parts Cell quiz Microscope worksheet Illustrate and explain the steps of mitosis Illustration analysis and meiosis and explain when and why cell reproduction is beneficial or harmful Describe the role of DNA Describe and illustrate the DNA molecule s Model analysis chemical and structural properties Discuss the significance of genes and Students apply Mendelion principles to chromosomes given situations explain features of human heredity Students apply Mendelion principles to given situations apply Mendel s principles to determine Assess ability to make and interpret genotype and phenotype punnett squares Explain the role of DNA technology in Analysis of actual DNA results today s society explain major forms of evidence that Rubrics of geological timeline support evolution such as fossil records, age of the earth, and homologous features explain how species evolve over time as a Lab conclusion process of natural selections and give examples graph and organize phylogeny of a species Analysis and interpretation of graph and illustrate how it leads to diversity determine and analyze the factors that create Essay speciation 3 Life Science 9-12 p.1 Construct cell model with home objects, food Internet search images Students use microscopes to view different types of cells and discuss different functions Students use templates to differentiate meiosis and mitosis Students create double helix model project on translation and transcription Lectures and guided practice with Mendelian genetics Genetic inventory class project Gradual increase in difficulty of genetic worksheets and assignments Murder mystery Blood typing Students create timeline of major events of earth s history of last 4.6 billion years Labs simulating natural selection tree of life assignment Write significance of Darwin s finches in role of speciation explain and illustrate the biogeochemical Compare and contrast cycles with 80% Develop diagrams, flow charts, and

5 3 Life Science 9-12 p.2 5. Matter, energy, and organization of living systems 6. Behavior of organisms cycles accuracy oral/written explanations of cycles relating to real life examples diagram the flow of energy through an ecosystem Analyze energy flow diagrams Energy flow activities, diagrams and write conclusions recognize relationships between organisms and graph and analyze populations and explain the factors that control populations Lab reports with rubric Predator / prey lab activity, graph and analyze results summarize human s impact on the ecosystem due to population growth, pollution, technology, etc identify the steps of photosynthesis and explain how plants capture and use the sun s energy for growth and repair; compare and contrast photosynthesis and respiration describe the flow of energy through the different levels of organization of living things identify and explain structure and function of the body systems compare and contrast human body system to other organisms Describe the function of the nervous system and its impact on behavior Determine how and why organisms respond to internal changes and to external stimuli Compare and contrast learned behaviors to innate behaviors Group presentation with rubric Written evaluation See Essay and illustrations and/or quiz Group presentation with rubric Read articles, debate and discuss.. Group work with rubric Illustrate steps of photosynthesis Lab activities using scientific method and measurement Lab activities relating to body system with use of scientific methods and measurement Student developed illustrations / diagrams with written summaries Relate to real life through use of articles, computer activities and speakers Brainstorm examples Read articles and discuss Group work Share examples with class

6 4. Earth and space science. Students will demonstrate understanding of earth and space science concepts Benchmark Gr Objective Assessment Classroom Activities explain the internal and external sources of energy Explain orally in group discussion 1. Energy in the earth system 2. Geochemical cycles 3. Origin and evolution of the earth system 4 Earth Space 9-12 p.1 on earth describe and illustrate how plate tectonics works Prepare model of tectonic plates Supply materials for construction activity analyze how the sources of energy and energy Construct energy cycle diagram transfer effects global climate list the geochemical cycles and compare and Short answer summative contrast each cycle to one another assessment explain the relationship of the geochemical cycles to Group discussion the earth s energy sources demonstrate how geologic time can be estimated by observing rock formations, fossil records, and by using radioactive isotopes to determine decay rates explain the theory of how the earth originated and describe major changes occurring through time describe how the presence of life on earth changes the atmosphere over time Extended inquiry Report (using outside sources) Group discussion Guest speaker

7 1. abilities of technological design 5 Sci and Tech 9-12 p.1 5. Science and technology Students will demonstrate understanding of science and technology Benchmark Gr Objective Assessment Classroom Activity All Design and conduct experiment and Students create their own experiment 9-12 summarize results 2. science and technology All 9-12 All 9-12 All identify a problem, propose a design solution, and choose a design to implement in order to solve a scientific problem communicate the problem s solution, implement the solution and evaluate the results ask questions, investigate, and use scientific explanations and evidence to broaden and diversity their knowledge Use new technology to develop their scientific understanding Students interview local scientists / science related field. Laboratory investigations using computer probes Field trip to research facilities

8 6 Personal Social 9-12 p.1 6. Personal and social perspective Students will demonstrate an understanding of science through personal and social perspectives Benchmark Gr Objective Assessment Classroom Activity Biology identify hazards that can effect Read labels, analyzing nutritional labels of various 1. personal and community health 2. Population growth 3. Natural Resources 4. Environmental quality 5. Natural and human induced hazards human health and well being explain how nutrition and behavioral choices can impact human health identify personal choices that could be made to improve human health develop a plan that could be followed to improve human health Biology identify factors that cause populations to increase, decline or stabilize Biology compare and contrast factors that relate to birth and death rates identify renewable and nonrenewable resources and describe factors that deplete the, describe how human consumption places stress on natural processes. Biology compare and contrast natural factors with man-made factors and relate how these factors influence environmental quality Biology list examples of natural disasters and describe the rapid and devastating changes that can occur explain how slower environmental changes such as erosion or sedimentation can speed up due to Analyze menus and behavior choices with 80% accuracy Rubric of personal health plan Individual and/or group analysis with rubric Discussion, formative class assessment Journals with rubric Summary Journal foods Nutrition related labs Develop wellness plans to improve personal health Keep progress log Current issues read, research, record information Group comparisons Brainstorm renewable and nonrenewable resources and discuss real life situation Develop plans to improve environmental quality Bring in speaker Current events. Record natural disasters as they happen throughout the world. Movie: Super Volcano Interview someone who survived a natural disaster or research examples Students use current events to show human s negative impact on the environment

9 6 Personal Social 9-12 p.2 6. Local, national and global challenges human impact identify responses humans need to assess potential dangers and risks caused by natural and humaninduced hazards give examples of how progress in science research and technology can effect local, national, and global issues and have a major impact on humans as well as other species Investigation / report Report / presentation Students research answers to questions about potential biological dangers Students research / report new jobs in science fields and how they benefit society

10 7. History and nature of science Students will demonstrate understanding of the history and nature of science Benchmark Gr Objective Assessment Classroom Activity 1. Science as a human endeavor 2. Nature of scientific knowledge 3. Historical perspectives explain why scientists must report research in an ethical and factual way identify ways scientists are influenced by the current societal and cultural beliefs identify steps of the scientific method and explain why scientific explanations must meet certain criteria explain how scientific knowledge is subject to change as new evidence becomes available list a variety of scientific and technological contributions that have occurred over time and from different cultures explain how changes in science knowledge usually occurs as small modifications that build on existent knowledge. Students will provide journal entries on person views Students will find / identify a current event and report it to the class Oral explanation of results Measure student responses in group discussion Outside research report Provide specific scientific articles that illustrates this phenomenon 7 History 9-12 p.1 Students will represent competing labs from different universities and act out scenarios Have students pretend they are at a scientific meeting and have other students criticize data analysis Students go to media center and research contributions of various counties