SC102 Physical Science B

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1 SC102 Physical Science B NA NA 1 Define scientific thinking Support conclusions with logical scientific arguments. 1 Describe scientific thinking. Identify components of scientific thinking. Describe components of scientific thinking. Examine the purpose of scientific thinking. Define the scientific method. Describe components of the scientific method. [how scientists do work] Evaluate how scientific thinking is critical to the practice of the scientific method. Define types of scientific reasoning Design models (conceptual or physical) of the following to represent "real world" scenarios: - water cycle 1 Describe types of scientific reasoning. Define argumentation in science. Identify the components of scientific argumentation. Examine the components of scientific argumentation. Define scientific theories. Describe scientific theories. Define models. Identify types of models. Describe models as tools for representing scientific phenomena. Examine the limitations of models in the study of science. Describe the characteristics of "good" models FlipSwitch. All rights reserved. 1

2 NA NA 2 Evaluate the importance of models to understanding of science. Define scientific writing. Identify the audiences of scientific writings. Describe the characteristics of scientific writing that make it suitable to different audiences (scientific, non-scientific). Identify factors that may impact the validity of a scientific writing. Describe factors that may affect the validity of a scientific writing. Identify the methods of disseminating scientific information. Describe the methods of disseminating scientific information. Examine how focused audience influences the manner of dissemination scientific information. -10.RST.7. Integrate quantitative or technical information expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a table or chart) and translate information expressed visually or mathematically (e.g., in an equation) into words. Examine conditions that may impact the validity of scientific writings when disseminated to different types of audience. Give reasons for the need for ethical guidelines in the way scientific information is communicated. Describe the role of government in regulating scientific research and the dissemination of information. 2 Define lab report FlipSwitch. All rights reserved. 2

3 -10.RST.. Compare and contrast findings presented in a text to those from other sources (including their own experiments), noting when the findings support or contradict previous explanations or accounts. 2 Identify parts of a lab report. -10.WHST.1. Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. a. Introduce precise claim(s), distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and create an organization that establishes clear relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence. b. Develop claim(s) and counterclaims fairly, supplying evidence for each while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both in a manner that anticipates the audience s knowledge level and concerns. c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships between claim(s) and reasons, between reasons and evidence, and between claim(s) and counterclaims. d. Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms and conventions of the discipline in which they are writing. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented. 2 Describe content of parts of lab report FlipSwitch. All rights reserved. 3

4 -10.WHST.2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content. a. Introduce a topic; organize complex ideas, concepts, and information to make important connections and distinctions; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., figures, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. b. Develop the topic with well-chosen, relevant, and sufficient facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples appropriate to the audience s knowledge of the topic. c. Use appropriate and varied transitions to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships among complex ideas and concepts. d. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to manage the complexity of the topic. e. Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms and conventions of the discipline in which they are writing. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented (e.g., articulating implications or the significance of the topic). 2 Engage in writing lab report for an experiment. -10.WHST.4. Produce clear and coherent functional writing (e.g., formal letters, experiments, notes/messages, labels, timelines, graphs/tables, procedures, invitations, envelopes, maps, captions, diagrams) in which the development and organization are appropriate to the task, purpose, and audience. -10.WHST.10. Write routinely over extended time frames (time for reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences Develop questions from observations that transition into testable hypotheses. 2 Develop testable questions from research FlipSwitch. All rights reserved. 4

5 -10.WHST.7. Conduct short as well as more sustained research s to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. 2 Develop testable questions from research Formulate a testable hypothesis. 2 Formulate a testable hypothesis Design an appropriate protocol (written plan of action) for testing a hypothesis. 2 Develop plans for conducting experiments. 2 Identify dependent and independent variables. 2 Determine an appropriate method for data collection Identify the resources needed to conduct an investigation. 2 Develop plans for conducting experiments Determine the rate of change of a quantity (e.g. velocity). 3 Define reference point, motion, distance, displacement speed, and velocity. Describe displacement as changing position in a specific direction. Define velocity as change in position over time in a specified direction. Define scalar quantity. Define vector quantity. Examine point, distance and speed as scalar quantities. Examine displacement and velocity as vector quantities. Define rate of change as the relative change between two quantities. Use rate of change to compute velocity of objects in motion FlipSwitch. All rights reserved. 5

6 Analyze the relationships among position, velocity, acceleration, and time: - graphically 3 Describe characteristics [in terms of increasing or decreasing speed, distance, or velocity etc.] of objects in motion Demonstrate safe and ethical procedures (e.g., use and care of technology, materials, organisms) and behavior in all science inquiry. 3 Interpret position vs. time models of objects from graphs. 3 Construct graphical models of position vs. time motion of objects. 3 Develop plans for conducting experiments Identify the resources needed to conduct an investigation Conduct a scientific investigation that is based on a research design Determine the rate of change of a quantity (e.g. velocity). 4 Define acceleration Analyze the relationships among position, velocity, acceleration, and time: - graphically 4 Define acceleration as change in velocity in a specified direction over time. 4 Examine acceleration as a vector quantity. 4 Use rate of change to compute acceleration of objects in motion. 4 Interpret velocity vs. time models of objects from graphs Demonstrate safe and ethical procedures (e.g., use and care of technology, materials, organisms) and behavior in all science inquiry. 4 Analyze the data from motion of objects and plot for comparison. 4 Construct graphical models of velocity vs. time motion of objects. 4 Conduct an experiment and record observations FlipSwitch. All rights reserved. 6

7 1.2.4 Conduct a scientific investigation that is based on a research design Record observations, notes, sketches, questions, and ideas using tools such as journals, charts, graphs, and computers Use descriptive statistics to analyze data, including: - mean - frequency - range Conduct a scientific investigation that is based on a research design. 5 4 Perform statistical analysis on data: take averages. Conduct a scientific investigation. CCSS.ELA- A.W.7 Conduct short as well as more sustained research s based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation Interpret data that show a variety of possible relationships between variables, including: - positive relationship - negative relationship - no relationship Evaluate whether investigational data support or do not support the proposed hypothesis. 5 5 Interpret experimental data. 5 Evaluate a hypothesis Evaluate the design of an investigation to identify possible sources of procedural error. 5 Identify sources of error in and investigation and suggest follow-up experiments Propose further investigations based on the findings of a conducted investigation Communicate results clearly and logically Support conclusions with logical scientific arguments. 5 Communicate the results of a scientific study FlipSwitch. All rights reserved. 7

8 CCSS.ELA- A.W.1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. 5 CCSS.ELA- A.W.2 CCSS.ELA- A.W.4 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience Produce graphs that communicate data. 5 Produce and interpret graphs of experimental data Analyze the relationships among position, velocity, acceleration, and time: - graphically 5 NA NA Course 5 Define engineering. NA NA Course 5 Describe the nature of the engineering profession. NA NA Course 5 Describe the common practice among engineering professions. Force NA NA 6 Define type of forces. Force Represent the force conditions required to maintain static equilibrium. 6 Define gravitational force. 6 Describe characteristics of gravitational force. 6 Define normal force FlipSwitch. All rights reserved. 8

9 6 Describe characteristics of normal force. 6 Define tension force. 6 Describe characteristics of tension force. 6 Investigate the relationship between mass, acceleration due to gravity and gravitational force. 6 Calculate the magnitude of gravitational force acting on an object [using F = mg]. Force NA NA 6 Describe the vector properties of forces. Force Describe the nature and magnitude of frictional forces. 6 Define frictional force. Force Represent the force conditions required to maintain static equilibrium. 6 Describe characteristics of frictional force. 6 Relate the magnitude of frictional force to the nature of the surfaces in contact. 6 Define force diagram. 6 Define static equilibrium. 6 Determine the forces and direction of forces needed to keep an object in static equilibrium. Force NA NA Force Develop questions from observations that transition into testable hypotheses. 6 Model the forces acting on an object at rest using force diagrams. 6 Define vector addition rule. 6 Compute the value of forces acting on an object at rest using vector addition rule. 6 Develop testable questions from research FlipSwitch. All rights reserved.

10 Force -10.WHST.7. Conduct short as well as more sustained research s to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. 6 Force Force Formulate a testable hypothesis. Design an appropriate protocol (written plan of action) for testing a hypothesis. 6 6 Formulate a testable hypothesis. Develop plans for conducting experiments. Identify dependent and independent variables. Determine an appropriate method for data collection. Force Identify the resources needed to conduct an investigation. 6 Develop plans for conducting experiments. Force Explain how Newton s 1st Law applies to objects at rest or moving at 7 Describe inertia. constant velocity. 7 Define an unbalanced force. 7 Describe an unbalanced force. 7 Define Newton's First Law. 7 Describe characteristics of Newton First Law. Force Using Newton s 2nd Law of Motion, analyze the relationships among the net force acting on a body, the mass of the body, and the resulting acceleration: - graphically 7 Determine forces and direction of forces acting on a body at rest or in uniform motion using vector addition rule. /P 7 Model forces acting on an object based on Newton s first law. 7 Relate inertia and unbalanced forces to a body in uniform motion or at rest. 7 Define Newton's Second Law FlipSwitch. All rights reserved. 10

11 / /P 7 Describe characteristics of Newton's Second Law. 7 Investigate the mathematical relationships between force, mass, and acceleration. 7 Compute force acting on a body given mass and acceleration and vice versa (F = ma). 7 Describe the effect of an unbalanced force on the motion of an object given its position vs. time graph. (Is it moving, speeding, or stopped?) Force Demonstrate safe and ethical procedures (e.g., use and care of technology, materials, organisms) and behavior in all science inquiry. 7 Apply an unbalanced force to change the motion of an object (e.g., accelerate it, start it, slow it etc.). 7 Model the effect of an unbalanced force on an object in motion using force diagram. 7 Compute the magnitude of forces acting on objects using vector addition rule. 7 Solve simple mathematical problems involving mass and acceleration. 7 Conduct an experiment and record observations Conduct a scientific investigation that is based on a research design. 7 Force Record observations, notes, sketches, questions, and ideas using tools such as journals, charts, graphs, and computers Use Newton s 3rd Law to explain forces as interactions between bodies (e.g., a table pushing up on a vase that is pushing down on it; an athlete pushing on a basketball as the ball pushes back on her). 7 8 Define Newton's Third Law FlipSwitch. All rights reserved. 11

12 8 Describe characteristics of Newton's Third Law. 8 Relate interactions between contact forces to Newton's Third Law. 8 Construct representative models of interacting forces between an object and a surface. 8 Compute the magnitude of a contact force acting on body given the value of other forces. Force Conduct a scientific investigation that is based on a research design. 8 Conduct a scientific investigation. Force Interpret data that show a variety of possible relationships between variables, including: - positive relationship - negative relationship - no relationship Force Evaluate whether investigational data support or do not support the proposed hypothesis. Force Evaluate the design of an investigation to identify possible sources of 8 procedural error. Force Propose further investigations based on the findings of a conducted 8 investigation Communicate results clearly and logically. 8 8 Interpret experimental data. 8 Evaluate a hypothesis. Force Communicate the results of a scientific study Support conclusions with logical scientific arguments. 8 CCSS.ELA- A.W.1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. 8 Force CCSS.ELA- A.W.2 CCSS.ELA- A.W.4 NA Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. NA 8 8 Define area. Identify sources of error in and investigation and suggest follow-up experiments. Define pressure. Describe how fluids exert pressure on surfaces FlipSwitch. All rights reserved. 12

13 Mathematical model the relationship between pressure, force, and area. Compute calculations involving force, area, and pressure. Describe how pressure is transmitted in fluids. /P Describe how fluid speed and pressure are related. Define weight of an object. Compute the weight of objects. Define buoyancy. Describe buoyant forces. Examine the criteria that cause sinking and floating. Model the forces acting on a body immersed in a fluid. Compute the value of a force acting on a body in fluid given the values of the other forces. Force Develop questions from observations that transition into testable Develop testable questions from research. hypotheses. Force Formulate a testable hypothesis. Formulate a testable hypothesis. Force Design an appropriate protocol (written plan of action) for testing a Identify dependent and independent variables. hypothesis. Force Demonstrate safe and ethical procedures (e.g., use and care of technology, materials, organisms) and behavior in all science inquiry. 10 Conduct an experiment and record observations. Force Conduct a scientific investigation that is based on a research design. 10 Force Record observations, notes, sketches, questions, and ideas using tools such as journals, charts, graphs, and computers. Force Interpret data that show a variety of possible relationships between variables, including: - positive relationship - negative relationship - no relationship Force Evaluate whether investigational data support or do not support the proposed hypothesis. Force Evaluate the design of an investigation to identify possible sources of procedural error Interpret experimental data. 10 Evaluate a hypothesis. 10 Identify sources of error in and investigation and suggest follow-up experiments FlipSwitch. All rights reserved. 13

14 Force Propose further investigations based on the findings of a conducted 10 investigation. Force Communicate results clearly and logically. 10 Force Support conclusions with logical scientific arguments. 10 Force CCSS.ELA- A.W.1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. 10 Force CCSS.ELA- A.W.2 Force CCSS.ELA- A.W.4 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. Force NA NA Course Force NA NA Course Force NA NA Course Force NA NA Course Force NA NA Course Energy Describe the following ways in which energy is stored in a system: - mechanical Communicate the results of a scientific study. 10 Identify the steps in the engineering design process. 10 Examine a model of the design process. 10 Describe the steps in the engineering design process. 10 Define brainstorming. 10 Identify techniques for effective brainstorming. 11 Define internal energy in terms of the microscopic state of constituent particles. 11 Identify types of energy. 11 Describe characteristics of the types of energy. 11 Describe the forms in which energy is manifested at macroscopic scales. 11 Define mechanical energy. 11 Identify forms of mechanical energy. 11 Describe the forms of mechanical energy FlipSwitch. All rights reserved. 14

15 11 Construct models of the microscopic structures of the forms of mechanical energy in a system. 11 Define systems. 11 Identify types of systems. 11 Describe characteristics of systems. 11 Describe law of conservation of energy. 11 Relate conservation of energy to isolated systems. 11 Describe the way in which energy can be stored in systems. Energy Develop questions from observations that transition into testable hypotheses. 11 Develop testable questions from research. -10.WHST.7. Conduct short as well as more sustained research s to answer 11 a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. Energy Formulate a testable hypothesis. 11 Formulate a testable hypothesis. Energy Design an appropriate protocol (written plan of action) for testing a 11 Develop plans for conducting experiments. hypothesis. 11 Identify dependent and independent variables. 11 Determine an appropriate method for data collection. Energy Identify the resources needed to conduct an investigation. 11 Develop plans for conducting experiments. Energy Explain how molecular motion is related to temperature and phase 12 Define temperature. changes. 12 Define the kinetic theory of matter. 12 Relate temperature and kinetic theory of matter. 12 Explain molecular motion of matter using the kinetic theory FlipSwitch. All rights reserved. 15

16 Energy Distinguish between heat and temperature. 12 Model the molecular motion of matter during phase change. 12 Define heat. Energy Demonstrate safe and ethical procedures (e.g., use and care of technology, materials, organisms) and behavior in all science inquiry. 12 Define thermal energy. 12 Relate heat and thermal energy. 12 Distinguish between heat and temperature. 12 Describe the effects of thermal energy on different types of bodies. 12 Analyze effects of thermal energy in phenomenon such as cooling, heating, and phase change using an energy graph. 12 Define heat absorption. 12 Relate heat absorption of bodies and ability to maintain thermal equilibrium. 12 Develop plans for conducting experiments Identify the resources needed to conduct an investigation Conduct a scientific investigation that is based on a research design. 12 Energy Describe various ways in which energy is transferred from one system to another (e.g., mechanical contact, thermal conduction, electromagnetic radiation). 13 Define energy transfer. 13 Define mass transfer. 13 Define work transfer. 13 Define heat transfer. 13 Identify methods of transferring energy heat energy. 13 Describe methods of transferring heat energy FlipSwitch. All rights reserved. 16

17 13 Describe the microscopic behavior of matter during heat energy transfer. 13 Use models to depict the microscopic behavior of matter during heat energy transfer. 13 Define thermal energy. 13 Define thermal conductivity. 13 Describe the relationship between heat energy transfer and thermal energy loss. 13 Evaluate factors that affect thermal conductivity of objects. 13 Construct models [flowcharts] to trace the path of heat energy transfer in a system. 13 Analyze the flow of energy transferred within a system using the law of conservation of energy. /P 13 Define energy transformation. 13 Describe how energy is transformed in a system. 13 Relate transformation of energy to changes in kinetic and potential energies of matter. 13 Describe the effect of thermal energy loss on energy transformation. 13 Analyze the flow of energy during transformation based on the law of conservation of energy. Energy Demonstrate safe and ethical procedures (e.g., use and care of technology, materials, organisms) and behavior in all science inquiry. 13 Use mathematical models to evaluate the change in the energy of part a system when changes in other components are known. 13 Develop plans for conducting experiments Identify the resources needed to conduct an investigation Conduct a scientific investigation that is based on a research design FlipSwitch. All rights reserved. 17

18 Energy Calculate quantitative relationships associated with the conservation of energy. 14 Define energy. Energy Calculate quantitative relationships associated with the conservation of energy. 14 Define work. 14 Describe work in terms of energy. 14 Calculate work done in a simple system. 14 Relate work and Newton's Second Law. 14 Define power. 14 Relate power and energy. 14 Differentiate between work and power. 14 Calculate power in simple systems. 14 Define simple machines. 14 Describe types of simple machines. 14 Distinguish between input force and output force in simple machines. 14 Define mechanical advantage. 14 Explain how machines make work easier. 14 Examine the mechanical advantage of types of simple machine. 14 Solve problems involving mechanical advantage. Energy Demonstrate safe and ethical procedures (e.g., use and care of 14 Conduct an experiment and record observations. technology, materials, organisms) and behavior in all science inquiry Conduct a scientific investigation that is based on a research design Record observations, notes, sketches, questions, and ideas using tools such as journals, charts, graphs, and computers. Energy Use descriptive statistics to analyze data, including: - mean - frequency - range Perform statistical analysis on data: take averages FlipSwitch. All rights reserved. 18

19 Energy Conduct a scientific investigation that is based on a research design. 15 Conduct a scientific investigation. Energy Interpret data that show a variety of possible relationships between variables, including: - positive relationship - negative relationship - no relationship Energy Evaluate whether investigational data support or do not support the proposed hypothesis. Energy Evaluate the design of an investigation to identify possible sources of 15 procedural error Propose further investigations based on the findings of a conducted 15 investigation. Energy Communicate results clearly and logically Support conclusions with logical scientific arguments. 15 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive 15 topics or texts using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. CCSS.ELA- A.W.1 CCSS.ELA- A.W.2 CCSS.ELA- A.W.4 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. Energy NA NA Course 15 Interpret experimental data. 15 Evaluate a hypothesis Identify sources of error in and investigation and suggest follow-up experiments. Communicate the results of a scientific study. 15 Describe the steps in the engineering design process. Waves Describe the following characteristics of waves: - wavelength - frequency - period - amplitude 16 Define waves. 16 Define energy transfer. 16 Describe wave propagation as energy transfer. 16 Identify types of waves. 16 Describe the types of waves. 16 Identify waves based on medium of propagation FlipSwitch. All rights reserved. 1

20 /P 16 Describe waves based on medium of propagation. 16 Identify the characteristics of waves. 16 Describe the characteristics of waves. 16 Model the characteristics of different types of waves using graphs. 16 Identify the behaviors of waves. /P 16 Define the behaviors of waves. 16 Describe the behavior of waves. 16 Use graphical models to represent wave s behaviors in various mediums. Waves NA NA 17 Define sound energy waves. 17 Describe sound as waves in motion. 17 Identify the properties of sound waves. 17 Describe the properties of sound waves. 17 Graphically model the path of travel of sound waves. 17 Describe the behavior of waves with regards to sound waves. 17 Solve simple sound waves problems using mathematical models of characteristics of waves. Waves Develop questions from observations that transition into testable hypotheses. 17 Develop testable questions from research. -10.WHST.7. Conduct short as well as more sustained research s to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. Waves Formulate a testable hypothesis. 17 Formulate a testable hypothesis. Waves Design an appropriate protocol (written plan of action) for testing a hypothesis. 17 Develop plans for conducting experiments FlipSwitch. All rights reserved. 20

21 hypothesis. 17 Identify dependent and independent variables. 17 Determine an appropriate method for data collection. Waves Identify the resources needed to conduct an investigation. 17 Develop plans for conducting experiments. Waves Quantify the relationships among the frequency, wavelength, and the speed of light. /P 18 Identify the characteristics of electromagnetic waves. 18 Describe the characteristics of electromagnetic waves. /P 18 Solve simple light wave problems using mathematical models of characteristics of waves. 18 Define electromagnetic spectrum. 18 Describe electromagnetic spectrum as waves. 18 Identify the wave bands in electromagnetic spectrum. /P 18 Describe the characteristics of the wave bands in electromagnetic spectrum. 18 Evaluate the effects of the energies of the wave bands of the electromagnetic spectrum on materials during absorption. 18 Describe the dualistic nature of visible light. 18 Identify the properties of visible light. 18 Describe the properties of visible light. /P 18 Identify the characteristics of the visible light spectrum. 18 Describe the characteristics of the visible light spectrum. 18 Describe the behavior of waves with regards to visible light FlipSwitch. All rights reserved. 21

22 Waves Demonstrate safe and ethical procedures (e.g., use and care of technology, materials, organisms) and behavior in all science inquiry. 18 Develop plans for conducting experiments Identify the resources needed to conduct an investigation Conduct a scientific investigation that is based on a research design. 18 Waves NA NA /P 1 Explain how light interacts with an object. 1 Define plane, convex, and concave mirror. 1 Describe how images are formed in the three types of mirrors. 1 Define converging and diverging lenses. 1 Describe the behaviors of light when traveling through a lens. 1 Describe the behavior of light when traveling through a prism. 1 Relate the separation of white light into colors by a prism to changes in the speed of light. Waves Demonstrate safe and ethical procedures (e.g., use and care of technology, materials, organisms) and behavior in all science inquiry. 1 Conduct an experiment and record observations. Waves Conduct a scientific investigation that is based on a research design. 1 Waves Record observations, notes, sketches, questions, and ideas using 1 tools such as journals, charts, graphs, and computers. Waves Conduct a scientific investigation that is based on a research design. 20 Conduct a scientific investigation. Waves CCSS.ELA- A.W.7 Conduct short as well as more sustained research s based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. Waves Interpret data that show a variety of possible relationships between variables, including: - positive relationship - negative relationship - no relationship Waves Evaluate whether investigational data support or do not support the proposed hypothesis. Waves Evaluate the design of an investigation to identify possible sources of procedural error Interpret experimental data. 20 Evaluate a hypothesis. 20 Identify sources of error in and investigation and suggest follow-up experiments FlipSwitch. All rights reserved. 22

23 Waves Propose further investigations based on the findings of a conducted 20 investigation. Waves Communicate results clearly and logically. 20 Waves Support conclusions with logical scientific arguments. 20 Waves CCSS.ELA- A.W.1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. 20 Waves CCSS.ELA- A.W.2 Waves CCSS.ELA- A.W.4 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience Communicate the results of a scientific study. Waves NA NA Course Waves NA NA Course Waves NA NA Course Waves NA NA Course Electricity Describe the properties of electric charge and the conservation of electric charge. 20 Identify the problem from problem statements. 20 Identify the criteria, constrains, and functionality of an acceptable solution. 20 Generate questions needed to understand problem. 20 Research problem context. 21 Define electric charge. 21 Describe the role of structure of a substance on its electric properties. 21 Describe repulsion and attraction of charges. 21 Define the law of conservation of charge. 21 Describe the law of conservation of charge. 21 Define and describe static electricity. 21 Describe the effect of electric charges on a neutral object. 21 Describe net charge as an imbalance of charged particles FlipSwitch. All rights reserved. 23

24 21 Explain the process of charge transfer between objects. Electricity Describe the following ways in which energy is stored in a system: - electrical /P 21 Define electric field. 21 Describe the behavior of electric charges in an electric field. 21 Describe the factors that affect the strength of an electric field. 21 Define electrical energy. 21 Describe electric energy as form of potential energy. 21 Identify methods of storing electrical energy. 21 Describe methods of storing electrical energy. Electricity Describe the relationship among electric potential, current, and resistance in an ohmic system. 22 Define electric current. /P 22 Examine electric current as movement of electric charge. 22 Define conductors. 22 Define insulators. 22 Differentiate between conductors and insulators. 22 Define resistance and voltage. 22 Define electric circuit. 22 Describe basic components of an electric circuit. 22 Describe types of electric circuits. 22 Mathematically model the relationship between current, resistance, and potential difference. 22 Solve simple problems using Ohm s law. 22 Define electrical power FlipSwitch. All rights reserved. 24

25 22 Examine the role of circuit components in controlling overload of electric circuits. 22 Analyze the flow of current in an electric circuit. 22 Trace the flow of energy in a circuit using models. 22 Construct an electric circuit using two or more components (e.g., light bulb, motor, battery) and use the circuit to perform work. Electricity Develop questions from observations that transition into testable 22 Develop testable questions from research. hypotheses. Electricity Formulate a testable hypothesis. 22 Formulate a testable hypothesis. Electricity Design an appropriate protocol (written plan of action) for testing a hypothesis 22 Develop plans for conducting experiments. 22 Identify dependent and independent variables. 22 Determine an appropriate method for data collection. Electricity Identify the resources needed to conduct an investigation. 22 Develop plans for conducting experiments. Electricity NA NA /P 23 Define magnets. 23 Define magnetic pole. 23 Define magnetic fields. Electricity NA NA 23 Describe the interactions of magnetic poles. Electricity Electricity NA NA NA NA /P 23 Define permanent and temporary magnets. 23 Describe the properties of permanent and temporary magnets. 23 Model magnetic fields around a magnet with field lines. 23 Explain the interactions of magnetic fields of two magnets in close contact. 23 Evaluate the effects of magnetic fields on materials using models FlipSwitch. All rights reserved. 25

26 Electricity Demonstrate safe and ethical procedures (e.g., use and care of technology, materials, organisms) and behavior in all science inquiry. 23 Develop plans for conducting experiments. Electricity Identify the resources needed to conduct an investigation. 23 Electricity Conduct a scientific investigation that is based on a research design. 23 Electricity NA NA Electricity Demonstrate safe and ethical procedures (e.g., use and care of technology, materials, organisms) and behavior in all science inquiry. /P /P 24 Define electromagnetic force. 24 Define electromagnetic field. 24 Model electromagnetic field lines. 24 Identify methods of generating magnetic field using electricity. 24 Describe methods of generating magnetic field using electricity. 24 Define electromagnetic induction. 24 Define Faraday s law. 24 Define alternating and direct current. 24 Define generators. 24 Define electromagnetic generators. 24 Identify types of electromagnetic generators. 24 Describe the process of generating electricity using electromagnetic generators. 24 Define electrical transformer. 24 Describe how transformers work. 24 Describe types of transformers. 24 Model the components and functions of a transformer. 24 Use transformers to predict voltage input and output during power transmission. 24 Conduct an experiment and record observations Conduct a scientific investigation that is based on a research design Record observations, notes, sketches, questions, and ideas using tools such as journals, charts, graphs, and computers. Electricity Use descriptive statistics to analyze data, including: - mean - frequency - range Perform statistical analysis on data: take averages FlipSwitch. All rights reserved. 26

27 Electricity Conduct a scientific investigation that is based on a research design. 25 Conduct a scientific investigation. Electricity Interpret data that show a variety of possible relationships between variables, including: - positive relationship - negative relationship - no relationship Electricity Evaluate whether investigational data support or do not support the proposed hypothesis. Electricity Evaluate the design of an investigation to identify possible sources of 25 procedural error. Electricity Propose further investigations based on the findings of a conducted 25 investigation. Electricity Communicate results clearly and logically. 25 Electricity Support conclusions with logical scientific arguments. 25 Electricity CCSS.ELA- A.W.1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. 25 Electricity CCSS.ELA- A.W.2 Electricity CCSS.ELA- A.W.4 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. 25 Interpret experimental data. 25 Evaluate a hypothesis. Electricity Produce graphs that communicate data. 25 Produce and interpret graphs of experimental data. Electricity NA NA Course 25 Identify techniques for effective brainstorming Identify sources of error in and investigation and suggest follow-up experiments. Communicate the results of a scientific study. Electricity NA NA Course Electricity NA NA Course Connections and NA NA Course Review Connections and NA NA Course Review Connections and NA NA Course Review 25 Describe the techniques for effective brainstorming. 25 Apply techniques to generate solution ideas to design problem. 26 Develop prototype or solution. 27 Identify solution criteria. 27 Test a prototype against a constraint FlipSwitch. All rights reserved. 27

28 Connections and Review NA NA Course 27 Determine the effectiveness of a solution against expected functionality. Connections and Review Connections and Review NA NA Course NA NA Course 27 Determine improvement needed for a product to meet criteria. 27 Identify a feature that would be redesigned FlipSwitch. All rights reserved. 28