Nevada Science Content Standards (Grades 9-12) SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY (NATURE OF SCIENCE UNIFYING CONCEPT A) Scientific inquiry is the process by which humans systematically examine the natural world. Scientific inquiry is a human endeavor and involves observation, reasoning, insight, energy, skill, and creativity. Scientific inquiry is used to formulate and test explanations of nature through observation, experiments, and theoretical or mathematical models. Scientific explanations and evidence are constantly reviewed and examined by others. Questioning, response to criticism and open communication are integral to the process of science. Grades 9-12 N.12.A Students understand that a variety of communication methods can be used to share scientific information. N.12.A.1 N.12.A.2 N.12.A.3 Students know that tables, charts, illustrations, and graphs can be used in making arguments and claims in oral and written presentations. E/S Students know that scientists maintain a permanent record of procedures, data, analyses, decisions, and understandings of scientific investigations. I/S Students know that repeated experimentation allows for statistical analysis and unbiased conclusions. E/S SE/TE: 1-8, 26-27, 41, 57, 73, 85, 121, 135, 149, 167, 181, 197, 211, 231, 242, 272, 338, 389, 403, 440-441, 461-462, 477-479, 497-498, 516, 530, 547, 561, 576, 593, 608, 638, 644, 659-691 TECH: Text Works CD-ROM Chapter(s) 1; Introduction to Conceptual Physics SE/TE: 21, 27, 149, 167, 289, 305, 328, 353, 389, 403, 441, 462, 479, 498, 547, 567, 659-691 TR: Chapter Assessments: 8, 26-27, 41, 57, 73, 85, 121, 135, 149, 167,181,197, 211, 231, 242, 272, 338, 389, 403, 440-441, 461-462, 477-479, 497-498, 516, 530, 547, 561, 576, 593, 608, 638, 644 TECH: Text Works CD-ROM Chapter(s) 1; Introduction to Conceptual Physics SE/TE: 21, 27, 35, 61, 70, 73, 94, 106, 125-126, 129, 141, 149, 155, 157, 167, 177, 204, 247, 266, 275, 280, 289, 295, 305, 309, 316, 328-329, 331, 338, 344-345, 353, 357, 365, 376, 389, 395, 403, 411, 416, 425, 429, 441, 444, 446, 453, 462, 476, 479, 486, 493, 498, 513, 547, 567 LAB: This standard is covered throughout the individual laboratory exercises in the Laboratory Manual. Sample pages are as follows: 43-45, 97-102, 129-132, 209-210, Please refer to pages iv-ix for a detailed listing of laboratory exercises. 1
N.12.A.4 Students know how to safely conduct an original scientific investigation using the appropriate tools and technology. E/L SE/TE: 21, 35, 61, 70, 94, 106, 125-126, 129, 141, 149, 155, 157, 167, 177, 204, 247, 266, 275, 280, 289, 295, 305, 309, 316, 328-329, 331, 338, 344, 353, 357, 389, 395, 403, 425, 446, 479, 486, 493, 498, 513, 547, 567 LAB: This objective is covered throughout the individual laboratory exercises in the Laboratory Manual. Sample pages are as follows: 3-4, 6-7, 10-15, 36-37, 99-101, 258-260. Please refer to pages iv-ix for a detailed listing of laboratory exercises. This objective is covered throughout the individual laboratory exercises in the Probeware Laboratory Manual. Sample pages are as follows: 5-9, 12-13, 168-169, 182. Please refer to pages iii-iv for a detailed listing of laboratory exercises. N.12.A.5 N.12.A.6 Students know that models and modeling can be used to identify and predict causeeffect relationships. I/S Students know organizational schema can be used to represent and describe relationships of sets. E/S SE/TE: 21, 27, 35, 61, 70, 73, 94, 106, 125-126, 129, 141, 149, 155, 157, 167, 177, 204, 247, 266, 275, 280, 289, 295, 305, 309, 316, 328-329, 331, 338,344-345, 353, 357, 365, 376, 389, 395, 403, 411, 416, 425, 429, 441, 444, 446, 453, 462, 476, 479, 486, 493, 498, 513, 547, 567 SE/TE: 26-27, 41, 57-58, 72-73, 84-85, 101-102, 120-121, 134-135, 148-149, 166-167, 180-181, 197-198, 211, 231, 242, 257, 271-272, 287-289, 303-305, 323-324, 352-353, 368-370, 388-389, 401-403, 419-420, 440-441, 461-462, 478-479, 498, 516, 530, 546-547, 560-561, 576, 593-594, 608, 627-628, 644 2
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND SOCIETY (NATURE OF SCIENCE UNIFYING CONCEPT B) Technology defines a society or era. It can shape the environment in which people live, and it has increasingly become a larger part of people s lives. While many of technology s effects on society are regarded as desirable, other effects are seen as less desirable. Instruction in this area should not be solely in science or technology courses, but should be shared by science, math, technology, social studies and language arts. The development and use of technology affects society and the environment in which we live, and at the same time society influences the development of technology and its impact on culture. Grades 9-12 N.12.B Students understand the impacts of science and technology in terms of costs and benefits to society. N.12.B.1 N.12.B.2 N.12.B.3 N.12.B.4 Students know science, technology, and society influenced one another in both positive and negative ways. E/S Students know consumption patterns, conservation efforts, and cultural or social practices in countries have varying environmental impacts. E/S Students know the influence of ethics on scientific enterprise. E/S Students know that scientific knowledge builds on previous information. E/S SE/TE: 118, 192, 209, 335-336, 367, 400, 503, 569, 591, 624-625 SE/TE: 91-92, 178, 248, 278, 298, 300, 535, 577 SE/TE: 118, 146, 171, 192, 209, 240, 335-336, 367, 400, 503, 569, 591, 624-625 SE/TE: 21, 27, 35, 61, 70, 73, 94, 106, 125-126, 129, 141, 149, 155, 157, 167, 177, 204, 247, 266, 275, 280, 289, 295, 305, 309, 316, 328-329, 331, 338, 344-345, 353, 357, 365, 376, 389, 395, 403, 411, 416, 425, 429, 441, 444, 446, 453, 462, 476, 479, 486, 493, 498, 513, 547, 567 3
MATTER (PHYSICAL SCIENCE UNIFYING CONCEPT A) Matter has various states with unique properties that can be used as a basis for organization. The relationship between the properties of matter and its structure is an essential component of study in the physical sciences. The understanding of matter and its properties leads to practical applications, such as the capability to liberate elements from ore, create new drugs, manipulate the structure of genes and synthesize polymers. Grades 9 12 P.12.A Students understand that atomic structure explains the properties and behavior of matter. P.12.A.1 P.12.A.2 P.12.A.3 P.12.A.4 P.12.A.5 P.12.A.6 P.12.A.7 P.12.A.8 Students know different molecular arrangements and motions account for the different physical properties of solids, liquids, and gases. E/S Students know elements in the periodic table are arranged into groups and periods by repeating patterns and relationships. E/S Students know identifiable properties can be used to separate mixtures. E/S Students know atoms bond with one another by transferring or sharing electrons. E/S Students know chemical reactions can take place at different rates, depending on a variety of factors (i.e. temperature, concentration, surface area, and agitation). E/S Students know chemical reactions either release or absorb energy. E/S Students know that, in chemical reactions, elements combine in predictable ratios, and the numbers of atoms of each element do not change. I/S Students know most elements have two or more isotopes, some of which have practical applications. I/S SE/TE: 244-257, 258-272, 275, 276, 279-280, 283, 285-288 LAB: 139-142, 197-200, 247-248 TR: Next-Time Questions: 17-1, 17-2, 18-1, 18-2, 19-1, 19-2, 19-3, 19-4, 19-5, 20-1, 20-2, 20-3, 21-1, 21-2, 21-3, 21-4 SE/TE: 253-254 SE/TE: 247 SE/TE: 252-254 Out of Scope SE/TE: 636-639, 643-644 SE/TE: 249-259 SE/TE: 251, 613-614 4
P.12.A.8 Students know the number of electrons in an atom determines whether the atom is electrically neutral or an ion. I/S SE/TE: 244-255, 258-259, 500-504, 509-516 FORCES AND MOTION (PHYSICAL SCIENCE UNIFYING CONCEPT B) The laws of motion are used to describe the effects of forces on the movement of objects. Grades 9 12 P.12.B Students understand the interactions between force and motion. P.12.B.1 P.12.B.2 P.12.B.3 Students know laws of motion can be used to determine the effects of forces on the motion of objects. E/S Students know magnetic forces and electric forces can be thought of as different aspects of electromagnetic force. I/S Students know the strength of the electric force between two objects increases with charge and decreases with distance. I/S SE/TE: 48-50, 53-55, 56-58, 59, 60, 665-668 TR: Next-Time Questions: 4-1, 4-2, 4-3, 5-1, 5-2, 5-3, 5-4, 5-5, 5-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2, 6-3, 6-4, 6-5, 6-6 TECH: Text Works CD-ROM Chapter(s) 4-6; Newton s First Law, Newton s Second Law, Newton s Third Law; The Best From Conceptual Physics Alive Videodiscs: 1:16-1:31; Overhead Transparencies: 7-10; Textbook website: SE/TE: 517-523, 562-577-594, 691 TR: Next-Time Questions: 33-1, 33-2, 36-1, 37-1 TECH: Text Works CD-ROM Chapter(s) 33, 36-37; Electrostatics, Magnetism and Induction; The Best From Conceptual Physics Alive Videodiscs: 4:1-4:6; Overhead Transparencies: 76-80; Textbook website: SE/TE: 504-507, 515-516, 686-687 TR: Next-Time Questions: 32-1, 32-2, 32-3 TECH: Text Works CD-ROM Chapter(s) 32; Electrostatics; Textbook website: 5
P.12.B.4 Students know the strength of the gravitational force between two objects increases with mass and decreases rapidly with distance. I/S SE/TE: 126-134, 172-181, 676-677 TR: Next-Time Questions: 12-1, 12-2, 13-1, 14-1 TECH: Text Works CD-ROM Chapter(s) 12-14; Gravity I, Gravity II, Satellite Motion; The Best From Conceptual Physics Alive Videodiscs: 2:9-2:16; Overhead Transparencies: 19-25; Textbook website: ENERGY (PHYSICAL SCIENCE UNIFYING CONCEPT C) The total energy of the universe is constant. All events involve the transfer of energy in one form or another. In all energy transfers, the overall effect is that the energy is spread out uniformly. Grades 9 12 P.12.C Students understand that there are interactions between matter and energy. P.12.C.1 P.12.C.2 P.12.C.3 Students know waves (I.e. sound, seismic, electromagnetic) have energy that can be transferred when the waves interact with matter. E/S Students know energy forms can be converted. E/S Students know nuclear reactions convert a relatively small amount of material into a large amount of energy. I/S SE/TE: 330, 373-379, 387-389, 408, 589-591, 683-685 TR: Next-Time Questions: 27-1, 27-2 TECH: Text Works CD-ROM Chapter(s) 25, 27; Light Waves; The Best From Conceptual Physics Alive Videodiscs: 3:16-3:17; Overhead Transparencies: 50, 56-57; Textbook website: SE/TE: 109-111, 114-121, 670-674 TR: Next-Time Questions: 8-1, 21-1, 21-2, 21-3, 21-4, 33-1, 33-2, 40-1, 40-2 TECH: Text Works CD-ROM Chapter(s) 8, 21, 33, 40; Energy; The Best From Conceptual Physics Alive Videodiscs: 1:35-1:37, 4:16-4:20; Overhead Transparencies: 13-14, 98-100; Textbook website: SE/TE: 636-644 TR: Next-Time Questions: 40-1, 40-2 TECH: Text Works CD-ROM Chapter(s) 40; Fission and Fusion; The Best From Conceptual Physics Alive Videodiscs: 4:16-4:20; Overhead Transparencies: 98-100; Textbook website: 6
P.12.C.4 Students know characteristics, applications and impacts of radioactivity. E/S SE/TE: 609-628, 691 TR: Next-Time Questions: 39-1, 39-2 TECH: Text Works CD-ROM Chapter(s) 39; Radioactivity; The Best From Conceptual Physics Alive Videodiscs: 4:13-4:15; Overhead Transparencies: 93-97; Textbook website: P.12.C.5 P.12.C.6 Students know the relationship between heat and temperature. I/S Students know electricity is transferred from generating sources for consumption and practical uses. I/S SE/TE: 307-324, 325-338, 670-674, 681-682 TR: Next-Time Questions: 21-1, 21-2, 21-3, 21-4, 22-1, 22-2, 22-3, 23-1, 23-2 TECH: Text Works CD-ROM Chapter(s) 21-23; Energy, Heat: Change of State, Fission and Fusion; The Best From Conceptual Physics Alive Videodiscs: 3:1-3:7; Overhead Transparencies: 44-45; Textbook website: SE/TE: 548-561, 580-583, 592-593, 689-691 TR: Next-Time Questions: 34-1, 35-1, 35-2, 35-3, 37-1 TECH: Text Works CD-ROM Chapter(s) 34-35, 37; Magnetism and Induction; The Best From Conceptual Physics Alive Videodiscs: 4:3-4:7, 4:10-4:11; Overhead Transparencies: 80-84, 87-91; Textbook website: REFERENCE: http://www.doe.nv.gov/sca/standards/standardsfiles/science/index.html 7