Physical Science Objectives 2013

Where it states calculate, students should be able to solve for any given variable.
Whenever possible, apply real life applications by providing scenarios or having students find
their own.

Introduction and Nature of Science: Students will
solve problems using scientific principles. They will
apply the concepts of measurement, conversion, and
graphing.
Standards:


Pacing

10 sessions
Use scientific principles to solve a problem by
technological design
SC12.1.1.b
HS-ETS1
Infused throughout course
Explain the steps scientists may use to solve problems SC12.1.1.a
SC12.1.1.g-
j
1 session
Ch 1.1, 6-13
Identify and manage variables and constraints SC12.1.1.c
1 session
Ch 1.1, 6-13
Identify common SI units of mass, volume, distance,
time, and temperature
SC12.1.1.l
1 session
Ch 1.2, 14-21
Convert measurements using common units through
dimensional analysis (railroad track)
SC12.1.1.l
3 sessions*
Ch 1.2, 16-18, Appendix 816
Represent, review, and analyze data in a systematic,
accurate, and objective manner
* Collect appropriate measurements
* Display organized data (data chart)
* Create graphical representation of data
* Analyze and interpret data
SC12.1.3.e
3 sessions*
Ch 1.3, 22-26

Motion: Students will study motion through the
interpretation and creation of graphs dealing with
displacement, speed, velocity and acceleration. They
will investigate the properties of distance,
displacement, speed, velocity, and acceleration.
Standards: Pacing

10 sessions
Describe motion with respect to distance,
displacement, speed, velocity, and acceleration
Ch 2.1-2, 36-51
* compare and contrast distance and displacement
SC12.2.2a

1 session
* create and interpret displacement (position)/time
graphs
SC12.2.2a 2 sessions*
* compare, contrast, and calculate speed and velocity
SC12.2.2a 1 session
* create and interpret velocity/time graphs
SC12.2.2a 2 sessions*
* describe and calculate motion using acceleration
SC12.2.2a 2 sessions
* create and interpret acceleration/time graphs
SC12.2.2a 2 sessions*

Forces: Students will investigate the principles of
Newtons 3 Laws of Motion and Momentum.
Standards: Pacing

27-28 sessions
Describe a force. 1 session
Differentiate between balanced and unbalanced
forces
1 session
Newtons 1st Law (Law of Inertia) Ch 2.3, 52-56
Describe Newtons 1st Law SC12.2.2.b 1 session
*Apply and Analyze events using Newtons 1st law. SC12.2.2.b
2 sessions*
Newtons 2nd Law (F=ma) Ch 3.1-2, 68-82
Describe Newtons 2nd Law SC12.2.2.c
HS-PS2-1
1 session
* Predict outcomes based on changes in net force,
mass, or acceleration.
SC12.2.2.c
2 sessions*
* Solve problems involving F = ma. SC12.2.2.c
2 sessions
* Describe types of friction (including air resistance)
and their effect on acceleration.

3 sessions*
* Differentiate between mass and weight
1 session
Calculate weight 1 session
* Describe the motion of projectiles (horizontal and
vertical motion)

2 sessions*
Newtons 3rd Law (Action - Reaction) Ch 3.3, 83-88
Describe Newtons 3rd Law SC12.2.2.d 1 session
* Apply and Analyze events using Newtons Third Law SC12.2.2.e
3 sessions*
* Describe gravity as a force that is dependent on the
mass of 2 objects and distance between them
SC12.2.2.f
HS-PS2-4
1 sessions
Ch 3.2, 75-76
* Predict how changes in mass or distance will affect
the gravitational force between 2 objects
SC12.2.2.f
HS-PS2-4
1 sessions
Ch 3.2, 75-76
Momentum Ch 3.3, 86-88
*Describe and calculate momentum HS-PS2-2
1 session*
*Interpret and apply Law of Conservation of
Momentum


HS-PS2-2
1 session
*Design, evaluate, and refine a device that minimizes
the force on an object during a collision.
HS-PS2-3
2-3 sessions

Energy: Students will describe forms of energy. They
will trace energy transformations and predict
outcomes using the Law of Conservation of Energy.
Standards Pacing

10 sessions
Compare and contrast forms of energy (thermal,
mechanical, electrical, nuclear, sound, and
electromagnetic/solar)
SC12.2.3j

HS-PS3-1
HS-PS3-2
1 session
Ch 4.1, 101
Trace the transformations of energy in a system 1 session
Ch 4.2
107-114
Distinguish between kinetic and potential energy

HS-PS3-2
2 sessions*
Ch 4.1, 100-105
Calculate kinetic, potential, and mechanical energy HS-PS3-2
2 sessions
Ch 4.1, 100-105
Design, build, and refine a device that converts one
form of energy into another form of energy.
HS-PS3-3
4 sessions*
Ch 4.2, 107-114

Fields: Students will investigate gravitational,
magnetic and electrical fields.
Standards Pacing

8 sessions
Gravitational:: describe the Universal Law of
Gravitation.
Ch 3.2, 75-76
* Revisit - Describe gravity as a force that is
dependent on the mass of 2 objects and distance
between them (Universal Law of Gravitation)
SC12.2.2.f

HS-PS2-4
1 session

* Revisit - Predict how changes in mass or distance
will affect the gravitational force between 2 objects
SC12.2.2.f

HS-PS2-4
1 session

Magnetic:describe properties and interactions of
magnets and magnetic fields


Ch 8.1, 226-232
Compare and contrast permanent and temporary
magnets
HS-PS2-5
1 session*

Describe magnetic domains HS-PS2-5 1 session
Describe magnetic field lines HS-PS2-5 1 session
Apply how magnetic fields affect each other HS-PS2-5 1 session
Electrical:: describe electrostatic interactions and
how they are affected by variations in charge
and distance.


Ch 7.1, 194-201
*Describe how the electrostatic force between two
objects varies with charge and distance (Coulombs
Law)
SC12.2.2.g

HS-PS2-4
1 session
* Predict how changes in charge or distance will
affect electrostatic force between 2 charged objects
SC12.2.2.g

HS-PS2-4
1 session

Waves: distinguish between types of waves and
their properties. They will identify parts of waves
and how waves behave in different mediums.
SC12.2.3

HS-PS4
Pacing


14 sessions
Distinguish between types of waves
(compressional/longitudinal, transverse, and seismic)
1 session
Ch 11.1, 326-331
Identify parts of transverse and 1 session
compressional/longitudinal wave
Describe wave properties (speed, wavelength,
frequency, amplitude) and how mechanical waves
travel through a medium
SC12.2.3.a

HS-PS4-1
2 sessions*
Ch 11.2, 332-337
Solve problems using v = f ! SC12.2.3.a
HS-PS4-1
2 sessions*
Ch 11.2, 332-337
Recognize that energy in waves can be changed into
other forms of energy (Law of Conservation of
Energy)
SC12.2.3.b
SC12.2.3.i
1 session
(embedded)
Distinguish how waves behave in different mediums SC12.2.3.a
HS-PS4-1
1 session
Ch 11.1-2, 326-337
Distinguish the difference between reflection and
refraction (was introduced in LPS 8th grade science
curriculum)
1 session
Ch 11.3, 339-341
* Explain diffraction using examples SC12.2.3.c
2 sessions
Ch 11.3, 342-343
* Illustrate the processes of constructive and
destructive interference
SC12.2.3.c
2 sessions
Ch 11.3, 344-345
Describe a situation in which a standing wave is
created by resonance
HS-ETSI-4 1 session
Ch 11.3, 346-347

Electromagnetic Waves: explain how
electromagnetic waves are produced and organized.
Pacing:
8 sessions
* Explain how vibrating charges produce
electromagnetic waves
SC12.2.3.f
HS-PS2-5
1 session
Ch 13.1
389
* Describe how the electromagnetic spectrum is
organized according to frequency and wavelength.
SC12.2.3.g
1 session
Ch 13.2

Discuss real life applications of the electromagnetic
spectrum.
HS-PS4-5
1 session

*Explain why electromagnetic radiation can be
described either by a wave or particle model.
HS-PS4-3 2 sessions
Recognize that electromagnetic radiation undergoes
diffraction and interference
SC12.2.3.c
HS-PS4-3
1 session
Ch 11.3
Evaluate questions about the
advantages/disadvantages of using digital
transmission and storage of information.
HS-PS4-2 2 sessions


Electricity (optional #2): investigate different types of
circuits and currents.
SC12.2.3 Pacing

10 sessions
Solve problems using Ohms Law
3 sessions*
Compare and contrast series and parallel circuits
4 sessions*
Compare and contrast static electricity, direct current
and alternating current

1 session
Describe the production of electricity by
electromagnetic induction and photoelectric cells
SC12.2.3.f
HS-PS4-5
2 session


Statement about this also being taught in chemistry, however this will be on NeSA-S
Heat (optional #1): Students will distinguish between
temperature and heat. They will solve problems
involving specific of heat. They will investigate the
characteristics and changes of the different phases of
matter.
Page #s Pacing

10 sessions
Distinguish between temperature and heat SC12.2.3.d
1 session
Describe the second law of thermodynamics. SC12.2.3.d
HS-PS3-4
1 session
Explain specific heat and solve problems involving
specific heat


3 sessions*
Distinguish between conductors and insulators.
(Keep it Hot)
SC12.2.3.e
HS-PS2-6
1 session
Analyze phase changes and characteristics of the
phases of matter (Plasma, Gas, Liquid and Solid)
SC12.2.1.b
2 sessions*
Explain heat of fusion and heat of vaporization. SC12.2.1.b
2 sessions


Examples...

Foundations of Physical Science -
http://www.cposcience.com/home/ForEducators/FoundationsofPhysicalScience3rdEdition/tabid/
270/Default.aspx

iBooks Textbooks and iBooks Author

Pearson

McGraw Hill



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HS-PS2-3--egg drop, air bags, crash barriers
HS-PS2-6--conductors vs. insulators, material science
HS-PS3-3--Rube Goldberg, other energy transfer ideas
HS-PS3-4--second law of thermodynamics
HS-PS4-2--current event article on digital transmission and storage of information
--transfer of information using waves

HS-PS4-3--Photoelectric effect, diffraction PHET
HS-PS4-4--Greenhouse effect, UV light,
HS-PS4-5--Electricity, medical imaging, communications