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Standards |
Description |
Lessons |
|
1 |
Understand fundamental assumptions about the universe upon
which the scientific enterprise is based.
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15
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|
2 |
Discuss science as a body of knowledge and an investigation
process
.
|
8 |
|
3 |
Conduct scientific investigations systematically.
|
4
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|
4 |
Exhibit behaviors appropriate to the scientific enterprise
consistently.
|
6 |
|
5 |
Demonstrate correct care and safe use of instruments and
equipment.
|
4 |
|
6 |
Demonstrate the ability to choose, construct, and/or assemble
appropriate equipment for scientific investigations.
|
3 |
|
7 |
Apply critical and
integrated science-thinking skills.
|
5 |
|
8 |
Use mathematical
models, simple statistical models, and graphical models to express
patterns and relationships determined from sets of scientific data.
|
4 |
|
9 |
Solve for unknown
quantities by manipulating variables.
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4 |
10 |
Use written and oral
communication skills to present and explain scientific phenomena
and concepts individually or in collaborative groups using
technical and non-technical language.
|
7 |
|
11 |
Choose appropriate
technology to retrieve relevant information from the Internet such
as electronic encyclopedias, indices, and databases.
|
4 |
|
12 |
Analyze the advantages
and disadvantages of widespread use of and reliance on technology.
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4 |
|
13 |
Practice responsible
use of technology systems, information, and software such as
following copyright laws.
|
5 |
|
14 |
Evaluate
technology-based options for lifelong learning.
|
4 |
|
15 |
Identify the uses of
technology in scientific applications.
|
4 |
|
16 |
Collect data and
construct and analyze graphs, tables, and charts using tools such as
computers or calculator-based probeware.
|
4 |
|
17 |
Describe the basic
natural forces.
|
2 |
|
18 |
Understand the
interrelationships among mass, distance, force, velocity,
acceleration, and time.
|
6 |
|
19 |
Explain the significance of
slope and area under a curve when graphing motion data.
|
3 |
|
20 |
Analyze vector
problems graphically and trigonometrically.
|
3 |
|
21 |
Use vectors to analyze
the motion of an object acted upon by more than one force.
|
3 |
|
22 |
Demonstrate an
understanding of momentum.
|
2 |
|
23 |
Explain planetary
motion and navigation in space in terms of Kepler's and Newton's Laws.
|
2 |
|
24 |
Apply quantitative
relationships involving mass, weight, distance, work, power, gravitational
potential enery, and kinetic energy.
|
7 |
|
25 |
Explain the laws of thermodynamics. |
2 |
|
26 |
Describe relationships
qualitatively and quantitatively between changes in heat energy and
changes in temperature.
|
6 |
|
27 |
Classify waves
according to type.
|
2 |
|
28 |
Explain wave behavior
in terms of reflection, refraction, and diffraction.
|
4 |
|
29 |
Differentiate between
constructive and destructive wave interface.
|
2 |
|
30 |
Relate physical
properties of sound and light to wave characteristics.
|
6 |
|
31 |
Explain the impact of
change in media upon the speed, frequency, and wavelength of a wave.
|
5 |
|
32 |
Describe how different
components of the electromagnetic spectrum are used for
communication purposes.
|
7 |
|
33 |
Demonstrate an
understanding of reflection.
|
6 |
|
34 |
Demonstrate an
understanding of refraction.
|
4 |
|
35 |
Demonstrate an
understanding of diffraction.
|
2 |
|
36 |
Explain
polarization. |
4 |
|
37 |
Describe similarities
in the calculations of electrical force, magnetic force, and gravitational
Force between objects.
|
5 |
|
38 |
Explain the production
of static change in an electroscope through induction and conduction.
|
3 |
|
39 |
Identify methods by
which an electric field can be created.
|
2 |
40 |
Apply quantitative
relationships among charge, current, potential energy, potential
difference, resistance, and electrical power for simple series,
parallel, or combination DC circuits. |
4 |
|
41 |
Determine the force on
charged particles using Coulomb's Law.
|
2 |
|
42 |
Demonstrate an
understanding of the scientific implications of the following as they
relate to the nature of particles (atoms).
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2 |
