PHYSICAL SCIENCE

last Norris addition - October 4, 2008

Sycamore High Physical Science-- last update 10/4/2008 -- jacknorris1@mac.com

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Tennessee Course Description - Correlation to SHS Text & Media
With Norris links, modification & correlation -- original from TN Dept. of Ed. Norris Codes used below ------ LE = Physical Science Learning Expectations
SPI = Physical Science State Assessment, TPI= Physical Science Teacher Observation,
IT = Interactive Tutor
Text = Holt Science Spectrum (A Physical Approach-2001 ed.) & related material

Physical Science is a course that explores the relationship between matter and energy. The student will investigate the following:

Standard Number: 1.0 = Force and Motion -------------------- Chapters ---8, 9, 16
Standard Number: 2.0 = Structure and Properties of Matter-- Chapters ---2, 3, 4, 6
Standard Number: 3.0 = Interactions of Matter --------------- Chapters ---2, 4, 5, 6, parts of 17 & 19
Standard Number: 4.0 = Energy -------------------------------- Chapters ---7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13

It is the expectation that students will experience the content of Physical Science through inquiry learning. Hands-on laboratory investigations, individual studies, and group activities should constitute a major portion of the learning experience. Using available technology, students will investigate forces and motion, the chemical and physical properties of matter, the ways in which matter and energy interact within the natural world, and the forms and properties of energy. Conservation of matter and energy is an underlying theme throughout the entire course. Physical Science provides the knowledge, prerequisite skills, and habits of mind needed for problem solving and ethical decision making about matters of scientific and technological concern. Physical Science offers a basic foundation for advanced studies in chemistry and physics.

Physical Science Standards

Standard Number: 1.0 Force and Motion ------- Chapters 8, 9, 16
Standard:

The student will explore the concepts of force and motion.

Learning Expectations:

The student will:

LE 1.1 investigate the relationship between speed, velocity, and acceleration. Chapter 8

LE 1.2 analyze and apply Newton's three laws of motion. Section 8.3

LE 1.3 relate gravitational force to mass. p. 552 problem # 21-2, Teacher

LE 1.4 demonstrate the relationship between work, power, and machines. Chapters 8, 9

LE 1.5 examine the law of conservation of momentum in everyday situations. Chapter 8, Teacher

Performance Indicators State (SPI) and Teacher (TPI):

at Level 1, the student is able to

SPI 1.11 - distinguish between speed and velocity, given a scenario. 8.1 SE 258, 275, ATE 255, SGR Sec. 8.1 Motion, p. 48
TPI 1.12 - create a situation that demonstrates speed and velocity. 8.1, SE 258, ATE 255
SPI 1.13- relate inertia, force, or action-reaction forces to Newton's three laws of motion given an illustration, diagram, or scenario. 8.2-8.3, EP-Motion, Force, l& Gravity," SE 267, 269-270, 273-274, ATE 270, 272-273
TPI 1.14 - model Newton's three laws of motion. 8.2-8.3, Lab Exp., Lab 8, Forces pp. 29-33
SPI 1.15 - distinguish between mass and weight using SI units, given examples. 1.2, 8.3, SE 274-276
TPI 1.16 - explore differences between mass and weight in various situations. 1.2, 8.3, SE 272, 274, 277
SPI 1.17 - identify simple machines, given illustrations of machines in action. 9.2, SE 296-315
TPI 1.18 - design, construct, and demonstrate simple machines using various materials. 9.2, Integration Enrichment Resources, Enrichment Worksheet 9.2, The Pyramids, p.59

at Level 2, the student is able to

SPI 1.21 - interpret a distance-time graph for velocity or a velocity-time graph for acceleration given the appropriate graph. 8.1-8.2, SE 275, ATE 261, SG CHP. 8, Mixed Review p. 51
TPI 1.22 - collect data, and construct, analyze and interpret graphs pertaining to distance, speed, velocity and time. 8.1-8.2, Lab Exp, Lab 8, Forces, pp. 29-33
SPI 1.23 - solve application problems related to velocity, acceleration, force, work, and power, given the equations v = d/t, a = (delta) v/t, F = ma, W = Fd, and P = W/t . 8.2-8.3, 9.1, SE 255, 258, 260, 267, 270, 274, 276, 285, 287, 316, SG CHP. 8, Mixed Review p. 51
TPI 1.24 - gather and analyze data to solve problems related to velocity, acceleration, force, work, and power given the equations v = d/t, a = (delta) v/t, F = ma, W = Fd, and P = Wt. Chapter 8, 9.1
SPI 1.25 - distinguish among the concepts inherent in Newton's three laws of motion, given a scenario. 8.3, SGR, Sec. 8.3, p. 50
TPI 1.26 - evaluate scenarios that illustrate Newton's three laws of motion. 8.3
TPI 1.27 - research the historical development of the laws of motion.
SPI 1.28 - choose the correct illustration that relates the effects of gravitational force on falling bodies, or satellites. 8.3, 16.3, Gravitation, SE 267, 275, SG, Chp. 8, Mix Review, p. 275
TPI 1.291 - demonstrate the effects of gravity on objects. 8.3, Gravitation program
SPI 1.292 - recognize the simple machines found in a compound machine, given an illustration of a machine in action. 9.2, SE 315
TPI 1.293 - design, demonstrate, and explain a compound machine. research, activities
SPI 1.294 - solve application problems relatged to mechanical advantage and the efficiency of simple machines, given appropriate equations. Teacher Provided
TPI 1.295 - gather and anylyze data and solve problems related to mechanical advantage and efficiency of simple machines, given the equations MA = FO/FI and Eff = WO/WI

at Level 3, the student is able to

SPI 1.31 - choose the correct representation of the law of conservation of momentum, given an illustration. 8.1, Integration Enrichment Resources, Worksheet 8.7, Momentum of Line in Art, p. 55, Teacher Provided
TPI 1.32 - analyze a demonstration of the law of conservation of momentum.

Standard Number: 2.0 Structure and Properties of Matter

Standard:

The student will examine the structure, properties, and classes of matter.

Learning Expectations

The student will:

LE 2.1 classify a material as a pure substance or a mixture. Chapters 2, 3, 4, 6, SE 41-44, 186-190

LE 2.2 explore matter in terms of specific properties. Chapters 2, 3, 4, 6, SE 53-57, 86-94, Lab Exp. #3, Atoms & the Periodic Table, Predicting the Physical & Chemical Properties of Elements,pp. 10-12

Performance Indicators State (SPI) and Teacher (TPI):

at Level 1, the student is able to

SPI 2.11 - distinguish between the phases of matter in terms of volume, shape and particle arrangement given illustrations. 2.2, Teacher, IT D1, M1, Video-PS: Phases of Matter (18:04), SE 52, SGR, Sec. 2.2 Matter & Energy, p. 9
TPI 2.12 - describe and illustrate the differences among solids, liquids, and gases in terms of volume, shape, and particle arrangement. 2.2
TPI 2.13 - identify samples of matter as solid, liquid, gas, or plasma. Teacher, Lab, 2.2
SPI 2.14 - identify a material as a pure substance or a mixture, given a description of the material. 2.1, SE 44, 61, SGR, Sec. 2.1, p. 8
TPI 2.15 - classify materials as homogeneous or heterogeneous, given examples. 2.1, Sec. 2.1, Section 6.1, Teacher Provided
SPI 2.16 - distinguish among elements, compounds, solutions, colloids, and suspensions, given examples. 2.1, 6.1, SE 44, 61, 191, 213, Section 6.1, Teacher Provided
TPI 2.17 - construct a chart of elements, compounds, and mixtures, given illustrations or a list of materials. 2.2 & throughout text
TPI 2.18 - describe matter in terms of atoms and molecules, given examples of elements and compounds 2.1

at Level 2, the student is able to

SPI 2.21 - identify common elements, given symbols or names. Chp. 3, Chp. 3, SGR, Sec. 2.1, p. 8, Teacher Provided
TPI 2.22 - recognize and recall symbols and names for common elements. 3.2
SPI 2.23 - distinguish between metals and nonmetals, given examples. 3.2, Sec. 3.2, SE 94
TPI 2.24 - identify an element as a metal or nonmetal based on its physical properties. Chp. 3
TPI 2.25 - identify an element as a metal or nonmetal based on its location in the periodic table. Chp. 3
SPI 2.26 - identify the three major subatomic particles (protons, neutrons, and electrons) based on their locations, charge, and relative mass, given descriptions. 3.1, Sec. 3.1, SE 76, 85
TPI 2.27 - describe the relative mass, charge, and location of the three major sub atomic particles (protons, neutrons, and electrons). 3.1
SPI 2.28 - identify chemical formulas for common compounds (i.e. H2O, NaCl, CO2, HCl, Fe2O3, C6H12O6, NaOH), given a list. 4.1-4.3, Chp. 4, SE 128, 137-138, SGR sec. 3.2, A Guided Tour of the Periodic Table, p. 15; SGR Sec. 4.1, Compounds & Molecules, p. 21; SGR Sec. 4.3, Compound Names & Formulas, p. 23, Teacher Provided
TPI 2.291 TPI name and write chemical formulas for common compounds (e.g. H2O, NaCl, CO2, HCl, Fe2O3, C6H12O6, NaOH).
SPI 2.292 - solve application problems related to density, mass, and volume, given the equation . 2.3, Sec 2.3, SE 56, 62, SG, Chp. 12, Mixed Review, p.12, Teacher Provided
TPI 2.293 - measure the mass and volume of a variety of items using appropriate methods and units.
TPI 2.294 - analyze data and solve problems related to density, given the equation D = m/V
TPI 2.295 - create a density gradient of liquids with varying densities. Chp. 2 activity
SPI 2.296 - predict the behavior of an object in a fluid, given their relative densities. 2.3, SE 60, Lab Exp. Chp 2 Lab, Comparing the Buoyancy of Different Objects, pp. 6-9
TPI 2.297 - design an activity to determine if objects of different densities will float in a fluid. Lab activities
TPI 2.298 - research the historical perspectives of Archimedes principle. RESEARCH

at Level 3, the student is able to

SPI 2.31 - identify the atomic number, atomic mass, number of protons, number of neutrons, and number of electrons in an atom of a given element, using the periodic table. 3.2, SE 85, SG, Review Chp. 3, Mixed Review, p. 18, Teacher Provided
TPI 2.32 - identify the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons in an atom of a given isotope based on its atomic number and atomic mass. 3.2
SPI 2.33 - analyze the relationships among pressure, temperature, and volume of gases, and pressure to velocity of fluids, given scenarios. Teacher provided information, student investigation, PS Video="States of Matter," EC_GasesLiquidsSolids
TPI 2.34 - explore Boyle's law and Charles's law through lab and problem-solving activities. Teacher provided information, student investigation, PS Video="States of Matter," EC_GasesLiquidsSolids, Lab activity
TPI 2.35 - investigate Pascal's principle and Bernoulli's principle. Teacher Provided directives
Done to here - ready to begin on standard 3

Standard Number: 3.0 Interactions of Matter

Standard: The student will investigate the interactions of matter

Learning Expectations

The student will:

LE 3.1 investigate chemical and physical changes. 2.3, Chapters 4-5, SE 58-60, ATE 58-60

LE 3.2 compare and contrast ionic and covalent bonding. 4.2, Sec. 4.2, pp. 115-122

LE 3.3 analyze chemical equations. Chapter 5, SE 154-160, 161-168, Study assist

LE 3.4 compare and contrast acids and bases. Chapter 6, SE 199-206, 210-212

LE 3.5 explore the law of conservation of mass. Chapter 5 (part of chps. 17 & 19), SE 51, 64-65, 162, 166

Performance Indicators State (SPI) and Teacher (TPI):

at Level 1, the student is able to

SPI 3.11 - determine whether a change in matter is physical or chemical, given a scenario. 2.3, SE 60, SG. Review Sec. 2.3, Properties of Matter, p. 10
TPI 3.12 - investigate physical and chemical changes. Chapters 2, 4, & 5
SPI 3.13 - identify the reactants and /or products in a chemical reaction, given a chemical equation. Chp. 5, ATE 154, SG Review Sec. 5.1, The Nature of Chemical Reactions, p. 28
TPI 3.14 - describe how chemical symbols and balanced chemical equations are used to explain a chemical reaction. Chp. 5
TPI 3.15 - investigate the processes involved in a chemical reaction. Chp. 5
SPI 3.16 - identify a substance as acidic, basic, or neutral, given its pH. 6.3, SE 206, SG Review Sec. 6.3, Acids, Bases, & pH p. 37
TPI 3.17 - analyze the use of various indicators such as litmus paper, red cabbage, universal indicator, or pH sensors, to classify a material as acidic, basic, or neutral. Chp. 6

at Level 2, the student is able to

SPI 3.21 - identify a chemical bond as ionic or covalent, given the elements in a compound. 4.2, Sec. 4.2, pp. 115-122, Teacher Provided
TPI 3.22 - explain ionic and covalent bonding based on the oxidation numbers of the elements in a compound. 4.2-4.3, Teacher Provided information & activities>>>>>
SPI 3.23 - identify a chemical reaction as synthesis, decomposition, single-replacement or double-replacement reactions, given an equation. 5.2, SE 160, SG, Review Sec. 5.2, reaction Types, p. 29, Study link
TPI 3.24 - describe synthesis, decomposition, single-replacement, and double-replacement reactions using equations. 5.2
SPI 3.25 - select the correct coefficient(s) to balance a given chemical equation, given a list of coefficients. 5.3, SE 166, 168, SG, Review Sec. 5.3, Balancing Chemical equations, p. 30
TPI 3.26 - balance simple chemical equations. 5.3, Teacher Provided activities
SPI 3.27 - apply the law of conservation of mass in a chemical reaction by selecting the balanced equation. 5.3, SE 168, Teacher Provided
TPI 3.28 - investigate the law of conservation of mass. 5.3
SPI 3.291 - distinguish between endothermic and exothermic reactions, given a description of the temperature change in a reaction. Section 5.1, and Chapter 10, SE 153
TPI 3.292 - investigate and/or demonstrate exothermic and endothermic reactions. Chp. 5
SPI 3.293 - identify the effect of acid rain on the environment, given a scenario. 17.4, 19.3, Teacher, SE 657, SG, Review Sec. 19.3, Pollution & Recycling, p. 119, Teacher Provided
TPI 3.294 - research sources of acid rain and the effect of acid rain on people and the environment. Chp. 6, 17, 19

at Level 3, the student is able to

SPI 3.31 - select the products(s) given the reactant(s) of a chemical reaction. Chp. 5, SE 153, Study Guide, Review Sec. 5.1, The Nature of Chemical Reactions, p. 28
TPI 3.32 - predict the product(s) of a chemical reaction, given the reactant(s). Chp. 5

Engage:

Standard Number: 4.0 Energy

Standard: The student will compare and contrast the various forms of energy

Learning Expectations:

The student will:

LE 4.1 investigate the properties and behaviors of waves. Chp. 11, SE 356-380, 384-385, ATE 357-359, 363, 366, 372, 376, 378-380, Lab Exp. Chp. 11 Lab, Tuning a Musical Instrument, pp. 43-47

LE 4.2 explore and explain the nature of sound and light energy. Chp. 12, SE 390-402, 406-418, ATE 390, 396-397, 406, 408-409, 141, 416-417

LE 4.3 examine the applications and effects of heat energy. Chp. 10, SE 329-345, 350-351

LE 4.4 probe the fundamental principles and applications of electricity. Chp. 13, SE 304, 430-452, 456-457, 462-480, 484-485

LE 4.5 distinguish between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion. Chp. 7, SE 229-234, 237-240, 304

LE 4.6 investigate the law of conservation of energy. Chp. 9, SE 51-52, 310-311, 318-319, 475

Performance Indicators State (SPI) and Teacher (TPI):

at Level 1, the student is able to

SPI 4.11 - classify a wave as transverse waves or longitudinal, given a description or an illustration. 11.1, 11.2, 17.2, SE 362, 364, 381, 384-385, ATE 362, 364, 366=, SG, Chp. 12 Pretest Sound & Light, p. 72
TPI 4.12 - investigate energy transfer through waves and particles. Chapter 11
SPI 4.13 - identify wavelength, frequency and amplitude, given a description or an illustration. 11.2, "Waves, Sound, & Electromagnetism-pgr 11302, SE 382, SG, Review Sec 11.3, Wave Interactions, P. 69; Chp. 11 Mixed Review, p. 70
TPI 4.14 - demonstrate how waves are produced and transmitted. Chapter 11 & actitities
SPI 4.15 - identify the boiling and/or freezing point of water, given the Celsius, Fahrenheit, or Kelvin temperature scales. 10.1
TPI 4.16 - distinguish among Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin temperature scales using the boiling and freezing points of water.

at Level 2, the student is able to

SPI 4.21 - classify sound as a longitudinal, mechanical wave and light as a transverse, electromagnetic wave, given an illustration or description. 11.3, 12.3, 12.4, IT Module 13 & 14, Video-EP: "Waves, Sound, & Electromagnetism-pgr 11302," Vid-BoP-"ExploringSound_pgr20024," SE 398, 418-419, SG, Chp. 12, Pretest, Sound & Light, p. 72
TPI 4.22 - investigate the characteristics of light energy and sound energy. Chp. 12, 12.2, Video-PS: pgr11872_"Sound," Video-EP: "Waves, Sound, & Electromagnetism-pgr 11302," Videos-BoP-"ExploringSound_pgr20024," "EP_pgr11315_Light-Optics-Electricity,"
SPI 4.23 - identify a wave's behavior as reflection, refraction, diffraction, or interference, given an example. Chp. 11-12 components and related media , ATE376, 380, Review Sec. 11.3, Wave Interactions, p. 69; Chapter 12 Pretest, Sound & Light, p. 72
TPI 4.24 - compare and contrast the four kinds of wave behaviors (i.e. reflection, refraction, diffraction, and interference). 11.3, Video-EP: "EP_pgr11315_Light-Optics-Electricity," Chapters. 11-12 components and related media
SPI 4.25 - classify the transfer of heat energy as conduction, convection or radiation, given an example. 10.2, SE 335, 338, 350-351, SGR Sec. 10.2, Energy Transfer, p. 62
TPI 4.26 - explore heat as a form of energy that may be transferred between materials. 10.2
TPI 4.27 - design and conduct an activity to demonstrate conservation of heat energy during temperature changes. Chp. 10 and related activities
SPI 4.28 - select a scenario that represents the law of conservation of energy, given an illustration. 9.4, Video-EP: "Energy: Work & Power," & activities, SE 52, 314, Teacher Provided
TPI 4.291 - investigate the relationship among kinetic, potential, and total energy within a closed system. 9.3-9.4
TPI 4.292 - research the importance of energy conservation. Chp. 9 & 10
SPI 4.293 - solve application problems related to voltage, resistance, and current in a simple circuit, given the equation. 13.2-13.3, Lab p. 456, SE 443, 454, SG, Reveiw Sec. 13.3, Circuits, p. 82
TPI 4.294 - solve problems related to voltage, resistance, and current in a series circuit, given the equation V=IR. Chp. 13
TPI 4.295 - investigate Ohm's law by designing and building a simple electric circuit. Chp. 13, Teacher
SPI 4.296 - distinguish between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion, given a scenario. 7.2 - Video-EP: "Energy: Work & Power," SE 234, SG, Mixed Review Chp. 7, p. 46
TPI 4.297 - explore nuclear energy and its impact on science and society. Chapter 7 & related activities
at Level 3, the student is able to

SPI 4.31 - solve problems regarding heat, mass, specific heat capacity, and temperature change, given the equation. 10.2, SE 153, 177, Sg, Review Sec. 5.1, The Nature of Chemical Reactions, p. 28
TPI 4.32 - calculate the amount of heat gained or lost by a substance during a temperature change, given the equation Q=mC(delta)T 10.2 & activities