Physical Science
(1st and 2nd and 3rd Quarter)
Review of:
The Scientific Method
Problem Solving
Lab Safety and Lab Tools
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D1) Predict and test whether objects will float or sink based on a qualitative and quantitative understanding of the concepts of density and buoyancy.
D2) Describe the evidence that all matter consists of particles called atoms, which are
made up of certain smaller particles.
D3) Use the Periodic Table to group elements based on their characteristics.
D4) Describe how a substance can combine with different substances in different ways,
depending on the conditions and the properties of each substance.
D6) Explain how the relatively small number of naturally occurring elements can result in
the large variety of substances found in the world.
D7) Investigate the similarities and differences between elements, compounds, and mixtures.
D8) Demonstrate the law of conservation of matter.
Note: Standards A through C will be incorporated
into every science unit. In this way, scientific reasoning and inquiry will be practiced,
students will use mathematics and technology in their studies, and the content will be
examined from a historical and personal perspective.
Earth Science
( 3rd and 4th Quarter)
G5) Compare past and present knowledge about characteristics of stars (e.g., composition, location, life cycles) and explain how people have learned about them.
G6) Describe the concept of galaxies, including size and number of stars.
G7) Compare and contrast distances and the time required to travel those distances on
Earth, in the solar system, in the galaxy, and between galaxies.
G8) Describe the scientists' exploration of space and the objects they have found
(e.g., comets, asteroids, and pulsars).
G9) Describe the motions of moons, planets, stars, solar systems, and have found (e.g., comets, asteroids, and pulsars).
( Integrated throughout the year)
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F5) Explain how scientists use fossils to prove that life forms, climate, environment, and geologic features in a certain location are not the same now as they were in the past.
(Addressed through Scientific Journal and Current Science)
G4) Describe the many products used by humans that are derived from materials in the earth's crust.
(This will be achieved during our Physical Science unit)
