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Larry A. Ryle High School 14-15
ILT Course Outline
1. ILT: Introduction to Chemistry and Physics (ICP)
2. Course title: Introduction to Chemistry and Physics (ICP)
3. Subject/Content area: Science
Units of Study
Essential Learning Outcomes
The Nature and Basics of Science
Make measurements with centimeters and
inches
Solve equations in the form a=bc
Know the metric prefixes milli, centi, and kilo
Convert from different metric prefixes
Do dimensional analysis
Create an x-y graph
Know, independent, dependent, and control
variables
Know the steps of the Scientific Method
Motion and Force
Solve higher level variable equations (i.e.
acceleration)
Distinguish between mass and weight
Apply the concept of the acceleration of gravity
(and its value) to motion and force
Distinguish between Newton’s Three laws and
apply them to real life.
Distinguished between balanced and
unbalanced forces and identify their impact in
the world.
Collect data, place data in tables, make a graph,
and interpret the data.
Create and design an experiment, measure and
record data, analyze data, draw conclusions,
and communicate results in a formal lab report
Work and Energy
Define work and power.
Calculate the rate at which work is done.
Use the concept of mechanical advantage to
explain how machines make work easier.
Name and describe the six types of simple
machines.
Explain the relationship between energy and
work.
Define potential and kinetic energy.
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Identify and describe energy transformations.
Explain the law of conservation of energy.
Waves
Recognize that waves transfer energy.
Distinguish between mechanical and
electromagnetic waves.
Distinguish between transverse and longitudinal
waves.
Identify crest, trough, amplitude and
wavelength of a wave.
Define the terms frequency and period.
Solve problems involving wave speed,
frequency and wavelength.
Describe the Doppler Effect.
Describe how waves behave when they meet an
obstacle, pass through another medium and
pass another wave.
Explain how standing waves are formed.
Sound and Harmonics
Describe how we hear sound
Describe what a wound wave is one how it
travels
Relate loudness and pitch to properties of
sound waves
Tell the difference between ultrasonic and
infrasonic
Explain how harmonics (standing waves) and
resonance affect the sound from musical
instruments
Recognize what factors affect the speed of
sound
Interpret and make graphs of harmonic motion
Identify simple oscillators
Electricity
To tell which pairs of charges will repel and
which will attract
Describe the characteristics of an electric field
due to a charge
Understand that static electricity is an electric
field due to a charge
Explain how a potential difference (voltage)
produces a current
Apply Ohm’s Law
Tell the difference between conductors and
insulators
Understand what an electrical circuit is.
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Draw a circuit diagram with symbols for battery,
bulb, wire, and switch.
Tell the difference between series and parallel
circuits
Calculate electric power using voltage and
current
Understand an electric bill
Understand electric safety
Magnetism
Understand the importance of magnetic
domains and magnetic lines of force
Explain how a compass works
Describe the forces that magnets exert on each
other
Understand the connection between
magnetism and electricity
Explain the conditions need for electromagnetic
induction
List three ways the strength of an
electromagnet can be increased.
Understand the relationship between electric
motors and generators
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