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SPS1. Students will investigate our current understanding of the atom.
a. Examine the structure of
the atom in terms of
 proton, electron, and
neutron locations.
 atomic mass and atomic
number.
 atoms with different
numbers of neutrons
(isotopes).
 explain the relationship
of the proton number to
the element’s identity.
b. Compare and contrast ionic
and covalent bonds in terms
of electron movement.
recognize the differences
between atoms and molecules
identify the structure of the
atom
examine the structure of the
atom in terms of proton,
electron, and neutron
locations, atomic mass and
atomic number, and atoms
with different numbers of
neutrons (isotopes) and
explain the relationship of the
proton number to the
element’s identity
recognize that electrons are
involved in bonding
compare and contrast ionic
and covalent bonds in terms
of electron movement
identify methods of electron
transfer
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SPS2. Students will explore the nature of matter, its
classifications, and its system for naming types of matter.
a. Calculate density when
given a means to determine a
substance’s mass and volume.
b. Predict formulas for stable
binary ionic compounds based
on balance of charges.
c. Use IUPAC nomenclature
for transition between
chemical names and chemical
formulas of
 binary ionic compounds
(containing
representative
elements).
 binary covalent
compounds (i.e. carbon
dioxide, carbon
tetrachloride).
d. Demonstrate the Law of
Conservation of Matter in a
chemical reaction.
e. Apply the Law of
Conservation of Matter by
balancing the following types
of chemical equations:
 Synthesis
 Decomposition
 Single Replacement
 Double Replacement
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explore the nature of matter,
its classifications, and the
system for naming types of
matter
calculate density when given
a means to determine a
substance’s mass and volume
predict formulas for stable
binary ionic compounds based
on balance of charges
use IUPAC nomenclature for
transitions between chemical
names and chemical formulas
of binary ionic compounds
(containing representative
elements) and binary covalent
compounds (carbon dioxide,
carbon tetrachloride)
describe the Law of
Conservation of Matter
identify reactants and
products in a chemical
reaction
recognize a balanced equation
apply the Law of
Conservation of Matter in a
chemical reaction
balance chemical equations
(synthesis, decomposition,
single replacement, double
replacement)
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SPS3. Students will distinguish the characteristics and components of radioactivity.
a. Differentiate among alpha
and beta particles and gamma
radiation.
b. Differentiate between
fission and fusion.
c. Explain the process halflife as related to radioactive
decay.
d. Describe nuclear energy, its
practical application as an
alternative energy source, and
its potential problems.
identify the types of
radioactivity and differentiate
between fission and fusion
explain the process of halflife as it relates to radioactive
decay
differentiate between alpha
and beta particles and gamma
radiation
determine the half-life given a
graph of radioactive decay
describe nuclear energy, its
practical application as an
alternative energy source, and
its potential problems
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SPS4. Students will investigate the arrangement of the Periodic Table.
a. Determine the trends of the use the Periodic Table of the
following:
Elements to locate metals,
nonmetals, and metalloids
 Number of valence
electrons
 Types of ions formed by
representative elements
 Location of metals,
nonmetals, and
metalloids
 Phases at room
temperature
b. Use the Periodic Table to
predict the above properties
for representative elements.
determine the trends in the
number of valence electrons,
types of ions formed by
representative elements, and
phases at room temperature
use the Periodic Table of the
Elements to predict the
properties for representative
elements
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SPS5. Students will compare and contrast the phases of matter as they relate to atomic and molecular motion.
a. Compare and contrast the
atomic/molecular motion of
solids, liquids, gases and
plasmas.
b. Relate temperature,
pressure, and volume of gases
to the behavior of gases.
describe the movement of
particles in solids, liquids,
gases, and plasmas
compare and contrast the
atomic/molecular motion of
solids, liquids, gases, and
plasmas
relate temperature, pressure,
and volume of gases to the
behavior of gases
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describe solutions in terms of
solute/solvent
describe solutions in terms of
concentration and
conductivity
SPS6. Students will investigate the properties of solutions.
a. Describe solutions in terms
of
 solute/solvent
 conductivity
 concentration
b. Observe factors affecting
the rate a solute dissolves in a
specific solvent.
c. Demonstrate that solubility
is related to temperature by
constructing a solubility
curve.
d. Compare and contrast the
components and properties of
acids and bases.
e. Determine whether
common household
substances are acidic, basic,
or neutral.
investigate properties of
solutions by observing factors
affecting the rate at which a
solute dissolves in a specific
solvent
demonstrate that solubility is
related to temperature by
constructing a solubility curve
compare and contrast the
components and properties of
acids and bases
determine whether common
household substances are
acidic, basic, or neutral
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differentiate between
conduction, convection, and
radiation
describe molecular motion as
it relates to thermal energy
changes in terms of
conduction, convection, and
radiation
SPS7. Students will relate transformations and flow of energy within a system.
a. Identify energy
transformations within a
system (e.g. lighting of a
match).
b. Investigate molecular
motion as it relates to thermal
energy changes in terms of
conduction, convection, and
radiation.
c. Determine the heat capacity
of a substance using mass,
specific heat, and
temperature.
d. Explain the flow of energy
in phase changes through the
use of a phase diagram.
describe energy
transformations
identify three types of heat
transfer
identify energy
transformations within a
system, such as lighting a
match
describe the three types of
heat energy transfer
(radiation, conduction,
convection)
determine the heat capacity of
a substance using mass,
specific heat, and temperature
identify phase changes
compare phase changes
explain the flow of energy in
phase changes through the use
of a phase diagram
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SPS8. Students will determine relationships among force, mass, and motion.
a. Calculate velocity and
acceleration.
b. Apply Newton’s three laws
to everyday situations by
explaining the following:
 Inertia
 Relationship between
force, mass and
acceleration
 Equal and opposite
forces
c. Relate falling objects to
gravitational force
d. Explain the difference in
mass and weight.
e. Calculate amounts of work
and mechanical advantage
using simple machines.
recognize examples of forces
recognize balanced and
unbalanced forces
calculate velocity and
acceleration
demonstrate the effect of
balanced and unbalanced
forces on an object
apply Newton’s three laws to
everyday situations
recognize simple machines
that make work easier
identify simple machines
relate falling objects to
gravitational force
explain the difference
between mass and weight
calculate amounts of work
and mechanical advantage for
simple machines
calculate the velocity of a
falling object
predict which machine would
have the greatest mechanical
advantage
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SPS9. Students will investigate the properties of waves.
a. Recognize that all waves
transfer energy.
b. Relate frequency and
wavelength to the energy of
different types of
electromagnetic waves and
mechanical waves.
c. Compare and contrast the
characteristics of
electromagnetic and
mechanical (sound) waves.
d. Investigate the phenomena
of reflection, refraction,
interference, and diffraction.
e. Relate the speed of sound
to different mediums.
f. Explain the Doppler Effect
in terms of everyday
interactions.
recognize that all waves
transfer energy
explain that colors are
distinguished by differences
in wavelengths/frequencies
relate frequency and
wavelength to the energy of
different types of
electromagnetic waves and
mechanical waves
explain how the parts of a
wave are affected by changes
in amplitude and pitch
describe electromagnetic and
mechanical waves
describe how the behavior of
waves is affected by medium
(air, liquid water, solids)
compare and contrast the
characteristics of
electromagnetic and
mechanical (sound) waves
investigate the phenomena of
reflection, refraction,
interference, and diffraction
relate the speed of sound to
different mediums
explain the Doppler Effect in
terms of everyday interactions
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SPS10. Students will investigate the properties of electricity and magnetism.
a. Investigate static electricity
in terms of
 friction
 induction
 conduction
b. Explain the flow of
electrons in terms of
 alternating and direct
current.
 the relationship among
voltage, resistance and
current.
 simple series and
parallel circuits.
c. Investigate applications of
magnetism and/or its
relationship to the movement
of electrical charge as it
relates to
 electromagnets
 simple motors
 permanent magnets
recognize that many electrons
produce electricity
demonstrate series and
parallel circuits
investigate static electricity in
terms of friction, induction,
and conduction
define voltage, resistance, and
current
explain the flow of electrons
in terms of alternating and
direct current
apply alternating and direct
current in a real-world
scenario
explain the relationships
between voltage, resistance,
and current
solve problems related to
voltage, resistance, and
current
compare and contrast simple
series and parallel circuits
describe an electromagnet
predict outcomes given series
and parallel circuits
explain magnetism and/or its
relationship to the movement
of electrical charge as it
relates to electromagnets,
including simple motors and
permanent magnets
identify types of circuits
describe a permanent magnet
explain how factors affect the
strength of an electromagnet
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recognize appropriate
laboratory techniques
recognize appropriate
solutions for solving scientific
problems
recognize that different
explanations can be used to
explain a single set of data
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Characteristics of Science
suggest reasonable
hypotheses for identified
problems
recognize possible effects of
measurement and calculation
errors
use technology to develop
tables and graphs
use dimensional analysis to
solve problems
use data as evidence to
support scientific claims
solve scientific problems by
substituting quantitative
values or using dimensional
analysis and/or simple
use technology to develop and algebraic formulas as
test experimental or
appropriate
mathematical models