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Science Curriculum: High School Physical Science
Georgia Performance Standards: Year Curriculum Map
This is an adjusted document to be used by the teachers in the Bibb County Public School System to meet the state expectations for Physical Science. This map takes into consideration assessment dates
and non-student days of attendance as established by the Bibb County BOE. This map is designed to support the major concepts addressed in the High School Physical Science Curriculum of the Georgia
Performance Standards through the processes of inquiry. These units are written to be standalone units that should be taught in the following sequence, but this DOES NOT mean that they should not be
integrated one with another. Matter is the main idea embedded throughout the course. Energy should be discussed in each unit as well. The length of each unit is a suggestion which may allow for 2-3 (+/-)
days of flexibility. Unit days of instruction, student practice/labs and assessments should be included.
[Domain] Chemistry:
Properties of Matter
[25%]
Unit: Matter
7 weeks [SPS1a, SPS2, SPS3a
& d, SPS4b, SPS5a & b]
Atomic Structure
-Subatomic particles and
properties SPS1a
-Distinguish between atoms and
molecules
-Composition of nucleus SPS1a
-protons
-neutrons
-Composition of Electron Cloud
SPS1a
-electrons arrangement
- Properties of elements and
Isotopes SPS1a
-Explain half life as it relates to
radioactivity SPS3c
-Radioactivity SPS3a
-alpha radiation
-beta radiation
-gamma radiation
Differentiate between fusion and
fission SPS3b
Describe nuclear energy SPS3d
-practical application as an
alternative source of energy
-potential problems
Matter
-Types of Matter SPS5a
-solids, liquids, gases, plasma
-Properties of Matter
-conduction
-density [calculate] SPS2a
[Domain] Chemistry: Atom
and Atomic Theory and the
Periodic Table [25%]
Unit: Chemistry in Motion
5 weeks [SPS1b, SPS2b-e,
SPS6a-e]
Trends in Periodic Table
-Recognize that there are more
than 100 elements on the
periodic table SPS1b
-locations of metals, nonmetals
and metalloids SPS4a
-atomic number, mass number
Electric Charge
Trends in Periodic Table due
to valence electrons
-ions SPS4a
-compare and contrast ionic
and covalent bonds in terms of
electron movement SPS1b
Chemical Bonds
-predict formulas for binary
ionic compounds SPS2a
-use IUPAC nomenclature for
transition between chemical
names and chemical formulas
(binary ionic and covalent
compounds) SPS2c
Chemical Reactions (you can
discuss chemical changes)
-Demonstration conservation
of Matter SPS2d
-Apply the Law of
Conservation of Matter by
balancing chemical equations
SPS2e:
-synthesis, -decomposition,
[Domain] Physics: Energy,
Force and Motion [25%]
Unit: Force and Motion
6 weeks [SPS8. SPS7a]
Matter in Motion
-Speed
-conceptual examples of
speed [no calculations]
-calculating speed
-velocity
-velocity vs. speed
-calculating velocity
-conceptual introduction of
acceleration (graphical)
Forces Acting of Matter
-Newton’s Laws
-inertia
-relationship between force,
mass and acceleration [with
calculations]
-action/reaction forces
-balanced and unbalanced
forces
Simple Machines
-the purpose of simple
machines
-types of simple machines
-calculating work and
mechanical advantage
Falling Objects
-Numerical value of
gravitational acceleration
-mass vs. weight
Power is not in standards
[Domain] Physics: Waves Electricity and Magnetism [25%]
Unit: Charged
6 weeks [SPS10]
Unit: Waves
5 weeks [SPS9]
Static Electricity
-Induction
-Conduction
-Friction
Matter Properties
-insulators
-conductors
Difference of Potential Energy
-purpose of voltage, resistance
and voltage [units and symbols]
-types of circuits [parallel and
series]
-compare and contrast circuits
-open and closed circuit
-current [resistance and voltage]
conceptually
-calculating current, resistance
and voltage
-conductor [force and friction]
-chemical cell [conductivity
through fluids]
Induce Magnetic Fields
-energy transformer
-motors, permanent magnets,
electromagnets
Waves
-production of waves
-types of waves [mechanical
vs. electromagnet]
Mechanical Waves
-Longitudinal Waves
-Transverse Waves
-Impact of the state of matter
of waves
-parts of a wave
-properties of a wave
[frequency and wavelength]
-sound waves [pitch, volume,
Doppler effect]
-wave behavior [reflection,
refraction, diffraction]
-Echoes
-Wave interactions [wave
interference]
-wave speed [calculations]
Electromagnetic Waves
-types
-contrast and compare
-Usages [benefits]
-Hazards
Science Curriculum: High School Physical Science
Georgia Performance Standards: Year Curriculum Map
This is an adjusted document to be used by the teachers in the Bibb County Public School System to meet the state expectations for Physical Science. This map takes into consideration assessment dates
and non-student days of attendance as established by the Bibb County BOE. This map is designed to support the major concepts addressed in the High School Physical Science Curriculum of the Georgia
Performance Standards through the processes of inquiry. These units are written to be standalone units that should be taught in the following sequence, but this DOES NOT mean that they should not be
integrated one with another. Matter is the main idea embedded throughout the course. Energy should be discussed in each unit as well. The length of each unit is a suggestion which may allow for 2-3 (+/-)
days of flexibility. Unit days of instruction, student practice/labs and assessments should be included.
-volume
-buoyancy
-matter vs. mass (gravitational
force)
-Phase Changes SPS4b
-Phases at room temperature
-Conservation of Matter
-Relate temperature, pressure
and volume of gases to the
behavior of gases SPS5b
[Domain] Chemistry:
Properties of Matter
[25%]
Unit: Energy [SPS7a]
-Explain energy transformations
-Explain the relationship
between kinetic and potential
energy
Flow of Energy in Phase
Change
-Describe how energy can be
transferred by conduction,
radiation and convection
-energy transfer
-temperature as a characteristic
of internal energy
-removal or addition of thermal
addition
Energy differentiation in
Radiation
single replacement, double
replacement
Properties of Matter (review
mixtures vs. solutions vs.
compounds) SPS6a-e
-Solubility [solvent and solute]
-Evaluate solubility curves
(graphical)
-concentration
-compare and contrast the
properties of acids/bases
-[use of common household
substances as examples]
[Domain] Chemistry: Atom
and Atomic Theory and the
Periodic Table [25%]
Unit: Energy [SPS7a]
Energy in Bonding
-Kinetic and potential the
sustaining and release of bonds
Determine the heat capacity
of an substance using mass,
specific heat and
temperature
[Domain] Physics: Energy,
Force and Motion [25%]
Unit: Energy [SPS7a]
-Difference in energy based on
the amount of force exerted
-Energy transformational
[kinetic to potential, potential to
kinetic]
-Reduction in energy input
[applied force] while maintain
work with the use of simple
machines
-Explain energy
transformations
-Explain the relationship
between kinetic and potential
energy
-Types of energy [i.e. light,
thermal, sound, motion,
mechanical, electricity]
[Domain] Physics: Waves Electricity and Magnetism [25%]
Unit: Energy [SPS7a]
-Energy in the force of voltage
-Kinetics energy varies with the
speed of electrical current
-open circuit results in potential
energy in circuits
Unit: Energy [SPS7a]
-Energy in the amplitudes and
frequencies of waves
-Variation in energy in
electromagnetic waves
-Energy in waves that relates
to usages and hazards
-Types of energy [i.e. light,
thermal, sound, motion,
mechanical, electricity]
-Explain energy
transformations
-Energy Transfer
Flow of Energy in Phase
Change
-Describe how energy can be
ransferred by conduction,
radiation and convection