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Advanced Physical Science Pacing
Guide
2011-2012
Time
Frame
MP1
Topic
Laboratory Safety and
Equipment
Va. Standard of Learning (2010)
See Advanced Middle School Progression Chart for SOL.1
details
*Core Lab
*Density lab
*Chemistry in a Bag
PS.2 The student will investigate and understand the
*Solubility lab
nature of matter. Key concepts include
Nature of Science:
a) the particle theory of matter;
experimental design
b) elements, compounds, mixtures, acids, bases, and salts; *Separation of a
Mixture
scientific method
c) solids, liquids, and gases;
models
d) physical properties;
graphing
e) chemical properties; and
f) characteristics of types of matter based on physical and
Classification of Matter:
chemical properties.
Elements,
compounds, and
PS.7 The student will investigate and understand
mixtures
temperature scales, heat, and thermal energy transfer.
Key concepts include
Physical Properties and a) Celsius and Kelvin temperature scales and absolute zero;
Changes
b) phase change, freezing point, melting point, boiling
Mixtures
point, vaporization, and condensation;
Solutions
Density
States of Matter-Phase
Changes
Measurement
Vocabulary
Length
Mass Volume
Density
Conversion
Scientific Notation
All metric prefixes
Spring Scale
Derived Quantity
Repeated Trial
Mean
Range
Median
Mode
Frequency Distribution
Scatterplot
Histogram
Triple Beam Balance
Electronic Balance
Thermometer
Metric Ruler
Graduated Cylinder
Dependent Variable
Independent
Variable
Control
Constant
Hypothesis
Sources of Error
Atom
Element
Compound
Mixture
Solid
MP2
Atoms
Periodic Table of
Elements
Binary Compounds
Chemical Bonds
PS.3 The student will investigate and understand the
modern and historical models of atomic structure. Key
concepts include
a) the contributions of Dalton, Thomson, Rutherford, and
Bohr in understanding the atom; and
b) the modern model of atomic structure.
PS.4 The student will investigate and understand the
organization and use of the periodic table of elements to
obtain information. Key concepts include
a) symbols, atomic numbers, atomic mass, chemical
families (groups), and periods;
b) classification of elements as metals, metalloids, and
nonmetals; and
c) formation of compounds through ionic and covalent
bonding.
*Periodic Table lab
*A Cool Chemical
Reaction
Liquid
Gas
Physical Property
Physical Change
Chemical Property
Chemical Change
Absolute Zero
Phase Change
Freezing Point
Melting Point
Boiling Point
Vaporization
Condensation
Neutron
Proton
Electron
Symbol
Atomic Number
Atomic Mass
Family (group)
Period
Metal
Metalloid
Nonmetal
Ionic
Bond
Covalent
Bond
Valence Electron
Chemical Bond
Periodic Table
Transition Metal
MP3
Chemical Properties and PS.2 The student will investigate and understand the
Changes
nature of matter. Key concepts include
e) chemical properties; and
Chemical Reactions:
f) characteristics of types of matter based on physical and
endothermic &
chemical properties.
exothermic
balancing equations
PS.5 The student will investigate and understand changes
Law of Conservation of
in matter and the relationship of these changes to the
Mass
Law of Conservation of Matter and Energy. Key concepts
acids and bases
include
Nuclear Properties and a) physical changes;
Changes
b) chemical changes; and
c) nuclear reactions.
Nuclear Reactions
Speed and Acceleration PS.10 The student will investigate and understand the
Force, Motion and
scientific principles of work, force, and motion. Key
Newton’s Laws of
concepts include
Motion
a) speed, velocity, and acceleration;
Simple Machines
b) Newton’s laws of motion;
c) work, force, mechanical advantage, efficiency, and
power; and
d) technological applications of work, force, and motion.
*pH lab
Half Life lab
*LTF: Beetle Races
*Newton’s Laws lab
Virtual lab: Explore
Learning-Golf
Range
Virtual lab: Edheads:
The House & the
Tool Shed
*Lever lab
pH
Chemical Reaction
Exothermic
Endothermic
Acid
Base Neutral
Fusion
Fission
Radioactive Decay
Isotope
Half Life
Speed
Acceleration
Velocity
Work
Force
Mechanical Advantage
Efficiency
Power
MP4
Energy (kinetic &
potential,
temperature & heat,
work,
transformations,
nuclear, alternative
energy resources)
Waves
Sound
Light & Electromagnetic
Spectrum
Electricity & Magnetism
PS.6 The student will investigate and understand forms of Pendulum lab
energy and how energy is transferred and transformed.
Key concepts include
Virtual lab:
a) potential and kinetic energy; and
Understanding
b) mechanical, chemical, electrical, thermal, radiant, and
Roller Coaster
nuclear energy.
Virtual lab: Explore
PS.7 The student will investigate and understand
Learning
temperature scales, heat, and thermal energy transfer.
Longitudinal
Key concepts include
Waves
e) conduction, convection, and radiation; and
f) applications of thermal energy transfer.
Virtual lab: Explore
Learning-Doppler
Shift
PS.8 The student will investigate and understand the
characteristics of sound waves. Key concepts include
*Circuits lab
a) wavelength, frequency, speed, amplitude, rarefaction,
and compression;
Virtual lab: Circuits
b) resonance;
c) the nature of compression waves; and
Virtual lab: Magnetic
technological applications of sound
Fields Simulation
PS.9 The student will investigate and understand the
characteristics of transverse waves. Key concepts
include
a) wavelength, frequency, speed, amplitude, crest, and
trough;
b) the wave behavior of light;
c) images formed by lenses and mirrors;
d) the electromagnetic spectrum; and
e) technological applications of light.
PS.11 The student will investigate and understand basic
principles of electricity and magnetism. Key concepts
include
a) static electricity, current electricity, and circuits;
b) relationship between a magnetic field and an electric
current;
c) electromagnets, motors, and generators and their uses;
and
d) conductors, semiconductors, and insulators.
Potential Energy
Kinetic Energy
Mechanical Energy
Chemical Energy
Electrical Energy
Thermal Energy
Radiant Energy
Nuclear Energy
Energy Transformation
Wave
Wavelength
Frequency
Amplitude
Rarefaction
Compression
Resonance
Compression Wave
Sonar
Transeverse Wave
Crest
Trough
Convex Lens
Concave Lens
Electromagnetic Spectrum
Microwave
Radiowave
Infrared
Visible Light
X-ray
Gamma Ray
Laser
Electric Current
Series Circuit
Paralellel
Circuit
Resistor
Magnetic Field
Electromagnet
Motor
Generator
Conductor
Semiconductor
Insulator