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Integrated Physics and Chemistry
First Six Weeks
Lesson Objectives
Review, and demonstrate AISD’s list of safe lab practices during field and
lab investigations
Describe the main branches of natural science and relate them to each
other; Describe the relationship between science and technology;
Distinguish among facts, theories and laws; Discuss the roles of models
and mathematics in scientific theories and laws
Describe and use the steps of the scientific method; Explain the objective
of a consistent system of units, and identify the SI units for length, mass
and time; Identify what each common SI prefix represents and convert
measurements from one quantity to another
Interpret line graphs, bar graphs and pie graphs; Identify the significant
figures in calculations; Use scientific notation and significant figures in
problem solving; Understand the difference between precision and
accuracy
Evaluate the impact of research on scientific thought, society and the
environment; Describe connections between physics and chemistry and
career choices; Research the history of physics and chemistry and the
contributions of scientists
Draw inferences based on data related to promotional materials for
products and services
TEKS
IPC.1A, B
IPC.3A
IPC.2A, B, C, D
IPC.2B, C
IPC3.C, D, E
IPC.3B
Second Six Weeks
Lesson Objectives
Distinguish between elements and compounds; Interpret and write some
common chemical formulas; Categorize materials as pure substances or
mixtures
Use the kinetic theory to describe the properties and structures of the
different states of matter; Describe the energy transfers involved in changes
of state; Describe the laws of conservation of mass and conservation of
energy, and explain how they apply to changes of state
Perform calculations involving density; Apply the laws of conservation of
mass and conservation of energy to chemical and physical changes;
Evaluate materials and their properties for different uses
Explain Dalton’s atomic theory and describe why it was more successful
than Democritus’ theory; State the charge, mass and location of each part
of an atom according to the modern model of the atom; Compare and
contrast Bohr’s model with the modern model of the atom
TEKS
IPC.7E
IPC.6A; IPC.8C
IPC.7A; IPC.8A
IPC7.B, C, D
Relate the organization of the periodic table to the arrangement of
electrons within an atom; Explain why some atoms gain or lose electrons
to form ions; Determine how many protons, neutrons and electrons an
isotope has, given its symbol, atomic number and mass number; Describe
how the abundance of isotopes affects an element’s average atomic mass
IPC.7B, C, D
Locate alkali metals, alkaline-earth metals, and transition metals in the
periodic table; Locate semiconductors, halogens, and noble gases in the
periodic table; Relate an element’s chemical properties to the electron
arrangement of its atoms
Explain the relationship between a mole of a substance and Avogadro’s
constant; Find the molar mass of an element by using the periodic table;
Solve problems converting the amount of an element in moles to its mass
in grams, and vice versa
IPC.7B, C, D
IPC.7B, C, D
Third Six Weeks
Lesson Objectives
TEKS
Distinguish between compounds and mixtures; Relate the chemical
IPC.7D, E; IPC.9B
formula of a compound to the relative numbers of atoms or ions present in
the compound; Use models to visualize a compound’s chemical structure;
Describe how the chemical structure of a compound affects its properties
Explain why atoms sometimes join to form bonds; Explain why some
IPC.7D, E; IPC.9B
atoms transfer their valence electrons to form ionic bonds, while other
atoms share valence electrons to form covalent bonds; Differentiate
between ionic, covalent, and metallic bonds; Compare the properties of
substances with different types of bonds
Name simple ionic and covalent compounds; Predict the charge of a
transition metal cation in an ionic compound; Write chemical formulas for
simple ionic compounds; Distinguish a covalent compound’s empirical
formula from its molecular formula
Describe how carbon atoms bond covalently to form organic compounds;
Identify the names and structures of groups of simple organic compounds
and polymers; Identify what the polymers essential for life are made of
Recognize some signs that a chemical reaction is taking place; Explain
chemical changes in terms of the structure and motion of atoms and
molecules; Describe the differences between endothermic and exothermic
reactions; Identify situations involving chemical energy
Distinguish among five general types of chemical reactions; Predict the
products of some reactions based on the reaction type; Describe reactions
that transfer or share electrons between molecules, atoms, or ions
IPC.7D, E; IPC.9B
IPC.7D, E; IPC.9B
IPC.8B, E
IPC.8B, E
Demonstrate how to balance chemical equations; Interpret chemical
IPC.8B, E
equations to determine the relative number of moles of reactants needed
and moles of products formed; Calculate the relative masses of reactants
and products from a chemical equation
Describe the factors affecting reaction rates; Explain the effect a catalyst
IPC.8B, E
has on a chemical reaction; Explain chemical equilibrium in terms of equal
forward and reverse reaction rates
Fourth Six Weeks
Lesson Objectives
Distinguish between homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures; Compare
and contrast the properties of solutions, colloids and suspensions
Identify several factors that affect the rate at which a substance dissolves;
Relate the structure of water to its function as the universal solvent;
Demonstrate how various factors affect solubility, including temperature
and the nature of the solute and solvent
Compare and contrast acids and bases; Recognize several acidic and basic
substances commonly found in homes; Simulate the effect of acid rain on
soil, buildings, statues or microorganisms
Describe types of nuclear reactions such as fission and fusion and their
roles in applications such as medicine and energy production
Relate speed to distance and time; Distinguish between speed and velocity;
Recognize that all moving objects have momentum; Solve problems
involving time, distance, velocity and momentum
Calculate the acceleration of an object; Describe how force affects the
motion of an object; Explain how friction affects the motion of an object
State Newton’s three laws of motion and apply them to physical situations;
Calculate force, mass and acceleration with Newton’s second law;
Investigate “real world” applications of Newton’s laws
TEKS
IPC.9B
IPC.1A; IPC.2D;
IPC.9A, B, D, E
IPC.1A; IPC.2C;
IPC.3B; IPC.9C
IPC.8D
IPC.2A, B, D;
IPC.4A, C
IPC.4A
IPC.2A, B, D;
IPC.4B
Fifth Six Weeks
Lesson Objectives
Define work and power; Calculate the work done on an object and the rate
at which work is done; Use the concept of mechanical advantage to explain
how machines make doing work easier; Calculate the mechanical
advantage of various machines
Name and describe the six types of simple machines; Discuss the
mechanical advantage of different types of simple machines; Recognize
simple machines within compound machines
TEKS
IPC.4A, D
IPC.1A; IPC.3C;
IPC.4D
Explain the relationship between energy and work; Define potential energy
and kinetic energy; Calculate kinetic energy and gravitational potential
energy; Distinguish between mechanical and nonmechanical energy;
Identify nonmechanical forms of energy
Identify and describe transformations of energy; Explain the law of
conservation of energy; Analyze the efficiency of machines; Explain where
energy goes when it seems to disappear
Investigate and demonstrate the movement of heat through solids, liquids
and gases by convection, conduction and radiation; Measure the thermal
and electrical conductivity of various materials and explain results;
Analyze the effects of heating and cooling processes in weather, living and
mechanical systems
IPC.4A
Review Student Expectations from previous Science courses that will be
covered on state testing during the 10th Grade year
refer to TAKS
Information Booklet
IPC.2B, D; IPC.4D;
IPC.6A
IPC.6B, E, H
Sixth Six Weeks
Lesson Objectives
Distinguish between mechanical waves and electromagnetic waves;
Identify uses of electromagnetic waves in technological applications;
Distinguish between transverse waves and longitudinal waves
Identify crest, trough, amplitude and wavelength; Define frequency and
period; Solve problems involving wave speed, frequency, and wavelength;
Describe the Doppler effect
Demonstrate wave interactions including interference, polarization,
reflection, refraction and resonance within various materials
Recognize what factors affect the speed of sound; Relate loudness and
pitch to properties of sound waves; Describe the function of the ear;
Explain how sonar and ultrasound imaging work
Describe the physics of cell phones; Describe the impact of scientific
research and development of the cell phone industry; Evaluate product and
promotional claims for cell phones and services
Recognize that light has both wave and particle characteristics; Describe
the different parts of the electromagnetic spectrum; Explain how
electromagnetic waves are used in communication, medicine and other
areas; Identify the relationship between color and light; Demonstrate light
interference
TEKS
IPC.5A, C
Measure the electrical conductivity of various materials and explain
results; Construct, investigate and compare series and parallel circuits;
Understand economic and environmental impact of rechargeable and
disposable batteries
IPC.6D, E, F
IPC.5A
IPC.2A, C; IPC.5B
IPC.5A, D
IPC.3B, C; IPC.5A,
D
IPC.5B, C
Describe how magnetism is produced by electric currents; Analyze the
relationship between an electric current and the strength of its magnetic
field using simple electromagnets
Identify constituents of various materials or objects such as metal salts,
light sources, fireworks displays and stars using spectral-analysis
techniques
IPC.1A; IPC.2A, C;
IPC.6G
IPC.7C