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IPC
2013-2014
Scope & Sequence
Fall Semester (Chemistry)
Unit 1 – Scientific Investigation & Reasoning – 1st Six Weeks
1. Safety, Contract, Equipment, Rules, & Symbols
2. Experimental Design
3. Measurement
4. Critical Thinking
1A, 1B
2A, 2B, 2D, 2E
2C
3A
Unit 2 – Matter and Change – 1st Six Weeks
The student knows that relationships exist between the structure and properties of matter.
The student knows that changes in matter affect everyday life.
1. States of Matter
2. Classification of Matter
3. Chemical Properties
4. Physical Properties
5. Changes in State
6A
6B
6B, 6C
6C
7A
Unit 3 – Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table – 2nd Six Weeks
The student knows that relationships exist between the structure and properties of matter.
The student knows that changes in matter affect everyday life.
1. Atomic Structure
2. Nature of the Periodic Table
6A, 6D
6D
Unit 4 – Chemical Bonding – 2nd Six Weeks
The student knows that relationships exist between the structure and properties of matter.
The student knows that changes in matter affect everyday life.
1. Valence Electrons
2. Types of Bonds
3. Chemical Changes
7B
6D, 7B
7B
Unit 5 – Chemical Reactions – 3rd Six Weeks
The student knows that relationships exist between the structure and properties of matter.
The student knows that changes in matter affect everyday life.
1. Balancing Equation
2. Endothermic vs. Exothermic Reactions
3. Environmental & Economic Impact of End-Products
7C
7D
7F
Unit 6 – Water and Solutions – 3rd Six Weeks
The student knows that relationships exist between the structure and properties of matter.
1. Structure & Function of Water as a Solvent
2. Properties of Solutions
3. Factors Affecting Solubility
6E
6E
6E
Unit 7 – Nuclear Reaction – 3rd Six Weeks
The student knows that changes in matter affect everyday life.
1. Types of Nuclear Reactions
2. Applications of Nuclear Reactions
7E
7E
IPC
2013-2014
Scope & Sequence
Spring Semester (Physics)
Review of Unit 1 – Measurement, Scientific Investigation and Reasoning – 4th Six Weeks
Unit 8 – Motion and Graphing – 4th Six Weeks
The student knows concepts of force and motion evident in everyday life.
1. Motion
2. Speed and Velocity
3. Acceleration
4. Graphing
4A
4A
4A
2D, 4B
Unit 9 – Newton’s Laws – 4th Six Weeks
The student knows concepts of force and motion evident in everyday life.
1. First Law of Motion
2. Newton’s Second Law of Motion
3. Newton’s Third Law
4. Gravitational Attraction
4C
4D
4E
4F, 5B
Unit 10 – Energy Transformations – 5th Six Weeks
The student recognizes multiple forms of energy and knows the impact of energy transfer and energy
conservation in everyday life.
1. Kinetic Energy
5A
2. Potential Energy
5B
3. Law of Conservation of Energy
5D
4. Energy Sources
5I
5. Environmental Impact
1B, 3D, 5I
6. Energy Conversion
5H
Unit 11 – Thermal Energy – 5th Six Weeks
The student recognizes multiple forms of energy and knows the impact of energy transfer and energy
conservation in everyday life.
1. Movement of Thermal Energy - Convection, Conduction & Radiation
5E
Unit 12 – Electricity and Magnetism – 6th Six Weeks
The student recognizes multiple forms of energy and knows the impact of energy transfer and energy
conservation in everyday life.
1. Electrical Force
4G
2. Electromagnetism
5C
3. Series and Parallel Circuits
3E, 5F
Unit 13 – Energy Transferred by Waves 6th – 6th Six Weeks
The student recognizes multiple forms of energy and knows the impact of energy transfer and energy
conservation in everyday life.
1. Characteristics of Waves
5G
2. Types of Waves – Acoustic, Seismic, & Light
5G
3. Behaviors of Waves
5G