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SCIENCE V CURRICULUM Deo Preparatory School of Georgia Course Title: Grade: Science V 5 Version: 0.9 6/23/2017 13:23 1. Course Goals 2. Course Objectives Topic 1. 2. 3. 4. Instructional Materials Meas. Approx. time (Periods) Align. Compl. Measuring a. Learn about the history of measuring b. Use standardized scales in measurement c. Learn to measure distance, volume, mass density, area, and temperature of familiar objects in American and metric systems d. Make measuring devices and record and graph their data Matter a. Study matter with respect to such properties as shape, color, composition elasticity, and state b. Become familiar with the atom and its basic parts c. Become familiar with the history and the elements of the periodic chart d. Construct atomic models of the elements Physical and chemical change a. Review atomic structure and relate atomic structure to an element’s properties b. Become familiar with the principle of chemical bonding c. Know the periodic table d. Observe elements reacting with one another to form new compounds e. Learn to writhe and balance simple chemical equation Work and energy a. Use spring scales and metric slides to calculate the amount of work being done DEO Science V Curriculum Version 0.9 6/23/2017 13:23 Page 1 of 4 b. c. d. e. 5. 6. 7. 8. Observe examples of potential and kinetic energy Understand the law of the conservation of energy Become aware of the role energy plays in daily life Examine sources and uses of energy: coal, steam, oil, natural gas, nuclear power, radioactivity, geothermal, and tidal Heat and temperature a. Becoming familiar with the properties of heat, recognizing it as a form of energy b. Use models to trace the motion and count the molecules in a given area of a substance before and after heat is added to it c. Trace the development of the thermometer and the Fahrenheit and Celsius scales d. Analyze a thermogram of a house to determine where heat is being lost Light a. Students examine the special properties of light, nature, and behavior b. Observe light filtered through a prism-observing light colors c. Learn the reflection and refraction of light rays by mirrors and through lenses d. Simple optics e. Laser light and its uses f. Effects on daily life g. Sources of light - what produces it? h. Predicting the path of reflected light i. Study everyday objects to determine whether they are transparent, translucent or opaque j. Learn the reflection and refraction of light rays by mirrors and lenses k. Observe properties and uses of laser light l. Become familiar with the entire electromagnetic spectrum by exploring uses of radio waves, microwaves, infrared light, ultra violet light, and x-rays Sound a. Discover the properties of sound waves by listening to various sounds b. Study the Doppler effect c. Measure frequencies to determine the range of human hearing d. Examine the uses of ultra sonic waves e. Analyze the functions of the ear f. Current uses of sound technology Electricity and Magnetism a. Electrons b. Radio, telephone, TV c. Computers DEO Science V Curriculum Version 0.9 6/23/2017 13:23 Page 2 of 4 d. e. Build simple electronic equipment Understanding electrical currents and the function of magnetism in the production of electricity f. Introduce the relationship between electric charge (static electricity) and current (charge in motion) g. Consider daily use of electricity h. Learn to compute the price of power i. Observe the role magnets play in generating electricity j. Make a temporary magnet and demonstrate a magnets invisible magnetic field 9. Motion, Forces and Simple Machines a. Definition of forces and structures b. Levers c. Pulleys d. Gears e. Wheels and axles f. Pendulums g. Develop a thorough understanding through experiments h. Understand velocity and acceleration i. Become familiar with the concept of force as an influence that causes motion j. Explore the forces of gravity, friction, and air resistance by observing cars, bicycles, skateboards, speed skates, parachutes, and an astronaut’s activity on the moon 10. Nature Studies a. Ornithology b. Ichthyology 3. Student Materials: 4. Teacher Materials: Reference Books: Teaching aids: Music Sources: DEO Science V Curriculum Version 0.9 6/23/2017 13:23 Page 3 of 4 5. Classical Teaching Methodology: DEO Science V Curriculum Version 0.9 6/23/2017 13:23 Page 4 of 4