| abstract
| - Strands and Cumulative Progress Indicators A. Habits of Mind 1.
* 1 When making decisions, evaluate conclusions, weigh evidence, and recognize that arguments may not have equal merit. 2.
* 2 Assess the risks and benefits associated with alternative solutions. 3.
* 3 Engage in collaboration, peer review, and accurate reporting of findings. 4.
* 4 Explore cases that demonstrate the interdisciplinary nature of the scientific enterprise. B. Inquiry and Problem Solving 1.
* 1 Select and use appropriate instrumentation to design and conduct investigations. 2.
* 2 Show that experimental results can lead to new questions and further investigations. STANDARD 5.3 (Mathematical Applications) All students will integrate mathematics as a tool for problem-solving in science, and as a means of expressing and/or modeling scientific theories. A. Numerical Operations 1.
* 1 Reinforce indicators from previous grade level. B. Geometry and Measurement 1.
* 1 When performing mathematical operations with measured quantities, express answers to reflect the degree of precision and accuracy of the input data. C. Patterns and Algebra 1.
* 1 Apply mathematical models that describe physical phenomena to predict real world events. D. Data Analysis and Probability 1.
* 1 Construct and interpret graphs of data to represent inverse and non-linear relationships, and statistical distributions. STANDARD 5.6 (Chemistry) All students will gain an understanding of the structure and behavior of matter. B. Chemical Reactions 1.
* 1 Explain that the rate of reactions among atoms and molecules depends on how often they encounter one another and that the rate is affected by nature of reactants, concentration, pressure, temperature, and the presence of a catalyst. 2.
* 2 Show that some changes in chemical bonds require a net input or net release of energy. STANDARD 5.7 (Physics) All students will gain an understanding of natural laws as they apply to motion, forces, and energy transformations. B. Energy Transformations 1.
* 1 Explain how the various forms of energy (heat, electricity, sound, light) move through materials and identify the factors that affect that movement. 2.
* 2 Explain that while energy can be transformed from one form to another, the total energy of a closed system is constant.
|