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Physical
Science
Instructional Objectives
Students
will be able to do the following upon the completion
of each of the units.
Unit 1
Utilize the scientific method of inquiry to list 5 steps
for solving problems. (PR)
Use deductive logic to find a solution to a problem.
(PR)
Observe characteristics that make each human being unique.
(BS 3)
Find wild life or evidence of wild life in three different
habitats. (BS 4,5)
Estimate and measure distance in the metric system.
Average a series of measurements. (PS 50)
Classify objects into groups. (PR)
Identify common elements by their chemical system and
compare their relative weight. (PS 4,8)
Identify elements that tend to bond with each other.
(PS 4)
Classify matter by its physical state. (PS 6)
Create a mixture of compounds and compare each. (PS
6)
Identify common acid and bases and their reactions.
(PS 6)
Take proper safety precautions when handling chemicals
in the home or laboratory. (PR)
List several requirements necessary for a career in
science. (PR)
Unit 2
Give
two kinds of evidence for molecular motion. (PS 1,2)
List three factors that can speed up chemical reaction
rates. (PS 3,6)
Define energy, list the seven main forms of energy,
and give an example of each form. (PS 3,6)
Explain how energy changes. (PS 12)
Explain what happens to unused energy. (PS 10)
Calculate the speed of an object, given the distance
and time it traveled. Distinguish between speed and
velocity. (PS 11)
Calculate acceleration, given velocity and time, or
momentum, given velocity and mass. (PS 11,12)
Define force and gravitational force.
Unit 3
Understand the properties of magnetic forces. (PS 9,17)
Explain what makes electricity work. (PS 16,17)
Define static and current electricity and give an example
of each. (PS 16)
Explain the function of a dry cell battery. (PS 16)
Identify common electrical symbols. (PS 16)
Explain the contribution of Benjamin Franklin, Alessandro
Volta, Andres Ampere, and Michael Faraday. (PS 16,17)
Explain what heat is, what causes it, and where it comes
from. (PS 3,10,15)
Explain how heat changes the size of matter, and how
it moves through solids, liquids, and gases. (PS 3,15)
Define and explain temperature and tell how thermometer
works. (PS 3,15)
List at least 5 ways which mankind has learned to "harness"
nature's energies. (PS 10)
Explain how an internal combustion engine works by labeling
the parts of an engine and identifying what happens
in each part of the stroke. (PS 10)
Explain where fuel comes from and list at least 3 sources
of fuel. (PS 2,20)
Understand basic facts regarding the power, energy and
food supplies in years to come. Be able to list at least
5 measures to conserve energy. (PR attitudes, phenomena)
Understand the difference between nuclear fission and
fusion and their uses in meeting energy needs. (PS 7,8)
List at least 3 sources of fuel. (PS 2,20)
Explain what training is needed for a career in physics
or a career in energy management. (PR - attitudes)
PS = Physical science standards
PR = Prerequisites of solid science concepts
(See Model Curriculum Standards)
Unit 4
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