Essential Learning Expectations
2.1.A: Compare and contrast subatomic particles in relation to their relative masses, charges and location
Charge Launcher
Element Builder
Nuclear Decay
2.1.B: Compare and contrast the number of subatomic particles in different elements
2.1.C: Recognize there is an electrical force of attraction/repulsion
Charge Launcher
Coulomb Force (Static)
Pith Ball Lab
2.1.E: Explain nuclear fission, fusion, and radioactive decay, and provide examples of each
2.2.A: Utilize the periodic table to determine the number of valence electrons for a representative group element.
Electron Configuration
Element Builder
Ionic Bonds
2.2.C: Recognize the repeating patterns of the periodic table of elements
2.2.D: Compare and contrast atoms and ions.
2.2.E: Describe the significance of electrons in interactions between atoms and why they sometimes form bonds
Bohr Model of Hydrogen
Bohr Model: Introduction
Electron Configuration
Element Builder
2.2.F: Explain how the chemical bonding of a molecule affects its macroscopic (physical) properties
Covalent Bonds
Dehydration Synthesis
2.2.G: Compare and contrast ionic, covalent and hydrogen bonds
Covalent Bonds
Dehydration Synthesis
Ionic Bonds
2.2.I: Describe the physical properties of each state of matter: solid, liquid, and gas
Freezing Point of Salt Water
Phase Changes
2.2.J: Describe, using the kinetic molecular theory, the behavior of particles in each state of matter: solid, liquid, and gas
Freezing Point of Salt Water
Temperature and Particle Motion
2.2.L: Explain how electrons are shared in single, double, triple bonds
Covalent Bonds
Electron Configuration
Element Builder
Ionic Bonds
2.3.B: Illustrate a chemical reaction in symbol form
Covalent Bonds
Ionic Bonds
Limiting Reactants
Nuclear Decay
Stoichiometry
2.3.C: Classify the types of chemical reactions
2.3.E: Describe factors that effect the rate of reactions
2.4.A: Explain how energy and mass are conserved given various situations.
Energy Conversion in a System
Energy of a Pendulum
2.5.B: Explain, given F = ma, the relationship between force and acceleration in uniform motion
Atwood Machine
Charge Launcher
Fan Cart Physics
Force and Fan Carts
Freefall Laboratory
Inclined Plane - Simple Machine
Inclined Plane - Sliding Objects
Roller Coaster Physics
Uniform Circular Motion
2.5.C: Solve simple kinematics problems using the kinematics equations for uniform acceleration: v subscript avg =d/t, a="Delta"v/t, and d=1/2 at²
Fan Cart Physics
Force and Fan Carts
Freefall Laboratory
Inclined Plane - Sliding Objects
2.5.D: List examples of different types of forces.
Atwood Machine
Charge Launcher
Force and Fan Carts
Inclined Plane - Simple Machine
Roller Coaster Physics
Uniform Circular Motion
2.5.E: Describe the role of friction in motion
Atwood Machine
Force and Fan Carts
Inclined Plane - Simple Machine
Roller Coaster Physics
2.5.F: Explain the relationship between mass and distance in relation to gravitational force
2.5.H: Describe situations that illustrate Newton's three laws of motion
2D Collisions
Air Track
Atwood Machine
Fan Cart Physics
Force and Fan Carts
Uniform Circular Motion
2.6.A: Describe the differences between kinetic energy and potential energy.
Air Track
Energy Conversions
Energy of a Pendulum
Inclined Plane - Rolling Objects
Inclined Plane - Simple Machine
Inclined Plane - Sliding Objects
Period of a Pendulum
Potential Energy on Shelves
Roller Coaster Physics
Simple Harmonic Motion
2.6.B: Explain the relationship between kinetic energy and potential energy in a system.
Air Track
Energy Conversion in a System
Energy Conversions
Energy of a Pendulum
Inclined Plane - Rolling Objects
Inclined Plane - Simple Machine
Inclined Plane - Sliding Objects
Period of a Pendulum
Potential Energy on Shelves
Roller Coaster Physics
Simple Harmonic Motion
2.6.D: Define the kinetic molecular theory and its relationship to heat (thermal energy transfer).
Calorimetry Lab
Energy Conversions
Heat Transfer by Conduction
Temperature and Particle Motion
2.6.E: Recognize heat as a form of energy transfer.
Calorimetry Lab
Energy Conversions
Heat Transfer by Conduction
Phase Changes
2.6.F: Explain the relationship between temperature, heat and thermal energy.
Calorimetry Lab
Conduction and Convection
Energy Conversions
Heat Transfer by Conduction
Phase Changes
Temperature and Particle Motion
2.6.G: Relate how energy tends to change from concentrated to diffuse states.
Colligative Properties
Collision Theory
2.7.B: Compare and contrast the similarities and differences between longitudinal and transverse mechanical waves.
Earthquake - Recording Station
Longitudinal Waves
2.7.C: Explain how waves interact with media.
Basic Prism
Earthquake - Determination of Epicenter
Refraction
2.7.D: Compare the various electromagnetic waves (gamma rays, x-rays, ultraviolet, visible, infrared, microwave, and radio waves) in terms of energy and wavelength
Bohr Model of Hydrogen
Bohr Model: Introduction
Color Absorption
Nuclear Decay
Radiation
2.7.F: Compare the visible light colors in terms of energy and wavelength
Additive Color v2
Basic Prism
Color Absorption
Herschel Experiment
Radiation
Subtractive Color v2
2.7.H: Recognize that every substance emits and absorbs certain wavelengths
Bohr Model of Hydrogen
Bohr Model: Introduction
Herschel Experiment
2.7.I: Explain how electromagnetic waves are reflected, refracted, and absorbed.
Basic Prism
Bohr Model of Hydrogen
Bohr Model: Introduction
Heat Absorption
Herschel Experiment
Laser Reflection
Photoelectric Effect
Ray Tracing (Lenses)
Refraction
2.7.K: Describe the difference between a heat conductor and a heat insulator.
2.7.L: Explain how electricity is involved in the transfer of energy
Energy Conversion in a System
Energy Conversions
3.1.C: Identify common features among all cells
Cell Structure
Paramecium Homeostasis
3.1.E: Compare and contrast the structure, function and relationship of key cellular components
Cell Energy Cycle
Cell Structure
Paramecium Homeostasis
Photosynthesis Lab
3.1.F: Identify key differences between plant and animal cells
3.1.G: Explain how concentration of substances affects diffusion and osmosis
Colligative Properties
Diffusion
Osmosis
3.1.H: Explain the role of key biologically important macromolecules
3.2.A: Explain and give examples of the importance of a constant internal environment
Forest Ecosystem
Human Homeostasis
Paramecium Homeostasis
Prairie Ecosystem
3.2.B: Identify processes that maintain homeostasis
Human Homeostasis
Paramecium Homeostasis
3.2.C: Classify, compare and contrast various organisms as a heterotroph or autotroph
Human Evolution - Skull Analysis
3.2.D: Describe the role of ATP in the body
3.2.G: State and explain the general chemical reactions for cellular respiration
Cell Energy Cycle
Interdependence of Plants and Animals
3.2.H: Summarize the conversion of light energy to chemical energy by photosynthetic organisms
Cell Energy Cycle
Interdependence of Plants and Animals
Photosynthesis Lab
3.2.I: Explain the relationship between the products and reactants of photosynthesis and cellular respiration
Cell Energy Cycle
Interdependence of Plants and Animals
Photosynthesis Lab
Pond Ecosystem
3.2.J: Explain the purposes of the cell cycle and mitosis
Cell Division
Paramecium Homeostasis
3.2.K: List, in order, and describe the stages of mitosis in plants and animals
Cell Division
Forest Ecosystem
3.2.L: List the major events that occur in meiosis
3.2.N: Compare and contrast the processes and purposes of mitosis and meiosis
3.3.A: Explain the functions of DNA and RNA
Paramecium Homeostasis
RNA and Protein Synthesis
3.3.B: Compare and contrast the structure of DNA and RNA
Paramecium Homeostasis
RNA and Protein Synthesis
3.3.C: Identify complementary base pairs
Building DNA
RNA and Protein Synthesis
3.3.D: Explain the purpose and process of DNA replication
Building DNA
Paramecium Homeostasis
3.3.E: Explain the purpose and process of transcription and translation
Paramecium Homeostasis
RNA and Protein Synthesis
3.3.G: Summarize the law of segregation and the law of independent assortment
Chicken Genetics
Mouse Genetics (One Trait)
Mouse Genetics (Two Traits)
3.3.I: Explain the difference between dominant and recessive alleles
Chicken Genetics
Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium
Mouse Genetics (One Trait)
Mouse Genetics (Two Traits)
3.3.J: Distinguish between genotype and phenotype
Chicken Genetics
Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium
Microevolution
Mouse Genetics (One Trait)
Mouse Genetics (Two Traits)
3.3.K: Use the law of probability and Punnett squares to predict genotypic and phenotypic ratios
Chicken Genetics
Mouse Genetics (One Trait)
Mouse Genetics (Two Traits)
3.3.L: Explain that some traits are determined by multiple factors
Chicken Genetics
Evolution: Mutation and Selection
Microevolution
Mouse Genetics (One Trait)
Mouse Genetics (Two Traits)
Natural Selection
3.3.M: Distinguish between sex chromosomes and autostomes
3.3.N: Explain how sex linked inheritance influences some genetic traits
Evolution: Mutation and Selection
Microevolution
Natural Selection
3.3.O: Define genetic mutations
Evolution: Mutation and Selection
3.3.P: Identify some of the major causes of mutations
Evolution: Mutation and Selection
3.3.Q: Explain how mutations influence genetic expression
Evolution: Mutation and Selection
3.4.A: Differentiate between biotic and abiotic factors in ecosystems
Forest Ecosystem
Pond Ecosystem
3.4.B: Discuss how abiotic and biotic factors influence biomes
3.4.C: Explain biogeochemical cycles
Cell Energy Cycle
Interdependence of Plants and Animals
Photosynthesis Lab
3.4.D: Explain the difference between a food chain and food web
Food Chain
Forest Ecosystem
Prairie Ecosystem
3.4.E: Explain trophic levels pyramids in terms of energy transfer, biomass and number of individuals
Food Chain
Forest Ecosystem
Interdependence of Plants and Animals
Prairie Ecosystem
3.4.F: Recognize that the sun is the ultimate source of energy in MOST ecosystems
Food Chain
Forest Ecosystem
Prairie Ecosystem
3.4.G: Identify and predict density dependent and density independent factors that impact a population
3.4.H: Describe predator-prey dynamics
Food Chain
Forest Ecosystem
Interdependence of Plants and Animals
Prairie Ecosystem
3.4.I: Compare and contrast the symbiotic relationships that exist between species
Food Chain
Forest Ecosystem
Human Evolution - Skull Analysis
Prairie Ecosystem
3.4.J: Describe how communities progress through a series of changes
Food Chain
Forest Ecosystem
Prairie Ecosystem
3.4.K: Recognize that evolution involves a change in allele frequencies in a population across successive generations
Human Evolution - Skull Analysis
3.4.L: Model and explain how natural selection can change a population
Evolution: Mutation and Selection
Food Chain
Forest Ecosystem
Natural Selection
Prairie Ecosystem
3.4.M: Describe the major factors and give examples that influence speciation
Human Evolution - Skull Analysis
3.4.N: Explain the theory of evolution by natural selection
Evolution: Mutation and Selection
Human Evolution - Skull Analysis
Natural Selection
3.4.O: Cites supporting scientific evidence of biological evolution
Human Evolution - Skull Analysis
3.5.A: List and explain the characteristics of the three domains
Forest Ecosystem
Prairie Ecosystem
3.5.C: Explain the classification of living organisms from the domain to species level
Human Evolution - Skull Analysis
3.5.D: Explain the importance of binomial nomenclature
Human Evolution - Skull Analysis
3.5.E: Construct and use a dichotomous key
Human Evolution - Skull Analysis
3.5.G: Explain the important roles of bacteria
3.5.I: Explain the important roles of viruses
3.5.K: Explain the important roles of protists
3.5.M: Explain the important roles of fungi
3.5.Q: Compare and contrast body systems between major animal phyla
4.1.A: Describe the independent movement of Earth's crustal plates
4.1.B: Describe the ideas and evidence that led to the formation of the theory of plate tectonics
4.1.C: Model the interaction of heat-driven convection and the movement of the plates.
Conduction and Convection
Plate Tectonics
4.1.D: Identify the types of plate boundaries.
4.1.E: Model ways plates interact at plate boundaries.
4.1.F: Contrast the different types of plate boundaries and the products of these plate interactions.
4.1.G: Identify the causes of earthquakes
Earthquake - Determination of Epicenter
Earthquake - Recording Station
Plate Tectonics
4.1.H: Explain volcanic processes
4.1.I: Relate earthquakes and volcanic activity to plate boundaries and other geologic settings.
Earthquake - Determination of Epicenter
Earthquake - Recording Station
Plate Tectonics
4.2.A: Define mineral
4.2.B: Describe the physical and chemical properties and equipment used to identify minerals
Mineral Identification
Rock Classification
4.2.C: Classify minerals using observable properties, tools, and reference materials.
Mineral Identification
Rock Classification
4.2.E: Define rock
4.2.F: Review the rock cycle and its processes.
4.2.G: Describe the physical and chemical properties and equipment used to identify rocks
Mineral Identification
Rock Classification
4.2.H: Classify rocks into rock types using observable properties, tools, and reference materials.
Mineral Identification
Rock Classification
4.2.I: Identify various mineral and rock resources, their value, their uses, and their importance to Native Americans.
4.2.J: Discuss the factors that determine the value of mineral and rock resources.
4.2.K: Explain how various mineral and rock resources are obtained.
4.3.B: Explain how various fossils show evidence of past life
Human Evolution - Skull Analysis
4.3.E: Examine how rock and fossil evidence show that biologic, climactic, and geologic changes occurred over time.
Human Evolution - Skull Analysis
Rock Classification
4.3.F: Give examples of major biologic, climactic, and geologic changes in Earth's history.
4.4.B: Identify the instruments and technology used to collect weather data.
Coastal Winds and Clouds
Relative Humidity
Seasons Around the World
Seasons in 3D
Seasons: Earth, Moon, and Sun
Seasons: Why do we have them?
4.4.C: Collect weather data and observe weather conditions
Coastal Winds and Clouds
Seasons Around the World
Seasons in 3D
Seasons: Earth, Moon, and Sun
Seasons: Why do we have them?
4.4.E: Discuss the role of energy transfer in the atmosphere and its effects on weather changes.
Coastal Winds and Clouds
Energy Conversions
4.4.F: Describe the impacts of fronts, air masses, and pressure systems on local and regional weather.
Coastal Winds and Clouds
Seasons Around the World
Seasons in 3D
Seasons: Earth, Moon, and Sun
Seasons: Why do we have them?
4.4.G: Analyze the effect of local geographic factors on weather
Coastal Winds and Clouds
Seasons Around the World
Seasons in 3D
Seasons: Earth, Moon, and Sun
Seasons: Why do we have them?
4.4.H: Describe relationships between collected data and weather patterns
4.4.J: Identify the geographic factors that influence climate.
Coastal Winds and Clouds
Seasons Around the World
Seasons in 3D
Seasons: Earth, Moon, and Sun
Seasons: Why do we have them?
4.4.K: Determine which geographic factors result in specific local and regional climate.
Coastal Winds and Clouds
Seasons Around the World
Seasons in 3D
Seasons: Earth, Moon, and Sun
Seasons: Why do we have them?
4.4.L: Examine the importance of the structure and composition of the atmosphere as influencing factors on Earth's weather and climate.
4.4.M: Describe how global wind patterns influence weather and climate.
Coastal Winds and Clouds
Seasons Around the World
Seasons in 3D
Seasons: Earth, Moon, and Sun
Seasons: Why do we have them?
Weather Maps
4.4.N: Explain the relationship between ocean currents, weather, and climate.
4.5.A: Cite examples of natural phenomena (terrestrial, atmospheric, oceanic, and astronomical) that impact global climate patterns.
4.5.C: Examine the geologic, astronomical, and human factors that contibute to global climate change
Greenhouse Effect
Rabbit Population by Season
Water Pollution
4.5.E: Describe socioeconomic and environmental implications of climate change
Forest Ecosystem
Prairie Ecosystem
4.6.C: Examine the evolution of stars from birth to death
4.6.F: Describe various types of solar activity and how they affect Earth
Seasons Around the World
Seasons in 3D
Seasons: Earth, Moon, and Sun
Seasons: Why do we have them?
Solar System Explorer
Tides
4.6.G: Explain the relationship between stars and planets in a solar system.
Rotation/Revolution of Venus and Earth
Solar System Explorer
4.6.H: Compare and contrast the characteristics of planets and stars
4.6.J: Explain how the formation and evolution of a solar system influences the composition and placement of objects within it.
Correlation last revised: 5/17/2018