Grade Level Expectations
PS.1.2: Gather and organize data in charts, tables, and graphs
Earthquakes 1 - Recording Station
Identifying Nutrients
Seasons Around the World
PS.1.3: Distinguish among symbols for atoms, ions, molecules, and equations for chemical reactions
PS.1.4: Name and write chemical formulas using symbols and subscripts
PS.2.5: Identify the three subatomic particles of an atom by location, charge, and relative mass
PS.2.6: Determine the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons of elements by using the atomic number and atomic mass from the periodic table
PS.2.7: Describe the results of loss/gain of electrons on charges of atoms
PS.2.10: Identify the number of valence electrons of the first 20 elements based on their positions in the periodic table
Electron Configuration
Element Builder
PS.3.15: Using selected elements from atomic numbers 1 to 20, draw Bohr models
Bohr Model of Hydrogen
Bohr Model: Introduction
Element Builder
PS.3.16: Name and write the formulas for simple ionic and covalent compounds
PS.3.17: Name and predict the bond type formed between selected elements based on their locations in the periodic table
Covalent Bonds
Electron Configuration
Ionic Bonds
PS.3.19: Analyze and interpret a graph that relates temperature and heat energy absorbed during phase changes of water
PS.3.20: Predict the particle motion as a substance changes phases
PS.4.21: Classify changes in matter as physical or chemical
PS.4.22: Identify evidence of chemical changes
PS.4.23: Classify unknowns as acidic, basic, or neutral using indicators
Mystery Powder Analysis
Titration
pH Analysis
pH Analysis: Quad Color Indicator
PS.4.24: Identify balanced equations as neutralization, combination, and decomposition reactions
Balancing Chemical Equations
Chemical Equations
PS.4.25: Determine the effect of various factors on reaction rate (e.g., temperature, surface area, concentration, agitation)
PS.4.26: Illustrate the laws of conservation of matter and energy through balancing simple chemical reactions
Balancing Chemical Equations
Chemical Equations
PS.4.27: Distinguish between endothermic and exothermic reactions
PS.5.30: Compare the characteristics and strengths of forces in nature (e.g., gravitational, electrical, magnetic, nuclear)
Coulomb Force (Static)
Determining a Spring Constant
Gravitational Force
Pith Ball Lab
PS.5.31: Differentiate between speed and velocity
PS.5.32: Plot and compare line graphs of acceleration and velocity
PS.5.34: Demonstrate Newton’s three laws of motion (e.g., inertia, net force using F = ma, equal and opposite forces)
Atwood Machine
Fan Cart Physics
PS.5.35: Describe and demonstrate the motion of common objects in terms of the position of the observer
PS.6.36: Measure and calculate the relationships among energy, work, and power
PS.6.37: Model and explain how momentum is conserved during collisions
PS.6.38: Analyze diagrams to identify changes in kinetic and potential energy
PS.6.40: Demonstrate energy transformation and conservation in everyday actions
Energy Conversion in a System
Inclined Plane - Sliding Objects
PS.7.41: Identify the parts and investigate the properties of transverse and compression waves
Longitudinal Waves
Refraction
Ripple Tank
Sound Beats and Sine Waves
PS.7.43: Investigate and construct diagrams to illustrate the laws of reflection and refraction
PS.7.45: Evaluate diagrams of series and parallel circuits to determine the flow of electricity
Advanced Circuits
Circuit Builder
Circuits
PS.7.47: Explain how electricity and magnetism are related
Electromagnetic Induction
Magnetic Induction
PS.7.49: Describe the Doppler effect on sound
Doppler Shift
Doppler Shift Advanced
Correlation last revised: 5/11/2018