PS: Physical Science

PS.2: Perform measurements and mathematical calculations using metric units.

PS.2.c: Employ graphs to record, display, and interpret data.

Distance-Time Graphs
Distance-Time and Velocity-Time Graphs

PS.2.d: Perform unit conversions within the metric system.

Stoichiometry

PS.3: Identify basic structure of matter.

PS.3.a: Define and specify the location of the basic components of an atom.

Bohr Model of Hydrogen
Bohr Model: Introduction
Electron Configuration
Element Builder
Nuclear Decay

PS.3.b: Utilize the periodic table to determine atomic composition of elements and periodic patterns.

Element Builder

PS.3.c: Describe the states of matter using the kinetic molecular theory.

Temperature and Particle Motion

PS.3.e: Compare and contrast atoms, ions, and isotopes.

Element Builder

PS.3.f: Write chemical formulas for compounds.

Covalent Bonds
Dehydration Synthesis
Ionic Bonds
Stoichiometry

PS.3.h: Identify compounds with regard to bond type.

Covalent Bonds
Dehydration Synthesis
Ionic Bonds

PS.4: Investigate physical and chemical changes in matter.

PS.4.a: Differentiate between physical and chemical changes.

Density Experiment: Slice and Dice
Freezing Point of Salt Water

PS.4.c: Balance equations when chemical formulas are given.

Balancing Chemical Equations
Chemical Equation Balancing

PS.4.d: Identify types of chemical reactions.

Balancing Chemical Equations

PS.4.f: Examine typical acid/base reactions.

pH Analysis
pH Analysis: Quad Color Indicator

PS.5: Investigate matter in motion.

PS.5.b: Calculate average speed.

Distance-Time Graphs
Distance-Time and Velocity-Time Graphs

PS.5.d: Explain the basic principles found in Newton's Three Laws of Motion.

2D Collisions
Air Track
Atwood Machine
Fan Cart Physics
Uniform Circular Motion

PS.5.e: Determine net force and the resulting motion of objects.

Atwood Machine
Fan Cart Physics
Inclined Plane - Simple Machine
Pith Ball Lab
Uniform Circular Motion

PS.6: Describe sources, uses, and effects of energy.

PS.6.a: Differentiate between kinetic and potential energy.

Air Track
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

PS.6.b: Discuss the transfer and/or transformation of energy (conservation of energy).

Energy Conversion in a System
Inclined Plane - Sliding Objects
Period of a Pendulum

PS.6.c: Define heat and temperature and their effect on particle motion.

Calorimetry Lab
Collision Theory
Phase Changes
Temperature and Particle Motion

PS.7: Discuss general properties and characteristics of waves.

PS.7.a: Classify waves as either mechanical or electromagnetic.

Earthquake - Recording Station
Sound Beats and Sine Waves

PS.7.b: Differentiate among transverse, longitudinal, and surface waves.

Earthquake - Recording Station

PS.7.c: Determine wavelength, frequency, period, and velocity of waves.

Photoelectric Effect
Sound Beats and Sine Waves

PS.7.d: Examine the properties of waves (interference, refraction, reflection, diffraction, Doppler effect, etc.).

Doppler Shift
Doppler Shift Advanced
Earthquake - Determination of Epicenter
Ray Tracing (Lenses)
Refraction

PS.8: Explain the continuum of the electromagnetic spectrum.

PS.8.a: Identify the electromagnetic spectrum's divisions according to frequency and/or wavelength.

Photoelectric Effect

PS.8.b: Describe the emission of light by electrons when moving from higher to lower energy (photons as quanta of light).

Bohr Model of Hydrogen
Bohr Model: Introduction
Element Builder
Photoelectric Effect

PS.8.c: Demonstrate understanding that visible light is composed of the color spectrum.

Herschel Experiment

PS.8.d: Identify primary and secondary colors.

Additive Color v2
Subtractive Color v2

PS.9: Recognize the interrelationships of electricity and magnetism.

PS.9.a: Identify electrical charges and their interactions (likes repel, opposites attract).

Coulomb Force (Static)
Pith Ball Lab

PS.9.c: Design and construct simple direct current electrical circuits.

Advanced Circuits
Circuits

ES: Earth Science

ES.1: Describe the elements and compounds related to the composition of the Earth's crust.

ES.1.b: Compare the elements in the Earth's crust to the elements in the atmosphere and oceans.

Plate Tectonics

ES.3: Describe the basic types of rocks and how they are formed.

ES.3.a: List the three basic types of rocks and the sources of their production.

Rock Classification

ES.7: Explain how the oceans affect other processes on Earth.

ES.7.a: Determine how ocean currents affect climate.

Coastal Winds and Clouds

ES.8: Describe the composition of the atmosphere.

ES.8.b: Research the Greenhouse Effect as it relates to the atmosphere.

Greenhouse Effect

ES.9: Describe the processes involved in weather and climate.

ES.9.a: Compare and contrast the terms 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?

ES.9.d: Determine the causes of the change of seasons.

Seasons Around the World
Seasons in 3D
Seasons: Earth, Moon, and Sun
Seasons: Why do we have them?

ES.10: Describe the process of the water cycle.

ES.10.a: Explore the water cycle's environmental movement.

Water Cycle

ES.10.b: Observe the environmental process of the water cycle.

Water Cycle

ES.11: Describe the structure and gravitational interaction of our planetary system.

ES.11.a: Investigate the sizes and spacing of the planets in our solar system.

Solar System Explorer

ES.11.b: Define gravity and calculate gravitational pull.

Gravitational Force

ES.11.c: Determine the relationship between the moon's pull of gravity and the Earth's tides.

Gravitational Force
Orbital Motion - Kepler's Laws
Tides

BI: Biology I

BI.1: Utilize critical thinking and scientific problem solving in designing and performing biological research and experimentation.

BI.1.d: Communicate results of scientific investigations in oral, written, and graphic form.

Distance-Time Graphs
Distance-Time and Velocity-Time Graphs

BI.2: Investigate the biochemical basis of life.

BI.2.a: Identify the characteristics of living things.

Human Evolution - Skull Analysis

BI.2.b: Describe and differentiate between covalent and ionic bonds using examples of each.

Covalent Bonds
Dehydration Synthesis
Ionic Bonds

BI.2.d: Classify solutions using the pH scale and relate the importance of pH to organism survival.

pH Analysis
pH Analysis: Quad Color Indicator

BI.2.e: Compare the structure, properties and functions of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids in living organisms.

RNA and Protein Synthesis

BI.3: Investigate cell structures, functions, and methods of reproduction.

BI.3.b: Distinguish between plant and animal (eukaryotic) cell structures.

Cell Structure

BI.3.c: Identify and describe the structure and basic functions of the major eukaryotic organelles.

Cell Structure
Paramecium Homeostasis

BI.3.e: Relate cell membrane structure to its function in passive and active transport.

Cell Structure
Osmosis

BI.3.f: Describe the main events in the cell cycle and cell mitosis including differences in plant and animal cell divisions.

Cell Division

BI.3.h: Identify and distinguish among forms of asexual and sexual reproduction.

Cell Division

BI.4: Investigate the transfer of energy from the sun to living systems.

BI.4.a: Describe the structure of ATP and its importance in life processes.

Cell Energy Cycle

BI.4.b: Examine, compare, and contrast the basic processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration.

Cell Energy Cycle
Interdependence of Plants and Animals
Photosynthesis Lab

BI.4.c: Compare and contrast aerobic and anaerobic respiration.

Cell Energy Cycle

BI.5: Investigate the principles, mechanisms, and methodology of classical and molecular genetics.

BI.5.a: Compare and contrast the molecular structures of DNA and RNA as they relate to replication, transcription, and translation.

Building DNA
RNA and Protein Synthesis

BI.5.b: Identify and illustrate how changes in DNA cause mutations and evaluate the significance of these changes.

Evolution: Mutation and Selection

BI.5.d: Discuss the significant contributions of well-known scientists to the historical progression of classical and molecular genetics.

Chicken Genetics
Mouse Genetics (One Trait)
Mouse Genetics (Two Traits)

BI.5.e: Apply genetic principles to solve simple inheritance problems including monohybrid crosses, sex linkage, multiple alleles, incomplete dominance, and codominance.

Chicken Genetics
Microevolution
Mouse Genetics (One Trait)
Mouse Genetics (Two Traits)

BI.5.f: Examine inheritance patterns using current technology (gel electrophoresis, pedigrees, karyotypes).

Chicken Genetics
Evolution: Mutation and Selection
Human Karyotyping
Microevolution
Mouse Genetics (One Trait)
Mouse Genetics (Two Traits)
Natural Selection

BI.6: Investigate concepts of natural selection as they relate to diversity of life.

BI.6.a: Analyze how organisms are classified into a hierarchy of groups and subgroups based on similarities and differences.

Human Evolution - Skull Analysis

BI.6.d: Compare the structures and functions of viruses and bacteria relating their impact on other living organisms.

Virus Life Cycle (Lytic)

BI.6.e: Identify evidence of change in species using fossils, DNA sequences, anatomical and physiological similarities, and embryology.

Human Evolution - Skull Analysis

BI.6.f: Analyze the results of natural selection in speciation, diversity, adaptation, behavior and extinction.

Evolution: Mutation and Selection
Natural Selection

BI.7: Investigate the interdependence and interactions that occur within an ecosystem.

BI.7.a: Analyze the flow of energy and matter through various cycles including carbon, oxygen, nitrogen and water cycles.

Cell Energy Cycle
Interdependence of Plants and Animals
Photosynthesis Lab

BI.7.b: Interpret interactions among organisms in an ecosystem (producer/consumer/decomposer, predator/prey, symbiotic relationships and competitive relationships).

Food Chain
Interdependence of Plants and Animals

BI.7.c: Compare variations, tolerances, and adaptations of plants and animals in major biomes.

Evolution: Mutation and Selection
Microevolution
Natural Selection

BI.7.d: Investigate and explain the transfer of energy in an ecosystem including food chains, food webs, and food pyramids.

Food Chain

BII: Biology II

BII.1: Utilize critical thinking and scientific problem solving in designing and performing biological research and experimentation.

BII.1.d: Communicate results of scientific investigations in oral, written, and graphic form.

Distance-Time Graphs
Distance-Time and Velocity-Time Graphs

BII.2: Investigate chemical processes of the cell that maintain life.

BII.2.a: Relate chemical structure and characteristics of organic compounds to cell and organism functions.

Cell Structure
Dehydration Synthesis
Paramecium Homeostasis

BII.2.c: Analyze light dependent and light independent reactions of photosynthesis with respect to site, reactions involved and energy input/output.

Cell Energy Cycle
Interdependence of Plants and Animals
Photosynthesis Lab

BII.2.d: Analyze processes of cellular respiration with respect to site, reactions involved, and energy input/output in each stage.

Cell Energy Cycle
Interdependence of Plants and Animals

BII.3: Explore the molecular basis of heredity.

BII.3.b: Analyze DNA/RNA/enzyme roles in the stages of protein synthesis.

RNA and Protein Synthesis

BII.3.e: Review genetic principles for solving inheritance problems.

Chicken Genetics
Microevolution
Natural Selection

BII.4: Investigate the role that natural selection plays in maintaining diversity.

BII.4.a: Identify the components of natural selection.

Evolution: Mutation and Selection
Natural Selection

BII.4.b: Predict the successes and failures of a population when exposed to changing environmental factors.

Food Chain
Rabbit Population by Season

BII.5: Apply principles of classification to groups of organisms.

BII.5.a: Use classification as a tool to organize diverse groups.

Human Evolution - Skull Analysis

BII.6: Examine the behavior of organisms.

BII.6.a: Analyze the behavioral responses of an organism to internal and external stimuli.

Human Homeostasis

CI: Chemistry I

CI.1: Explain how the properties of matter relate to structure and changes in structure.

CI.1.d: Apply the language of chemistry appropriately including terms such as element, atom, compound, and molecule.

Bohr Model of Hydrogen
Covalent Bonds
Electron Configuration
Ionic Bonds
Limiting Reactants

CI.1.f: Relate symbols to names of common chemical elements.

Nuclear Decay

CI.1.g: Write the symbol or formula for monatomic and polyatomic ions.

Nuclear Decay

CI.2: Solve numerical chemistry problems using the International System of Measurement (SI) units, mathematical expressions, and factor labeling.

CI.2.a: Choose the most appropriate SI unit of mass, length or volume of an object.

Density Laboratory
Determining Density via Water Displacement
Stoichiometry

CI.2.b: Define the common SI prefixes used in chemistry and interconvert, using the factor-label method (dimensional analysis) to obtain the desired unit in solving problems.

Stoichiometry

CI.2.c: Apply the definition of mass, length, volume, time, density, temperature and pressure.

Density Experiment: Slice and Dice
Density Laboratory
Density via Comparison
Determining Density via Water Displacement

CI.3: Develop a visual conceptualization of atomic structure based on theory and a knowledge of fundamental particles.

CI.3.a: Identify various theories of the atom, including Rutherford, Bohr, and electron cloud theories by matching the theory to its description.

Bohr Model of Hydrogen
Bohr Model: Introduction

CI.3.b: Identify the three fundamental particles of an atom when given the charge, mass, and location of the particle.

Element Builder
Nuclear Decay

CI.3.c: Determine the number of protons, electrons, or neutrons in an element when given the atomic number and the atomic mass of the element, or vice versa.

Electron Configuration
Element Builder
Nuclear Decay

CI.3.d: Write the electron configurations of elements.

Electron Configuration

CI.3.e: Draw the electron-dot (Lewis) structure of elements.

Covalent Bonds
Element Builder

CI.3.f: Predict the charge of an ion based on the element's valence electrons.

Element Builder

CI.4: Analyze patterns and trends in organization of elements in the periodic table.

CI.4.a: Identify an element as a metal, nonmetal, metalloid, or noble gas.

Electron Configuration
Element Builder
Ionic Bonds

CI.4.b: Locate elements by name and group number (family) or period (series).

Covalent Bonds
Electron Configuration
Ionic Bonds

CI.4.c: Compare elements in terms of atomic radius, ionization energy, or electronegativity using their positions on the periodic table.

Electron Configuration

CI.4.d: Predict the charge of monoatomic ions on the basis of position (group number).

Covalent Bonds
Electron Configuration
Ionic Bonds

CI.5: Compare the properties of compounds according to their type of bonding.

CI.5.a: Describe what determines covalent, ionic, and metallic bonds.

Covalent Bonds
Ionic Bonds

CI.5.b: Relate bond type between elements on the basis of electronegativity differences.

Covalent Bonds

CI.5.c: Relate bond type to the position of elements on the Periodic table, electron configuration, and properties of the compound formed.

Covalent Bonds
Electron Configuration
Ionic Bonds

CI.5.d: Draw Lewis electron dot structures and determine the geometric structure of simple molecules.

Covalent Bonds

CI.5.e: Identify simple molecules as polar or non-polar on the basis of molecular shape and bond polarity.

Dehydration Synthesis
Ionic Bonds

CI.6: Write names and formulas of covalent and ionic compounds.

CI.6.a: Write chemical formulas of ionic compounds using monatomic and polyatomic ions.

Dehydration Synthesis
Ionic Bonds
Stoichiometry

CI.6.b: Write chemical formulas of molecular compounds using prefixes.

Covalent Bonds
Dehydration Synthesis
Ionic Bonds
Stoichiometry

CI.6.e: Write the names and formulas of common acids and bases.

Covalent Bonds
Dehydration Synthesis
Ionic Bonds
Stoichiometry
pH Analysis
pH Analysis: Quad Color Indicator

CI.7: Interpret chemical change in terms of chemical reactions.

CI.7.a: Write an equation in sentence form (word equation) when given a chemical equation.

Balancing Chemical Equations
Chemical Equation Balancing
Limiting Reactants
Stoichiometry

CI.7.b: Balance a simple chemical equation by inspection when given the formulas or names of all reactants and products.

Balancing Chemical Equations
Chemical Equation Balancing
Covalent Bonds
Ionic Bonds

CI.7.c: Classify simple equations as to type: single displacement, double displacement, synthesis and decomposition.

Balancing Chemical Equations
Dehydration Synthesis

CI.7.d: Complete chemical equations when given reactants for reactions, such as synthesis, decomposition, single displacement, and double displacement.

Balancing Chemical Equations
Chemical Equation Balancing
Dehydration Synthesis
Limiting Reactants
Stoichiometry

CI.7.e: Given a list of solubility rules, predict if a precipitate is formed upon mixing solutions of known chemicals in a double displacement reaction.

Balancing Chemical Equations
Solubility and Temperature

CI.7.f: Use the activity series to predict single displacement reactions and write equations of these reactions.

Balancing Chemical Equations
Chemical Equation Balancing
Limiting Reactants
Stoichiometry

CI.7.g: Predict products of simple synthesis and decomposition reactions.

Balancing Chemical Equations
Dehydration Synthesis

CI.8: Explore the relationship between mass and quantity through various stoichiometric relationships.

CI.8.a: Calculate the formula/molecular mass of compounds.

Stoichiometry

CI.8.b: Define the mole as a quantity of matter.

Stoichiometry

CI.8.c: Interconvert among mass, mole, and number of particles.

Stoichiometry

CI.8.d: Determine the empirical formula from the percentage composition and the molecular formula from the empirical formula and molar mass, or vice-versa.

Stoichiometry

CI.8.e: Solve stoichiometry problems.

Stoichiometry

CI.8.f: Identify the limiting reagent through stoichiometric calculations.

Limiting Reactants

CI.9: Apply understanding of the interactions of matter and energy.

CI.9.a: Demonstrate understanding by performing calculations relating enthalpy change, temperature change, mass, and specific heat.

Calorimetry Lab
Phase Changes

CI.9.b: Calculate the energy required to change state using mass and heat of vaporization or heat of fusion.

Calorimetry Lab
Phase Changes

CI.10: Analyze the nature and behavior of gaseous, liquid, and solid substances using Kinetic Molecular Theory.

CI.10.a: Describe a gas, liquid or solid in terms of Kinetic Molecular Theory.

Freezing Point of Salt Water
Temperature and Particle Motion

CI.10.b: Describe the relationship among volume, temperature, pressure, and moles using ideal gas laws.

Boyle's Law and Charles' Law
Stoichiometry

CI.10.c: Calculate the partial pressure of a gas in a mixture.

Boyle's Law and Charles' Law

CI.11: Describe and explain the solution process.

CI.11.a: Describe solutions in terms of solute and solvent; electrolyte or non-electrolyte; soluble or insoluble; unsaturated, saturated or supersaturated; miscible or immiscible.

Solubility and Temperature

CI.11.b: Express the concentration of a solution as percent by mass, molarity, molality, and mole fraction, given appropriate data.

Colligative Properties

CI.11.c: Explore the factors that affect solubility.

Solubility and Temperature

CI.11.e: Describe how to dilute a solution in terms of molarity and volume.

Colligative Properties
Density Laboratory
Determining Density via Water Displacement

CI.12: Analyze the factors that affect equilibrium with an emphasis on visualizing its dynamic nature at the macroscopic and molecular levels.

CI.12.b: Using LeChatelier's principle, predict the effect upon a reaction at equilibrium of changing the temperature, concentrations of a reactant or a product, pressure, or adding a catalyst.

Collision Theory
Limiting Reactants

CI.13: Visualize and explain acid-base interactions applying concepts of chemical bonding and solutions.

CI.13.a: Compare properties of acids and bases, including how they affect indicators and the relative pH of the solution.

pH Analysis
pH Analysis: Quad Color Indicator

CI.13.d: Calculate the pH or pOH from the hydrogen or hydroxide ion concentrations of solutions and vice versa.

pH Analysis
pH Analysis: Quad Color Indicator

CI.13.e: Describe the role of indicators in experimental prediction of pH.

pH Analysis
pH Analysis: Quad Color Indicator

CII: Chemistry II

CII.1: Visualize and interpret the atomic structure in terms of quantum theory.

CII.1.a: Characterize electromagnetic radiation in terms of wavelength, frequency and speed.

Photoelectric Effect
Sound Beats and Sine Waves

CII.1.b: Explain the concept of quantified energy as it relates to atomic spectroscopic data.

Bohr Model of Hydrogen
Bohr Model: Introduction

CII.1.c: Relate the wave and particulate properties of electromagnetic radiation.

Photoelectric Effect

CII.1.e: Explain the quantum numbers n, l, ml, and ms in terms of energy and electron probability distribution.

Bohr Model of Hydrogen
Bohr Model: Introduction
Electron Configuration

CII.1.f: Relate quantum numbers to the accepted orbital notation of s, p, d and f.

Bohr Model of Hydrogen
Bohr Model: Introduction
Electron Configuration

CII.1.g: Depict or interpret s, p, d, and f orbitals in two and three-dimensional sketches.

Bohr Model of Hydrogen
Bohr Model: Introduction
Electron Configuration

CII.1.h: Explain the Pauli exclusion principle in terms of electron spin and apply when determining electron configuration.

Electron Configuration

CII.1.i: Write electron configurations following the Aufbau principle.

Electron Configuration

CII.2: Explain the variations in chemical bonding types (covalent, ionic and metallic) in terms of the fundamental principles of electrostatic attraction and repulsion and atomic orbital overlap.

CII.2.a: Explain how and why an ionic bond is formed.

Ionic Bonds

CII.2.b: Explain how and why a covalent bond is formed.

Covalent Bonds
Dehydration Synthesis

CII.2.d: Draw Lewis structures for compounds in which the central atoms can accommodate an expanded octet (e.g. SF4).

Covalent Bonds
Electron Configuration

CII.2.g: Describe multiple bond formation in terms of sigma and pi covalent bonds.

Covalent Bonds
Dehydration Synthesis

CII.2.h: Define bond dissociation energy.

Covalent Bonds

CII.3: Explain observed physical properties of solids and liquids to their intermolecular forces.

CII.3.a: Differentiate between intramolecular and intermolecular bonding

Covalent Bonds

CII.3.d: Relate the relative boiling point, freezing point and vapor pressure of a series of molecules to intermolecular forces.

Colligative Properties
Freezing Point of Salt Water
Phase Changes

CII.4: Apply stoichiometric principles to reactions that occur in aqueous solution.

CII.4.c: Perform stoichiometric calculations involving precipitation reactions.

Stoichiometry

CII.4.d: Perform stoichiometric calculations involved in acid-base reactions.

Stoichiometry
pH Analysis
pH Analysis: Quad Color Indicator

CII.6: Link the reaction pathway (mechanism) and the rate law for simple reactions.

CII.6.a: Describe two types of rate laws; differential and integral.

Collision Theory

CII.6.b: Determine the rate law for a reaction given experimental law.

Collision Theory

CII.6.c: Determine the relationship between the reaction pathway and the rate law of a reaction.

Collision Theory

CII.6.d: Explain how a catalyst increases the rate of reaction.

Collision Theory

CII.7: Analyze chemical equilibrium expressions and the effect of contributing factors.

CII.7.c: Calculate concentration at equilibrium given initial concentrations and the equilibrium constant.

Colligative Properties

CII.8: Apply oxidation-reduction and aqueous reaction chemistry to the interconversion of chemical and electrical energy (electrochemistry).

CII.8.c: Identify the path taken by electrons in electrochemical cells.

Electron Configuration
Element Builder

CII.8.i: Perform stoichiometric calculations based on current and time data in such applications.

Stoichiometry

CII.9: Analyze nuclear changes in matter.

CII.9.a: Identify alpha, beta and gamma radiation with respect to mass and charge.

Nuclear Decay

CII.9.b: Complete and balance nuclear equations.

Nuclear Decay

CII.9.c: Calculate the half-life of a radioactive nuclide both mathematically and graphically.

Exponential Growth and Decay - Activity B
Half-life

CII.9.d: Calculate time or amount of isotope remaining given the initial amount and the half-life of the radioisotope.

Half-life

CII.9.f: Debate the pros and cons of nuclear applications.

Nuclear Decay

CII.9.g: Compare protective measures when using radioactive material including time, distance, and shielding.

Half-life

CII.10: Describe the structure, reactions, and uses of selected organic compounds.

CII.10.d: Describe the structure and function of biochemical compounds.

Dehydration Synthesis

PI: Physics I

PI.1: Apply fundamental mathematics used in physical concepts.

PI.1.a: Utilize fundamental SI base and derived units.

Stoichiometry

PI.1.c: Create, extend and record relationships from tables and graphs.

Distance-Time Graphs
Distance-Time and Velocity-Time Graphs

PI.2: Investigate the kinematics of physical bodies.

PI.2.a: Identify terminology associated with kinematics and the history of the ideas associated with motion.

Atwood Machine
Distance-Time Graphs
Distance-Time and Velocity-Time Graphs
Fan Cart Physics
Inclined Plane - Sliding Objects

PI.2.b: Differentiate between vector and scalar quantities.

Atwood Machine

PI.2.c: Observe, measure, record and graph experimental results involving bodies in motion.

Determining a Spring Constant
Distance-Time Graphs
Distance-Time and Velocity-Time Graphs
Fan Cart Physics

PI.2.d: Interpret displacement, velocity, and acceleration graphs.

Distance-Time Graphs
Distance-Time and Velocity-Time Graphs
Fan Cart Physics
Freefall Laboratory
Inclined Plane - Sliding Objects
Uniform Circular Motion

PI.2.e: Solve problems involving kinematic relationships.

Atwood Machine
Distance-Time Graphs
Distance-Time and Velocity-Time Graphs
Fan Cart Physics
Inclined Plane - Sliding Objects

PI.3: Investigate physical dynamics.

PI.3.a: Solve vector problems mathematically and graphically.

Atwood Machine

PI.3.b: Distinguish between weight and mass.

Beam to Moon (Ratios and Proportions)

PI.3.c: Explain physical dynamics in terms of Newton's Three Laws of Motion.

2D Collisions
Air Track
Atwood Machine
Fan Cart Physics
Uniform Circular Motion

PI.3.d: Solve problems using Newton Three Laws of Motion.

2D Collisions
Air Track
Atwood Machine
Fan Cart Physics
Uniform Circular Motion

PI.3.e: Apply the principles of impulse and conservation of momentum to interpret Newton's Third Law of Motion.

2D Collisions
Air Track
Atwood Machine
Fan Cart Physics
Uniform Circular Motion

PI.3.f: Explain the effects of the Law of Universal Gravitation and calculate the force between two masses.

Gravitational Force

PI.3.h: Apply concepts of centripetal force and torque in solving circular motion problems.

Torque and Moment of Inertia
Uniform Circular Motion

PI.4: Explore the concepts and relationships among work, power, and energy.

PI.4.b: Apply the Law of Conservation of Energy.

Energy Conversion in a System
Energy of a Pendulum
Inclined Plane - Sliding Objects
Roller Coaster Physics

PI.4.c: Utilize the Work-Energy Theorem to solve problems.

Inclined Plane - Simple Machine

PI.5: Describe the characteristics and properties of mechanical waves.

PI.5.a: Describe the types, characteristics and behavior of mechanical waves.

Earthquake - Determination of Epicenter
Earthquake - Recording Station
Sound Beats and Sine Waves

PI.5.b: Explain conceptually and/or mathematically the Doppler Effect.

Doppler Shift
Doppler Shift Advanced

PI.6: Investigate the principles related to electromagnetic radiation.

PI.6.a: Determine the relationship between frequency and wavelength using the constancy of the speed of light.

Photoelectric Effect
Sound Beats and Sine Waves

PI.6.c: Describe the characteristics of lenses and mirrors conceptually, mathematically and/or pictorially.

Laser Reflection
Ray Tracing (Lenses)
Ray Tracing (Mirrors)

PI.7: Measure and calculate the properties of static and current electricity.

PI.7.d: Determine current, voltage, and resistance involved in series and parallel circuits.

Advanced Circuits
Circuits

PII: Physics II

PII.1: Investigate mechanics of physical motion (Review of Physics I).

PII.1.b: Investigate physical kinematics and dynamics of one and two-dimensional motion.

Distance-Time Graphs
Distance-Time and Velocity-Time Graphs
Inclined Plane - Sliding Objects

PII.1.c: Explore the concepts and relationships among work, power, energy, and momentum.

2D Collisions
Air Track

PII.2: Investigate the principles related to thermal energy.

PII.2.a: Interpret the principles of the Kinetic Molecular Theory and the Laws of Thermodynamics.

Energy Conversion in a System
Temperature and Particle Motion

PII.2.b: Apply principles of the Kinetic Molecular Theory to changes of state for solids, liquids, gases, and plasma.

Freezing Point of Salt Water
Temperature and Particle Motion

PII.2.c: Solve problems with heat energy transfer, entropy and enthalpy.

Calorimetry Lab

PII.3: Investigate properties and principles of fluids.

PII.3.d: Evaluate the behaviors of fluids (surface tension, capillary action adhesion, and effects of pressure on boiling and melting points).

Freezing Point of Salt Water

PII.5: Investigate the principles of the Quantum Theory.

PII.5.a: Describe and analyze the dual nature of light.

Bohr Model of Hydrogen
Bohr Model: Introduction
Photoelectric Effect

PII.5.b: Discuss the photoelectric and Compton effects.

Photoelectric Effect

PII.5.c: Explain quantum energy absorption and emission spectra.

Bohr Model of Hydrogen
Bohr Model: Introduction

PII.6: Investigate the principles of nuclear physics.

PII.6.a: Discuss types and properties of elementary and other subatomic particles.

Element Builder

PII.6.b: Discuss applications of nuclear energy.

Nuclear Decay

PII.6.d: Write nuclear equations for fission and fusion reactions.

Nuclear Decay

HAP: Human Anatomy & Physiology

HAP.1: Utilize critical thinking and scientific problem solving in designing and performing biological research and experimentation.

HAP.1.d: Communicate results of scientific investigations in oral, written, and graphic form.

Distance-Time Graphs
Distance-Time and Velocity-Time Graphs

HAP.2: Describe the basic organization of the body using the appropriate anatomical concepts.

HAP.2.a: Define the terms: anatomy, physiology, and homeostasis; explain the importance of the interaction between structure and function of organs and organ systems in the human body.

Human Homeostasis
Paramecium Homeostasis

HAP.3: Discuss the biochemical composition of the human body.

HAP.3.a: Identify the major elements that form the bulk of body matter.

Element Builder

HAP.3.c: Explain the importance of water to body homeostasis.

Cell Energy Cycle
Human Homeostasis
Paramecium Homeostasis

HAP.3.d: Describe the concept of pH and its relationship to acids and bases in the human body.

pH Analysis
pH Analysis: Quad Color Indicator

HAP.3.e: Name the four major groups of organic substances in the human body and give examples and functions of specific members of each group.

Dehydration Synthesis

HAP.4: Explore the relationship of the cell to the more complex levels of organization within the body.

HAP.4.a: Describe the structure and function of the components of a typical animal cell, including membranous and non-membranous organelles.

Cell Structure

HAP.4.b: Relate plasma membrane structure to active and passive transport mechanisms.

Osmosis

SS: Science Skills & Reasoning

SS.2: Utilize critical thinking and scientific problem solving in designing and performing scientific research and experimentation.

SS.2.a: Identify and use the SI units of length, capacity/volume, mass/weight and temperature.

Stoichiometry

SS.3: Interpret and communicate results of scientific investigations in oral, written, and graphic form.

SS.3.b: Generate and interpret graphs from classroom experiments.

Distance-Time Graphs
Distance-Time and Velocity-Time Graphs

SS.4: Investigate the chemical basis of life.

SS.4.a: Describe differences among atoms, elements, ions, molecules and compounds.

Bohr Model of Hydrogen
Covalent Bonds
Electron Configuration
Ionic Bonds
Limiting Reactants

SS.4.c: Identify the chemical symbols of elements needed for life.

Element Builder
Nuclear Decay

SS.4.d: Identify the components of a chemical reaction (reactant, product, equation).

Balancing Chemical Equations
Chemical Equation Balancing
Limiting Reactants
Stoichiometry

SS.4.e: Identify properties of acids and bases and use pH to classify substances as basic, acidic, or neutral.

pH Analysis
pH Analysis: Quad Color Indicator

SS.4.f: Identify the functions of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids in living organisms with examples of each.

RNA and Protein Synthesis

SS.5: Investigate cell structures, functions, and methods of reproduction.

SS.5.b: Distinguish between plant and animal eukaryotic cell structures.

Cell Structure

SS.5.c: Identify and describe the structure and basic functions of the major eukaryotic organelles.

Cell Structure
Paramecium Homeostasis

SS.5.e: Describe the structure and function of a selectively permeable membrane and its role in diffusion and osmosis.

Diffusion
Osmosis

SS.5.f: Compare and contrast mitosis and meiosis emphasizing the differences in resulting chromosome number.

Cell Division

SS.5.g: Identify and distinguish among forms of asexual and sexual reproduction.

Cell Division

SS.6: Investigate energy use in living organisms.

SS.6.b: Compare and contrast the processes of photosynthesis and respiration.

Cell Energy Cycle
Interdependence of Plants and Animals
Photosynthesis Lab

SS.7: Relate the structure and function of nucleic acids in the principles and mechanisms of genetics.

SS.7.a: Describe the basic structure and function of DNA and RNA.

RNA and Protein Synthesis

SS.7.c: Utilize genetic terminology and apply genetic principles to solve simple Mendelian crosses.

Chicken Genetics
Mouse Genetics (One Trait)
Mouse Genetics (Two Traits)

SS.8: Apply concepts of natural selection as they relate to classification.

SS.8.a: Explain the importance of variations in organisms.

Microevolution

SS.8.b: Describe how the need for adaptation leads to formation of new species.

Natural Selection

SS.9: Investigate how organisms interact with their environment.

SS.9.b: Explain the levels of biological organization (i.e., population, community, ecosystem, biosphere).

Food Chain

SS.9.c: Identify the types of relationships that occur among populations.

Food Chain

SS.9.d: Explain how energy flows through ecosystems.

Food Chain

SS.9.f: Compare and contrast the adaptations of plants and animals found in the major biomes.

Evolution: Mutation and Selection
Natural Selection

BR: Biomedical Research

BR.1: Utilize critical thinking and scientific problem solving in designing and performing biological research and experimentation.

BR.1.d: Communicate results of scientific investigations in oral, written, and graphic form.

Distance-Time Graphs
Distance-Time and Velocity-Time Graphs

BR.6: Explore the basic elements of genetics and molecular biology that are fundamental to modern biomedical research.

BR.6.a: Document major historical events leading to the development of the science of genetics.

Chicken Genetics
Mouse Genetics (One Trait)
Mouse Genetics (Two Traits)

BR.6.b: Identify the nature of recent (past 25 years) events that have revolutionized genetic analysis and manipulation, including the polymerase chain reaction (PCR), gene transfection, the Human Genome Project, protein sequencing, and in vitro fertilization.

Chicken Genetics
Mouse Genetics (One Trait)
Mouse Genetics (Two Traits)

BR.6.c: Explore the subcellular organelles responsible for protein synthesis and reproduction.

Cell Structure
Paramecium Homeostasis
RNA and Protein Synthesis

BR.6.d: Discuss the influence that environmental pollutants and other man-made chemicals could have on the regulation of protein synthesis and reproduction.

RNA and Protein Synthesis

BR.8: Describe important principles of organic chemical reactions that form the basis of life processes.

BR.8.b: Name and write structural formulas for substituted and non-substituted hydrocarbons.

Covalent Bonds
Dehydration Synthesis
Ionic Bonds
Stoichiometry

BR.8.e: Describe the use of protein crystallography in determination of the structure of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA).

RNA and Protein Synthesis

BR.9: Demonstrate proficiency in the application of fundamental technical procedures related to biomedical laboratory research activities.

BR.9.b: Determine quantitatively the concentration of a solute in a solution, using the spectrophotometer.

Colligative Properties

BR.9.e: Prepare a series of protein concentrations using accurate and safe pipetting techniques.

Colligative Properties

BR.9.f: Practice preparation of sample organic compounds, including methane, ethane, acetic acid, ethyl ethanoate, and methanol.

Dehydration Synthesis

SIS: Spatial Information Science

SIS.1: Demonstrate the basic concepts of global positioning systems (GPS).

SIS.1.e: Calculate the average and standard deviation from repeated measurements.

Mean, Median and Mode

SIS.2: Demonstrate the basic concepts of remote sensing.

SIS.2.a: Describe the characteristics of the electromagnetic spectrum.

Herschel Experiment

SIS.2.b: Using images and graphs, interpret the absorption/reflection spectrum.

Bohr Model of Hydrogen
Bohr Model: Introduction
Herschel Experiment
Laser Reflection
Ray Tracing (Lenses)
Ray Tracing (Mirrors)

SIS.2.d: Analyze the effects of changes in spatial, temporal, and spectral resolution.

Ray Tracing (Lenses)
Ray Tracing (Mirrors)

SIS.2.e: Analyze the effects on images due to changes in scale.

Ray Tracing (Lenses)
Ray Tracing (Mirrors)

SIS.3: Demonstrate the basic concepts of data and image processing.

SIS.3.b: Locate a variety of sources for geological data and imaging.

Ray Tracing (Lenses)
Ray Tracing (Mirrors)

SIS.4: Demonstrate the basic concepts of geographic information systems.

SIS.4.c: Produce a geographic information image showing results of analysis.

Ray Tracing (Lenses)
Ray Tracing (Mirrors)

SIS.4.d: Draw conclusions based on analysis and summary of geographic image information results.

Ray Tracing (Lenses)
Ray Tracing (Mirrors)

SIS.5: Demonstrate the proper use and care of scientific equipment.

SIS.5.b: Demonstrate the ability to adjust equipment to obtain correct, clear data images.

Ray Tracing (Lenses)
Ray Tracing (Mirrors)

G: Genetics

G.1: Use critical thinking and scientific problem solving in designing and performing biological research and experimentation.

G.1.a: Demonstrate the proper use and care for scientific equipment used in genetics.

Chicken Genetics
Mouse Genetics (One Trait)
Mouse Genetics (Two Traits)

G.1.d: Communicate results of scientific investigations in oral, written and graphic form.

Distance-Time Graphs
Distance-Time and Velocity-Time Graphs

G.2: Review the structure and function of the cell as it applies to genetics.

G.2.a: Review the structures and functions of the cell.

Cell Structure
Paramecium Homeostasis

G.2.b: Describe the process of mitosis and the cell cycle

Cell Division

G.2.d: Apply the chromosome theory of inheritance to genetics problems.

Chicken Genetics
Human Karyotyping
Microevolution
Natural Selection

G.3: Analyze the structure and function of DNA and RNA molecules.

G.3.a: Explore the historical contributions leading to the discovery of nucleic acids.

RNA and Protein Synthesis

G.3.b: Investigate the role of DNA and RNA in replication, transcription, translation, and DNA repair.

Building DNA
RNA and Protein Synthesis

G.3.c: Identify types of mutations and the consequences of each.

Evolution: Mutation and Selection

G.3.d: Summarize the process of gene transfer using biotechnology.

Human Karyotyping

G.4: Apply classical genetics principles to solving basic genetic problems.

G.4.a: Evaluate the significant contributions of well-known scientists to the historical progression of classical Mendelian genetics.

Chicken Genetics
Mouse Genetics (One Trait)
Mouse Genetics (Two Traits)

G.4.b: Compare and contrast genes and alleles, dominance and recessiveness, and the laws of segregation and independent assortment.

Chicken Genetics
Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium
Human Karyotyping
Mouse Genetics (One Trait)
Mouse Genetics (Two Traits)

G.4.d: Apply each of the major inheritance patterns in diploid organisms (multiple alleles, dihybrid cross, polygenic inheritance, epistasis, incomplete dominance, and sex linkage) to given experimental results, both actual and theoretical.

Chicken Genetics
Human Karyotyping
Microevolution
Mouse Genetics (One Trait)
Mouse Genetics (Two Traits)
Natural Selection

G.5: Describe the techniques used to determine patterns of inheritance.

G.5.a: Discuss and be able to apply the process of chromosome mapping to experimental situations.

Human Karyotyping

G.5.b: Discuss and be able to apply the process of karyotyping to experimental situations.

Human Karyotyping

G.6: Discuss genetic diversity in humans.

G.6.a: Explore genetic differences among humans such as blood type, race, and simple inheritance patterns of genetic diversity.

Microevolution
Natural Selection

G.6.b: Analyze genetic disorders and relate the cause to the following inheritance patterns: autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, sex-linked, polygenic, chromosomal abnormalities.

Chicken Genetics
Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium
Human Karyotyping
Microevolution

G.7: Apply the concept of population genetics to both microbial and multicellular organisms.

G.7.a: Discuss genetic variability within a population.

Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium
Microevolution

G.7.b: Compare sexual and asexual reproduction with regard to genetic variability in a population.

Cell Division

G.7.c: Examine the effects on a population when the prerequisites for a Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium do not hold true.

Food Chain
Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium

G.8: Debate the significance of discoveries and issues raised as a result of biotechnology.

G.8.a: Examine implications of the Human Genome Project.

Human Karyotyping

M: Microbiology

M.1: Utilize critical thinking and scientific problem solving in designing and performing biological research and experimentation.

M.1.d: Communicate results of scientific investigations in oral, written, and graphic form.

Distance-Time Graphs
Distance-Time and Velocity-Time Graphs

M.2: Describe the major historical events that have transformed microbiology into a "true" science.

M.2.c: Describe the germ theory of disease and summarize the historical events that led to its formation.

Disease Spread

M.4: Describe the classification, morphology, characteristics, pathology and benefits associated with bacteria.

M.4.c: Identify and describe the structure and function of internal and external bacterial cell components.

Cell Structure
Paramecium Homeostasis

M.5: Describe the classification, morphology, characteristics and pathology associated with viruses.

M.5.a: Describe the general characteristics of viruses.

Virus Life Cycle (Lytic)

M.5.b: Identify and describe the major characteristics of each group of viruses.

Virus Life Cycle (Lytic)

M.5.c: Describe the mechanisms of replication in virulent and temperate phages.

Building DNA
Virus Life Cycle (Lytic)

M.5.d: Identify the most common viruses and the diseases associated with each.

Virus Life Cycle (Lytic)

MB: Molecular Biology

MB.1: Utilize critical thinking and scientific problem solving in designing and performing biological research and experimentation.

MB.1.d: Communicate results of scientific investigations in oral, written, and graphic form.

Distance-Time Graphs
Distance-Time and Velocity-Time Graphs

MB.2: Review the structure, functions, and processes of the cell involved in maintaining life.

MB.2.a: Review organic compounds and biochemical processes in the cell.

Dehydration Synthesis

MB.2.b: Review the structure and function of the cell.

Cell Structure
Paramecium Homeostasis

MB.3: Investigate the structure and function of DNA.

MB.3.c: Summarize the steps in replication.

Building DNA

MB.4: Analyze the roles of DNA and RNA in protein synthesis.

MB.4.b: Discuss the processes of transcription and translation.

RNA and Protein Synthesis

MB.4.c: Compare and contrast the roles of three types of RNA including codons and anticodons.

RNA and Protein Synthesis

MB.4.d: Describe the effects of mutations on protein synthesis.

Evolution: Mutation and Selection
RNA and Protein Synthesis

MB.6: Investigate the basic tools and techniques used to manipulate DNA.

MB.6.c: Explore the role of vectors in genetic research.

Chicken Genetics
Mouse Genetics (One Trait)
Mouse Genetics (Two Traits)

BOT: Botany

BOT.1: Utilize critical thinking and scientific problem solving in designing and performing biological research and experimentation.

BOT.1.d: Communicate results of scientific investigations in oral, written, and graphic form.

Distance-Time Graphs
Distance-Time and Velocity-Time Graphs

BOT.2: Examine plant cell structures and functions to include the formation of specialized tissue.

BOT.2.a: Identify the major organelles, their structures and functions.

Cell Structure
Paramecium Homeostasis

BOT.2.b: Determine the role of pigments.

Cell Energy Cycle
Photosynthesis Lab

BOT.3: Identify plant products that impact humans.

BOT.3.a: Examine the chemical compounds extracted from plants, to include drugs.

Covalent Bonds
Dehydration Synthesis
Ionic Bonds

BOT.6: Analyze the physical and chemical processes of plants.

BOT.6.a: Compare and contrast the relationships of photosynthesis, cellular respiration, and translocation to overall plant survival.

Cell Energy Cycle
Interdependence of Plants and Animals
Photosynthesis Lab

BOT.6.b: Explore the importance of soil type to overall plant survival, including mineral nutrition and air/water balance.

Cell Energy Cycle
Photosynthesis Lab

BOT.6.d: Explain the effects of environmental conditions such as light, heat, water content, and wind on plant survival.

Cell Energy Cycle
Photosynthesis Lab

BOT.6.e: Identify the physical response of plants to sunlight, day length and gravity (tropisms).

Cell Energy Cycle
Interdependence of Plants and Animals
Photosynthesis Lab

BOT.7: Identify the structures and processes of sexual and asexual reproduction in plants.

BOT.7.b: Compare and contrast the structures and mechanisms involved in sexual and asexual reproduction in selected plant species.

Cell Division
Pollination: Flower to Fruit

BOT.7.c: Identify the different methods of seed distribution in plants.

Pollination: Flower to Fruit

BOT.8: Describe the ecological importance of plants.

BOT.8.a: Compare and contrast plant structure, form, and adaptation and describe how each relates to habitat (biome).

Evolution: Mutation and Selection
Natural Selection

BOT.8.b: Identify concepts such as nutrient cycling, succession, natural selection, competition, and symbiosis that influence/alter plant stability within the environment.

Evolution: Mutation and Selection
Natural Selection

BOT.8.c: Analyze the effects of human activity on the plant world.

Water Pollution

BOT.10: Explore the principles of plant genetics.

BOT.10.a: Explain the results of monohybrid and dihybrid crosses.

Chicken Genetics
Mouse Genetics (One Trait)
Mouse Genetics (Two Traits)

ZOO: Zoology

ZOO.1: Utilize critical thinking and scientific problem solving in designing and performing biological research and experimentation.

ZOO.1.d: Communicate results of scientific investigations in oral, written, and graphic form.

Distance-Time Graphs
Distance-Time and Velocity-Time Graphs

ZOO.2: Review the general characteristics and phylogeny of animals.

ZOO.2.a: Explain the levels of organization of structures in animals (cells, tissues, organs, and systems).

Cell Structure

ZOO.2.c: Discuss adaptations of the major phyla that lead to their survival.

Evolution: Mutation and Selection
Natural Selection
Rainfall and Bird Beaks

ZOO.2.e: Review the classification scheme used in zoology.

Human Evolution - Skull Analysis

ZOO.4: Relate the life histories of groups of animals to the success of the groups.

ZOO.4.a: Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both asexual and sexual reproduction.

Cell Division

AS: Aquatic Science

AS.1: Utilize critical thinking and scientific problem solving in designing and performing biological research and experimentation.

AS.1.d: Communicate results of scientific investigations in oral, written, and graphic form.

Distance-Time Graphs
Distance-Time and Velocity-Time Graphs

AS.2: Analyze the physical and chemical properties of water and how they affect the organisms that live in it.

AS.2.a: Investigate the causes and characteristics of tides.

Tides

AS.2.c: Characterize the physical and chemical parameters of dissolved O2, pH, temperature, and salinity through analysis of different water column depths/zones.

pH Analysis
pH Analysis: Quad Color Indicator

AS.2.d: Explore the role of bodies of water as they relate to weather.

Coastal Winds and Clouds

AS.2.e: Describe the various biogeochemical cycles.

Food Chain
Interdependence of Plants and Animals
Photosynthesis Lab

AS.3: Describe major geologic features of specific aquatic environments.

AS.3.b: Define terminology associated with plate tectonics.

Plate Tectonics

AS.3.c: Distinguish among rise, slope, elevation, and depth.

Determining a Spring Constant
Slope - Activity B

AS.3.e: Describe watershed formation and its relationship to bodies of fresh water.

Water Pollution

AS.4: Describe the biodiversity and interactions among aquatic life.

AS.4.a: Analyze the adaptations of representative organisms to aquatic environments.

Evolution: Mutation and Selection
Natural Selection

AS.4.b: Analyze the relationship of organisms in food chains/webs within aquatic environments.

Food Chain

AS.4.c: Calculate and interpret population data with regard to aquatic organisms.

Food Chain
Rabbit Population by Season

AS.4.f: Classify different aquatic organisms using dichotomous keys.

Human Evolution - Skull Analysis

AS.4.g: Compare and contrast aquatic producers, consumers, and decomposers.

Food Chain

AS.6: Identify the impact of natural and human activity on aquatic ecosystems.

AS.6.a: Identify various sources of pollution in aquatic environments.

Water Pollution

AS.6.b: Describe the effects of natural phenomena such as hurricanes, floods, or drought on aquatic habitats.

Hurricane Motion

AS.6.c: Describe a variety of methods of environmental management and stewardship.

Water Pollution

ENV: Environmental Science

ENV.1: Utilize critical thinking and scientific problem solving in designing and performing biological research and experimentation.

ENV.1.d: Communicate results of scientific investigations in oral, written, and graphic form.

Distance-Time Graphs
Distance-Time and Velocity-Time Graphs

ENV.2: Explain the flow of matter and energy in ecosystems.

ENV.2.c: Describe food chains and food webs within an ecosystem.

Food Chain

ENV.2.d: Predict how the introduction, removal or reintroduction of an organism may alter the food chain, change populations, and impact the biodiversity of ecosystems.

Food Chain
Rabbit Population by Season

ENV.2.e: Investigate chemical cycles within ecosystems.

Food Chain
Interdependence of Plants and Animals
Photosynthesis Lab
Water Cycle

ENV.3: Describe the relationships and changes within an ecosystem.

ENV.3.a: Explain how a species adapts to its niche.

Evolution: Mutation and Selection
Human Evolution - Skull Analysis

ENV.3.b: Relate population dynamics (natural selection, exponential growth, predator/prey) to carrying capacity and limiting factors.

Evolution: Mutation and Selection
Food Chain
Rabbit Population by Season

ENV.3.e: Analyze and describe the effects of events such as fires, hurricanes, deforestation, mining, population growth and industry on environments.

Rabbit Population by Season
Water Pollution

ENV.5: Summarize the interrelationships among the resources and human activities in the local environment.

ENV.5.a: Identify sources, use, quality and conservation of water.

Water Cycle
Water Pollution

ENV.5.c: Evaluate the impact of human activity and technology on the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere.

Greenhouse Effect
Rabbit Population by Season
Water Pollution

ENV.5.d: Identify the effects of pollution (water, noise, air, etc.) on the ecosystem.

Greenhouse Effect
Water Pollution

ENV.6: Research various environmental topics, such as major events, careers, history, and significant contributions.

Water Pollution

GEO: Geology

GEO.1: Investigate the Earth's internal and external components.

GEO.1.b: Describe the basic kinds of rocks and their subtypes.

Rock Classification

GEO.2: Investigate the interaction between the Earth's internal and external components.

GEO.2.c: Discuss the transfer of energy.

Energy Conversion in a System

GEO.2.e: Describe the various cycles (water, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, etc.).

Greenhouse Effect
Interdependence of Plants and Animals
Photosynthesis Lab

GEO.3: Investigate plate tectonics.

GEO.3.a: Explore the theories of plate development and continental drift.

Plate Tectonics

GEO.3.b: Explain the process that power crustal movements.

Plate Tectonics

GEO.3.c: Identify and describe the types of crustal movements and their resulting landforms.

Plate Tectonics

GEO.3.d: Locate areas of crustal movement around the world.

Plate Tectonics

GEO.3.e: Explain the processes that create earthquakes and volcanoes.

Earthquake - Determination of Epicenter
Earthquake - Recording Station
Plate Tectonics

GEO.3.f: Develop an emergency preparedness plan for natural disasters associated with crustal movement.

Plate Tectonics

GEO.5: Explore the geological timetable.

GEO.5.a: Compare and contrast the relative and absolute age of the Earth (radiometric dating, index of fossil layers, etc.).

Half-life

A: Astronomy

A.1: Discuss the history of astronomy.

A.1.a: Recognize observations that significantly contributed to the understanding of the solar system prior to the telescope's development.

Rotation/Revolution of Venus and Earth
Solar System Explorer

A.1.c: Trace the development of models to predict planetary motion (Ptolemy, Copernicus, Kepler, and Newton).

Orbital Motion - Kepler's Laws
Solar System Explorer

A.2: Investigate the technologies and instruments (optical telescopes, radio telescopes, space probes, artificial satellites, etc.) used in ground and space based astronomy.

A.2.b: Explore the methods used in determining the characteristics of our solar system's components (spectra, probes, Doppler, etc.).

Rotation/Revolution of Venus and Earth
Solar System Explorer

A.3: Investigate Newton's Universal Gravitation Law and Kepler's Laws.

A.3.a: Describe the structure and gravitational interactions of a planetary system according to Newton's Laws of Motion and Gravitation.

2D Collisions
Atwood Machine
Fan Cart Physics
Uniform Circular Motion

A.3.b: Utilize the Universal Gravitational constant to calculate the orbital velocity in a two body system.

Distance-Time Graphs
Distance-Time and Velocity-Time Graphs

A.3.c: Describe the motion and interactions of a planetary system according to Kepler's Laws.

Orbital Motion - Kepler's Laws
Solar System Explorer

A.3.d: Calculate period, distance from the sun, and/or velocity of a planet using Kepler's Laws.

Distance-Time Graphs
Distance-Time and Velocity-Time Graphs
Orbital Motion - Kepler's Laws
Solar System Explorer

A.4: Investigate and compare data about celestial bodies in our solar system.

A.4.c: Track the Earth's moon over an extended period of time.

Moon Phases
Moonrise, Moonset, and Phases
Tides

A.4.d: Examine current theories, proposals and supporting data of celestial bodies in our solar system.

Rotation/Revolution of Venus and Earth
Solar System Explorer

A.5: Investigate the sun, other stars and star systems.

A.5.a: Discuss star classification (by size and magnitude) and types of stars.

H-R Diagram

A.5.b: Examine the origin and demise of stars.

H-R Diagram

A.5.e: Describe star systems visible from earth.

H-R Diagram

AER: Aerospace Studies

AER.2: Describe principles of aerodynamics and flight control.

AER.2.b: Discuss relationships among forces (lift, weight, thrust, drag) and their affects on flight.

Beam to Moon (Ratios and Proportions)

AER.3: Discuss the design and function of major aircraft structures, instruments, and life support systems,

AER.3.c: Relate how the location of center of gravity affects flight stability.

2D Collisions

AER.4: Compare the various methods of aircraft propulsion.

AER.4.c: Use the combined gas laws to calculate the expansion ratio of gases in an engine.

Boyle's Law and Charles' Law

OC: Organic Chemistry

OC.2: Write, complete and classify common reactions for aliphatic, aromatic, and cyclic hydrocarbons.

OC.2.a: Write and identify equations representing oxidation reactions.

Balancing Chemical Equations
Chemical Equation Balancing
Limiting Reactants
Stoichiometry

OC.2.b: Write and identify equations representing substitution reactions.

Balancing Chemical Equations
Chemical Equation Balancing
Limiting Reactants
Stoichiometry

OC.2.c: Write and identify equations representing dehydrogenation reactions.

Balancing Chemical Equations
Chemical Equation Balancing
Limiting Reactants
Stoichiometry

OC.2.d: Write and identify equations representing addition reactions.

Balancing Chemical Equations
Chemical Equation Balancing
Limiting Reactants
Stoichiometry

OC.3: Describe functional groups (alcohols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, esters, amines, amides, and nitriles) by their structure and chemical and physical properties.

OC.3.a: Recognize and draw structural formulas from functional group names, and vice-versa.

Covalent Bonds
Dehydration Synthesis
Ionic Bonds
Stoichiometry

OC.3.b: Describe the chemical and physical properties of compounds containing functional groups.

Mystery Powder Analysis

OC.3.c: Recognize and write equations representing the transformation of one functional group into another.

Balancing Chemical Equations
Chemical Equation Balancing
Limiting Reactants
Stoichiometry

OC.5: Relate organic chemicals to their application in industry, drug manufacture, and biological chemistry.

OC.5.d: Describe the use of organic compounds in medicine, drugs, and personal care products.

Dehydration Synthesis

OC.5.e: Describe the synthesis and application of compounds, which have the property to dye materials.

Covalent Bonds
Dehydration Synthesis
Ionic Bonds