Physics All Nine Weeks
Standard Objective Taught
develop the abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry and develop an
Standard 1 understanding of scientific inquiry.
S1.B1 demonstrate the abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry.
1.1.1 actively engages in asking and evaluating research questions.
actively engages in investigations, including developing questions, gathering and
*1.1.2 analyzing data, and designing and conducting research.
actively engages in using technological tools and mathematics in their own
*1.1.3 scientific investigations.
actively engage in conducting an inquiry, formulating and revising his or her
scientifc explanations and models (physical, conceptual, or mathematical) using
logic and evidence, and recognizing that potential alternative explanations and
*1.1.4 models should be considered.
actively engages in communicating and defending the design, results, and
1.1.5 conclusion of his/her investigation.
Standard 5 develop an understanding about the relationship between science and technology.
S5.B1 develop an understanding that technology is applied science.
understand technology is the application of scientific knowledge for functional
*5.1.1 purposes.
understand creativity, imagination, and a broad scientific knowledge base are
5.1.2 required to produce useful results.
understand science advances new technologies. New technologies open new
5.1.3 areas for scientific inquiry.
develop understanding of science as a human endeavor, the nature of scientific
Standard 7 knowledge, and historical perspectives.
develop an understanding that science is a human endeavor that uses models to
S7.B1 describe and explain the physical universe.
7.1.1 demonstrate an understanding of science as both vocation and avocation.
explain how science uses peer review, replication of methods, and norms of
7.1.2 honesty.
recognize the universality of basic science concepts and the influence of personal
7.1.3 and cultural beliefs that embed science in society.
recognize that society helps create the ways of thinking (mindsets) required for
scientific advances, both toward training scientists and educating a populace to
utilize benefits of science (e.g., standards of hygiene, attitudes toward forces of
7.1.4 nature, etc.).
understand there are many issues which involve morals, ethics, values or spiritual
beliefs that go beyond what science can explain, but for which solid scientific
7.1.5 literacy is useful.
recognize society's role in supporting topics of research and determining
7.1.6 institutions where research is conducted.
S7.B2 develop an understanding of the nature of scientific knowledge.
understand scientific knowledge describes and explains the physical world in
terms of matter, energy, and forces. Scientific knowledge is provisional and is
7.2.1 subject to change as new evidence becomes available.
understand scientific knowledge begins with empirical observations, which are the
data (also called facts or evidence) upon which further scientific knowledge is
7.2.2 built.
understand scientific knowledge consists of hypotheses, inferences, laws, and
7.2.3 theories.
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understand a testable hypothesis or inference must be subject to confirmation by
7.2.4 empirical evidence.
S7.B3 understand science from historical perspectives.
7.3.1 demonstrate an understanding of the history of science.
demonstrate a knowledge that scientific method historically proceeded from an
7.3.2 inductive approach rather than a deductive approach.
develop an understanding of the structure of atoms, compounds, chemical
Standard 2A reactions, and the interactions of energy and matter.
S2A.B1 understand the structure of the atom.
understand atoms, the fundamental organizational unit of matter, are composed
of subatomic particles. Chemists are primarily interested in the protons,
*2A.1.1 electrons, and neutrons found in the atom.
understand isotopes are atoms with the same atomic number (same number of
protons) but different numbers of neutrons. The nuclei of some atoms are
2A.1.2 radioactive isotopes that spontaneously decay, releasing radioactive energy.
S2A.B2 understand the states and properties of matter.
understand chemists use kinetic and potential energy to explain the physical and
chemical properties of matter on earth that may exist in any of these three states:
^2A.2.1 solids, liquids, and gases.
S2A.B3 gain a basic concept of chemical reactions.
understand how to perform mathematical calculations regarding the Law of
2A.3.2 Conservation of Matter i.e., through stoichiometric relationships.
develop an understanding of the structure of atoms, compounds, chemical
Standard 2B reactions, and the interactions of energy and matter.
S2B.B1 understand the relationships between force and motion.
understand Newton's Laws and the variables of time, position, velocity, and
*2B.1.1 acceleration can be used to describe the position and motion of particles.
2B.1.2 understand physicists use conservation laws to analyze the motion of objects.
understand the conservation of mass and energy, and the First and Second Laws
S2B.B2 of Thermodynamics.
understand matter has energy. Mass and energy can be interchanged. The total
2B.2.1 energy in the universe is constant, but the type of energy may vary.
understand the first Law of Thermodynamics states the total internal energy of a
substance (the sum of all the kinetic and potential energies of its constituent
molecules) will change only if heat is exchanged with the environment or work is
done on or by the substance. In any physical interaction, the total energy in the
*2B.2.2 universe is conserved.
understand the Second Law of Thermodynamics that states the entropy of the
2B.2.3 universe is increasing.
S2B.B3 understand the nature of the fundamental interactions of matter and energy.
understand there are four fundamental forces in nature: strong nuclear force,
2B.3.1 weak nuclear force, weak, electronmagnetic force, and gravitational force.
understand waves have energy and can transfer energy when they interact with
*2B.3.2 matter.
2B.3.3 understand interference - how waves interact with other waves.
develop an understanding of the cell, molecular basis of heredity, biological
evolution, interdependence of organisms, matter, energy, and organization in
Standard 3 living systems, and the behavior of organisms.
understand the interdependence of organisms and their interaction with the
S3.B4 physical environment.
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understand atoms and molecules on the Earth cycle among the living and
*3.4.1 nonliving components of the biosphere.
3.4.2 understand energy is received, transformed and expended in ecosystems.
3.4.5 understand human beings live within and impact ecosystems.
S3.B5 develop an understanding of matter, energy, and organization in living systems.
understand living systems require a continuous input of energy to maintain their
3.5.1 chemical and physical organization.
develop an understanding of energy in the Earth system, geochemical cycles, the
formation and organization of the Earth system, the dynamics of the
Standard 4 earth/moon/sun system, and the organization and development of the universe.
develop an understanding of the sources of energy that power the subsystems
and cycles of the dynamic Earth: the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere
S4.B1 biosphere.
understand constructive and destructive processes, including weathering, erosion
4.1.1 and deposition, dynamically reshape the surface of the Earth.
understand that the ultimate source of atmospheric and oceanic energy comes
from the sun. Energy flow drives global climate and weather. Climate and
weather are influenced by geographic features, cloud cover, and the Earth's
4.1.3 rotation.
S4.B3 develop an understanding of dynamics of our solar system.
understand gravitational attraction of objects in the solar system keeps solar
4.3.1 system objects in orbit.
4.3.3 understand the relative sizes and distances of objects in the solar system.
develop an understanding of personal and community health, population growth,
natural resources, environmental quality, natural hazards and hazards caused by
Standard 6 humans, and science and technology in local, national, and global settings.
develop an understanding of the overall functioning of human systems and their
interaction with the environment in order to understand specific mechanisms and
S6.B1 processes related to health issues.
understand some chemical and physical hazards and accidents can be avoided
6.1.1 through safety education.
understand that human populations use natural resources and influence
S6.B3 environmental quality.
6.3.2 understand Earth does not have infinite resources.
S6.B4 understand the effect of natural and human-influenced hazards.
understand there is a need to assesses potential risk and danger from natural and
6.4.2 human-induced hazards.
develop an understanding of the relationship between science, technology, and
S6.B5 society.
understand progress in science and technology can be affected by social issues
and challenges. Science and technology indicate what can happen, not what
6.5.1 should happen.
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