Unit 1 Outer Space Performance Expectations (PEs) Disciplinary Core Idea (DCIs) Cross Cutting Concept (CCCs) Connection Possible Activities Develop a (Model) Evidence HS-PS1-8 Illustrate the changes in the composition of the nucleus of the atom and the energy released during the processes of fission, fusion, and radioactive decay. Energy and Matter Develop and Use (Model) HS-ESS1-1 Develop a model based on evidence to illustrate the life span of the sun and the role of nuclear fusion in the sun’s core to release energy in the form of radiation. Scale, Proportion, and Quantity Unit 3 BHP Construct Explanation HS-ESS1-2 Construct an explanation of the Big Bang theory based on astronomical evidence of light spectra, motion of distant galaxies, and composition of matter in the universe. Energy and Matter & Interdepence of SET Unit 2+3 BHP Communicate Argument HS-ESS1-3 Communicate scientific ideas about the way stars, over their life cycle, produce elements. Unit 3

Unit 2 Properties of Materials Performance Expectations (PEs) Disciplinary Core Idea (DCIs) Cross Cutting Concept (CCCs) Connection Possible Activities Use the Ptable (Model) Evidence HS-PS1-1 Predict the relative properties of elements based on the patterns of electrons in the outermost energy level of atoms. Patterns Simple Atoms/Properties -Activity Properties of Elements Lab - Well Plate Trends Discover Activity Construct Explanation HS-PS1-2 Using Ptables Construct and revise an explanation for the outcome of a simple chemical reaction Patterns Simple AtomsCompounds Design and Conduct Lab/Investigation HS-PS1-3 Strength of Electrical Forces gather evidence to compare the structure of substances at the bulk scale to infer the strength of electrical forces between particles. Elements/Compounds Micro-Macro (Bulk Scale)

Outlier Unit 2 or 3 Performance Expectations (PEs) Disciplinary Core Idea (DCIs) Cross Cutting Concept (CCCs) Connection Possible Activities Communicate Argument HS-PS2-6 Communicate scientific and technical information about why the molecular-level structure is important in the functioning of designed materials Structure and Function

Unit 3 Performance Expectations (PEs) Disciplinary Core Idea (DCIs) Cross Cutting Concept (CCCs) Connection Possible Activities Develop a (Model) Evidence HS-PS1-4 Illustrate that the release or absorption of energy from a chemical reaction system depends upon the changes in total bond energy. Energy and Matter Construct Explanation HS-PS1-5 Provide an explanation about the effects of changing the temperature or concentration of the reacting particles on the rate at which a reaction occurs. Patterns Construct Explanation HS-PS1-6 Refine the design of a chemical system by specifying a change in conditions that would produce increased amounts of products at equilibrium. Le Chatelier’s Principle Stability and Change

Unit 3 [Cont.] Performance Expectations (PEs) Disciplinary Core Idea (DCIs) Cross Cutting Concept (CCCs) Connection Possible Activities Using Mathematics Evidence HS-PS1-7 Support the claim that atoms, and therefore mass, are conserved during a chemical reaction. Energy and Matter & Scientific Knowledge -Stoichiometry

Unit 4 Performance Expectations (PEs) Disciplinary Core Idea (DCIs) Cross Cutting Concept (CCCs) Connection Possible Activities Lab/Investigation HS-ESS2-5 Plan and conduct an investigation of the properties of water and its effects on Earth materials and surface processes Structure and Function -Phase Change of Water Develop and Use (Model) HS-PS3-2 Illustrate that energy at the macroscopic scale can be accounted for as a combination of energy associated with the motions of particles (objects) and energy associated with the relative positions of particles (objects). Energy and Matter Plan and Conduct an Lab/Investigation HS-PS3-4 Provide evidence that the transfer of thermal energy when two components of different temperature are combined within a closed system results in a more uniform energy distribution among the components in the system (2nd law of thermodynamics). Systems and Systems Models Using Mathematics (Model) HS-PS3-1 Create a computational model to calculate the change in the energy of one component in a system when the change in energy of the other component(s) and energy flows in and out of the system are known. Systems and System Models & Scientific Knowledge

Outlier Unit 4 Performance Expectations (PEs) Disciplinary Core Idea (DCIs) Cross Cutting Concept (CCCs) Connection Possible Activities Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions Argument HS-ESS3-4 Evaluate or refine a technological solution that reduces impacts of human activities on natural systems. Stability and change