1. 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

2. 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)

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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