1. Course Organizer The This Course: Physical Science Content: Process:
Teacher: Johnson
Time:
The
Course Organizer
Student:
Course Dates: January 2014– June 2014
This Course:
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Course Questions: is
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COURSE STANDARDS:
Physical Science
Understanding the physical world and how it works.
1) What are the steps to the scientific method and how are they used to solve problems?
2) What are the different classifications of matter and their properties?
3) How has the discovery of the parts of the atom helped to develop the modern atomic model?
4) Give the various ways atoms can combine to create new substances
5) Give three specific examples of energy conversions.
6) What is the relationship between frequency, wavelength, and wave speed?
7) An insect is on a CD that is put into a CD player. The CD spins around and the insect hangs on for dear life. Is the insect accelerating? Explain why or why not.
8) Compare and Contrast alternating and direct current?
What? How? Value?
Content:
Unit Concepts Unit Final %
Unit Progress Unit Quiz %
Understanding Projects %
Process:
Relationships Labs %
Facts Daily Work %
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Pre- 1st nd 3rd 4th Post SOL
test Benchmarks test Test
Six Weeks Average
Benchmark Test

2. Chemical Bonding and Reactions
Course Map
This Course:
Physical Science
Student :
includes
Community
Principles
Performance
Options
Learning Rituals
Online Vocab
Engrade.com
Mnemonic Devices
Alternative Note Formats
Class Test Review
Timers for time monitoring
Consistency Encouragement
Accountability Dedication
Respect Teamwork
Compassion Diversity
Course Organizer, Unit Organizer, FRAME,
& Other Content Enhancement Routines
Lab Activities Picking up papers
Vocab Flash Cards Handing in Work
Absent Work Procedures Smarties
Unit Study Guides
Critical Concepts
Investigation
Chemical Bonding
Atoms
Theory
Kinetic Theory
Properties
Law
Matter
Energy Changes
Atomic Theory
Charge
Equilibrium
Nature of
Science
Electricity &
Magnetism
Learned in these
Units
Work, Force
& Motion
Classification
of Matter
Sound
& Light
Atomic Theory
And Structure
Chemical Bonding and Reactions
Energy and Their
Transformations