Honors Physical Science
Honors Physical Science Objectives:
Physics with Earth Science (Semester 1)
NATURE OF SCIENCEThe student will be able to: / LPS Standard / State Standard / Chapter and Section
1. describe the accuracy and precision of measures using significant figures and convert between units using dimensional analysis. (Infused throughout). / 1.2
Pg. 816 and 819
2. represent data using different graphical representations (i.e. graphs, tables, charts, etc.). (Infused throughout as the Data Collection & Procession IB Mark Scheme). / 1.3
3. design and conduct investigations that lead to the use of logic and evidence in the formulation of scientific explanations and models. (Infused throughout as the Design IB Mark Scheme). / 12.1.1a-l
4. apply the nature of scientific knowledge to their own investigations and in the evaluation of scientific explanations. (Infused throughout as pre-IA activities). / 12.1.2a-d
MOTION AND FORCES
The student will be able to:: / LPS Standard / State Standard / Chapter and Section
1. describe motion with respect to displacement and acceleration and be able to calculate for variables. / 12.2.2a / 2.1-2.2
2. apply Newton’s three laws of motion to solve real life problems. / 12.2.2b-e / 2.3-3.3
3. use Newton’s Universal Law of Gravitation to mathematically describe the force relationship between two masses. / 12.2.2.f
4. describe two-dimensional motion. / 2.1-3.3
5a. illustrate plate tectonics (types of plates, boundaries) by describing forces involved in driving plate movement and analyze the implications to humans. / 12.4.2.b / GS 17.1-17.4
5b. evaluate the relationships between continental drift, sea-floor spreading and plate tectonics. / GS 17.1-17.4
ENERGY
The student will be able to: / LPS Standard / State Standard / Chapter and Section
1. differentiate kinetic and potential energies and describe the ways that energy can be stored. / 12.2.3.j / 4.1
2.examine the conservation and transformation of energy within systems. / 12.2.3.i / 4.2
3. compare and contrast the relationships between temperature, thermal energy, and heat. / 12.2.3.d / 6.1
4a. describe how thermal energy is transferred by conduction, convection and radiation. / 12.2.3.e / 6.2
4b. explain how ocean water circulation effects the energydistribution in the earth’s system. / GS 15.3
4c. analyze how the earth’s surface & atmosphere are heatedby the sun & drive convection within the earth’s system. / GS 11.1-11.2
4d. summarize how heat energy transfer relates to theformation of winds & air masses. / GS 12.1-12.2
4e. analyze how the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, &biosphere interact on earth. / 12.4.3.a / GS 1.1
ATOMIC STRUCTURE & NUCLEAR REACTIONS
The student will be able to: / LPS Standard / State Standard / Chapter and Section
1. describe the structure of the atom in terms of subatomic particles and their properties. / 12.2.1.f / 9.1
2. distinguish the uniqueness of atoms in terms of atomic number, mass number, and isotopes. / 12.2.1.f,g / 18.1
3. distinguish between fission, fusion and radioactive decay in nuclear reactions and describe the relationship between mass and energy; including comparative energy changes in nuclear and chemical changes. / 12.2.3.h / 9.1-9.2
4. compare/contrast methods used to determine geologic time (relative dating, fossil record, absolute dating). / 12.4.4a,b / GS 21.2-21.4
5. explain the properties of static electricity and how the force between charged objects is dependent upon the magnitude of charge and the distance between them. / 12.2.2.g / 7.1
WAVES
The student will be able to: / LPS Standard / State Standard / Chapter and Section
1. explain the nature of magnetic fields. / 12.2.3.f / 8.1
2. describe the properties of waves (i.e. velocity, wavelength, frequency, period, and amplitude) and solve wave propagation problems using v = *f. / 12.2.3a / 11.1
3a. describe how electromagnetic waves are produced from changes in motion of charges or by a changing magnetic field. / 12.2.3.g / 13.1
3b. compare and contrast regions of the electromagnetic spectrum (radio, micro, infrared, visible, ultraviolet, x-rays, gamma) based on frequency and wavelength. / 12.2.3.b,k / 13.2
4. explain that the energy in waves can be changed into other forms of energy. / 12.2.3.c / 13.2
5. describe how light functions as a wave through diffraction and interference properties. / 12.2.3.f / 11.3
Honors Physical Science Objectives:
Chemistry with Earth Science (Semester 2)
Atoms, Bonding, and Chemical ReactionThe student will be able to: / LPS
Standard / State
Standard / Chapter and Section
1. describe the organization of the periodic table of elements with respect to patterns of physical and chemical properties. / 12.2.1.h / 18.2-18.3
2. describe the characteristics and properties of ionic and covalent bond formation (including polarity). / 12.2.1.a / 19.1-19.2
3. apply kinetic molecular theory to explain the four states of matter and describe the role of heat in phase changes. / 12.2.1.b, c / 16.1
4. balance a chemical equation using coefficients in order to describe the law of conservation of matter. / 24.1-24.2
5. identify the types of common chemical reactions (to include redox & acid/base). / 12.2.1.d / 24.3
6. distinguish between endothermic and exothermic reactions. / 12.2.3.k / 24.4
7. explain the effects of energy, particle composition and catalysts on rates of chemical reactions. / 12.2.1.e / 24.4
Matter
The student will be able to: / LPS
Standard / State
Standard / Text
Pages
1a. distinguish between chemical and physical properties of matter. / 17.2
1b. differentiate between elements, compounds, mixtures and substances. / 17.1
2. develop a model/representation to demonstrate the relationships between pressure, volume and temperature for a confined gas. / 16.3
3. explain & analyze how air mass types affect weather, fronts, & clouds. / GS 12.2-12.4
4a. illustrate the movement of carbon, nitrogen & oxygen through earth’s spheres in terms of chemical and physical changes. / 12.4.2.a
4b. review & analyze processes associated with water cycle (evaporation, transpiration, condensation, precipitation, collection, runoff). / 12.4.2.c / GS 9.1
4c. compare & contrast variations of physical & chemical properties of ocean water. / 12.4.3.d / GS 15.2-15.3
4d. evaluate the effects of the changes in ocean water properties on earth’s spheres. / 12.4.3.d / GS 15.2-15.3
Systems of the Earth
The student will be able to: / LPS
Standard / State
Standard / Text
Pages
1. describe & use evidence to explain how land,atmosphere, & oceans resulted from the evolution of the earth system. / 12.4.4.c / GS 22.1-22.3
2a. explain & describe geologic time (eras only). / GS 23.1-24.4
2b. describe critical attributes that divide geologic eras. / GS 23.1-24.4
3. identify internal and external sources of heat energy in Earth’s systems. / 12.4.3.a / GS 12.1
4. describe how radiation, conduction and convection transfer heat in Earth’s systems. / 12.4.3.b / GS 11.1-11.2
5. compare and contrast the benefits of renewable and nonrenewable energy sources. / 12.4.3.c
6. describe natural influences (Earth’s rotation, mountain ranges, oceans, differential heating) on global climate. / 12.4.3.d / GS 14.1-14.2
7. investigate scientific evidence for atmospheric changes & evaluate the human impact on these processes (e.g. global warming). / 12.4.2.c / GS 14.3
Optional (if time permits, can be done in any order)
1. describe conditions needed for clouds to form (humidity & dew point). / GS 11.2
2. compare/contrast types of clouds, fog, & precipitation; explain how precipitation is measured. / GS 11.3
3. explain the development of & evaluate risks associated with hurricanes, tornadoes, thunderstorms, & lightning. / GS 13.1-13.4
ASTRONOMY
The student will be able to: / LPS Standard / State Standard / Text Pages
1. describe the Nebular Theory of the Origin & structural organization of the solar system. / GS 29.4
2. describe the methods & technologies astronomers use tocollect information about stars. / GS 28.1
3. compare & contrast the properties of stars (magnitude,temperature). / GS 30.2-30.3
4. sequence & summarize the processes in the life cycle ofthe stars (including elemental formation). / 12.4.1.b,c / GS 30.3
5. compare & contrast the three types galaxies & theirformation. / GS 31.2
6. explain the Big Bang Theory & summarize supportingevidence. / 12.4.1a / GS 31.2-31.3
Draft: Mr. Will Smith, Ms. Rachelle Fargo & Dr. Sean Putnam, 11/17/10