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Assignments By Ohio Department of Education Standards
Standard: Scientific Inquiry and Application
All students must use the following scientific processes with appropriate laboratory safety techniques to construct their knowledge and understanding in all science content areas:
• Identify questions and concepts that guide scientific investigations;
• Design and conduct scientific investigations
• Use technology and mathematics to improve investigations and communications;
• Formulate and revise explanations and models using logic and evidence (critical thinking);
• Recognize and analyze explanations and models; and
• Communicate and support a scientific argument.
Chapter 1
Science Inquiry and Application Independent Study Outline
Science Inquiry and Application Notes
Standard: Forces and Motion (FM.PS)
(FM.PS.11.) Motion
Introduction to one-dimensional vectors
Displacement, velocity (including constant, average and instantaneous), and acceleration
Interpreting position vs. time and velocity vs. time graphs
(FM.PS.12.) Forces
Force diagrams
Types of forces (gravity, friction, normal, tension)
Field model for forces at a distance
(FM.PS.13.) Dynamics (how forces affect motion)
Objects at rest
Objects moving with constant velocity
Accelerating objects
Chapter 2
Chapter 2 Outline
Chapter 2 Notes
Content Knowledge Assignments
Content Application Assignments
Chapter 3
Chapter 3 Outline
Chapter 3 Notes
Content Knowledge Assignments
Content Application Assignments
Critical Thinking, Analysis, and Extension Assignments
Extra Help & Practice Assignments
Chapter 4
Chapter 4 Outline
Chapter 4 Notes
Content Knowledge Assignments
Content Application Assignments
Critical Thinking, Analysis, and Extension Assignments
Extra Help & Practice Assignments
Chapter 5
Chapter 5 Outline
Chapter 5 Notes
Content Knowledge Assignments
Content Application Assignments
Critical Thinking, Analysis, and Extension Assignments
Extra Help & Practice Assignments
Chapter 6
Chapter 6 Outline
Chapter 6 Notes
Content Knowledge Assignments
Content Application Assignments
Critical Thinking, Analysis, and Extension Assignments
Extra Help & Practice Assignments
Standard: Study of Matter (SM.PS.)
(SM.PS.1.) Classification of Matter
Heterogeneous vs. homogeneous
Properties (chemical & physical)
States of matter and its changes
(SM.PS.2.) Atoms
Models of the atom (components)
Ions (cations and anions)
Isotopes
(SM.PS.3.) Periodic Trends of the Elements
Periodic Law
Representative groups
(SM.PS.4.) Bonding and Compounds
Bonding (ionic and covalent)
Nomenclature
(SM.PS.5.) Reactions of Matter
Chemical reactions
Nuclear reactions
Chapters 14,15,16,17
Classification of Matter (SM.PS.1)
Chapter 14
Chapter 14 Outline
Chapter 14 Notes
Content Knowledge Assignments
Extra Help & Practice Assignments
Chapter 15
Chapter 15 Outline
Chapter 15 Notes
Content Knowledge Assignments
Content Application Assignments
Critical Thinking, Analysis, and Extension Assignments
Extra Help & Practice Assignments
Chapter 16
Chapter 16 Outline
Chapter 16 Notes
Content Knowledge Assignments
Content Application Assignments
Critical Thinking, Analysis, and Extension Assignments
Extra Help & Practice Assignments
Chapter 17
Chapter 17 Outline
Chapter 17 Notes
Content Knowledge Assignments
Content Application Assignments
Critical Thinking, Analysis, and Extension Assignments
Chapter 18
Chapter 18 Notes
Chapter 18 Outline
Content Knowledge Assignments
Content Application Assignments
Critical Thinking, Analysis, and Extension Assignments
Chapter 19
Chapter 19 Notes
Chapter 19 Outline
Content Knowledge Assignments
Content Application Assignments
Critical Thinking, Analysis, and Extension Assignments
Chapter 20
Chapter 20 Outline
Chapter 20 Notes
Content Knowledge Assignments
Content Application Assignments
Critical Thinking, Analysis, and Extension Assignments
Standard: The Universe (U.PS)
(U.PS.14.) History of the universe
(U.PS.15.) Galaxy formation
(U.PS.16.) Stars
Formation; stages of evolution
Fusion in stars
Chapter 31
The Universe (U.PS) Notes
The Universe (U.PS) Study Outline Regular Physical Science
The Universe (U.PS) Study Outline Advanced Physical Science & ROCHS
OLD LESSON PLANS BELOW
Reactions of Matter (SM.PS.5.) Study Outline
Chapters 6 & 9
Reactions of Matter (SM.PS.5) Notes
Chapter 8 Notes
Standard: Energy and Waves (EW.PS)
(EW.PS.6.) Conservation of Energy
Quantifying Kinetic Energy
Quantifying Gravitational Potential Energy
Energy is relative
(EW.PS.7.) Transfer and Transformation of Energy (including work)
(EW.PS.8.) Waves
Characteristics (speed, wavelength, frequency)
Behavior
Energy transfer
Refraction, Reflection, Diffraction, Absorption, Superposition
Doppler shift
(EW.PS.9.) Thermal energy
(EW.PS.10.) Electricity
Movement of electrons
Current
Electric potential (voltage)
Resistors and transfer of energy
Thermal Energy (EW.PS.9) Study Outline
Chapter 13
Thermal Energy (EW.PS.9) Notes
Exploring Heat Packet
Exploring Heat Worksheet & Labs
Heat & Temperature Video
Concept Review 13.1
Concept Review 13.2
Concept Review 13.3
Math Skills: Temperature Conversions
Waves (EW.PS.8) Study Outline
Chapter 14
Waves (EW.PS.8) Notes
Concept Review 14.1
Concept Review 14.2
Concept Review 14.3
Investigation 28
Investigation 29
Wave Packet
All students must use the following scientific processes with appropriate laboratory safety techniques to construct their knowledge and understanding in all science content areas:
• Identify questions and concepts that guide scientific investigations;
• Design and conduct scientific investigations
• Use technology and mathematics to improve investigations and communications;
• Formulate and revise explanations and models using logic and evidence (critical thinking);
• Recognize and analyze explanations and models; and
• Communicate and support a scientific argument.
Chapter 1
Science Inquiry and Application Independent Study Outline
Science Inquiry and Application Notes
- Tips for Effective Studying
- Lab Safety Symbol Practice
- Boiling Saltwater Lab
- Making Measurements Lab
- Concept Review 1.1
- Concept Review 1.2
- Concept Review 1.3
- What is the question asking me to do Help
- Math Skills: Conversions
- Math Skills: Using Scientific Notation
- Math Skills: Writing Scientific Notation
- Math Skills: Using Significant Figures
- Measurement Treasure Hunt
- Fact Theory Law Practice
- Lab Safety Awareness Practice
- Metric Crossword Puzzle
- Metric Measurement Conversions
- Scientific Notation Practice
- SI Puzzle 1
- SI Puzzle 2
- Ship Package Lab
Standard: Forces and Motion (FM.PS)
(FM.PS.11.) Motion
Introduction to one-dimensional vectors
Displacement, velocity (including constant, average and instantaneous), and acceleration
Interpreting position vs. time and velocity vs. time graphs
(FM.PS.12.) Forces
Force diagrams
Types of forces (gravity, friction, normal, tension)
Field model for forces at a distance
(FM.PS.13.) Dynamics (how forces affect motion)
Objects at rest
Objects moving with constant velocity
Accelerating objects
Chapter 2
Chapter 2 Outline
Chapter 2 Notes
Content Knowledge Assignments
- Rearranging Equations Part 1
- Rearranging Equations Part 2
- Practice Speed Problems Part 1
- Speed Practice Problems Part 2
- Math Skills: Velocity
- Forces and Motion Crossword
- Math Skills: Acceleration
- Acceleration Practice Problems
- Math Skills: Momentum
- Science Notebook 2.1
- Science Notebook 2.2
- Science Notebook 2.3
- Reinforcement Worksheet 2.1
- Reinforcement Worksheet 2.2
- Reinforcement Worksheet 2.3
Content Application Assignments
- Motion Detector Lab 2
- Motion Detector Lab 2 Homework
- Motion Detector Lab 3
- Motion Detector Lab 3 Homework
- Momentum Lab A
- Momentum Lab B
Chapter 3
Chapter 3 Outline
Chapter 3 Notes
Content Knowledge Assignments
- Science Notebook 3.1
- Science Notebook 3.2
- Science Notebook 3.3
- Math Skills: Newton's 2nd Law
- Weight Practice Problems
- Reinforcement Worksheet 3.1
- Reinforcement Worksheet 3.2
- Reinforcement Worksheet 3.3
- Forces Crossword
- Newton's 2nd Law Practice Problems
Content Application Assignments
- Investigation 7
- Lab #19 Frictional Forces
- Lab # 22 An Inclined Plane
- Lab #39 Newton's 2nd Law Lab
- Types of Forces Web Quest
- Effects of Air Resistance Lab
Critical Thinking, Analysis, and Extension Assignments
Extra Help & Practice Assignments
Chapter 4
Chapter 4 Outline
Chapter 4 Notes
Content Knowledge Assignments
- Science Notebook 4.1
- Science Notebook 4.2
- Science Notebook 4.3
- Reinforcement Worksheet 4.1
- Reinforcement Worksheet 4.2
- Reinforcement Worksheet 4.3
- Work Practice Problems
- PE & KE Practice Problems
Content Application Assignments
Critical Thinking, Analysis, and Extension Assignments
Extra Help & Practice Assignments
Chapter 5
Chapter 5 Outline
Chapter 5 Notes
Content Knowledge Assignments
- Science Notebook 5.1
- Science Notebook 5.2
- Science Notebook 5.3
- Reinforcement Worksheet 5.1
- Reinforcement Worksheet 5.2
- Reinforcement Worksheet 5.3
Content Application Assignments
Critical Thinking, Analysis, and Extension Assignments
Extra Help & Practice Assignments
Chapter 6
Chapter 6 Outline
Chapter 6 Notes
Content Knowledge Assignments
- Science Notebook 6.1
- Science Notebook 6.2
- Science Notebook 6.3
- Reinforcement Worksheet 6.1
- Reinforcement Worksheet 6.2
- Reinforcement Worksheet 6.3
Content Application Assignments
Critical Thinking, Analysis, and Extension Assignments
Extra Help & Practice Assignments
Standard: Study of Matter (SM.PS.)
(SM.PS.1.) Classification of Matter
Heterogeneous vs. homogeneous
Properties (chemical & physical)
States of matter and its changes
(SM.PS.2.) Atoms
Models of the atom (components)
Ions (cations and anions)
Isotopes
(SM.PS.3.) Periodic Trends of the Elements
Periodic Law
Representative groups
(SM.PS.4.) Bonding and Compounds
Bonding (ionic and covalent)
Nomenclature
(SM.PS.5.) Reactions of Matter
Chemical reactions
Nuclear reactions
Chapters 14,15,16,17
Classification of Matter (SM.PS.1)
Chapter 14
Chapter 14 Outline
Chapter 14 Notes
Content Knowledge Assignments
- Science Notebook Worksheet 14.1
- Science Notebook Worksheet 14.2
- Science Notebook Worksheet 14.3
- Density Lab
- Properties of Matter Packet
- Phet and Buoyancy Lab
- Bernoulli's Principle Lab
- Buoyancy and Archimedes Principle Lab
- States of Matter Lab
- Viscosity Lab
- Viscosity Lab Example Write-up
Extra Help & Practice Assignments
Chapter 15
Chapter 15 Outline
Chapter 15 Notes
Content Knowledge Assignments
Content Application Assignments
Critical Thinking, Analysis, and Extension Assignments
Extra Help & Practice Assignments
Chapter 16
Chapter 16 Outline
Chapter 16 Notes
Content Knowledge Assignments
- Science Notebook 16.1
- Science Notebook 16.2
- Science Notebook 16.3
- Periodic Table
- Atoms and Elements Worksheet
- Introduction to Elements Video Questions Worksheet
- Drawing Atomic Models
- Elements, Compounds, Atoms, Packet
- Periodic Table Packet
Content Application Assignments
Critical Thinking, Analysis, and Extension Assignments
Extra Help & Practice Assignments
- Elements in Your Food
- Math Skills: Conversion Factors
- Math Skills: Converting Amount to Mass
- Math Skills: Converting Mass to Amount
- Why Do Some Metals Cost More Than Others?
Chapter 17
Chapter 17 Outline
Chapter 17 Notes
Content Knowledge Assignments
- Science Notebook 17.1
- Science Notebook 17.2
- Science Notebook 17.3
Content Application Assignments
Critical Thinking, Analysis, and Extension Assignments
Chapter 18
Chapter 18 Notes
Chapter 18 Outline
Content Knowledge Assignments
- Stability in Bonding
- Electron Dot Diagrams
- Science Notebook 18.1
- Science Notebook 18.2
- Science Notebook 18.3
Content Application Assignments
Critical Thinking, Analysis, and Extension Assignments
Chapter 19
Chapter 19 Notes
Chapter 19 Outline
Content Knowledge Assignments
- Science Notebook 19.1
- Science Notebook 19.2
- Science Notebook 19.3
- Science Notebook 19.4
- Balancing Equations Packet
- Balancing Equations Practice
- Balancing Equations Race
- Reinforcement Worksheet 19.1
- Reinforcement Worksheet 19.4
- Chemical Reactions Worksheet
- 6 Types of Chemical Reactions
- Types of Reactions Worksheet
- A Voyage Through Equations
Content Application Assignments
Critical Thinking, Analysis, and Extension Assignments
Chapter 20
Chapter 20 Outline
Chapter 20 Notes
Content Knowledge Assignments
Content Application Assignments
Critical Thinking, Analysis, and Extension Assignments
Standard: The Universe (U.PS)
(U.PS.14.) History of the universe
(U.PS.15.) Galaxy formation
(U.PS.16.) Stars
Formation; stages of evolution
Fusion in stars
Chapter 31
The Universe (U.PS) Notes
The Universe (U.PS) Study Outline Regular Physical Science
The Universe (U.PS) Study Outline Advanced Physical Science & ROCHS
- Science Notebook 31.1
- Science Notebook 31.2
- Science Notebook 31.3
- Science Notebook 31.4
- Exercise in Space
- Investigating Different Types of Galaxies Lab
- Modeling the Expanding Universe
- Red Shift / Blue Shift
- Skills Worksheet: "Life Cycle of a Star"
OLD LESSON PLANS BELOW
Reactions of Matter (SM.PS.5.) Study Outline
Chapters 6 & 9
Reactions of Matter (SM.PS.5) Notes
- Skills Worksheet: "Fireworks"
- Quick Lab: "Can you determine the products of a chemical reaction?"
- Quick Activity: "Catalysts in Action"
- Skills Worksheet: "Organisms that Glow"
- Skills Lab: "Investigating the Effect of Temperature on the Rate of Reaction"
- Skills Lab: "Combining Elements"
- Math Skills: "Half-Life"
- Quick Activity: "Modeling Decay and Half-Life"
- Quick Activity: "Modeling Chain Reactions"
- Radioactivity Project
- Math Skills: "Nuclear Decay"
Chapter 8 Notes
Standard: Energy and Waves (EW.PS)
(EW.PS.6.) Conservation of Energy
Quantifying Kinetic Energy
Quantifying Gravitational Potential Energy
Energy is relative
(EW.PS.7.) Transfer and Transformation of Energy (including work)
(EW.PS.8.) Waves
Characteristics (speed, wavelength, frequency)
Behavior
Energy transfer
Refraction, Reflection, Diffraction, Absorption, Superposition
Doppler shift
(EW.PS.9.) Thermal energy
(EW.PS.10.) Electricity
Movement of electrons
Current
Electric potential (voltage)
Resistors and transfer of energy
Thermal Energy (EW.PS.9) Study Outline
Chapter 13
Thermal Energy (EW.PS.9) Notes
Exploring Heat Packet
Exploring Heat Worksheet & Labs
Heat & Temperature Video
Concept Review 13.1
Concept Review 13.2
Concept Review 13.3
Math Skills: Temperature Conversions
Waves (EW.PS.8) Study Outline
Chapter 14
Waves (EW.PS.8) Notes
Concept Review 14.1
Concept Review 14.2
Concept Review 14.3
Investigation 28
Investigation 29
Wave Packet