NORTH ALLEGHENY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Science Curriculum
May 2005

COURSE TITLE:  APPLIED SCIENCE II
COURSE NUMBER:  4414
GRADES:  11TH AND 12TH

UNIT ONE:  Physics

Discovering Energy Around You

A. INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES

1.      TSWBAT explain why energy is so important to life.

2.      TSWBAT compare and contrast the types of energy.

3.      TSWBAT discuss ways of conserving energy.

4.      TSWBAT list and explain alternative energy sources.

5.      TSWBAT define and explain the conservation of energy.

6.      TSWBAT define and list examples of forces.

7.      TSWBAT solve for an amount of force or the amount of work need to move an object.

8.      TSWBAT compare and contrast the six different types of simple machines.

9.      TSWBAT solve for the mechanical advantage and efficiency of a simple machine.

10.   TSWBAT explain thermal heat.

 

B. CONTENT

 

1.      Energy Use in Our Society

2.      Energy Transformations and Alternative Energy Resources

3.      Simple Machines

4.      Thermal Energy and Heat

 C. SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES

1.      Lecture Notes

2.      Homework

3.      In-class Activities

a.       Videos

4.      Experiments and Labs

a.       Energy Transformation Lab

b.      Friction Lab

c.       Gravity Lab

d.      Work Lab

e.      Simple Machines Lab

5.      Teacher Demos

 

D. TIME:  9 weeks

 

Harnessing Energy

A. INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES

1.      TSWBAT observe the forces caused by electrical charges.

2.      TSWBAT demonstrate the two kinds of electric charge.

3.      TSWBAT distinguish electrical conductors from insulators.

4.      TSWBAT describe how a charged object attracts and uncharged object.

5.      TSWBAT demonstrate a variety of effects of static electricity.

6.      TSWBAT state the function of the battery in a circuit.

7.      TSWBAT light a bulb using a battery.

8.      TSWBAT explain the effect of resistance on the current in a circuit.

9.      TSWBAT control the amount of current in a circuit.

10.   TSWBAT use Ohm’s law to solve for resistance, current, and voltage.

11.   TSWBAT identify the variables used in current electricity.

12.   TSWBAT will be able to identify the symbols used for circuit elements.

13.   TSWBAT draw a circuit diagram for series and parallel circuits.

14.   TSWBAT describe the role of the fuse or circuit breaker in household circuits.

15.   TSWBAT describe how a diode allows current to flow in one direction.

16.   TSWBAT discuss the use of transistors and integrated circuits in modern electronics.

17.   TSWBAT determine the amount of power used by various electrical appliances.

18.   TSWBAT calculate the electrical energy used and the cost.

 

 B. CONTENT

 

1.      Static and current Electricity

2.      Using Electricity in Your Home

3.      Generating and Transmitting Electricity

4.      Radiation and Nuclear Energy

 C. SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES

1.      Lecture Notes

2.      Homework

3.      In-class Activities

a.       videos

4.      Experiments and Labs

a.       Static Electricity Lab

b.      Light bulb lab

c.       Ohm’s law lab

d.      Series Circuit lab

e.      Parallel Circuit Lab

 

5.      Teacher Demos

 

D. TIME:  9 weeks

 

 

UNIT TWO:  Chemistry

Investigating Matter

A. INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES

1.      TSWBAT relate the contributions of Crookes, Thomson, Becquerel, and Rutherford to the study of the structure of the atom.

2.      TSWBAT describe radioactivity.

3.      TSWBAT list the characteristics of alpha and beta particles and gamma rays.

4.      TSWBAT trace the development of the model of the atom.

5.      TSWBAT distinguish between electrons, protons, and neutrons.

6.      TSWBAT describe the arrangement of elements in the periodic table.

7.      TSWBAT find the umber of protons and electrons in an atom using the periodic table.

8.      TSWBAT explain atomic number.

9.      TSWBAT identify mass umber and calculate atomic mass.

10.   TSWBAT identify a family of elements.

11.   TSWBAT recognize the alkali metal family.

12.   TSWBAT describe the alkaline earth family.

13.   TSWBAT describe e a period on the periodic table.

14.   TSWBAT identify where metals, nonmetals, and metalloids are located on the periodic table.

15.   TSWBAT use the periodic table to classify an element.

16.   TSWBAT describe ionic and covalent bonds.

17.   TSWBAT identify particles produced by ionic and covalent bonding.

18.   TSWBAT distinguish between a nonpolar covalent bond and a polar covalent bond.

19.   TSWBAT explain how to determine oxidation numbers.

20.   TSWBAT give formulas for compounds from their names.

21.   TSWBAT name compounds from their formulas.

22.   TSWBAT explain what is meant by a balanced chemical equation.

23.   TSWBAT demonstrate how to write a balanced chemical equation.

24.   TSWBAT describe four types of chemical reactions, using their general formulas. 

25.   TSWBAT classify various chemical reactions by type.

26.   TSWBAT describe the molecular structure of atoms.

27.   TSWBAT explain how solids and liquids expand when heated.

28.   TSWBAT discuss melting in terms of kinetic theory.

29.   TSWBAT explain evaporation, condensation, and sublimation.

30.   TSWBAT describe pressure in terms of kinetic theory.

31.   TSWBAT explain the meaning of temperature in gases.

32.   TSWBAT discuss what is absolute zero.

 

 B. CONTENT

1.      Changes in Matter

2.      Symbols and Formulas

3.      Controlling Chemical Reactions

4.      Household Chemicals

5.      Elements and the Period Table

6.      Chemical Formulas and Compounds

7.      Chemical Reactions

8.      Practical Applications of Electrochemistry

 

C. SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES

1.      Lecture Notes

2.      Homework

3.      In-class Activities

a.       Videos

4.      Experiments and Labs

a.       Observing Changes in Matter Lab

b.      Acid Bas Indicator Lab

c.       Parts of the Atom lab

d.      Mental Picture of  an Atom Lab

e.      Models of Atomic Structure Lab

f.        Isotopes and Atomic Mass Lab

g.      Water Softener Lab

h.      Thermal Expansion of a Straw Lab

i.        Properties of Liquids Lab

j.        The Nature of Air Lab

k.      Spectra of Elements Lab

l.        Meet the Elements Lab

 

5.      Teacher Demos

 

D. TIME:  18 weeks