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.