Introduction to Physical Science Vocabulary: 1. Scientific method 2. Observation 3. Hypothesis 4. Independent variable 5. Dependent variable 6. Constant Concepts: 1. Describe the steps in the scientific method. 2. Identify and formulate scientific questions. 3. Create an effective procedure. 4. Analyze data and draw conclusions. 5. Create a graph. Properties of Matter Vocabulary: 1. Solution 2. Boiling point 3. Melting point 4. Density 5. Phase change 6. Element 7. Compound 8. Evaporation 9. Condensation 10. Sublimation 11. Deposition 12. Melting 13. Freezing Concepts: 1. Know the difference between a physical and chemical change and property. 2. How to identify that a chemical change is occurring. 3. Know the difference between an element and a compound. 4. Be able to describe the states of matter and processes in between
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Atomic Structure Vocabulary: 1. Atomic number 2. Mass number 3. Electron 4. Proton 5. Neutron 6. Nucleus 7. Subatomic particle Concepts: 1. Describe the Bohr model. 2. Identify the subatomic particles and compare their properties and locations. 3. The most stable configuration of atoms.
The Periodic Table Vocabulary: 1. Period 2. Group 3. Element 4. Compound 5. Noble Gases 6. Metals 7. Metalloids 8. Non-metals Concepts: 1. Describe the organization of the periodic table. 2. Relate valence electrons to properties of elements. 3. Describe properties of the groups of the periodic table. 4. Identify properties of metals, non-metals and metalloids.
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Chemical Bonding Vocabulary: 1. Ionic compound 2. Covalent compound 3. Valence electron Concepts: 1. Describe ionic bonding. 2. Describe covalent bonding Carbon Chemistry Vocabulary: 1. Organic Chemistry 2. Lewis Dot Diagram 3. Saturated Hydrocarbon 4. Unsaturated Hydrocarbon 5. Hydrocarbon 6. Monomer 7. Polymer 8. Plastic 9. Linear Polymer 10. Branched Polymer 11. Cross-linked Polymer 12. Combustion 13. Products 14. Reactants 15. High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) 16. Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) Concepts: 1. How to find the number of valence electrons using Lewis Dot Diagrams 2. Identify hydrocarbons based on their chemical formula 3. Explain how monomers can be combined to create linear, branched, or cross-linked polymers 4. Identify the reactants and products in a chemical reaction 5. Which is more likely to rip, a bag made of HDPE or LDPE and why
Concepts: 1. The difference between solvents, solutes, and solutions 2. What happens when you add solute to a saturated or unsaturated solution 3. Characteristics and examples of acids 4. Characteristics and examples of bases 5. What happens to the pH of an acid or a base during a neutralization reaction Earth Materials and Environmental Impact Vocabulary: 1. Acid Rain 2. Brownfield site 3. Landfill 4. Leachate 5. Fossil Fuels 6. Nuclear Fission
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Greenhouse Effect Renewable Energy Nonrenewable Energy Conservation of Energy Global Climate Change
Concepts: 1. What causes acid rain 2. Negative impacts of acid rain, including what happens to statues 3. Causes and effects of water pollution 4. Risks of using landfills to store our waste 5. Dangers of having Brownfield sites in our neighborhoods 6. Classify energy sources as renewable or non-renewable Energy Forms and Transfer Vocabulary: 1. Law of Conservation of Energy 2. Kinetic Energy 3. Potential Energy 4. Thermal Energy 5. Electric Energy 6. Mechanical Energy
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Chemical Energy Nuclear Energy Electromagnetic Energy Convection Conduction Radiation
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Concepts: 1. How kinetic and potential energy are related to rollercoasters 2. Give examples of each of the eight forms of energy 3. Describe where 99.9% of Earth’s energy originally comes from 4. How energy can be converted from one form to another 5. Tell the difference between conduction, convection, and radiation Electricity and Magnetism Vocabulary: 1. Charge 2. Conduction 3. Induction 4. Friction 5. Electricity 6. Conductor 7. Insulator 8. Series Circuit 9. Parallel Circuit
Concepts: 1. Three different ways that an object can be electrically charged 2. Differences between Alternating Current and Direct Current 3. Differences between electrical conductors and insulators 4. Draw a series and parallel circuits
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Ohm’s Law Voltage Current Resistance Magnetism Domain Ferromagnet Electromagnet Generator
5. Calculate voltage, resistance, and current using Ohm’s Law 6. How domains of a magnet line up when they are brought near a magnet 7. How we can make an electromagnet out of a coil of wire, battery, and nail 8. How a generator produces electricity
