Scientific Processes. The student,
for at least 40% of instructional time, conducts field and
laboratory investigations using safe, environmentally appropriate,
and ethical practices. The student is expected to (IPC1):
Scientific Processes. The student uses scientific
methods during field and laboratory investigations. The
student is expected to (IPC2):
Scientific Processes. The student uses critical thinking
and scientific problem solving to make informed decisions.
The student is expected to (IPC3):
Science Concepts . The student knows concepts of force
and motion evident in everyday life. The student is expected
to (IPC4):
calculate speed, momentum, acceleration, work, and power
in systems such as in the human body, moving toys, and
machines (IPC4.A).
investigate and describe applications of Newton's laws
such as in vehicle restraints, sports activities, geological
processes, and satellite orbits (IPC4.B)
analyze the effects caused by changing force or distance
in simple machines s demonstrated in household devices,
the human body, and vehicles (IPC4.C)
investigate and demonstrate mechanical advantage and efficiency
of various machines such as levers, motors, wheels and
axles, pulleys, and ramps (IPC4.D)
Science Concepts. The student knows the effects of
waves on everyday life. The student is expected to (IPC5):
demonstrate wave types and their characteristics through
a variety of activities such as modeling with ropes
and coils, activating tuning forks, and interpreting
data on seismic waves (IPC5.A)
demonstrate wave interactions including interference,
polarization, reflection, refraction, and resonance
within various materials (IPC5.B)
identify uses of electromagnetic waves in various technological
applications such as fiber optics, optical scanners,
and microwaves (IPC5.C)
demonstrate the application of acoustic principles such
as in echolocation, musical instruments, noise pollution,
and sonograms (IPC5.D)
Science Concepts. The student knows the impact of
energy transformation in everyday life. The student is expected
to (IPC6):
describe the law of conservation of energy (IPC6.A)
investigate and demonstrate the movement of heat through
solids, liquids, and gases by convection, conduction,
and radiation (IPC6.B)
analyze the efficiency of energy conversions that are
responsible for the production of electricity such as
from radiant, nuclear, and geothermal sources, fossil
fuels such as coal, gas, oil, and the movement of water
or wind (IPC6.C)
investigate and compare economic and environmental impacts
of using various energy sources such as rechargeable
or disposable batteries and solar cells (IPC6.D)
measure the thermal and electrical conductivity of various
materials and explain results (IPC6.E)
investigate and compare series and parallel circuits
(IPC6.F)
analyze the relationship between an electric current
and the strength of its magnetic field using simple
electromagnets (IPC6.G)
analyze the effects of heating and cooling processes
in systems such as weather, living, and mechanical (IPC6.H)
Science Concepts. The student knows relationships
exist between properties of matter and its components.
The student is expected to (IPC7):
investigate and identify properties of fluids including
density, viscosity, and buoyancy (IPC7.A)
research and describe the historical development of atomic
theory (IPC7.B)
identify constituents of various materials or objects
such as metal salts, light sources, fireworks displays,
and stars using spectral- analysis techniques (IPC7.C)
relate the chemical behavior of an element including bonding,
to its placement on the periodic table (IPC7.D)
classify samples of matter from everyday life as being
elements, compounds, or mixtures (IPC7.E)
investigate and compare series and parallel circuits (IPC6.F)
analyze the relationship between an electric current and
the strength of its magnetic field using simple electromagnets
(IPC6.G)
analyze the effects of heating and cooling processes in
systems such as weather, living, and mechanical (IPC6.H)
Science Concepts. The student knows that changes
in matter affect everyday life. The student is expected
to (IPC8):
Science Concepts. The student knows how solution
chemistry is a part of everyday life. The student is expected
to (IPC9):
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