C. P. E Science Course Syllabus
Streetsboro High School
Streetsboro, Ohio
2012-2013
Instructor:
Ms. Amanda C. Hudnall
ahudnall@rockets.sparcc.org
330-626-4906 ext 6216
Course Description:
C. P. E. Science is a freshman level course that focuses on the major concepts relevant to a
comprehensive introduction to the fields of Chemistry, Physics and Earth Science. All major topics
covered will be enhanced with laboratory exercises and practical applications. Science skills and the
Scientific Method will also be a focus throughout the entire course. The inquiry approach to science will
be stressed with emphasis placed on those performance objectives addressed in the Ohio Science
Curriculum Standards. Completion of all homework assignments, class work and laboratory reports is
expected of all students.
Tentative schedule of topics:
Week
1
Text Correlation,
Ohio Science Standards
Ch I (p 6 – 29)
Topic(s)
Introduction to Laboratory Practices,
Scientific Methods. The Nature of Science
Scientific Inquiry (A1-6)
2
3
Scientific Ways of
Knowing (A1-3)
Ch III ( p 70-89) ,
Standards of Measurement,
Graphing Skills
Motion: Description of Motion, Acceleration, Velocity,
Motion in terms of Force, Friction
Physical Science
(D 21 – 25)
4
Ch IV ( p 98 – 119)
Newton’s Laws ( I, II, II)
5
Physical Science
(D 21 – 25)
Practical applications
Gravity
Ch 7 (p 184 – 209)
The Earth in space
Time and the Seasons
The Moon and it’s cycles
Supplemental Material
6
Ch 8 (p 216 – 243)
Supplemental Material
7
8
9
10
Ch V (p 128-145)
Ch IX (p 252-279)
Physical Science (E1213) (F3) , (F11) (F15)
(F17)
Ch IX (p 252-279)
Physical Science (E1213) (F3) , (F11) (F15)
(F17)
Ch V Section II ( p135145)
Ch XXV (p784 – 810)
Ch XXV (p784 – 810)
Planetary Motion
The Inner Planets and their orbits
The outer planets
What is Energy? , Thermal Energy in terms of Molecular
Motion, Energy Transformation within a system,
Thermal Energy Transfer, Kinetic Energy, Potential
Energy, Gravity (GPE),
Conservation of Energy Theorem, Radioactivity,
Radiometric Dating
Fission vs. fusion reactions, Endothermic vs. Exothermic
chemical reactions
Physical Science
(F3) , (F14), (F16)
11
Ch XV (p454 – 478)
12
Physical Science (G 18 –
19)
Ch XI (p 318 – 346)
Transfer of Energy – Waves (properties and behavior)
Sound, seismic, water and light waves
Electromagnetic Spectrum
Transfer of Energy – Waves (properties and behavior)
Sound, seismic, water and light waves
Electromagnetic Spectrum
13
Ch 6 (p 152 – 177)
Physical Science (G 18 –
19)
Work
Simple vs. complex machines
14
Ch XVIII (p550 – 570)
Matter – Properties and measurement
15
16
17
Physical Science (G 18 –
19)
Properties of Atoms
Ch ( 11 (p 318- 345)
Sound and Light
Supplemental Material
The Electromagnetic Spectrum
Physical Science (G 18 –
19)
Ch ( 11 (p 318- 345)
Applicable uses of various types of EM Radiation
Supplemental Material
Career exploration related to radiation
Physical Science (G 18 –
19)
Ch ( 11 (p 318- 345)
Mirrors, lenses and the eye
Supplemental Material
Integration of Anatomy with Physical Science
Physical Science (G 18 –
19)
18
Review for Midterm Exam
Mid Term
19
Ch 18 (p550-570)
20
Physical Science (C9)
Ch 18 (p550-570)
21
Physical Science (C9)
Supplemental Material
22
Ch 16 (p 486 – 508)
Ch 19 (p576 – 600)
23
Physical Science (A1 – 4)
Ch 19 (p576 – 600)
Properties of Pure Substances
Mixtures
Colloids
Electrical Conduction of Electrons
Energy sources and Production
Alternative Energy Sources
Atoms/Molecules/Elements/ Isotopes
General Intro to Chemical Science
The Periodic Table
Supplemental Material
24
Physical Science (A1 – 4)
Ch 22 ( p686 – 712)
Ions, Ionic charges, Electrical force between atoms,
chemical formulas, chemical equations
Physical Science (A5) ,
(B6), (B7)
25
Ch 23 (p718 – 744)
26
Physical Science (B7)
Ch 23 (p718 – 744)
27
Physical Science (B7)
Ch 24 (p750 – 778)
28
Physical Science (B8)
Physical Science (B8)
Ch 24 (p750 – 778)
29
Physical Science (B8)
Ch 24 (p750 – 778)
30
Ch 25 ( 784 – 809)
Supplemental Material
31
Ch 26 (p816-842)
32
33
Earth and Space Science
(A1,2) (B4)
Ch 26 (p816 – 841)
Supplemental
Material
Earth and Space Science
(A1,2) (B4)
Supplemental Material
Earth and Space Science
(B4) (E5)(E6)(E7)
34
Supplemental Material
35
Earth and Space Science
(F8)
Supplemental Material
36
Covering ALL Physical
Balancing Chemical Equations
Atomic Reaction Part I
Chemical Changes
Classification of Reactions
Atomic Reactions Part II
pH Scale
Solution Formation
Acids Bases and Salts
Solubility and Concentration
Strength of acids and bases
Determining solubility
Nuclear change;
Radioactivity
Nuclear reactions
Nuclear Reactions in stars as a source of energy
Stellar Processes leading to formation of elements
beyond H and He
Current evidence for the Big Bang
Stars and Galaxies
Constellations
Processes within Earth’s systems and surface
Plate Tectonics
Sea-floor spreading
Continental Drift
Historical Perspectives and Scientific Revolutions
(Heliocentrism, Plate Tectonics, Nuclear Energy)
Exploring Careers related to Chemistry, Physics and
Geology
Review for Final Exam
Science Standards for 9th Final
grade students
Class Policies:
Your regular attendance and participation in classroom activities and discussions is expected. Your
success in this course is heavily reliant upon your active engagement in daily classroom activities.
Tardiness to class will not be permitted. Please refer to student handbook for tardy policy.
Assignments and homework are due at the BEGINNING of the class period for which they are due.
Assignments turned in after the start of class will be counted one day late according to the departmental
late-work policy (below). Any homework found to be completed during class time will NOT receive
credit.
Late work policy for Streetsboro High School Science Department 2012-2013:
9th grade students:
Homework or work to be collected is due when the teacher announces that it is being collected or at
the beginning of the period of a previously announced due date. Collection announcements will be
made verbally or through prior posting. Work will be deducted 1/3 credit for each day late.
Ex: Original assignment is worth 15 points;
1 day late the maximum points possible would be 10
2 days late the maximum points possible would be 5
3 days late the maximum points possible would be 0
In accordance with the student handbook plagiarism will not be tolerated. Test, quiz, homework, labs,
etc. will all be handled the same. The student will receive a zero for the assignment and be issued one
afterhours restriction.