Introductory Physical Science
Students know heating of the Earth’s surface and atmosphere by the sun drives
convection with in the atmosphere and oceans, producing winds and ocean currents.
(18) Students know the properties of ocean water such as temperature and salinity can
be used to explain the layered structure of the oceans, generation of horizontal and
vertical ocean currents and the geographic distribution of marine organisms.
__________ CHAPTER 5, 6 AND 15 Test March 3 and 4
__________Complete Virtual Lab #4 Seawater Density
Students know each element on Earth moves among reservoirs, which exist in the
solid earth, in oceans, in the atmosphere, and within and among organisms as part
of biogeochemical cycles.
(19) Students know the carbon cycle of photosynthesis and respiration Students know
the importance of Nitrogen. CHAPTER 15
____________ CHAPTER 15 and 16 Test --March 17 and 18
____________ Make a model of a 100% self contained farm where all the nutrients are
produced and retained on the property for the next generation.
____________ Make a 3 page report on the Arizona Bio-dome project.
(20) Students know the global carbon cycle in terms of the different physical and
chemical forms of carbon in atmospheres and oceans and the movement of carbon
among these reservoirs. CHAPTER 16
___________ CHAPTER 15 and 16 Test -March 17 and 18
___________ What are the goals of the California AQMD? Which goals have they completed
and which have been very difficult to accomplish.
___________ Make a 3 page report on ionic air scrubbers which can be installed on
industrial plants to clean the air before it is released.
Students know heating of the Earth’s surface and atmosphere by the sun drives
convection within the atmosphere and oceans, producing winds and ocean currents.
(21) Students know how differential heating of the Earth results in circulation patterns
in the atmosphere and oceans that globally distribute the heat. CHAPTER 17
__________CHAPTER 17 Test on March 31 and April 1
__________ Collect the weather report from 15 days.
 Graph the daily high temperature.
 Graph the daily low temperature.
 Graph the barometric pressure.
 Describe the weather in Lawndale on that day.
_________Complete the virtual lab # 5 Specific Heat of Land and Water
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Students know life has changed Earth’s atmosphere, and changes in the atmosphere
affect conditions for life.
(22) Students know the thermal structure and the chemical composition of the
atmosphere. CHAPTER 17
__________ CHAPTER 17 Test on March 31 and April 1
_________ Complete Virtual Lab 8 Pressure and Temperature of a gas
Students know energy enters the Earth system primarily as solar radiation and
eventually escapes as heat.
(23) Students know the fate of incoming solar radiation in terms of reflection,
absorbtion, and photosynthesis. Chapter 17
___________ CHAPTER 17 Test on March 31 and April 1
___________ Make a study of leaves that conserve water with structures and colors.
Compare desert plants to tropical plants.
Students know heating of the Earth’s surface and atmosphere by the sun drives
convection with in the atmosphere and oceans, producing winds and ocean currents.
(24) Students know how differential heating of the Earth results in circulation patterns
in the atmosphere and oceans that globally distribute the heat. CHAPTER 19
______________CHAPTER 19 --Test April 28 and 29
______________ Make a world map of Magellan’s voyages and explain when he was using
the currents and when he was able to sail with the wind.
______________ Make a tool to measure the speed and direction of the wind.
(25) Students know the relationship between the rotation of the Earth and the circular
motion of the ocean currents and the air in pressure centers. CHAP. 19
_____________CHAPTER 19 Test April 28 and 29
_____________ Complete Virtual Lab #10 Orbital Motion.
_____________ Make a tool to measure air pressure.
Students know life has changed Earth’s atmosphere, and changes in the atmosphere
affect conditions for life.
(26) Students know the location of the ozone layer in the upper atmosphere, its role in
absorbing ultraviolet radiation and how it varies both naturally and in response to
human activities. CHAPTER 21
__________Test May 12 and 13
__________ Write a 3 page report on the hole in the Ozone Layer, and it’s effects on life in
Australia
NINE Standards in Quarter 3
Excellence on the Benchmark test Guaranteed pass
7/ 9 for an A
6/9 for a B
5/9 for a C
Pass the test or do the project with EXCELLENCE. Must have 80% for daily work to earn grade by standards projects.
CD for the Virtual labs is on reserve in the library or available for one night check out from Sciaroni or available during Monday Afternoon Tutoring hours.
Introductory Physical Science
Quarter 3
Sciaroni
2011
NINE Standards in Quarter 3
Excellence on the Benchmark test Guaranteed pass
7/ 9 for an A
6/9 for a B
5/9 for a C
Pass the test or do the project with EXCELLENCE. Must have 80% for daily work to earn grade by standards projects.
CD for the Virtual labs is on reserve in the library or available for one night check out from Sciaroni or available during Monday Afternoon Tutoring hours.