NCSD HIGH SCHOOL PHYSICS SCOPE AND SEQUENCE
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Complex Systems
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H.2P.4 Apply the laws of motion
and gravitation to describe the
interaction of forces acting on an
object and the resultant motion.
H.2P.3 Describe the interactions
of energy and matter including
the law of conservation of energy.
H.2P.3 Describe the interactions
of energy and matter including
the law of conservation of energy.
H.2P.3 Describe the interactions
of energy and matter including
the law of conservation of energy.
H.2P.4 Apply the laws of motion
and gravitation to describe the
interaction of forces acting on an
object and the resultant motion.
H.2P.4 Apply the laws of motion
and gravitation to describe the
interaction of forces acting on an
object and the resultant motion.
H.3S.1 Based on observations and science principles, formulate a question or hypothesis that can be investigated through the collection and
analysis of relevant information.
H.3S.2 Design and conduct a controlled experiment, field study, or other investigation to make systematic observations about the natural
world, including the collection of sufficient and appropriate data.
H.3S.3 Analyze data and identify uncertainties. Draw a valid conclusion, explain how it is supported by the evidence, and communicate the
findings of a scientific investigation.
H.3S.4 Identify examples from the history of science that illustrate modification of scientific knowledge in light of challenges to prevailing
explanations.
H.3S.5 Explain how technological problems and advances create a demand for new scientific knowledge and how new knowledge enables the
creation of new technologies.
H.4D.1 Define a problem and specify criteria for a solution within specific constraints or limits based on science principles. Generate several
possible solutions to a problem and use the concept of trade-offs to compare them in terms of criteria and constraints.
H.4D.2 Create and test or otherwise analyze at least one of the more promising solutions. Collect and process relevant data. Incorporate
modifications based on data from testing or other analysis.
H.4D.3 Analyze data, identify uncertainties, and display data so that the implications for the solution being tested are clear.
H.4D.4 Recommend a proposed solution, identify its strengths and weaknesses, and describe how it is better than alternative designs. Identify
further engineering that might be done to refine the recommendations.
H.4D.5 Describe how new technologies enable new lines of scientific inquiry and are largely responsible for changes in how people live and
work.
H.4D.6 Evaluate ways that ethics, public opinion, and government policy influence the work of engineers and scientists, and how the results of
their work impact human society and the environment.
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August 2012
NCSD HIGH SCHOOL PHYSICS SCOPE AND SEQUENCE
Theme: Engineering Design Challenge(s)
TIME (days):
CONTENT STANDARDS
LEARNING TARGETS (I can …)
ASSESSMENTS
H.4D.5 Describe how new technologies enable
new lines of scientific inquiry and are largely
responsible for changes in how people live and
work.
๏ Reflect on, discuss and write about the “real
world” issues raised in the solutions to a an
engineering challenge.
๏ Discuss and write about the contrasts and
similarities between class-based engineering
challenges and large-scale, real-world
challenges.
• Classroom discussions
• Written journal updates
• Early drafts of reports
• Final reflective report
• Classroom presentations
H.4D.6 Evaluate ways that ethics, public
opinion, and government policy influence the
work of engineers and scientists, and how the
results of their work impact human society and
the environment.
KEY VOCABULARY
sustainability, byproduct, impact statement, oversight, regulation
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August 2012
NCSD HIGH SCHOOL PHYSICS SCOPE AND SEQUENCE
Theme: Motion & Forces
TIME (days):
CONTENT STANDARDS
LEARNING TARGETS (I can …)
ASSESSMENTS
H.2P.4 Apply the laws of motion and gravitation
to describe the interaction of forces acting on
an object and the resultant motion.
๏I can describe, estimate and calculate
change in position and motion.
๏I can describe, estimate and calculate a
change in motion based on combined forces.
๏I can measure and characterize motion and
forces in lab-based systems and student
created engineering devices.
• Student discussions,
informal presentations
• “Practice” assessments
• Short-term “labs” and
follow-up questions
• Formal experimental
reports
• Project assessments
• Unit Exams
H.2E.3 Describe how the universe, galaxies,
stars, and planets evolve over time.
KEY VOCABULARY
acceleration, momentum, Newton, inertia, vector, force, gravitation, motion, black hole, red giant, supernova,
white dwarf, universe, galaxy, star, planet
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August 2012
NCSD HIGH SCHOOL PHYSICS SCOPE AND SEQUENCE
Theme: (ENERGY) Embedded in several units…
TIME (days):
CONTENT STANDARDS
LEARNING TARGETS (I can …)
ASSESSMENTS
H.2P.3 Describe the
interactions of energy and
matter including the law of
conservation of energy.
๏I can discuss, read and write about
about cycles and patterns of energy
change.
๏I can describe, measure and write
about the forms and amount of different
types of energy in real-word and labbase systems.
๏I can conduct small scale tests, labs
and experiments to measure and
discuss consistency of energy and
mass.
• Student discussion, informal presentations
• “Practice” assessments
• Short-term “labs” and follow-up questions
• Formal experimental reports
• Project assessments
• Unit Exams
• Energy Literacy Tasks:
• After researching scientific articles on
energy, write a (short) essay that defines
energy and explains its role in [a process to
be identified by instructor].
H.2P.2 Explain how physical
and chemical changes
demonstrate the law of
conservation of mass.
• Which is the better energy source? After
reading and analyzing scientific reports on
energy types and carrying out labs and
experiments, choose the most effective
energy source for a community. Support
your position with evidence from the texts
KEY VOCABULARY
amplitude, entropy, frequency, hertz, thermal equilibrium, transformation, wavelength, kinetic energy, heat energy,
thermal equilibrium, magnetic field, sound energy, seismic energy, electrical energy, mechanical energy, potential
energy, gravitational energy, elastic energy, chemical energy, radiant energy, electromagnetic energy, emission,
evaporation, condensation, melting, freezing, sublimation, boiling, dissolving, solvent, solute, solution, chemical
reaction
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August 2012
NCSD HIGH SCHOOL PHYSICS SCOPE AND SEQUENCE
Theme: Scientific Inquiry
CONTENT STANDARDS
TIME (days):
LEARNING TARGETS (I can …)
๏I can read about, discuss and propose a
research question to learn about interactions
and changes (force, motion, position, energy,
mass, wavelength, frequency, etc.,...)
I can develop, carry out and revise a
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H.3S.2 Design and conduct a controlled
procedure to learn about physical systems.
experiment, field study, or other investigation to
make systematic observations about the natural
๏I can analyze data to identify underlying
world, including the collection of sufficient and
patterns and trends.
appropriate data.
๏I can write about the limits and reliability of
data and findings.
H.3S.3 Analyze data and identify uncertainties.
I can dread, talk and write about historical
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Draw a valid conclusion, explain how it is supported
and current observations that support models
by the evidence, and communicate the findings of a
scientific investigation.
and theories of the physical world.
H.3S.1 Based on observations and science
principles, formulate a question or hypothesis that
can be investigated through the collection and
analysis of relevant information.
ASSESSMENTS
• Small-scale labs with
components of formal
reports
• Informal groups reports to
class
• First drafts of formal
experiments.
• Final experimental reports
• Project reports will have
some inquiry/reflection
components
H.3S.4 Identify examples from the history of
science that illustrate modification of scientific
knowledge in light of challenges to prevailing
explanations.
H.3S.5 Explain how technological problems and
advances create a demand for new scientific
knowledge and how new knowledge enables the
creation of new technologies.
KEY VOCABULARY
claim, evidence, relevant, controls, dependent variable, independent variable, replication, sufficient, limits,
range, reliability, uncertainty, validity, conclusion, explanation, modification, revolutionary, innovation,
prediction, societal demand, spin-off, technology, discovery, invention
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August 2012
NCSD HIGH SCHOOL PHYSICS SCOPE AND SEQUENCE
Theme: Complex Systems (Universe, planetary systems,
Earth energy system)
TIME (days):
CONTENT STANDARDS
LEARNING TARGETS (I can …)
ASSESSMENTS
H.2P.3 Describe the interactions
of energy and matter including the
law of conservation of energy.
๏I can identify, define and recognize
essential characteristics of a system
๏I can predict and explain how a
change in a system variable affects
other variables in the system.
๏I can read, discuss and write about
changes and interactions of stars,
planets, galaxies through
gravitational force.
๏I can carry out small-scale
investigations to model the way that
astronomers measure and learn
about the universe.
• Small-scale labs with components of formal
reports
• Informal groups reports to class
• First drafts of formal experiments.
• Final experimental reports
• Project reports will have some inquiry/reflection
components
• Astrophysics Literacy task: How did our
understanding the universe change over
time? Use articles to compare and
contrast two views of the universe.
H.2P.4 Apply the laws of motion
and gravitation to describe the
interaction of forces acting on an
object and the resultant motion.
KEY VOCABULARY
Explanation, modification, revolutionary, innovation, prediction, technology, discovery, invention,
NCSD High School SCIENCE Scope and Sequence WORKING DRAFT
August 2012