Department of Curriculum and
Instruction
FBISD Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC)
At-a-Glance 2014 – 2015
Course Description:
IPC integrates the disciplines of physics and chemistry in topics such as: atomic structure, properties
of matter, classification of matter, solution chemistry, atomic bonding, motion, force, energy, and
waves. The use of technology and laboratory investigations is a primary focus in instruction. Student
investigations will emphasize accurate observations, collection of data, data analysis, and the safe
manipulation of laboratory apparatus and materials in the lab. IPC must be completed prior to
Chemistry and Physics to count as Science credit.
Grading Periods
Unit Name
Lab Safety and Scientific Process
Grading Period 1
Properties of Matter
Changes in Matter
Atoms and the Periodic Table
Chemical Bonding
Grading Period 2
Conservation of Mass and Chemical Reactions
Nuclear Reaction
Solution Chemistry and Properties of Water
Grading Period 3
Motion
Forces
Energy
Energy Sources
Grading Period 4
Heat Energy
Properties of Waves
Electricity and Magnetism
Textbook:
Integrated Physics and Chemistry
Copyright © 2015
McGraw Hill
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