Physical Science
The properties of matter are determined by the
arrangement of atoms.
Organization within the Periodic Table
Properties of metals, non-metals, gases, Classification by properties
Elements, mixture, Compounds and Solutions
Chemical and Physical changes
pH scale (Acid, base, neutral and basic)
Energy can be transformed or transferred but is never lost
Energy Transfers
Kinetic, Potential, and Thermal
Open vs. Closed Systems
Earth’s Open Systems – atmosphere, ecosystems, hydrosphere solar system, human body.
Ways that energy seems to “disappear”
Dissipated Energy difficult or impossible to recapture
(Pendulums, Roller Coaster Models, Skate Park Simulations, Gizmo, Design a Machine
{possible project}
Energy can be transferred through a variety of ways
Mechanical Energy
Transvers and Longitudinal Waves (Oceanic and Seismic waves)
Properties (speed, wavelength, amplitude, frequency, pitch)
Light and Sound Waves
Heat (conduction, convection, radiation)
{possible lab -Designing a candle wheel/radiometer}
Electrical Circuits
Energy transfer resistance, current and voltage
Series and Parallel Circuits
Earth and Space
The atmosphere has different properties at different
elevation and contains a mixture of gases that cycle through
the lithosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere.
Held to Earth by Gravity
Composition of Atmosphere
Properties of layers, temperature, chemical composition, physical properties
Relationship between pressure, temperature and elevation
Greenhouse Gasses
Ozone Layer (atmosphere and surface)
Real time data on air quality and properties of air
Biochemical Cycles
Impact of Human Activities (changes in atmospheric properties)
Monitor CO2 levels
Show changes in ozone over time
Research activities that generate the highest and lowest amounts of pollution
The hydrologic cycle illustrates that changing states of
water as it moves through the lithosphere, biosphere,
hydrosphere and atmosphere.
Steps of the Hydrological Cycle
Transfer of energy/changes of state
Movement of between spheres
Relationship between water, energy and weather
Groundwater/Surface Water Quality
Rate of flow depends of porosity and permeability
Effect of geography and topography
Identify drainage patterns and watersheds
Contamination travels through spheres
Water Quality testing/ experimental design
Investigate water quality problems in Ohio
Use satellites imagery to show contamination issues
Acid mine drainage in SW Ohio
Earth and Space continued…
Thermal energy transfers in the ocean and the atmosphere
contribute to the formation of currents, which influence
global climate patterns.
Connect the Hydrological Cycle and thermal energy transfers between the ocean and the
atmosphere.
Formation of air currents (jet stream)
Influences on air currents (density, pressure, geography, topography, Earth’s rotation)
Map Jet Stream
Formation of Ocean Currents
Influences on ocean currents (thermal energy, density of water, salinity, mineral content,
floor topography, ocean ridge’s Earth’s rotation).
Map the Gulf Stream
Interpret drifter buoy information
Calculate the velocity of the Gulf Stream
Show biomass of the Gulf Stream
Influence global and climate change
The relative patterns of motion and positions of Earth,
moon and sun cause solar and lunar eclipses, tides and
phases of the moon.
Phases of the moon
Moon’s orbit around Earth
Recognize different phases of the moon
Eclipses
Solar and Luna eclipses, relating to moon
phases
Role of gravity between moon and Earth
Tides: neap and spring
Create charts showing moon phases and tide data
Availability of tidal generated power facilities
Life Science
Matter is transferred continuously between one organism,
to another and between organisms and their physical
environments.
Photosynthesis
Respiration (Include formula – review arrangements on atoms in molecules)
Cell structures reinforcement in respiration and photosynthesis
Investigate factors affecting photosynthesis
Transfer of matter and energy in an ecosystem
Conservation of Matter
Conservation of Energy
Energy pyramid (energy stored and lost at each tropic level)
Continuous recycling form decomposer to plants
New technologies in energy transfer within and between ecosystems ex: ethanol,
competition between food and fuel)
In any particular biome, the number, growth and survival of
organisms and populations depend on biotic and abiotic
factors.
Biotic and Abiotic Factors
Factors contributing to population growth
Limiting factors and population growth
Biomes
Defines by topography, soils, precipitation, solar radiation, temperature
Aquatic biomes (freshwater, brackish, marine)
Forest – tropical or temperate
Desert – hot and cold
Grassland
Taiga
Tundra
Identify biotic and abiotic elements of major biomes and connections
Natural disasters and succession
Impact of Ohio wetland mitigation
Examine environmental conditions and endangered species
Monitor local environmental impact on water quality and organisms.