Integrated Inquiry Science Level One Credit Requirements: Semester One
Syllabus:
Term
Chapter/Topic
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1: Inquiry skills
 Inference vs evidence
 Testable questions/hypotheses
 Process of inquiry
 Scientific Explanations
2 and 3
4
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To Do:
Evidence/Inference Quiz
Testable Question Quiz
Process of Scientific Inquiry Quiz
Process of Scientific Inquiry Concept Map
Scientific Explanation: Energy Drinks
Ch1 2/3 Multiple Choice Test
Ch1 Final EOC Assessment
Density Quiz
Phases of Matter Quiz
Graph/Diagram: Density of different materials
Scientific Explanation: Density
Ch2 2/3 Multiple Choice Test
Ch2 Final EOC Assessment
3: Chemical properties
 Solubility
 Polarity/ Ionization
 Covalent/Ionic chemical bonding
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Categorizing Quiz
Solubility/Polarity Quiz
Ionization/Electronegativity Quiz
Diagram: Solubility of polar/nonpolar
Scientific Explanation: solvation
Ch3 2/3 Multiple Choice Test
Ch3 Final EOC Assessment
4: Atomic structure and Periodic Table
 Atomic Structure
 Periodic Table Trends
 Modeling
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Spectra Quiz
Atomic Models Quiz
Bohr and Quantum Theory Quiz
Diagram: Models of atomic structure over time
Scientific Explanation: Periodic table/ atomic
theory
Ch4 2/3 Multiple Choice Test
Ch4 Final EOC Assessment
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Isotope Quiz
Nuclear Reactions Quiz
Scientific Explanation: Formation of elements
Diagram: Life cycles of low and high mass stars
Ch5 2/3 Multiple Choice Test
Ch5 Final EOC Assessment
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HR Diagrams Quiz
HR Diagram applied to life cycle of a star
Scientific Explanation: Role of gravity in star
formation
Gravity Math Quiz
Ch11 2/3 Test (EOC Format)
Ch11 Final: Galaxy Crash
2: Physical properties
 Phases of matter
 Density
 Applications
5: Star Formation
 Isotopes
 Nuclear reactions
 Formation of elements
 Life cycle of stars
11: Gravity
 Gravity and center of mass
 Mathematical modeling
 Prediction using HR
diagrams/star life cycles
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Science Journal:
You are responsible for keeping an organized science journal containing all in class work and formative
assessments. This is a space for you to practice with the skills and concepts covered in class. Each chapter should
be defined by attaching a “Chapter Goal Sheet” to a left side page when a new chapter is started.
Science journals have many purposes: they provide a place to record data, take notes, reflect on your progress, or
respond to questions. This science journal will become your permanent record of your work, and you will refer to
it often during discussions and assessments. The more complete your science notebook is, the more valuable it will
be for you.
Formative Assessments:
Formative Assessments (FAs) are a way for both you and me to understand how much you know, misunderstand
or have grown in your learning during the progression of a chapter. They will not be added to your grade but will
be important measures of how well you are doing so that you and I can both judge how much practice you need to
build a skill/concept before final assessments. Please use them to your advantage to help you focus on your own
learning so that you use your time and effort in the most efficient way possible.
Required Assessments:
There will be several required assessments that will be used to determine your mastery of Washington State
Standards and earn your credit for the class. These assessments must meet “Proficient/Independent skill-3” on a
rubric. These assessments will also be collected into an organized file/binder to be kept in the classroom to serve
as a collection of evidence demonstrating your growth over the course.
Required Assessments: Number of each will vary according to material covered in each chapter
1. Quizzes: these will usually be five question quizzes on a single concept that you will need to 80% to pass
and move on to the next concept
2. Graphics/diagrams or concept maps: You need to demonstrate your ability to connect concepts or explain
the overall trends/themes for major ideas in science. Diagramming, graphing, or concept mapping is an
effective way to demonstrate your understanding.
3. Scientific Explanation: Science requires you to be able to make an accurate claim, support it with strong
experimental and observational evidence, and connect your ideas to larger scientific principles. This is also
an important life skill and you will be given many opportunities to practice and master it on a variety of
concepts.
Scientific Explanation Prompts for Semester One Final Drafts
CH
Concept
Prompt/Question
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Energy Drinks/ Do energy drinks provide a benefit to athletes who use them?
Scientific
Explanations
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Density
Explain how density is important for the correct function of a wave toy.
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Properties of
How do the microscopic properties of matter affect the way they interact with other
matter
materials?
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Periodic Table
How does the periodic table demonstrate and support atomic theory?
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Star/element
Discuss the validity of the phrase “We are all star dust.”
formation
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Gravity and Star What role does gravity play in the formation and life cycle of stars?
formation/life
cycle
4. End of Chapter Assessment: This usually will be formatted like the End of Course (EOC) Biology assessment
that is required for all high school graduates to pass beginning 2015. You need to pass this assessment
with a minimum 80% before moving on to the next chapter. Not only will this assessment give you the
opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of all concepts covered by the chapter, it will give you
practice and help make you more comfortable with type and formatting of the questions found on the
Washington State EOC. I will use alternative final assessments on a few chapters. The 2/3 Test for these
chapters will be in EOC format so you will still have the opportunity to practice EOC type questions.