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____Biology – The Living Environment
Course Title
Title or Topics
Concepts
(Unit
(understandings)
organizing idea)
Scientific method
September
________Grade 9______
Skills
(What students
actually do)
Grade Levels
Major Assessments
Time Frame
(Tests, projects, etc.)
(Number of
weeks)
Conduct scientific investigations
Practice correct lab write-ups
v. desc & pages
identify characteristics of life
identify life processes
Letter E Lab (applies scientific
method)
Germination/light lab
Quizzes – V diagram practice
+ test
4
Scientific Inquiry/Skills
Characteristics of life
Living & non-living
Concept mapping
Control/hypothesis
Intro lab format
October
Data/reporting skills
Graph/measurement
Microscopes & other techniques
Atoms, bonding, ph, enzymes
Independent variable
Dependent variable
Organize, classify & interpret data
Staining
Graphing skills
Enzyme reactions
*quizzes & tests, ML., short
answer, extended response
current events – writing
assignments
Labs – measuring with a
microscope
Ring Lab
Hypothesis Lab
4
Cell is the unit of structure &
function
Cell organelles
Diffusion/active transport/passive
transport
ATP – common energy source
Understand photosynthesis
Homeostatic mechanisms
Disease/immune system
Humans must undergo life
functions
identify organelles
relate cell to a factory
compare photosynthesis & aerobic
respiration
*quizzes & tests
leaf structure
Labs – cork/onion
plant/animal
diffusion through a
membrane (state lab)
4
Identify major organs/functions of
human body
Understand AIDS, cancer
Describe mechanisms necessary to
maintain homeostasis
4
Sexual vs. asexual reproduction
Meiosis as a source of variation
Human reproduction system
Reproductive technology
Zygote development
Flower parts & fertilization
Describe mitosis, meiosis,
fertilization
Identify human reproduction
structure
Understand gamete production
Fertilization & development
Identify specific techniques
associated with reproductive
technology
Identify plan anatomy
Making connections (state lab)
Blood cell type lab
Reflex lab
ABC project – create a book using
CORE vocabulary
Case studies – human physiology
investigations
Embryology (chick) project
Pig dissection Lab
Flower dissection Lab
Quizzes, tests
Human development stages
activity
(Nova movie)
Lab skills
Basic Chemistry
November
Unity & diversity
ATP+ADP (nucleic acids)
Photosynthesis
Aerobic/anaerobic respiration
December
Dynamic Equilibrium
Homeostasis
Human physiology
Concept/photosynthesis
January
Reproduction/Development
Mitosis
Meiosis
Plant reproduction
Human reproductive system
Animal development
4
Topics
(Unit Title or
organizing idea)
February
Genetic continuity
Molecular genetics
March
Evolution
Modern theory of evolution
April
Ecology
May
Human Impact on living environment
June
Review
Concepts
(understandings)
Skills
(What students
actually do)
Major Assessments
(Tests, projects, etc.)
Time Frame
(Number of
weeks)
Human Karyotype
Role of DNA/RNA
Mutations – source of variation
Protein Synthesis
Recombinant DNA
Bio Technology
Identify a human karyotype
Describe mutation
Describe bio technological
techniques
Use terms correctly – gene,
chromosome, expression &
differentiation, gene splicing
recombinant DNA
Genetic Disease poster project
Protein synthesis lab
Karyotype lab
Amino acid lab
Chromosome lab
*Quiz & Test
6
Common Ancestry
Darwins theory of natural selection
Importance of Variation
Extinction of species
Evidence of evolution
Distinguish all components of
Natural Selection Theory
Describe sources of variation
Distinguish among types of
evidence for evolution
Evolution of horse
*Quiz & Test
beaks of finches (state lab)
evidence of evolution lab
2
Abiotic vs. biotic
Ecological relationships & cycles
Autotroph + heterotroph
Energy flow
Organism relationships
Biomes, climates
Negative effects of technology
Renewable vs. nonrenewable
resources
Negative effects on the
environment
Positive aspects on the
Environment
biodiversity
Interpret graphs & charts of cycles
Describe food chains, webs, &
Pyramids
Identify autotrophy & heterotroph
Biotic/abiotic - identify
Web lab
Natural selection lab
Quizzes/tests
Relationship & biodiversity (state
lab)
6
Identify global warming, ozone
shield, biodiversity & deforestation
organize, classify & interpret data
Mangrove swamp
quizzes/tests
opinion – based writing activities –
related to environmental issues
2
Review old labs
Review regents
Graphing
Lab skills
Review lab folders
Regents test
Essay assignments
Current events – write out
responses to events related to
biology
2
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_General Chemistry____________________
Course Title
Title or Topics
Concepts
(Unit
(understandings)
organizing idea)
How does your diet fit into the
September
Skills
(What students
actually do)
_________Grade 11 & 12_________
Grade Levels
Major Assessments
Time Frame
(Tests, projects, etc.)
(Number of
weeks)
To read food labels
To balance your meals
How do calories add up
Quizzes
worksheets
Nutrition
Nutrients
Carbohydrates
Proteins
food pyramid
How do you gain or lose weight in
a healthy way
October
Problems of a certain life style,
obesity, diabetes, tooth decay
How much fat do you eat (%
calories from fat)
Exercise values; walking vs. running
Lab activity
Computer diets (analysis of)
What to look for with food
preparation
Ethnic diets/+
Food borne disease
How to prevent these
Notebooks
Extra credit
Reports available
Lab activity
Oil is being used up
New energies are needed – what
are the choices
Is there a limit to how polluted we
can make the world
To save money w/an energy
efficient car/house/life
To recycle and separate garbage
Quizzes
Graphing
What will be best what if only
some do the right thing
To check environment students for
pollutants
Worksheets
Notebooks
Extra credit available
Fats
Vitamins
Minerals
Diet analysis
Recommendations
November
Implications
Food additives
Cooking
Environmental studies
December
Energy sources
Future supplies
Current research
Recycling
Pollution studies
January
Water
Air
Land
Limits to the environment
10
Only one world
10
Topics
(Unit Title or
organizing idea)
February
Basic chemistry
Atoms
Elements
compounds
March
Periodic table
Periodic trends
Moles
Atomic weights
% composition
April
Organic chemistry
Alkanes, alkeses, alkyne, alkadienes
May
Cyclic hydrocarbons
Alcohols, aldehydes, acids
Modern materials
June
Plastics
Alloys
Review
Concepts
(understandings)
Skills
(What students
actually do)
Major Assessments
(Tests, projects, etc.)
Everything is made up of atoms
What gives individual substances
their properties
To measure on a balance
To use graduated cylinders
To write compounds
Quizzes
Worksheets
Lab activity
To know formulas and periods and
what they stand for
To make predictions on bonding
types
To make solutions of different
strengths
Notebooks
Extra credits
available
Basis of naming
How molecules change as they get
larger, branched or get different
Build molecules w/ball and sticks
Mix substances to make new
products
Quizzes
Lab activity
How chemistry changes our lives
(for better or for the worst)
Vocabulary
Anaz of some chemicals in their
lives
Molecular models
Notebooks
Extra credit available
How do plastics differ
Reading recyclable labels
Time Frame
(Number of
weeks)
10
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___Physical Setting: Chemistry___________
Course Title
Title or Topics
Concepts
(Unit
(understandings)
organizing idea)
Physical & chemical properties &
Varieties of matter
changes
Conservation of mass
In reactions
Homogeneous//heterogeneous
Elements/compounds/mixtures
substances
Filtration/distillation/
Skills
(What students
actually do)
Distinguish or describe types based
on properties, bonding, composition,
separation
Filtration of precipitates
Paper chromatography
Use particle diagrams to represent
varieties of matter
Describe separation of substances
based on differences inproperties
Chemistry Skills
Metric conversions
Significant figures & rounding
% error
Lab safety
Density
Temperature Scales ºc/k
Convert units
Rounding according to rules
Calculate % error
v-diagram & descriptive paper for
lab
Convert between temp scales
Physical Properties & changes
Phases – solid/liquid/gases –
Characteristics/arrangement/forces/
motion
Describe distinguish phases based
on characteristics & KMT
(phases)
Kinetic molecular theory of solids
& liquids
Heating/cooling curves
Changes – melting/freezing
Boiling/condense –
sublimation/depotism
Vapor pressure curves
Exothermic/endothermic
Heat vs. temperature
Calorimetery
Heat of fusion or vaporization
Use particle diagram to distinguish
phases
Draw/interpret heating & cooling
curves in terms of Kinetic &
Potential energy
Distinguish heat & temp in terms of
kinetic energy
Interpret vapor pressure curves –
find boiling point
Find missing quantity in
calorimetery problems &
fusion/vaporization problems
_____Grade 11___________
Grade Levels
Major Assessments
Time Frame
(Tests, projects, etc.)
(Number of
weeks)
Density of metals problem
(Vee)
Conservation of mass activity:
(Vee & Descriptive Paper) DP
consisting of parts: introduction,
scientific principles, procedure,
outcome, error, real world
relevance)
HW: Text Q’s
Short answer & math probs
QZ’s: 1-5 short answer & math
probs based on HW
Tests: mc & short answers/constr.
response
Labs:
Safety lab
(DP)
HW: Text Q’s
Short answer & math probs
QZ’s: 1-5 short answer & math
probs based on HW
Tests: mc & short answers/constr.
response
Preparation of hearing curve
Heat of fusion of ice activity
Hot water heater calorimetery
Problem
Specific heat problem
Design solar still project
(Vee & DP)
HW: Text Q’s
Short answer & math probs
QZ’s: 1-5 short answer & math
probs based on HW
Tests: mc & short answers/constr.
response
2
1
3
Title or Topics
(Unit
organizing idea)
Physical properties & changes
(gases)
Concepts
(understandings)
Kinetic molecular theory – gases
Skills
(What students
actually do)
Describe/distinguish gases based on
KMT
Boyles/Charles/combined gas laws
Solve gas law problems
Ideal vs. real gases & deviations
Independent vs. dependent
variables
Basic Atomic Structure
Early Theories & models
Rutherford empty space model
Bohr energy level model
Wave mechanical/Orbital model
Subatomic particles – properties &
arrangement
Atomic number/Mass
number/Atomic mass
Chemical Properties
& changes
Symbols/diatomic/subscripts
Types of elements & properties
Ionization energy
(formulas)
Empirical vs. molecular
Writing & naming ionic vs.
molecular
Chemical Properties &
changes
(formula math)
Stock system
Polyatomic ions
Formula mass/gram formula mass
Mass ratios in formulas
Mole concept
% composition
hydrates
Arrange variables appropriately on
graphs
Describe Early models & evidence
for
Interpret bright-line spectra
Interpret isotopic symbols/per. Tbl
info
Calculate atomic mass from %
abundance
Distinguish ground vs. excited state
Electron configuration
Use & calculate scientific notation
Calculate atoms in formulas
Empirical formula from molecular
formula
Writing & naming ionic vs.
molecular
Incl. Stock & traditional for
molecular
Calculate formula or gram formula
mass
Calculate mass ratios from formulas
Mole – mass conversion problems
Calculate % composition from
formulas
% water in hydrates
Major Assessments
(Tests, projects, etc.)
Labs: Elasticity of gases lab
Design solar still project
(Vee & Oral presentation)
HW: Text Q’s
Short answer & math probs
QZ’s: 1-5 short answer & math
probs based on HW
Tests: mc & short answers/constr.
Response
Lab activities:
Atomic dimensions activity
Weighted average of pennies
Flame tests activity
(DP)
½ mc
½ short answer
math probs or constructed response
HW: Text Q’s
Short answer & math probs
QZ’s: 1-5 short answer & math
probs based on HW
Tests: mc & short answers/constr.
Response
Nuts & bolts: counting by mass
activity (DP)
HW: Text Q’s
Short answer & math probs
QZ’s: 1-5 short answer & math
probs based on HW
Tests: mc & short answers/constr.
Response
Empirical formula of MgO lab
% water in hydrate lab
(Vee & DP)
HW: Text Q’s
Short answer & math probs
QZ’s: 1-5 short answer & math
probs based on HW
Tests: mc & short answers/constr.
Response
Time Frame
(Number of
weeks)
2
2
1½
1
Title or Topics
(Unit
organizing idea)
Chemical Properties &
changes
Concepts
(understandings)
Reactants/products
Types of reactions
Skills
(What students
actually do)
Writing & balancing equations
Coefficients/phase notation/energy
Find missing mass or
reactant/product
(equations)
Use particle diagrams to represent
simple reactions
Chemical Properties &
changes
Mole relationships in equations
Mole – mole conversions from
equations
(equations math)
Periodic Table
Bonding
Metals/nonmetals/noble gases –
properties
Allotropes
Chemistry of groups
Radius & ionization – def. &
trends
Activity/reactivity
Distinguish element types based on
properties
Electron dot (Lewis) structures for
atoms
Draw Lewis structures for atoms,
Ions, ionic compounds & molecular
compounds
Compare elements based on
properties from trends & ref. Tbl S
Predict relative activity based on
table position
Ion formation/octet rule
Ionic bonding with Lewis
structures
Covalent (molecular) bonding &
Lewis
Structures
Polyatomic ions
Multiple bonds
Bond polarity
Electronegativity
Molecule polarity
Intermolecular forces
Hydrogen bonds
Metallic bonds
Network
Evaluate polarity of bonds based on
electronegativity differences
Identify bonding types/type of
compound from properties
Major Assessments
(Tests, projects, etc.)
Time Frame
(Number of
weeks)
Types of reactions lab
(DP)
HW: Text Q’s
Short answer & math probs
QZ’s: 1-5 short answer & math
probs based on HW
Tests: mc & short answers/constr.
Response
Relating moles to coefficients
Lab
Molar gas volume lab
(Vee & DP)
HW: Text Q’s
Short answer & math probs
QZ’s: 1-5 short answer & math
probs based on HW
Tests: mc & short answers/constr.
Response
Labs:
Element brochure/internet
Project HW: Text Q’s
Short answer & math probs
QZ’s: 1-5 short answer & math
probs based on HW
Tests: mc & short answers/constr.
response
Graphing periodic trends activity
Labs:
Molecular models lab (DP)
Bonding characteristics lab (DP)
HW: Text Q’s
Short answer & math probs
QZ’s: 1-5 short answer & math
probs based on HW
Tests: mc & short answers/constr.
Response
1
2
Title or Topics
(Unit
organizing idea)
Solutions
Kinetics & Equilibrium in
Reactions
Acids/Bases/Salts
Concepts
(understandings)
Parts of a solution-solute/solvent
Characteristics
Solubility factorsnature/temp./press
Solubility curvessaturated/unsat./supersat.
Dilute/concentrated
Concentration
Molarity
% by mass
parts per million
freezing point depression/boiling
point
elevation
Separation of mixture components
based on propertiespolarity/solubility 3.Inn
Collision theory & factors
Bonding & energy
Potential energy diagrams
Heat of reaction/activation energy
Catalyst
Enthalphy/entropy
Equilibriumphase/solution/chemical
Lechatlier’s principle/shift/factors
Arrehnius acid/base/salt
def./properties
Naming
Strength & ionization
Neutralization & titration
Skills
(What students
actually do)
Predicting double replacement
reactions
Preparing & interpreting solubility
curves – tbl G
Preparation of known concentration
Crystallization
Calculate molarity, % by mass, Parts
per million
Oxidation/reduction
Oxidation numbers
Oxidizing & reducing agents
Half reactions
Electrolytic cells
Voltaic cells
Solubility curves lab (Vee & DP)
Chromatography lab
HW: Text Q’s
Short answer & math probs
QZ’s: 1-5 short answer & math
probs based on HW
Tests: mc & short answers/constr.
response
Time Frame
(Number of
weeks)
2
Paper Chromatography
Describe Chromatography, 3.1xxiv
Evaluate potential energy diagrams
Distinguish changes in entropy
Evaluate factors causing equilibrium
shifts & predict changes in
concentration, temp. or pressure
Determine pH from indicator colors
Solve titration problems
Interpret pH scale & indicator probs
Mono/di hydroxy/hydroxide –
acids/bases
PH scale
Indicators – tbl. M
Oxidation & Reduction
Major Assessments
(Tests, projects, etc.)
Calculate oxidation numbers in
formulas
Write & interpret redox equations
Write & interpret half reactions
Predict outcome of single
replacement
Reactions from tbl
Identify anode/cathode & parts of
Electrochemical cells
Labs:
Reaction rate factors lab
(Vee & DP)
Hess’s law lab
(Vee & DP)
HW: Text Q’s
Short answer & math probs
QZ’s: 1-5 short answer & math
probs based on HW
Tests: mc & short answers/constr.
response
Labs:
Conductivity lab (Vee & DP)
Titration lab (Vee & DP)
Effectiveness of antacids prob.
(Vee & DP)
HW: Text Q’s
Short answer & math probs
QZ’s: 1-5 short answer & math
probs based on HW
Tests: mc & short answers/constr.
response
Labs:
Corrosion of iron (Vee & DP)
Activity series lab (Vee & DP)
HW: Text Q’s
Short answer & math probs
QZ’s: 1-5 short answer & math
probs based on HW
Tests: mc & short answers/constr.
Response
2
2
2
Title or Topics
(Unit
organizing idea)
Chemistry of Organic
Compounds
Nuclear Properties & changes
Concepts
(understandings)
Skills
(What students
actually do)
Major Assessments
(Tests, projects, etc.)
Carbon & properties
Hydrocarbons –
saturated/unsaturated
Alkanes/alkenes/alkynes
General & structural formulas
Isomers & naming
Functional groups
Halides
Alcohol-primary/secondary/tertiary
Dihydroxy/trihydroxy lcohol
Aldehyde/ketone
Acids
Ethers/esters
Amines/amides
Reactions-addition/substitution
Esterification/saponification/ferme
ntation
Polymerization
Identify & name organic compounds
& reactions based on names,
formulas & equations
HW: Text Q’s
Short answer & math probs
QZ’s: 1-5 short answer & math
probs based on HW
Tests: mc & short answers/constr.
Response
Nuclear stability
Emanations-alpha,beta,gamma
Nuclear equations
Natural a transmutation & half life
Artificial transmutation
Fission & fusion
Mass-energy conversion
Radioisotope use & risks
Balancing nuclear equations
Identify type of change based on
equation
Identify emanations based on
characteristics & tbl
Calculare half-life probs
HW: Text Q’s
Short answer & math probs
QZ’s: 1-5 short answer & math
probs based on HW
Tests: mc & short answers/constr.
response
Time Frame
(Number of
weeks)
2
1½
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_____Astronomy I ____________
Course Title
Title or Topics
(Unit
organizing idea)
September
Concepts
(understandings)
_________Grade 11 & 12_______________
Grade Levels
Skills
Major Assessments
Time Frame
(What students
(Tests, projects, etc.)
(Number of
actually do)
weeks)
Terrestrial coord system
Horizon coord. Sys
Celestial coord sys
Locate position on globe (lat/long)
Horizon (alt/az)
Sky (R.A./Dec)
Location of lat/long on map/globe
Location of obj in sky &
planetarium alt/az RA & Dec
4
Learn 50 stars & constell. In PLM
sky & outside
ID of STAR & constell on Star
maps & evening skys
4
Star & Const. ID
Nature of light telescopes
Constellations
Mythology
STAR names
Telescope types
Wave theory
November
Greeks to modern
Measure eccentricity of orbits
Explore early exploration
Columbus
Construction of a paper /proj
Dealing w/an astronomer of
interest
3
Sun’s composition formation
Size
Mass
Effect on E. seasons
Construct scale
Model of E & sun
Description paper on
Nature of sun or solar energy
1
The sun 99.98% of solar system
January
Characteristics of planets & solar
sys obj
Create solar system model
comparing size of planet &
distances
Moon modeling
Internet
Descriptive paper regarding
experience with scale models
3-4
Understanding the celestial sphere
October
Historical Astronomy
December
The rest of the solar system
Topics
(Unit Title or
organizing idea)
February
Sun
March
Stars
April
Galaxies
May
Cosmology
June
Extraterrestrial life
Time travel
Concepts
(understandings)
Skills
(What students
actually do)
Major Assessments
(Tests, projects, etc.)
Time Frame
(Number of
weeks)
Sun’s characteristics review
Source of energy age
Explore character of sun through
film & observ. Of sun telescopically
activ. on energy
internet
Descriptive paper on sun based on
info from readings & film
2-3
H & R Diagram
Red giants, white dwarfs, neutron
stars, black holes
Packets on H & R diagram
Graphing & interp
Films on - Hawkings & others
Assessment of H & R diagram
Descriptive paper on film
3-4
Milky Way
Andromeda
Other
Scale model of galaxy
Scale distances in universe
Film - power of ten
Proj on model of Milky Way
Descriptive paper on types of
galaxies
3-4
Big Bang
Pulsating
Doppler Effect
Hubbles constant
Explore nature of origin of universe
through film, slides, & hands on
expansion of space
Descriptive paper regarding origin
& fate of space
3
UFO’s
Life in the Sol Sys & Galaxy &
elsewhere
Time Travel
Relativity
Worm holes
Explore UFO reports & articles
Emphasize immensity of universe
Smallness of solar system
Film on time travel
Write an opinion paper on whether
aliens are visiting earth
Descriptive paper regarding
plausibility of life elsewhere in
universe
2-3
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_____Astronomy II _________________
Course Title
Title or Topics
Concepts
(Unit
(understandings)
organizing idea)
Metric system
September
Skills
(What students
actually do)
__Grade 11 & 12______
Grade Levels
Major Assessments
Time Frame
(Tests, projects, etc.)
(Number of
weeks)
Manipulating
Measuring
Calculating
Labs (reports & practicals)
Projects
Unit tests
2 wks
Measurement
Light
Scientific Notation
Estimating
Properties of light interactions
October
Bright line spectra
Instruments (telescopes, spectra
scopes)
Matter
Forces
Fields
Observation
Worksheets
Unit test
Quizzes
2 wks
Astrometric history
constellations
Modern technology use
observation
Unit test quizzes
Unit test lab reports
4 wks
Revolution
Rotation
Geometric model (Ptolemy)
Heliocentric Model (Copernicus)
Observation
Interpretation
modeling
Quizzes
worksheets
5 wks
Universe
Stars
Galaxies
modeling
Research paper
Writing interpreting
Researching diagramming
Model
Manipulating
diagrams
Research paper
Final examination
End semester I
Model building project
1 wk
Light
Gravity
November
Gravity
The chronology of astronomy
December
Terrestrial motions
January
Celestial Sphere
Star Life Cycles
Solar system
4 wks
2 wks
Topics
(Unit Title or
organizing idea)
February
Solar system
The sun
March
The planets
April
The planets
May
The planets
June
Life forms
Concepts
(understandings)
Skills
(What students
actually do)
Major Assessments
(Tests, projects, etc.)
Time Frame
(Number of
weeks)
Atomic & nuclear energy
Sunspots
Solar terms
Solar composition
Solar winds
Modeling
Graphing
Mathematical interpretation
Unit test
Lab reports
quizzes
3 wks
Magnetic fields
Charts of characteristics
Mercury
Venus
Diagramming
Manipulating observations &
interpretations
Unit test
Lab reports
Projects
2 wks
Earth
Mars
Asteroid belt
Jupiter
Observations & interpretations
Comparisons to real life situations
Unit test
Lab reports
Projects
Solar system models
Saturn
Uranus
Neptune
Pluto
Observations & interpretations
Comparisons to real life situations
Unit test
Lab reports
Projects
Solar system models
Meteors & Comets
Alien life forms
Evolution
Research paper
Research, interpreting, writing,
presenting, diagramming
Unit test
Report (Essay)
Research paper
Final examination
11 wks
2 wks
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____Principles of Technology_______________
Course Title
Title or Topics
Concepts
(Unit
(understandings)
organizing idea)
Part of a whole
September
.1
Skills
(What students
actually do)
Learn to use triple beam balance
Measure the mass of objects
Learn to measure in mm cm dm
Graph dependent independent
Convert cm>mm x axis
mm>cm x axis
Title on graph
Lab write up-V diagram
Descriptive paper
Read 10ml & 100ml graduated
Cylinder on paper & actual
Cylinder in class room
Learn symbols & names of elements
_Grade 11 & 12_______
Grade Levels
Major Assessments
Time Frame
(Tests, projects, etc.)
(Number of
weeks)
Given an object find the mass
Measure lines
Make their own metric ruler
Decimals
Ditto using scientific method
3 wks
Read graduated cylinders on paper
& in classroom
2 wks
Series of 6 quizzes on symbols &
names of elements final quiz
Highest averages paint Bohr
Models on windows
Using periodic table draw Bohr
model of an element on period 4
Make 3-D atom
1 ½ wks
Metric System
Scientific Method
State the problem
Collect information
Form hypothesis
Collect data
Form conclusion
Mass – graph
What metric system is
Metric ruler 30cm
October
Metric
Learn what a graduated cylinder is
Reading of graduated cylinder
Chemistry
What an element is
November
Learn structure of atom – draw
Bohr models
Draw Bohr with periodic table on
Paper
Draw using blackboard
Hydraulics
Pneumatics
Fluids @ rest
Fluids in motion
Buoyancy
Hands on testing
Lab practicals
Quizzes
HW
Lab reports
Unit tests
3 wks
Levers
Pulleys
Wheels & axles
Screws
Manipulating, calculating,
comparing & observational
assessment modeling
Unit tests
Lab reports
Lab practicals
Quizzes
HW
3 wks
Chemistry
December
Fluids
January
Simple machines
2-3 wks
.
Topics
(Unit Title or
organizing idea)
February
Simple machines (continued)
Waves
March
Light
April
Light
May
Electricity & magnetism
June
Fields
Atomic & nuclear
Concepts
(understandings)
Skills
(What students
actually do)
Major Assessments
(Tests, projects, etc.)
Time Frame
(Number of
weeks)
I.M.A.
AMA
Perpetual motion
Mechanical waves
Investigation (modern technology
use)
Observation
Robotics
Pneumatics & hydraulic projects
Wave properties
Sound
Light phenomena
Theories of light
Calculating
Unit tests
Quizzes
HW
Labs & practicals
4 wks
Optics (geometric)
Mirrors
Lenses
Diffraction & interference
Measuring
Comparison & interpretation
Unit tests
Quizzes
HW
Labs & practicals
2 wks
Electrostatics
Current electricity
(Ohu’s law, circuits, AC, DC,
series & parallel)
Mathematical calculation
Modeling
Manipulating & testing
comparison
Unit test
Quizzes
HW
Labs & practicals
5 wks
Magnets
EM fields
The Atom
The Nucleus
Radioactivity
Energy levels
Modeling diagramming
Unit tests
Quizzes
HW
Labs & practicals
Final examination
Lab report requirement
1 wk
Observations
Continued
5 wks
2 wks
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__College Biology 105_& 106________________
Course Title
Title or Topics
Concepts
(Unit
(understandings)
organizing idea)
Cells/Tissues, 5 Kingdoms,
September
Skills
(What students
actually do)
__Grade 12__________________
Grade Levels
Major Assessments
Time Frame
(Tests, projects, etc.)
(Number of
weeks)
Differentiate meiotic phases
Use the microscope
Classify tissues
“make” a protein from a gene
LABS: 1. Microscope
2. Cells/Tissue
3. Mitosis
Biology Introduction
Cells/Tissues
Cell Membranes
Cell Division
Cells/Organelles, Plasma
Membranes, ISO/Hypo/Hypertonic
Mitosis/Meiosis
DNA/RNA/nucleotide/protein
synthesis
October
Stages of development/germ layers
Alternation of Generations
Archeabacteria, Eubacteria,
Cyanubacteria, Protozoan
Classification
Identify bacteria by shape/staining
Identify cyanobacteria
Labs:
Bosidiomycetes/Ascomycetes/
Phycomycetes/Deuteromycetes
6 phyla of protista
ferns/ailies
gymnosperms/angiosperms
plant reproduction
Describe different phyla of fungi life
cycles
Describe algae life cycles
Describe seeded/seedless plants life
cycles
Identify different protozoa, algae,
fungi
Labs:
Seed/seed germination
Plant germ layers
Roots/stems/leaves
Identify different ferns,
gymnosperms & angiosperms
structures
Carbohydrates/proteins/fats/nucleic
acids
Identify organic compounds
2nd lab practical (labs 6 – 9)
Labs:
10. Ferns/Ailies
11. Gymnosperms/angiosperms
12. Roots/stems/leaves
Respiration/photosynthesis
reactions
Understand steps in respiration and
photosynthesis
Development
Kingdom monera
Kingdom protista/Protozoa
Kingdom Protista/slime molds
November
Kingdom Fungi
Kingdom Protista/Algae
Seedless Plants
Seeded Plants
December
Plant development
Plant anatomy
Plant hormones
Biochemistry
January
Respiration/photosynthesis
4. Bacteria
5. Cyanobacteria
First Lab practical - 5 labs
First Preliminary Exam
6.
7.
8.
9.
Protozoa
Algae
Fungi
Bryophytes
3rd lab practical (labs 10 – 12)
3rd Prelim exam
Final exam
Topics
(Unit Title or
organizing idea)
February COLLEGE BIOLOGY 106
Phylum Ponfera
Phylum Cridaria & clenophora
Nervous system
Phylum Platyhelminthes
March
Phylum nematode and rotifera (aschelminthes)
Excretory system
Phylum annelida
Digestive system
Circulatory system
April
Phylum mollusca
Phylum arthropoda
May
Endocrine system
Phylum echinodermata
Phylum chordata
Respiratory system
June
Review
Concepts
(understandings)
Skills
(What students
actually do)
Major Assessments
(Tests, projects, etc.)
Poriferan classification &
organisms
Cnidaria & Clenophara,
characteristics/organisms
Neurons (types), reflex arc,
neurotransmitters/synapse, human
nervous system, platyhelminthes
characteristic/organisms
Identify different poriferans
Platyhelminthes, rotifgis &
nematodes
Diagram the above life cycles
Describe parts of human nervous
system, explain how an impulse
travels
Labs: 1. Ponfera/Cnidaria
2. Platyhelminthes
Aschelminthes
characteristics/organisms
Human excretory system
Annelida characteristics/organisms
Human digestive system/enzymes
Human circulatory system
Identify/dissect different annelids &
diagram life cycles
Describe how filtration of blood
occurs in the human excretory
system
Describe parts of human digestive
and circulatory system
Lab: 3. Aschelminthes
1st lab practical ( 1 – 3)
1st Prelim exam
Lab: 4. Annelida
Mollusca characteristics/organisms
Arthropoda
characteristics/classification/
organisms
Identify/dissect various molluscas
and arthropodas
Lab: 5. Mollusca
6. Arthropoda
2nd lab practical (labs 4 – 6)
Human endocrine system
(hormones and glands)
Echinodermata charact/class/org
Chordata charact/class/org
Human respiratory system
Dissect starfish, perch & frog
Describe parts & functions of
human respiratory system and how
hormones act
2nd prelim exam
Labs:
7. Starfish
8. Perch
9. Frog
3rd lab practical (labs 7 – 9)
3rd prelim exam
Final exam
Time Frame
(Number of
weeks)
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__Physical Setting: Physics ___________
Course Title
Title or Topics
Concepts
(Unit
(understandings)
organizing idea)
Organization of class
September
Mechanics
October
Kinematics
Pendulum
Simple harmonic motion
November
Forces
December
Energy
Work
Skills
(What students
actually do)
___Grade 11 & 12__________
Grade Levels
Major Assessments
Time Frame
(Tests, projects, etc.)
(Number of
weeks)
Lab procedures
Manual skills
Teamwork
Brainstorming
Graphing
Current events that relate
Utilize v-diagram to write
descriptive paper
Graphing
Mathematical analysis
Algebra, trig.
Unit analysis
Formula manipulation
Homework
Papers
Labs
Tests & quizzes
Real world applications
4
Blending of physics concepts into
“mouse trap car”
Homework
Labs
Tests & quizzes
3
Newton’s laws
Weight vs. mass
Friction
Centripetal
Magnetic
Gravitation
Your own wgt. In Newton’s
Horsepower calculations
Manipulate simple machine
Homework
Papers
Lab reports
Tests & quizzes
Real world uses
4
Potential
Kinetic
How time affects Hp or work
Homework
Papers
Labs
Quizzes & tests
Real world user
5
Homework
Paper
Labs
Quizzes + tests
Real world uses
4
Challenges – tower bldg.
Dome
Distance recording
Estimating
Habits of the Mind
Displacement
Vectors
Mouse trap cars
Periodic motion
Momentum
Projectile
Conservation of energy
“work” in physics
Calories vs. Joules in temp.
calculations
2
Thermal Energy
January
Waves
Types of waves
Uses of waves
Dual properties of light
Formula derivation
Reflecting refraction
Diffraction
Standing
Interference of
(destructive + construct.)
superposition of waves
index of refraction for air, water,
plastic, glass
Topics
(Unit Title or
organizing idea)
February
Sound
Light
March
Electricity
April
Magnetism
May
Atomic physics> Physics for the
Nuclear physics> next generation
June
Review
Regents practice
Concepts
(understandings)
Skills
(What students
actually do)
Major Assessments
(Tests, projects, etc.)
Time Frame
(Number of
weeks)
Theories, color
Interactions, polarization
Uses of light, internal reflection
Musical instruments
Doppler effect, rainbows
Speed of sound determination
Ray diagrams for mirrors + lenses
Design your own music instrument
Lab reports
Real world app.
Labs, worksheets
Tests + quizzes
4
Static elect.
Historical developments
Circuits (series + parallel)
Ohm’s Law
Electron, proton – flow
Electric fields
Build series + parallel circuits
Use ammeter + voltmeter to test
circuits
Use vander graff generator for
cap……development
Labs, real world use
Worksheet
Tests + quizzes
Extra credit papers
5
(1,2,3) hard rules
lines of flux
motors + generators
therapeutic magnetic
Use compass to map magnetic field
Computer disk storage concepts vs.
magnets
Labs, real world uses
Worksheets
Quizzes + tests
Extra credit papers
4
Atom’s parts + sub parts
Future implications
Fission vs. fusion
Beginning of universe
Appreciate initial experiments that
led to today’s concepts
What’s ahead with the atom (read
articles)
Uses of physics in today’s world
(self generated summary)
worksheets
tests + quizzes
4
Practice problem from beginning
of year
Make a review schedule
Reference Tables
Establish test range for regents
Improve on skills eliminate
weaknesses
Write out “wrong questions” to get
“right” answers on missed
questions
Practice, practice, practice!
3
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Title or Topics
Concepts
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(understandings)
organizing idea)
September
October
November
December
January
Skills
(What students
actually do)
_______________________________
Grade Levels
Major Assessments
Time Frame
(Tests, projects, etc.)
(Number of
weeks)
Topics
(Unit Title or
organizing idea)
February
March
April
May
June
Concepts
(understandings)
Skills
(What students
actually do)
Major Assessments
(Tests, projects, etc.)
Time Frame
(Number of
weeks)