Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
HS Physical Sci Quarter 1
Core Curriculum Map—Physical Science
Concept
Scientific
Method
Objective
Essential
Vocabulary
PS 1: Describe the Scientific
Method in solving a problem
or question.
[9] SA1.1
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Comprehension
Scientific
Method
Instructional Material
Assessment
Prentice Hall Physical Science:
Ch 1
Prentice Hall Easy Planner
Lesson 1.2
AGS Physical Science pg xvi xvii
SBA and
Questions from Ch 1
Test Bank.
Emphasis: Inquiry,
Technology, Society and
Nature of Science. 2933% of SBA
Questions from Ch 1
Test Bank.
Prentice Hall Physical Science:
Ch 1
AGS Physical Science pg xvi xvii
PS 2: Demonstrate the
scientific method by
identifying the relationship
between a manipulated
/independent variable and a
responding/dependent
variable.
[9] SA1.2
Teacher
Activities/Reflections
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Analyze
Scientific
Method
PS 3: Given a data set,
develop an appropriate,
correctly labeled data table
and graph.
[9] SA1.2
Prentice Hall Physical Science:
Ch 1
AGS Physical Science pg xvi xvii
Questions from Ch 1
Test Bank.
Prentice Hall Physical Science:
Ch 1
AGS Physical Science pg xvi xvii
Questions from Ch 1
Test Bank.
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Analyze
Scientific
Method
PS 4: Using graphs and data
tables; identify trends and
analyze these trends to
support conclusions.
[9] SA1.2
Review now for
use throughout the
year.
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Analyze
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Scientific
Method
HS Physical Sci Quarter 1
Prentice Hall Physical Science:
Ch 1
AGS Physical Science pg xvi xvii
PS 5: Write conclusions that
are logical and supported by
evidence.
[9] SA2.1
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Analysis
Scientific
Method
Prentice Hall Physical Science:
Ch 1
AGS Physical Science pg xvi xvii
PS 6: Solve a problem or
question, of your own design,
applying the various steps of
the scientific method.
[9] SE2.1
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Application
Matter
PS 8: Describe atoms and
their base components (i.e.
Protons, neutrons and
electrons), including relative
mass, charge and location,
using a model.
[9] SB1.1
SBA and
Questions from Ch 1
Test Bank.
Emphasis:
Inquiry,Technology,
Society and Nature of
Science. 29-33% of SBA
SBA and
Questions from Ch 1
Test Bank.
Emphasis:
Physical Science
20-24% of SBA
orbital, ground
state, excited state
Prentice Hall Physical Science
Ch 4
AGS Physical Science.Ch 3,
Lesson 4/5
AGS Physical Science Ch. 3, 32 Investigation, p. 80-81
SBA and
Questions from Ch 4
Test Bank.
Emphasis:
Physical Science
20-24% of SBA
energy levels,
column/family,
row/period,
periodic table
Prentice Hall Physical Science
Chap. 4/5
AGS Physical Science Ch. 3,
lesson 5
SBA and
Questions from Ch 4
Test Bank.
Emphasis:
Physical Science
20-24% of SBA
energy levels
Prentice Hall Physical Science
Chap. 4.3
AGS Physical Science none
found
SBA and
Questions from Ch 4
Test Bank.
Emphasis:
Physical Science
Bloom’s Taxonomy:
Analysis/Application
Matter
PS 9: Interpreting the
Periodic Table identify the
atomic structure of elements;
including number of protons,
electrons, neutrons and
natural isotopes.
[10] SB1.1
Bloom’s Taxonomy:
Knowledge/Comprehension
Matter and
Energy
PS 25: Identify situations
where atoms emit and absorb
electromagnetic radiation.
[9] SB3.3
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Comprehension
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Science and
Society
PS 36: Predict and evaluate
the possible effects of a recent
scientific discovery,
invention, or scientific
breakthrough.
[9] SE 3.1
HS Physical Sci Quarter 1
See Above plus newspapers and
websites.
20-24% of SBA
Research supported
report or paper.
Bloom’s Taxonomy:
Knowledge/Comprehension
Science and
Society
PS 38: Research and relate a
story that illustrates the role
of serendipity in scientific
discoveries.
[9] SG3.1
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Comprehension
Science and
Society
PS 7: Identify how technical
innovations impact science,
include microscopes,
immunizations and
computers.
[9] SG2.1
Bloom’s Taxonomy:
Knowledge/Comprehension
6/3/10
See above and
SBA and Research
teachingtools.com/Slinky/serend supported report or
ipity.html
paper.
Emphasis:
Inquiry,Technology,
Society and Nature of
Science. 29-33% of SBA
Prentice Hall Physical Science,
pg 111, 614-615, 182-183, 114115,
“Issues In Science”
“Science and History”
AGS Physical Science
“Achievements in Science”
“Technology Note”
“Science in Life”
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SBA and Research
supported report or
paper.
Emphasis:
Inquiry,Technology,
Society and Nature of
Science. 29-33% of SBA
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