Science Phy/Chem

Learning Outcomes

D INQ.1      Identify questions that can be answered through scientific investigation.

D INQ.2      Read, interpret and examine the credibility and validity of scientific claims in different sources of information.

D INQ.3      Formulate a testable hypothesis and demonstrate logical connections between the scientific concepts guiding the hypothesis and the design of the experiment.

D INQ.4      Design and conduct appropriate types of scientific investigations to answer different questions.

D INQ.5      Identify independent and dependent variables, including those that are kept constant and those used as controls.

D INQ.6      Use appropriate tools and techniques to make observations and gather data.

D INQ.7      Assess the reliability of the data that was generated in the investigation.

D INQ.8      Use mathematical operations to analyze and interpret data, and present relationships between variables in appropriate forms.

D INQ.9      Articulate conclusions and explanations based on research data, and assess results based on the design of the investigation.

D INQ.10   Communicate about science in different formats, using relevant science vocabulary, supporting evidence and clear logic.

D2 - Explain how energy is transferred by conduction, convection and radiation. 
 
 
 
 

D11 - Describe how atoms combine to form new substances by transferring electrons (ionic bonding) or sharing electrons (covalent bonding).

D13 - Explain how the structure of the carbon atom affects the type of bonds it forms in organic and inorganic molecules. 

D14 - Describe combustion reactions of hydrocarbons and their resulting by-products. 

D15 - Explain the general formation and structure of carbon-based polymers, including synthetic polymers, such as polyethylene, and biopolymers, such as carbohydrate. 

D16 - Explain how simple chemical monomers can be combined to create linear, branched and/or cross-linked polymers.

D20 - Explain how solar energy causes water to cycle through the major earth reservoirs. 

D24 - Explain how the accumulation of mercury, phosphates and nitrates affects the quality of water and the organisms that live in rivers, lakes and oceans.

D18 - Explain the short- and long-term impacts of landfills and incineration of waste materials on the quality of the environment. 

D25 - Explain how land development, transportation options and consumption of resources may affect the environment. 

D26 - Describe human efforts to reduce the consumption of raw materials and improve air and water quality.

D4 - Explain the relationship among voltage, current and resistance in a simple series circuit. 

D5 - Explain how electricity is used to produce heat and light in incandescent bulbs and heating elements. 

D6 - Describe the relationship between current and magnetism.

D22 - Explain how the release of sulfur dioxide (SO₂) into the atmosphere can form acid rain, and how acid rain affects water sources, organisms and human-made structures. 

D23 - Explain how the accumulation of carbon dioxide (CO₂) in the atmosphere increases Earth’s “greenhouse” effect and may cause climate changes. 

D9 - Describe the availability, current uses and environmental issues related to the use of hydrogen fuel cells, wind and solar energy to produce electricity.

Supporting Materials