Gizmos for Virginia - Science: Physical Science (Standards of Learning adopted 2018)

This correlation lists the recommended Gizmos for this state's curriculum standards. Click any Gizmo title below for more information.

PS.1: : The student will demonstrate an understanding of scientific and engineering practices by

PS.1.a: : asking questions and defining problems

PS.1.a.2: : develop hypotheses indicating relationships between independent and dependent variables

PS.1.a.3: : offer simple solutions to design problems

PS.1.b: : planning and carrying out investigations

PS.1.b.1: : independently and collaboratively plan and conduct observational and experimental investigations; identify variables, constants, and controls where appropriate and include the safe use of chemicals and equipment

PS.1.b.4: : apply scientific ideas or principles to design, construct, and/or test a design of an object, tool, process or system

PS.1.c: : interpreting, analyzing, and evaluating data

PS.1.c.1: : construct and interpret data tables showing independent and dependent variables, repeated trials, and means

PS.1.c.2: : construct, analyze, and interpret graphical displays of data and consider limitations of data analysis

PS.1.c.3: : apply mathematical concepts and processes to scientific questions

PS.1.c.4: : use data to evaluate and refine design solutions to best meet criteria

PS.1.d: : constructing and critiquing conclusions and explanations

PS.1.d.2: : construct arguments supported by empirical evidence and scientific reasoning

PS.1.f: : obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information

PS.1.f.3: : construct, use, and/or present an oral and written argument supported by empirical evidence and scientific reasoning

PS.2: : The student will investigate and understand that matter is composed of atoms. Key ideas include

PS.2.a: : our understanding of atoms has developed over time;

PS.2.b: : the periodic table can be used to predict the chemical and physical properties of matter; and

PS.2.c: : the kinetic molecular theory is used to predict and explain matter interactions.

PS.3: : The student will investigate and understand that matter has properties and is conserved in chemical and physical processes. Key ideas include

PS.3.a: : pure substances can be identified based on their chemical and physical properties;

PS.3.b: : pure substances can undergo physical and chemical changes that may result in a change of properties;

PS.3.c: : compounds form through ionic and covalent bonding; and

PS.3.d: : balanced chemical equations model the conservation of matter.

PS.4: : The student will investigate and understand that the periodic table is a model used to organize elements based on their atomic structure. Key uses include

PS.4.a: : symbols, atomic numbers, atomic mass, chemical groups (families), and periods are identified on the periodic table; and

PS.5: : The student will investigate and understand that energy is conserved. Key ideas include

PS.5.a: : energy can be stored in different ways;

PS.5.b: : energy is transferred and transformed; and

PS.5.c: : energy can be transformed to meet societal needs.

PS.6: : The student will investigate and understand that waves are important in the movement of energy. Key ideas include

PS.6.a: : energy may be transferred in the form of longitudinal and transverse waves;

PS.6.b: : mechanical waves need a medium to transfer energy;

PS.6.c: : waves can interact; and

PS.6.d: : energy associated with waves has many applications.

PS.7: : The student will investigate and understand that electromagnetic radiation has characteristics. Key ideas include

PS.7.a: : electromagnetic radiation, including visible light, has wave characteristics and behavior; and

PS.7.b: : regions of the electromagnetic spectrum have specific characteristics and uses.

PS.8: : The student will investigate and understand that work, force, and motion are related. Key ideas include

PS.8.a: : motion can be described using position and time; and

PS.8.b: : motion is described by Newton’s laws.

PS.9: : The student will investigate and understand that there are basic principles of electricity and magnetism. Key ideas include

PS.9.a: : an imbalance of charge generates static electricity;

PS.9.b: : materials have different conductive properties;

PS.9.c: : electric circuits transfer energy;

PS.9.d: : magnetic fields model the magnetic effects of certain materials;

PS.9.e: : electric current and magnetic fields are related; and

PS.9.f: : many technologies use electricity and magnetism.

Correlation last revised: 9/16/2020

Virginia - Science: Physical Science

Standards of Learning | Adopted: 2018