Standards of Learning
PS.2.a: the particle theory of matter;
Temperature and Particle Motion
PS.2.d: characteristics of types of matter based on physical and chemical properties;
Density Experiment: Slice and Dice
Mineral Identification
PS.2.e: physical properties (shape, density, solubility, odor, melting point, boiling point, color); and
Color Absorption
Density Experiment: Slice and Dice
Density Laboratory
Heat Absorption
Mineral Identification
PS.2.f: chemical properties (acidity, basicity, combustibility, reactivity).
Mineral Identification
pH Analysis
pH Analysis: Quad Color Indicator
PS.3.a: the contributions of Dalton, Thomson, Rutherford, and Bohr in understanding the atom; and
PS.3.b: the modern model of atomic structure.
PS.4.a: symbols, atomic number, atomic mass, chemical families (groups), and periods;
PS.5.c: chemical changes (types of reactions, reactants and products, and balanced equations).
PS.6.a: potential and kinetic energy;
Energy Conversion in a System
Energy of a Pendulum
Inclined Plane - Sliding Objects
Roller Coaster Physics
PS.6.b: mechanical, chemical, and electrical energy; and
PS.6.c: heat, light, and sound.
Conduction and Convection
Heat Absorption
Heat Transfer by Conduction
Radiation
PS.7.b: phase change, freezing point, melting point, boiling point, vaporization, and condensation;
Calorimetry Lab
Colligative Properties
Conduction and Convection
Heat Absorption
Heat Transfer by Conduction
Phase Changes
Radiation
PS.7.c: conduction, convection, radiation, and
Conduction and Convection
Heat Absorption
Heat Transfer by Conduction
Herschel Experiment
Radiation
PS.7.d: applications of heat transfer (heat engines, thermostats, refrigeration, and heat pumps).
Conduction and Convection
Heat Absorption
Heat Transfer by Conduction
Radiation
PS.8.a: wavelength, frequency, speed, and amplitude;
Longitudinal Waves
Ripple Tank
PS.8.b: resonance;
PS.8.c: the nature of mechanical waves; and
PS.9.a: the wave behavior of light (reflection, refraction, diffraction, and interference);
PS.9.b: images formed by lenses and mirrors; and
Laser Reflection
Ray Tracing (Lenses)
Ray Tracing (Mirrors)
PS.9.c: the electromagnetic spectrum.
PS.10.b: Newton’s laws of motion;
PS.10.c: work, force, mechanical advantage, efficiency, and power; and
PS.10.d: applications (simple machines, compound machines, powered vehicles, rockets, and restraining devices).
PS.11.a: static electricity, current electricity, and circuits;
Advanced Circuits
Circuit Builder
Circuits
Electromagnetic Induction
PS.11.b: magnetic fields and electromagnets; and
Electromagnetic Induction
Magnetic Induction
PS.11.c: motors and generators.
Correlation last revised: 8/8/2016