College- and Career-Readiness Standards
PSC.S.PS.1: Perform calculations involving equivalence statements for English and Metric conversions (e.g., Newtons/kg/lbs., km/mi., kg/g, km/m).
PSC.S.PS.4: Compare the subatomic particles of an atom with regard to mass, location, and charge, then explain how these particles affect the properties of an atom including identity, mass, volume, and reactivity.
PSC.S.PS.5: Analyze data and interpret the Periodic Table to determine trends of the following:
PSC.S.PS.5.1: number of valence electrons
PSC.S.PS.5.3: location and properties of metals, nonmetals, metalloids
PSC.S.PS.6: Identify the names/formulas of ionic and molecular compounds and simple-chained hydrocarbons based on the bonding arrangement and structures of molecules.
PSC.S.PS.8: Communicate scientific and technical information about why the molecular-level structure is important in the functioning of designed materials.
PSC.S.PS.10: Use mathematical representations to support the claim that atoms, mass, energy, and charge are conserved during a chemical reaction.
Chemical Changes
Chemical Equations
PSC.S.PS.11: Apply scientific principles and evidence to provide an explanation about the effects of changing the temperature or concentration of the reacting particles on the rate at which a reaction occurs.
PSC.S.PS.12: Refine the design of a chemical system by specifying a change in conditions that would produce increased amounts of products at equilibrium.
Equilibrium and Concentration
Equilibrium and Pressure
Ocean Carbon Equilibrium
PSC.S.PS.13: Use models to identify chemical reactions as synthesis, decomposition, single-replacement, and double-replacement. Given the reactants, use these models to predict the products of those chemical reactions.
Balancing Chemical Equations
Chemical Changes
Chemical Equations
PSP.S.PS.15: Create a computational model to calculate the change in the energy of one component in a system when the change in energy of the other component(s) and energy flows in and out of the system are known.
Energy Conversion in a System
Energy of a Pendulum
Inclined Plane - Rolling Objects
Inclined Plane - Simple Machine
Inclined Plane - Sliding Objects
PSP.S.PS.17: Design, build, and refine a device that works within given constraints to convert one form of energy into another form of energy.
PSP.S.PS.18: Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence that the transfer of thermal energy when two components of different temperature are combined within a closed system results in a more uniform energy distribution among the components in the system (Second Law of Thermodynamics).
Calorimetry Lab
Conduction and Convection
Heat Transfer by Conduction
PSP.S.PS.19: Develop and use a model of two objects interacting through electric or magnetic fields to illustrate the forces between objects and the changes in energy of the objects due to the interaction.
Charge Launcher
Electromagnetic Induction
Magnetic Induction
Magnetism
Pith Ball Lab
PSP.S.PS.20: Experimentally generate graphical data of distance, speed/velocity, and acceleration to analyze the motion of an object and justify and/or derive kinematic equations.
Distance-Time Graphs
Distance-Time Graphs - Metric
Distance-Time and Velocity-Time Graphs
Distance-Time and Velocity-Time Graphs - Metric
PSP.S.PS.21: Analyze data to support the claim that Newton’s second law of motion describes the mathematical relationship among the net force on a macroscopic object, its mass, and its acceleration.
Atwood Machine
Fan Cart Physics
PSP.S.PS.22: Identify the pair of equal and opposite forces between two interacting bodies and relate their magnitudes and directions using Newton’s 3rd Law.
PSP.S.PS.23: Use mathematical representations to support the claim that the total momentum of a system of objects is conserved when the system is closed.
PSP.S.PS.24: Apply scientific and engineering ideas to design, evaluate, and refine a device that minimizes the force on a macroscopic object during a collision.
PSP.S.PS.25: Develop and use a model to describe the mathematical relationship between mass, distance, and force as expressed by Newton’s Universal Law of Gravitation.
PSP.S.PS.26: Use mathematical representations to support a claim regarding relationships among the frequency, wavelength, and speed of waves traveling in various media while differentiating between longitudinal and transverse waves.
PSP.S.PS.27: Evaluate the validity and reliability of claims in published materials of the effects that different frequencies of electromagnetic radiation have when absorbed by matter.
Heat Absorption
Herschel Experiment
Herschel Experiment - Metric
Photoelectric Effect
Radiation
PSP.S.PS.28: Qualitatively analyze the law of reflection, the law of refraction, and the relationship between the angle of incidence and angle of refraction.
Basic Prism
Laser Reflection
Refraction
PSP.S.PS.29: Communicate technical information about how some technological devices use the principles of wave behavior and wave interactions with matter to transmit and capture information and energy (e.g., broadband, Bluetooth, satellites, and WiFi).
ETAS.S.PS.30: Analyze a major global challenge to specify qualitative and quantitative criteria and constraints for solutions that account for societal needs and wants.
ETAS.S.PS.31: Design a solution to a complex real-world problem by breaking it down into smaller, more manageable problems that can be solved through engineering.
ETAS.S.PS.32: Evaluate a solution to a complex real-world problem based on prioritized criteria and trade-offs that account for a range of constraints, including cost, safety, reliability, and aesthetics, as well as possible social, cultural, and environmental impacts.
ETAS.S.PS.33: Use a computer simulation to model the impact of proposed solutions to a complex real-world problem with numerous criteria and constraints on interactions within and between systems relevant to the problem.
Correlation last revised: 8/29/2022