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Physical Science Course Number: SCI0511123 Instructional Area: Science Prerequisite: None Board Approval Date:September 2005 Course Description: This is a lab course that introduces the students to major concepts of physics and chemistry.  Student will be required to manipulate mathematical formulas. Content Standard A: Students will understand that there are unifying themes: systems, order, organization, and interactions; evidence, models, and explanations; constancy, change, and measurement; evolution, equilibrium, and energy; form and function among scientific disciplines PERFORMANCE STANDARDS (BENCHMARKS) A.12.1 Apply the underlying themes of science to develop defensible visions of the future A.12.3 Give examples that show how partial systems, models, and explanations are used to give quick and reasonable solutions that are accurate enough for basic needs A.12.5 Show how the ideas and themes of science can be used to make real-life decisions about careers, work places, life-styles, and use of resources A.12.7  Re-examine the evidence and reasoning that led to conclusions drawn from investigations, using the science themes Content Standard B: Students will understand that science is ongoing and inventive, and that scientific understandings have changed over time as new evidence is found PERFORMANCE STANDARDS (BENCHMARKS) B.12.1 Show how cultures and individuals have contributed to the development of major ideas in the earth and space, life and environmental, and conceptual physical sciences B.12.3 Relate the major themes of science to human progress in understanding science and the world B.12.4 Show how basic research and applied research contribute to new discoveries, inventions, and applications Content Standard C: Students will investigate questions using scientific methods and tools, revise their personal understanding to accommodate knowledge, and communicate these understandings to others PERFORMANCE STANDARDS (BENCHMARKS) C.12.1 When studying science content, ask questions suggested by current social issues, scientific literature, and observations of phenomena, build hypotheses that might answer some of these questions, design possible investigations, and describe results that might emerge from such investigations C.12.3  Evaluate the data collected during an investigation, critique the data-collection procedures and results, and suggest ways to make any needed improvements C.12.5 Use the explanations and models found in the earth and space, life and environmental, and Conceptual Physical Sciences to develop likely explanations for the results of their investigations C.12.7  Evaluate articles and reports in the popular press, in scientific journals, on television, and on the Internet, using criteria related to accuracy, degree of error, sampling, treatment of data, and other standards of experimental design Content Standard D: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the physical and chemical properties of matter, the forms and properties of energy, and the ways in which matter and energy interact PERFORMANCE STANDARDS (BENCHMARKS) D.12.1 Describe atomic structure and the properties of atoms, molecules, and matter during physical and chemical interactions   D.12.2 Explain the forces that hold the atom together and illustrate how nuclear interactions change the atom D.12.3 Explain exchanges of energy in chemical interactions and exchange of mass and energy in atomic/nuclear reactions D.12.4 Explain how substances, both simple and complex, interact with one another to produce new substances D.12.5 Identify patterns in chemical and physical properties and use them to predict likely chemical and physical changes and interactions D.12.6 Through investigations, identify the types of chemical interactions, including endothermic, exothermic, oxidation, photosynthesis, and acid/base reactions D.12.7 Qualitatively and quantitatively analyze changes in the motion of objects and the forces that act on them and represent analytical data both algebraically and graphically D.12.8 Understand the forces of gravitation, the electromagnetic force, intermolecular force, and explain their impact on the universal system D.12.9 Describe models of light, heat, and sound and through investigations describe similarities and differences in the way these energy forms behave D.12.10 Using the science themes, illustrate the law of conservation of energy during chemical and nuclear reactions D.12.11 Using the science themes, explain common occurrences in the physical world Content Standard G: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between science and technology and the ways in which that relationship influences human activities PERFORMANCE STANDARDS (BENCHMARKS) G.12.2 Design, build, evaluate, and revise models and explanations related to the earth and space, life and environmental, and physical sciences G.12.4 Show how a major scientific or technological change has had an impact on work, leisure, or the home G.12.5 Choose a specific problem in our society, identify alternative scientific or technological solutions to that problem and argue its merits Content Standard H: Students will use scientific information and skills to make decisions about themselves, Wisconsin, and the world in which they live PERFORMANCE STANDARDS (BENCHMARKS) H.12.2 Evaluate proposed policy recommendations (local, state, and/or national) in science and technology for validity, evidence, reasoning, and implications, both short and long-term H.12.4  Advocate a solution or combination of solutions to a problem in science or technology H.12.6 Evaluate data and sources of information when using scientific information to make decisions H.12.7 When making decisions, construct a plan that includes the use of current scientific knowledge and scientific reasoning STANDARD AND BENCHMARKS Content Standard A: Students will understand that there are unifying themes: systems, order, organization, and interactions; evidence, models, and explanations; constancy, change, and measurement; evolution, equilibrium, and energy; form and function among scientific disciplines Performance Standard (Benchmark): A.12.1: Apply the underlying themes of science to develop defensible visions of the future          Core knowledge and skills:  Understand and use scientific method Understand and use metric system Understand and use measurement techniques and tools Understand and use graphing Understand and use safety Understand and use knowledge and understanding of newly-developed technology and applications Examples of performance activities: Conduct a scientific method research project –The Great Gum Lab –The Waning Candles Investigation –The Great Soda Investigation –The Huff and Puff-mobile Measure the volume of solids – Irregular Solids Lab Measure the volume of a liquid – Rainbow Water Lab Graph – M and M analysis using graphing program Graphing Packet Safety – Cow Eye Demo (Flinn)  Pie in the Eye Demo Use of graphical analysis software Investigate various probes with and compatible computer software (pH, temp, motion detector, pressure) STANDARD AND BENCHMARKS Content Standard A: Students will understand that there are unifying themes: systems, order, organization, and interactions; evidence, models, and explanations; constancy, change, and measurement; evolution, equilibrium, and energy; form and function among scientific disciplines Performance Standard (Benchmark): A.12.3:   Give examples that show how partial systems, models, and explanations are used to give quick and reasonable solutions that are accurate enough for basic needs Core knowledge and skills:  Understand models are representations, not exact copies of nature Understand models must fit system, not fit system to model Understand how and when to use models Understand periodic table Examples of performance activities: Construct a 3D or 2D Atom Model Explore atom Builder website demo Use atom Model Manipulatives Investigate the Evolution of the Atom Model Project Construct a spaghetti bridge Construct a roller coaster Organize a fantasy periodic table Create a Classification of Matter Poster Construct a spaghetti tower Investigate isotopes through an MandM Isotope Lab Conduct a radioactive Half-Life Lab Use models to balance equations Construct electrical circuit     STANDARD AND BENCHMARKS Content Standard A:Students will understand that there are unifying themes: systems, order, organization, and interactions; evidence, models, and explanations; constancy, change, and measurement; evolution,   equilibrium, and energy; form and function among scientific disciplines Performance Standard (Benchmark): A.12.5: Show how the ideas and themes of science can be used to make real-life decisions about careers, work places, life-styles, and use of resources Core knowledge and skills:  Understand conservation of energy Understand pros and cons of energy sources Understand nuclear energy and decay and how it relates to real- life decisions Understand chemistry of soil, water, atmosphere Understand acids and bases and inter-reactions of household products Examples of performance activities: Create a Sources of Energy Brochure Research fuel economy and automobile choice Conduct a Energy Audit (school or home) Analyze properties of acids and bases with computer probes Relate the properties of acids and bases to everyday items (Angel Food Sponge Candy Lab)     STANDARD AND BENCHMARKS Content Standard A: Students will understand that there are unifying themes: systems, order, organization, and interactions; evidence, models, and explanations; constancy, change, and measurement; evolution, equilibrium, and energy; form and function among scientific disciplines Performance Standard (Benchmark): A.12.7:   Re-examine the evidence and reasoning that led to conclusions drawn from investigations,                using the science themes Core knowledge and skills:  Understand the process of scientific discovery Understand scientists’ contributions to our understanding of the world and culture Describe the relevance of atomic models Examples of performance activities: Research the evolution of the atom model Reflect upon The Problem of the Day Journaling Analyze scientific articles Conduct a scientific method research project Demonstrate Newton’s Laws of Motion using motion detectors and supporting software Research the biography of a scientist (e.g., Physicist Hall of Fame)     STANDARD AND BENCHMARKS Content Standard B: Students will understand that science is ongoing and inventive, and that scientific understandings have changed over time as new evidence is found  Performance Standard (Benchmark): B.12.1:  Show how cultures and individuals have contributed to the development of major ideas in        the earth and space, life and environmental, and physical sciences    Core knowledge and skills:  Understand how various scientists have contributed to scientific Understand chronological development of scientific discoveries Examples of performance activities: Research the biography of  a scientist (e.g., Physicist Hall of Fame) Reflect upon the Problem of the Day via Journaling Create a time line of scientific developments/scientists Research the evolution of the atomic model Engage in the Chronology Game   STANDARD AND BENCHMARKS Content Standard B: Students will understand that science is ongoing and inventive, and that scientific understandings have changed over time as new evidence is found  Performance Standard (Benchmark): B.12.3:  Relate the major themes of science to human progress in understanding science and the                world   Core knowledge and skills:  Understand the impact of the development of technology Understand the influence of the Industrial Revolution and the World Wars Debate the pros and cons of technological advancement Use current software to investigate major scientific themes Examples of performance activities: Create a Sources of Energy Brochure Consider Implications of Radioactive Waste Construct a Timeline of Scientific Development Engage in water pollution journaling Analyze population issues through viewing Soylent Green video clips and the Powers of 10 ZPG video   STANDARD AND BENCHMARKS Content Standard B: Students will understand that science is ongoing and inventive, and that scientific understandings have changed over time as new evidence is found Performance Standard (Benchmark): B.12.4:  Show how basic research and applied research contribute to new discoveries, inventions, and applications Core knowledge and skills:  Know the difference between science and technology Know scientific method is a concept, not a step-by-step process Examples of performance activities: Create a Sources of Energy Brochure Research fuel economy and automobile choice Construct a timeline of scientific developments Compare and contrast various sources of energy Build a Rube Goldberg machine   STANDARD AND BENCHMARKS Content Standard C: Students will investigate questions using scientific methods and tools,   revise their personal understanding to accommodate knowledge, and  communicate these understandings to others         Performance Standard (Benchmark): C.12.1:  When studying science content, ask questions suggested by current social issues, scientific literature, and observations of phenomena, build hypotheses that might answer some of these questions, design possible investigations, and describe results that might emerge from                such investigations Core knowledge and skills:  Understand lab write-ups Distinguish between quantitative and qualitative data collection Use scientific method to solve problems Understand and use error analysis Examples of performance activities: Conduct scientific method - based research project Engage in Problem of the Day Journaling Investigate metric measurements via labs activities (e.g., the Green Liquid Lab)     STANDARD AND BENCHMARKS Content Standard C: Students will investigate questions using scientific methods and tools, revise their personal understanding to accommodate knowledge, and communicate these understandings to others         Performance Standard (Benchmark): C.12.3:  Evaluate the data collected during an investigation, critique the data-collection procedures       and results, and suggest ways to make any needed improvements Core knowledge and skills:  Understand error analysis Interpolate and extrapolate data Use computer software and problems to collect data Examples of performance activities: Construct a Scientific Method Research Project Design a roller coaster Survey seat belt use in conjunction with Newton’s Laws of Motion Perform physics based labs:  speed, acceleration, momentum, forces, gas laws, work, power, simple machines and energy Perform chemistry based labs:  states and phases of matter, covalent-ionic bonding, acids and bases, single and double replacement and solution   STANDARD AND BENCHMARKS Content Standard C: Students will investigate questions using scientific methods and tools,   revise their personal understanding to accommodate knowledge, and  communicate these understandings to others Performance Standard (Benchmark): C.12.5:  Use the explanations and models found in the earth and space, life and environmental, and physical sciences to develop likely explanations for the results of their investigations Core knowledge and skills:  Use scientific reasoning to solve problems Engage in inquiry based learning activities Examples of performance activities: Conduct a scientific method based research project Evaluate current machine design (e.g., the Invention Convention and the Dream Machine Paper) Identify alternative energy sources and propose implementation     STANDARD AND BENCHMARKS Content Standard C:Students will investigate questions using scientific methods and tools, revise their personal understanding to accommodate knowledge, and communicate these understandings to others         Performance Standard (Benchmark): C.12.7:  Evaluate articles and reports in the popular press, in scientific journals, on television, and         on the Internet, using criteria related to accuracy, degree of error, sampling, treatment of     data, and other standards of experimental design Core knowledge and skills:  Use current computer technology to access scientific journals and science-related web-pages to evaluate current topics Read critically and develop scientific literacy and comprehension Examples of performance activities: Evaluate scientific articles and generates summaries Design a scientific method research project Connect physics and sports Investigate the Why Files website   STANDARD AND BENCHMARKS Content Standard D: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the physical and chemical properties of matter, the forms and properties of energy, and the ways in which matter and energy interact  Performance Standard (Benchmark): D.12.1:  Describe atomic structure and the properties of atoms, molecules, and matter during   physical and chemical interactions   Core knowledge and skills:  Understand atomic structure and the properties of atoms, molecules and matter during physical and chemical interactions Know that atoms are the fundamental units of matter Classify compounds according to chemical and physical properties Understand how substances, both simple and complex, interact with one another to produce new substances Explain the forces that hold the atom together Know that an element is composed of a single type of atom Know that each element has a unique number of protons called the atomic number Know that electrons occur in levels around the nucleus and that certain numbers of electrons are more stable than other configurations Know that chemical families are groups of elements with similar electron structures Know that atoms interact with one another by sharing or transferring valence electrons Use the kinetic molecular theory to explain states of matter Understand that atoms of a given element consist of isotopes Interpret Periodic Table Apply Lewis Dot structures to bonding Understand the use of isotopes as diagnostic tools and radioactive dating Examples of performance activities: Manipulate atom models Build element models Identify and describe the patterns in chemical and physical properties and uses them to predict likely chemical and physical changes and interactions Classify a set of elements by families and identifies those characteristics, traits, and/or properties that make them members of families Predict and write formulas for binary compounds Complete a fantasy periodic table in which students must place elements based on their properties, atomic structure, etc into this periodic table Investigate samples of elements and observe properties Interpret chemical formulas in terms of the kinds and numbers of atoms Observe matter undergoing change and classify change as chemical or physical Conduct various lab activities (ex: the Bean Counter Lab, the Nuclear Marbles Lab, Alkali Earth Metals Lab, Black Box Investigations etc...) Design and constructs an Element Ad/Poster/Poetry Manipulate atomic structure using the Atomic Builder internet site   STANDARD AND BENCHMARKS Content Standard D: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the physical and chemical properties of matter, the forms and properties of energy, and the ways in which matter and energy interact                   Performance Standard (Benchmark): D.12.2: Explain the forces that hold the atom together and illustrate how nuclear interactions change the atom Core knowledge and skills:  Know that fission is the splitting of a large nucleus into smaller pieces Understand that fusion is the joining of two nuclei at extremely high temperature and pressure Comprehend radiation, radioactivity, isotopes, half-life, and alpha and beta decay Understand the forces of gravitation, the electromagnetic force, and weak and strong force Examples of performance activities: Create analog to chain reaction - mousetrap/ping pong ball Balance nuclear equations Perform a Point Beach Virtual Tour Conduct a radioactivity lab (e.g., the Penny Lab) Report on the birth of elements in the cores of stars     STANDARD AND BENCHMARKS Content Standard D: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the physical and chemical properties of matter, the forms and properties of energy, and the ways in which matter and energy interact  Performance Standard (Benchmark): D.12.3:   Explain exchanges of energy in chemical interactions and exchange of mass and energy in                atomic/nuclear reactions Core knowledge and skills:  Know that chemical families are groups of elements with similar electron structures Understand phase changes of matter Know that atoms interact with one another by sharing or transferring electrons that are farthest from the nucleus (called valence e!) Know the law of conservation of energy during chemical and nuclear reactions Explain exchanges of energy in chemical interactions and exchange of mass and energy in atomic/nuclear reactions Examples of performance activities: Perform various lab based activities (e.g., the Green Liquid Lab, Physical and Chemical Changes Lab, modeling chemical reactions, the Endo-Exothermic Lab, the Handwarmer Lab etc.) Identify and describe the patterns in chemical and physical properties and Use them to predict likely chemical and physical changes and interactions Predict and write formulas for binary compounds Balance equations using shapes for elements Interpret chemical formulas in terms of the kinds and numbers of atoms Predict ionic and covalent bonding in terms of electrons transferred or shared Use graphical analysis software to graph energy vs. time in chemical reactions     STANDARD AND BENCHMARKS Content Standard D: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the physical and chemical properties of matter, the forms and properties of energy, and the ways in which matter and energy interact   Performance Standard (Benchmark): D.12.4:  Explain how substances, both simple and complex, interact with one another to produce                new substances Core knowledge and skills:  Understand reaction rates, catalysts Understand atomic structure and the properties of atoms, molecules, and matter during physical and chemical interaction Know that atoms interact with one another by sharing or transferring electrons that are farthest from the nucleus (called valence electrons) Compare and contrasts the 4 types of chemical reactions Understand neutralization reactions Identify acids and bases by pH and atomic structure Understand and predict oxidation numbers and the relationship to bonding Differentiate between fast and slow oxidation Examples of performance activities: Investigate and identify the types of chemical interactions, including endothermic, exothermic, oxidation, and acid/base reactions Observe decomposition of hydrogen peroxide adding catalyst manganese dioxide Test and classify common household substances as acids and bases Observe several physical and chemical changes that occur at different rates and the factors which affect the changes, such as types of reacting substances, surface area, temperature and concentration Write balanced equations Test that mass is conserved during a reaction Identify and describe the patterns in chemical and physical properties and uses them to predict likely chemical and physical changes and interactions Predict and write formulas for binary compounds Predict ionic and covalent bonding in terms of electrons transferred or shared Observe matter undergoing change and classify change as chemical or physical Observe the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide by adding catalyst manganese dioxide Observe fast and slow oxidation demo (matches vs. silver nitrate plating onto Cu wire)   STANDARD AND BENCHMARKS Content Standard D: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the physical and chemical properties of matter, the forms and properties of energy, and the ways in which matter and energy interact Performance Standard (Benchmark): D.12.5:  Identify patterns in chemical and physical properties and use them to predict likely chemical and physical changes and interactions Core knowledge and skills:  Classify compounds according to chemical and physical properties Know the kinetic molecular theory Know phase changes of matter and phase change diagrams Understand properties of atoms and molecules during physical and chemical reactions Predict density from volume and mass Understand gas laws as an application of the kinetic molecular theory Understand that chemical and physical changes occur at different rates based on the factors such as type of substance, surface area, temperature, and concentration Identify states of matter and characteristics of each state Understand characteristic properties such as boiling point, freezing point, density, solubility, viscosity Understand buoyancy Use computer software and probes to gather quantitative data Examples of performance activities: Compare densities of various substances (e.g., the Shipping Lab) Observe several physical and chemical changes that occur at different rates and the factors which affect the changes, such as types of reacting substances, surface area, temperature and concentration Test that mass is conserved during a phase change Identify and describe the patterns in chemical and physical properties and Use them to predict likely chemical and physical changes and interactions Distinguish pure substance from mixture Observe matter undergoing change and classifies change as chemical or physical Create and read a solubility curve using current technology Conduct various lab based activities (ex: Chromatography lab, Separation of a Mixture lab etc.)     STANDARD AND BENCHMARKS Content Standard D: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the physical and chemical properties of matter, the forms and properties of energy, and the ways in which matter and energy interact  Performance Standard (Benchmark): D.12.6:  Through investigations, identify the types of chemical interactions, including endothermic,                exothermic, oxidation, photosynthesis, and acid/base reactions Core knowledge and skills:  Understand reaction rates, catalysts Understand atomic structure and the properties of atoms, molecules, and matter during physical and chemical interaction Know that atoms interact with one another by sharing or transferring electrons that are farthest from the nucleus (called valence electrons) Compare and contrast the 4  types of chemical reactions Understand neutralization reactions Identify acids and bases by pH and atomic structure Understand and predict oxidation numbers and the relationship to bonding Differentiate between fast and slow oxidation Examples of performance activities: Construct Types of Reactions Posters Perform various lab-based activities (e.g., Endothermic vs. Exothermic Reactions Lab, Single Replacement Reactions Lab, The Mystery Substances Lab, What is pH? Lab, The Litmus Test Lab, Physical and Chemical Changes Lab, Oxidation Number Lab etc...) Observe decomposition of hydrogen peroxide adding catalyst manganese dioxide Test and classify common household substances as acids and bases Test that mass is conserved during a reaction Identify and describe the patterns in chemical and physical properties and use them to predict likely chemical and physical changes and interactions Predict and write formulas for binary compounds Predict ionic and covalent bonding in terms of electrons transferred or shared Observe matter undergoing change and classify change as chemical or physical Observe the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide by adding catalyst manganese dioxide Observe fast and slow oxidation demonstrations (e.g., matches vs. silver nitrate plating onto Cu wire)     STANDARD AND BENCHMARKS Content Standard D: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the physical and  chemical properties of matter, the forms and properties of energy, and  the ways in which matter and energy interact  Performance Standard (Benchmark): D.12.7:  Qualitatively and quantitatively analyze changes in the motion of objects and the forces that act on them and represent analytical data both algebraically and graphically Core knowledge and skills:  Describe changes in the motion of objects and the forces that act on them Understand Newton’s Three Laws of Motion Understand interval of time, reference point, air resistance, projectile motion, and circular motion Understand speed, acceleration, and velocity Understand mass, velocity, forces, and momentum Understand simple machines, mechanical advantage Understand work, power relationships Distinguish between potential and kinetic energy Use current technology to gather and analyze data – motion detectors, probes, graphing programs, etc. Address distinction between weight and mass Represent analytical data both algebraically and graphically Explore acceleration due to gravity as a phenomenon Learn the quantitative aspects of motion along a straight line Recognize situations involving acceleration or constant velocity Use computer software and probes to gather quantitative data Examples of performance activities: Perform various lab based activities pertaining to speed, acceleration, momentum, projectile motion, forces, work, power and energy to obtain qualitative and quantitative data Investigate physics in sports Swing a bucket to experience centrifugal force and centripetal forces Investigate the resistance to motion that is presented by fluids Experience forces as a push or a pull by using spring scales on objects of different masses Interact with the WPS bike Examine problems involving collisions of two objects in terms of momentum transfer     STANDARD AND BENCHMARKS Content Standard D: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the physical and  chemical properties of matter, the forms and properties of energy, and the ways in which matter and energy interact  Performance Standard (Benchmark): D.12.9:  Describe models of light, heat, and sound and through investigations describe similarities          and differences in the way these energy forms behave Core knowledge and skills:  Understand the electromagnetic spectrum Compare and contrast the various parts of transverse (compress ional) and longitudinal waves Identify the forms of heat transfer Distinguish heat from temperature Identify three temperature scales Understand duality of light Know wave theory Use current technology to analyze sound, heat and light Examples of performance activities: Perform various lab based activities (ex: Bull Roarer Lab, Tuning Fork Lab, Conduction/ Convection Lab, Convection Currents Lab, Calibrating Thermometers Lab, Solar Cookers Lab, Slinky Lab, Refraction Lab, Mirror and Lens Labs, Light and Color Lab etc...) Graph the speed of sound in various materials Observe various demonstrations (e.g., Instruments demo, Oscilloscope demo etc...) Use technology to investigate sound and light     STANDARD AND BENCHMARKS Content Standard D: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the physical and chemical properties of matter, the forms and properties of energy, and the ways in which matter and energy interact  Performance Standard (Benchmark): D.12.10:  Using the science themes, illustrate the law of conservation of energy during chemical and nuclear reactions Core knowledge and skills:  Know mass is conserved in chemical reactions Understand radioactive decay Understand the relationship between mass and energy Examples of performance activities: Perform a Conservation of Mass Lab and calculations Conduct a Radioactive Decay/Half-Life Lab   STANDARD AND BENCHMARKS Content Standard D: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the physical and  chemical properties of matter, the forms and properties of energy, and  the ways in which matter and energy interact  Performance Standard (Benchmark): D.12.11: Using the science themes, explain common occurrences in the physical world Core knowledge and skills:  Understand the Law of Universal Gravitation Describe everyday examples of Newton’s three laws of motion Distinguish the three main states of matter and the related phase changes Understand the behavior of fluids Know the gas laws Understands the relationship between mass, volume and density Compare and contrast weight vs. mass Compare and contrast different forms and/or sources of energy Examples of performance activities: Design and assemble a spaghetti bridge/tower, airplane and roller coaster Illustrate physics in sports Examine Bernoulli’s Principle through inquiry based activities Perform various lab-based activities pertaining to buoyancy, Cartesian Divers, gas laws, density, inertia, Newton’s Laws of Motion, energy etc. Formulate Seat Belt Survey in relation to Newton’s Laws of Motion     STANDARD AND BENCHMARKS Content Standard G:Students will demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between science and technology and the ways in which that relationship influences human activities  Performance Standard (Benchmark): G.12.2:  Design, build, evaluate, and revise models and explanations related to the earth and space,      life and environmental, and physical sciences Core knowledge and skills:  Understand the evolution of the atom model Distinguish models from true representations of the real world Examples of performance activities: Create an Element Model Manipulate atomic models Perform various lab based activities (ex: Element Mm Lab, Bean Counters and Isotopes Lab, Radioactive Decay / Half-Life Penny Lab etc.) Illustrate Types of Reactions Posters Model and present historical concepts of the atom Manipulate organic/carbon chemistry models     STANDARD AND BENCHMARKS Content Standard G: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between science and technology and the ways in which that relationship influences human activities  Performance Standard (Benchmark): G.12.5:  Choose a specific problem in our society, identify alternative scientific or technological solutions to that problem and argue its merits Core knowledge and skills:  Identify problems associated with resource use and propose alternative solutions Analyze the pros and cons of various technological advances Examples of performance activities: Create a Sources of Alternative Energy Brochure Consider implications for radioactive waste Conduct a seat belt survey  Explore car safety Investigate automobile of choice and fuel economy Perform an energy audit (home or school) Examine the benefits of energy efficient appliances Illustrate the importance of recycling Compare and contrast the environmental impact of new technology Discuss and/or debate current event issues   STANDARD AND BENCHMARKS Content Standard H:Students will use scientific information and skills to make decisions about themselves, Wisconsin, and the world in which they live Performance Standard (Benchmark): H.12.2:  Evaluate proposed policy recommendations (local, state, and/or national) in science and technology for validity, evidence, reasoning, and implications, both short and long-term Core knowledge and skills:  Understand short and long term implications of scientific advancements Understand how science and public policy are related Examples of performance activities: Create a Sources of Alternative Energy Brochure Consider implications for radioactive waste Conduct a seat belt survey  Explore car safety Investigate automobile of choice and fuel economy Perform an energy audit (home or school) Examine the benefits of energy efficient appliances Illustrate the importance of recycling Compare and contrast the environmental impact of new technology Discuss and/or debate current event issues     STANDARD AND BENCHMARKS Content Standard H: Students will use scientific information and skills to make decisions about themselves, Wisconsin, and the world in which they live  Performance Standard (Benchmark): H.12.4:  Advocate a solution or combination of solutions to a problem in science or technology Core knowledge and skills:  Uses scientific knowledge to create defensible solutions to societal problems Examples of performance activities: Create a Sources of Alternative Energy Brochure Consider implications for radioactive waste Conduct a seat belt survey  Explore car safety Investigate automobile of choice and fuel economy Perform an energy audit (home or school) Examine the benefits of energy efficient appliances Illustrate the importance of recycling Compare and contrast the environmental impact of new technology Discuss and/or debate current event issues Debate various science vs. political issues     STANDARD AND BENCHMARKS Content Standard H: Students will use scientific information and skills to make decisions about themselves, Wisconsin, and the world in which they live  Performance Standard (Benchmark): H.12.6:  Evaluate data and sources of information when using scientific information to make      decisions               Core knowledge and skills:  Know there are levels reliability in literature sources Use current levels of technology, to design, develop, conduct and analyze approved investigations Evaluate appropriate sources of data to draw conclusions Examples of performance activities: Conduct a scientific method-based research project Design self-constructed, open-ended investigations Collect and analyze data from different sources on current topic   STANDARD AND BENCHMARKS Content Standard H: Students will use scientific information and skills to make decisions  about themselves, Wisconsin, and the world in which they live Performance Standard (Benchmark): H.12.7:  When making decisions, construct a plan that includes the use of current scientific        knowledge and scientific reasoning Core knowledge and skills:  Use scientific method as a process to develop and investigate a problem and draw valid conclusions Make appropriate decisions based on valid scientific evidence Examples of performance activities: Perform various lab-based activities (e.g., open-ended labs, scientific method research project etc.) Evaluate automobile choices in terms of safety and environmental impact Conduct a seat belt survey Perform an energy audit (home or school)     STANDARD AND BENCHMARKS Content Standard G: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between science and technology and the ways in which that relationship  influences human activities Performance Standard (Benchmark): G.12.4:   Show how a major scientific or technological change has had an impact on work, leisure, or the home Core knowledge and skills:  Understand how technological advances influence their lives and the environment Use computer software and probes to gather quantitative data Examples of performance activities: Create a Sources of Alternative Energy Brochure Consider implications for radioactive waste Conduct a seat belt survey  Explore car safety Investigate automobile of choice and fuel economy Perform an energy audit (home or school) Examine the benefits of energy efficient appliances Illustrate the importance of recycling STANDARD AND BENCHMARKS Content Standard D: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the physical and chemical properties of matter, the forms and properties of energy, and the ways in which matter and energy interact Performance Standard (Benchmark): D.12.8:  Understand the forces of gravitation, the electromagnetic force, intermolecular force, and                explain their impact on the universal system Core knowledge and skills:  Understand the forces of gravitation, the electromagnetic force, and weak and strong force Know about electricity, electric circuits, static and dynamic electricity Know about magnetism and electromagnetism Understand the relationship between mass, distances and gravity Examples of performance activities: Create a spaghetti bridge/tower Observe forces between electric charges Learn the difference between conductor and insulator Examine the history of electricity Compare a charge by conduction and one by induction Conduct an energy audit (home or school) Solve Ohms Law problems Observe properties of permanent magnets - poles, repulsion, attraction, magnetic lines of force Set up series and parallel circuit and compare advantages of each Calculate kw-h for electrical appliances and determine cost of operation Interact with the NASA website