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Chapter -"Scientific Investigation"-The learner will demonstrate competency in the process of completing scientific investigations.
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Identify the Problem-Identify problems
that can be solved by conducting experiments.
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Plan the Experiment-Create a written
plan for an experiment.
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Conduct Scientific Experiments-Design
and conduct a scientific experiment within the generally accepted
rules and ethics of science.
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Collect & Organize Data-Collect and organize
data to support the result of an experiment.
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Record Observations-Keep records of observations
during an experiment.
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Unexpected Findings-Explain that scientific
experiments sometimes result in unexpected findings that lead
to new questions and more experiments.
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Control Groups in Experiments-Design
and conduct an experiment incorporating the use of a control
group.
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Time Line of Scientific Events-Develop
a time line of major events and people in the history of science,
that also include major world events in other fields.
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Chapter -"Changes in Matter"-The learner will demonstrate knowledge of how changes in matter are related to atoms and molecules.
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Structural Components of Atoms-Identify
electrons, protons, and neutrons as basic structural components
of atoms.
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Construction of Matter-Know that all
matter is made up of atoms that may join together to form
molecules and compounds, and that the state of matter is determined
by the motion of molecules.
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Elements-Know that elements have atoms
of only one kind, and recognize that elements can be organized
in a systematic way.
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Periodic Table-Be able to read and understand
some of the periodic table: elements can be identified by
symbols, the table can be read across from left to right and
from top to bottom, atomic numbers tell how many protons are
in each atom, the table is divided into metals and nonmetals,
elements on opposite sides of the table easily react with
each other to form compounds.
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Chapter -"Electricity and Matter"-The learner will examine how electricity interacts with matter.
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Characteristics of Electricity-Identify
electricity as the flow of electrons: positive pole (terminal),
negative pole (terminal).
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Unit of Electrical Force-Know that the
force that makes electrons flow is called voltage and that
the unit of electrical force, or push, is called the volt.
Define: alternating current (AC), direct current (DC), alternator.
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Electrical Measurement-Know how electricity
is measured: volts, amps (amperage), ohms, Ohm's law: volts
= amps x ohms.
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Electric Power-Know how electric power
is measured: watts (wattage), volt x amp = watt.
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Conductors & Insulators-Know the difference
between conductors and insulators.
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Structure of Circuits-Know the structure
of simple electrical circuits: closed circuit, open circuit,
short circuit.
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Series & Parallel Circuits-Demonstrate
principles of series and parallel electrical circuits.
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Electrical Resistance & Ohms-Demonstrate
electrical resistance and understand the use of ohms.
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Electrical Safety-Learn about electrical
safety.
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Michael Faraday-Describe the scientific
contribution of Michael Faraday.
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Thomas Edison-Describe the scientific
contribution of Thomas Edison.
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Chapter -"Light"-The learner will demonstrate understanding of the basic characteristics of light.
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Light as Energy-Know that light is a
form of energy, and that the speed of light is 186,000 miles
per second.
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Characteristics of White Light-Describe
the basic characteristics of white light: visible spectrum,
light waves, reflection, refraction.
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Opaque/Transparent/Translucent-Describe
the basic characteristics of white light: opacity, transparency,
translucence.
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Light Measurement-Know how light is measured:
wavelengths, frequency, cycle.
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Light Interaction with Matter-Show how
light is reflected, refracted, or absorbed when it interacts
with matter and how colors appear as a result of this interaction.
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Reflections of Light-Describe the use
and basic design of kaleidoscopes, flashlights, and mirrors.
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Refractions of Light-Describe the use
and basic design of eyeglasses, prisms, and cameras.
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Optics & Magnifiers of Light-Describe
the use and basic design of binoculars, microscopes, and telescopes.
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Lasers & Photocopiers-Describe the use
and basic design of lasers, and photocopiers.
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Chapter -"Organisms"-The learner will demonstrate an understanding that organisms are made up of cells and will explain how cells grow, develop, and reproduce.
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The Smallest Unit of Life-Identify the
cell as the basic unit of life and the smallest unit that
can reproduce itself.
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Characteristics of a Cell-Identify and
describe the structure and function of cell parts: cell membrane,
cytoplasm, mitochondria, ribosomes.
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Function of Cell Parts-Identify and describe
the structure and function of cell parts: nucleus, nuclear
membrane, vacuoles, endoplasmic reticulum.
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Single & Multi-celled Organism-Give examples
of single-celled and multicellular organisms.
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Plant & Animal Cells-Identify the similarities
and differences between plant and animal cells.
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Parts of a Microscope-Identify and label
the parts of a simple compound microscope: eyepiece, ocular
tube, coarse adjustment knob, fine adjustment knob, arm, base,
mirror, aperture or diaphragm, stage, low-power objective
lens, high-power objective lens.
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Ernest Just-Describe the scientific contribution
of Ernest Just.
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Chapter -"Classifying Living Things"-The learner will use classification systems to describe groups of living things.
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Five Major Kingdoms-Identify and describe
the five major kingdoms: Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae,
Animalia.
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Method to Classifying-Explain the scientific
method of classifying living things: kingdom, phylum, class,
order, family, genus, species. Describe the scientific contribution
of Carolus Linnaeus.
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Chapter -"Life Cycle & Reproduction"-The learner will examine differences in the life cycles and reproduction of living things.
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Life Cycle of a Plant-Identify the life
cycle of covered-seed (flowering) plants: fertilization, embryo,
endosperm, seed coat, germination, plant growth, flowers,
new seeds.
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Reproduction of a Plant-Investigate the
reproduction of covered-seed (flowering) plants: petals, stamen,
anther, pistil, ovule, ovum, pollen and pollination, pollen
tube, ovary, embryo, germination, fruit.
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Life Cycle of Naked-Seed Plant-Identify
the life cycle of naked-seed (conifer) plants: pollen, seed,
male and female cones.
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Common Pollen Carriers-Identify common
pollen carriers: insects, birds, wind.
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Reproduction of Non-seed Plant-Investigate
the reproduction of non-seed (moss, fern) plants (spores).
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Chapter -"Custom Curriculum"-Custom Curriculum
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Custom Standard-Custom Standard
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Chapter -"Weather"-The learner will demonstrate understanding of the general characteristics of the atmosphere and how weather conditions and weather phenomena occur and can be predicted.
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Weather & Climate-Differentiate between
weather and climate.
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The Water Cycle-Describe the hydrologic
cycle and the role of evaporation, precipitation, and condensation
as they relate to water in the atmosphere.
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Layers of the Atmosphere-Know that the
sun and the Earth heat the atmosphere and that the atmosphere
is made up of several layers, including the troposphere, the
stratosphere, the mesosphere, the ionosphere, and the exosphere.
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Classification of Clouds-Classify clouds
(cirrus, stratus, cumulus, cumulonimbus) by their composition,
height, and type of precipitation.
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Instruments to Collect Data-Use weather
instruments to collect data and measure air temperature (thermometer),
precipitation (rain gauge), and wind speed (anemometer).
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Air Pressure & Humidity-Use weather instruments
to collect data and measure air pressure (barometer) and humidity
(hygrometer).
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Identify Pressure Systems-Identify pressure
systems, fronts, and other features on weather maps and charts.
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Develop Forecasts-Develop forecasts using
pressure systems, fronts, and other features on weather maps.
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The Earth's Climate Zone-Describe Earth's
climate zones and what causes each.
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Meteorology-Describe meteorology as a
field of study.
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Chapter -"Forever Changing Earth"-The learner will demonstrate understanding of how the Earth's surface is constantly changing.
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Earth's Interior-Study the basic structure
of the Earth's interior: crust, mantle, outer core, inner
core.
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Plate Tectonics-Explain that some changes
in the Earth's surface are due to plate tectonics.
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Measuring an Earthquake-Define: tsunamis,
seismograph, Richter scale.
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Results of an Earthquake-Identify what
happens in an earthquake. Locate: some major faults, major
fault zones, Mid-Atlantic Ridge.
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Changes of Earth's Surface-Recognize
that changes that occur on the Earth's surface are a result
of forces acting upon it. Explain the structure of a volcano:
magma, lava, active, dormant, extinct. Locate the Ring of
Fire.
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Continental Drift & Pangaea-Know that
heat flow and movement of material within the Earth move the
continents. Describe the continental drift and Pangaea.
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Volcanoes & Folded Mountains-Understand
how volcanic mountains and folded mountains are formed.
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Mountains & Ocean Basins-Know that plate
movement creates mountains and ocean basins. Understand how
fault-block mountains and dome-shaped mountains are formed.
Locate the Mariana Trench.
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Rocks & Fossils Tell a Story-Describe
ways in which rocks and fossils record events of Earth's history,
documenting plate movements, volcanic eruptions, and cycles
of erosion and deposition.
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Ice Cores & Tree Rings-Describe ways
in which ice cores and tree rings record events of Earth's
history, documenting plate movements, volcanic eruptions,
and cycles of erosion and deposition.
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Geology-Describe geology as a field of
study.
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Chapter -"Human Body"-Identify personal interests, capabilities, and values. Identify personal strengths and weaknesses and develop ways to maximize strengths. Describe conditions that contribute to disease, such as contaminated food or water, lack of immunization, poor nutrition, and improper hygiene. Explain the roles of sleep and rest in fitness.
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Body and Mind-Identify personal interests, capabilities, and values. Identify personal strengths and weaknesses and develop ways to maximize strengths. Describe conditions that contribute to disease, such as contaminated food or water, lack of immunization, poor nutrition, and improper hygiene. Explain the roles of sleep and rest in fitness.
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