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1 Course of Study A-C Valley Junior-Senior High School Page 1 of 11 Applied Physical Science (NAME OF COURSE) GRADE LEVEL(S): 10 Educational Curriculum Level Person(s) Revising Curriculum (List Names) 1. Junior-Senior High School 1. Michael O Brien

2 A-C VALLEY JUNIOR-SENOR HIGH SCHOOL Page 2 of 11 Subject/Discipline: Applied Physical Science PA Academic Standards Category: 3.1, 3.2, 3.4 Major Concept: Unifying Themes/Inquiry & Design/Physical Science, Chemistry and Physics Grade Level(s): 10 Graphing and graphical analysis Vector functions SI Units and prefixes Scientific notation Significant figures and uncertainty B Apply concepts of models as a method to predict and understand science and technology D Analyze scale as a way of relating concepts and ideas to one another by some measure E Evaluate change in nature, physical systems and man made systems A Evaluate the nature of scientific and technological knowledge B Evaluate experimental information for appropriateness and adherence to relevant science processes C Apply the elements of scientific inquiry to solve multi-step problems D Analyze and use the technological design process to solve problems C Apply the principles of motion and force

3 Page 3 of 11 Subject/Discipline: Applied Physical Science PA Academic Standards Category: 3.7, 3.8 Major Concept: Technological Devices/Science, Technology and Human Endeavors Grade Level(s): 10 Instructional Methods PA Academic Standards Assessment Materials / Resources Graphing and graphical analysis Vector functions SI Units and prefixes Scientific notation Significant figures and uncertainty A Apply advanced tools, materials and techniques to answer complex questions B Evaluate appropriate instruments and apparatus to accurately measure materials and processes C Evaluate computer operations and concepts as to their effectiveness to solve specific problems Potting soil D Evaluate the effectiveness of computer software to solve specific problems A Synthesize and evaluate the interactions and constraints of science and technology on society B Apply the use of ingenuity and technological resources to solve specific societal needs and improve the quality of life

4 Page 4 of 11 Subject/Discipline: Applied Physical Science PA Academic Standards Category: 3.1, 3.2, 3.4 Major Concept: Unifying Themes/Inquiry & Design/Physical Science, Chemistry and Physics Grade Level(s): 10 Motion Newton s Laws Forces Projectile motion Rotational motion Work, power and energy Momentum B Apply concepts of models as a method to predict and understand science and technology D Analyze scale as a way of relating concepts and ideas to one another by some measure E Evaluate change in nature, physical systems and man made systems A Evaluate the nature of scientific and technological knowledge B Evaluate experimental information for appropriateness and adherence to relevant science processes C Apply the elements of scientific inquiry to solve multi-step problems D Analyze and use the technological design process to solve problems C Apply the principles of motion and force

5 Page 5 of 11 Subject/Discipline: Applied Physical Science PA Academic Standards Category: 3.8 Major Concept: Science, Technology and Human Endeavors Grade Level(s): 10 Motion Newton s Laws Forces Projectile motion Rotational motion Work, power and energy A Synthesize and evaluate the interactions and constraints of science and technology on society B Apply the use of ingenuity and technological resources to solve specific societal needs and improve the quality of life Momentum

6 Page 6 of 11 Subject/Discipline: Applied Physical Science PA Academic Standards Category: 3.1, 3.2, 3.4 Major Concept: Unifying Themes/Inquiry and Design/Physical Science, Chemistry and Physics Grade Level(s): 10 Wave characteristics Wave interactions Wave behavior at boundaries Diffraction and interference Sound waves Light waves, reflection and refraction Image formation in mirrors and lenses Color perception and color mixing B Apply concepts of models as a method to predict and understand science and technology D Analyze scale as a way of relating concepts and ideas to one another by some measure E Evaluate change in nature, physical systems and man made systems A Evaluate the nature of scientific and technological knowledge B Evaluate experimental information for appropriateness and adherence to relevant science processes C Apply the elements of scientific inquiry to solve multi-step problems D Analyze and use the technological design process to solve problems C Apply the principles of motion and force

7 Page 7 of 11 Subject/Discipline: Applied Physical Science PA Academic Standards Category: 3.7, 3.8 Major Concept: Technological Devices/Science, Technology and Human Endeavors Grade Level(s): 10 Wave characteristics Wave interactions Wave behavior at boundaries Diffraction and interference Sound waves Light waves, reflection and refraction Image formation in mirrors and lenses Color perception and color mixing A Apply advanced tools, materials and techniques to answer complex questions B Evaluate appropriate instruments and apparatus to accurately measure materials and processes C Evaluate computer operations and concepts as to their effectiveness to solve specific problems D Evaluate the effectiveness of computer software to solve specific problems A Synthesize and evaluate the interactions and constraints of science and technology on society B Apply the use of ingenuity and technological resources to solve specific societal needs and improve the quality of life

8 Page 8 of 11 Subject/Discipline: Applied Physical Science PA Academic Standards Category: 3.1, 3.2, 3.4 Major Concept: Unifying Themes/Inquiry and Design/Physical Science, Chemistry and Physics Grade Level(s): 10 Magnetic fields, forces and induction Electric charge Electric field lines Voltage, current, resistance and capacitance in DC circuits Circuit diagrams AC generation and transmission B Apply concepts of models as a method to predict and understand science and technology D Analyze scale as a way of relating concepts and ideas to one another by some measure E Evaluate change in nature, physical systems and man made systems A Evaluate the nature of scientific and technological knowledge B Evaluate experimental information for appropriateness and adherence to relevant science processes C Apply the elements of scientific inquiry to solve multi-step problems D Analyze and use the technological design process to solve problems C Apply the principles of motion and force

9 Page 9 of 11 Subject/Discipline: Applied Physical Science PA Academic Standards Category: 3.7, 3.8 Major Concept: Technological Devices/Science, Technology and Human Endeavors Grade Level(s): 10 Magnetic fields, forces and induction Electric charge Electric field lines Voltage, current, resistance and capacitance in DC circuits Circuit diagrams AC generation and transmission A Apply advanced tools, materials and techniques to answer complex questions B Evaluate appropriate instruments and apparatus to accurately measure materials and processes C Evaluate computer operations and concepts as to their effectiveness to solve specific problems D Evaluate the effectiveness of computer software to solve specific problems A Synthesize and evaluate the interactions and constraints of science and technology on society B Apply the use of ingenuity and technological resources to solve specific societal needs and improve the quality of life

10 Page 10 of 11 Subject/Discipline: Applied Physical Science PA Academic Standards Category: 3.1, 3.2, 3.4 Major Concept: Unifying Themes/Inquiry and Design/Physical Science, Chemistry and Physics Grade Level(s): 10 Atoms and molecules Mixtures, compounds, suspension and emulsions States of matter The periodic table Naming compounds Balancing chemical equations Acids and bases B Apply concepts of models as a method to predict and understand science and technology D Analyze scale as a way of relating concepts and ideas to one another by some measure E Evaluate change in nature, physical systems and man made systems A Evaluate the nature of scientific and technological knowledge B Evaluate experimental information for appropriateness and adherence to relevant science processes C Apply the elements of scientific inquiry to solve multi-step problems D Analyze and use the technological design process to solve problems C Apply the principles of motion and force

11 Page 11 of 11 Subject/Discipline: Applied Physical Science PA Academic Standards Category: 3.7, 3.8 Major Concept: Technological Devices/Science, Technology and Human Endeavors Grade Level(s): 10 Atoms and molecules Mixtures, compounds, suspension and emulsions States of matter The periodic table Naming compounds Balancing chemical equations Acids and bases A Apply advanced tools, materials and techniques to answer complex questions B Evaluate appropriate instruments and apparatus to accurately measure materials and processes C Evaluate computer operations and concepts as to their effectiveness to solve specific problems D Evaluate the effectiveness of computer software to solve specific problems A Synthesize and evaluate the interactions and constraints of science and technology on society B Apply the use of ingenuity and technological resources to solve specific societal needs and improve the quality of life

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