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Concept Schools Standards-based Science Curriculum provides all students in K-12th grade a set of comprehensible and accurate expectations. The science standards focus on what all students need to know and be able to do for scientific literate citizenship, regardless of age, gender, cultural or ethnic background, disabilities or aspirations in science. The science standards include:
scientific inquiry,
physical science,
earth and space science,
life and environmental science,
science applications,
science in personal and social perspectives
All of our graduates use the knowledge in solving problems creatively, thinking critically, working cooperatively in teams, using technology effectively and valuing lifelong learning. Students' success in meeting the expectations of these standards depends on teaching strategies, which will be the combination of direct teaching, project based learning, problem-based learning, hands on activities and collaborative learning.
2015
CONCEPT SCHOOLS LAB CURRICULUM - HIGH SCHOOL 1
PYHSICAL SCIENCE LAB CURRICULUM
Study of Matter
Classification of Matter
o Heteregenous vs. Homogenous
o Properties of matter
o States of matter and its changes
Boiling Temperature of Water Vernier
Atom
o Models of the atom (components)
o Ions (cations and anions)
o Isotopes
Periodic Trends of Elements
o Periodic law
o Representative groups
Bonding and Compounds
o Bonding (ionic and covalent)
Bonding Chemically Kit Carolina
o Nomenclature
Reactions of Matter
o Chemical reactions
Evaporation of Alcohols Vernier
o Nuclear reactions
Energy and Waves
Conservation of Energy
o Quantifying kinetic energy
o Quantifying gravitational potential energy
o Energy is relative
Transfer and transformation of energy (including work)
Waves
Introduction to Sound
Carolina
o Refraction, reflection, diffraction, absorption,
superposition
CONCEPT SCHOOLS LAB CURRICULUM - HIGH SCHOOL 2
PYHSICAL SCIENCE LAB CURRICULUM Energy and Waves
o Radiant energy and the electromagnetic spectrum
Absorption of Radiant Energy
Vernier
o Doppler shift
Thermal Energy
An Insulated Cola Bottle
Vernier
Electricity
o Movement of electrons
o Current
o Electric potential (voltage)
Introduction to Electricity
Carolina
o Resistors and transfer of energy
Forces and Motion
Motion
o Introduction to one-dimensional vectors
o Displacement, velocity (constant, average and
instantaneous) and acceleration
It's Race Day
Vernier
o Interpreting position vs. time and velocity vs. time
graphs
Graphing Your Motion
Vernier
Forces
Force diagrams
o Types of forces (gravity, friction, normal, tension)
Frictional Forces
Vernier
Field model for forces at a distance
Dynamics
o Objects at rest
o Objects moving with constant velocity
o Accelerating objects
Newton's Second Law
Vernier
The Universe
History of the Universe
Galaxy Fotmation
Stars
o Formation; stages of evolution
o Fusion in stars
CONCEPT SCHOOLS LAB CURRICULUM - HIGH SCHOOL 3
PYHSICAL SCIENCE LAB CURRICULUM Application of Chemistry
Acids and Bases
Acid Strengths
Vernier
o Strengths of Acids and Bases
o Salts
CONCEPT SCHOOLS LAB CURRICULUM - HIGH SCHOOL 6
CHEMISTRY LAB CURRICULUM
Structure and Properties of Matter
Atomic structure
o Evolution of atomic models/theory
Reconstructing Atomic Theory Kit
Carolina
o Electrons
o Electron configurations
Flame Test Kit
Carolina
Periodic table
o Properties
o Trends
Intramolecular chemical bonding
o Ionic
Conductivity of Solutions: The Effect of Concentration
Vernier
o Polar/covalent
Representing compounds
o Formula writing
o Nomenclature
o Models and shapes (Lewis structures, ball and stick, molecular geometries)
Quantifying matter
Phases of matter
Freezing and Melting of Water
Vernier
Intermolecular chemical bonding
o Types and strengths
Energy Content of Foods
Vernier
o Implications for properties of substances
Melting and boiling point
Solubility
Effect of Temperature on Solubility of a Salt
Vernier
Vapor pressure
Vapor Pressure of Liquids
Vernier
CONCEPT SCHOOLS LAB CURRICULUM - HIGH SCHOOL 7
CHEMISTRY LAB CURRICULUM
Interactions of Matter
Chemical reactions
o Types of reactions
Types of Chemical Reactions
Carolina
o Kinetics
Balancing Chemical Equations Kit
Carolina
o Energy
Endothermic and Exothermic Reactions
Vernier
o Equilibrium
o Acids/bases
Acid-Base Titration
Vernier
Gas laws
o Pressure, volume and temperature
o Ideal gas law
Stoichiometry
Molar calculations
Determining the Concentration of a Solution: Beer's Law
Vernier
Solutions
o Limiting reagents
Nuclear Reactions
o Radioisotopes
o Nuclear energy
CONCEPT SCHOOLS LAB CURRICULUM - HIGH SCHOOL 8
BIOLOGY LAB CURRICULUM
Heredity
Cellular genetics
Structure and function of DNA in cells
Genetics of Corn Kit - Carolina
Biological Supply Company
Carolina
Genetic mechanisms and inheritance
Paternity Test Kit
Carolina
Mutations
Modern genetics
Crime Scene Investigation Lab Kit
Carolina
Evolution
Mechanisms
o Natural selection
Natural Selection BioKit
Carolina
o Mutation
o Genetic drift
o Gene flow (immigration, emigration)
o Sexual selection
o History of life on Earth
Diversity of Life
o Speciation and biological classification
based on molecular evidence
o Variation of organisms within a species
due to population genetics and gene frequency
CONCEPT SCHOOLS LAB CURRICULUM - HIGH SCHOOL 9
BIOLOGY LAB CURRICULUM
Diversity and Interdependence of Life
Classification systems
Inquiries in Science: Surveying
Biodiversity Kit
Carolina
Ecosystems
Acid Rain
Vernier
o Homeostasis
Biological Membranes
Vernier
Carrying capacity
Equilibrium and disequilibrium
Cells
Cell structure and function
Various Slides
Carolina
o Structure, function and
interrelatedness of cell organelles
o Eukaryotic cells and prokaryotic cells
Cellular processes
Acids and Bases
Vernier
o Characteristics of life regulated by
cellular processes
Photosynthesis and Respiration (CO2)
Vernier
o Photosynthesis, chemosynthesis, cellular
respiration
Sugar Fermentation
Vernier
o Cell division and differentiation
Modeling Mitosis and Meiosis Kit
Carolina
PosItion vs. Time Match Graph Pasco
Velocity vs. time Speed and Velocity Pasco
Acceleration vs. time Acceleration Pasco
Using graphs (average velocity, instantaneous velocity, acceleration, displacement, change in velocity)
Relative Motion Pasco
Uniform acceleration including free fall (initial velocity, final velocity, time, displacement, acceleration, average velocity)
Free Fall Pasco
Independence of horizontal and vertical motion
Problem-solving involving horizontally launched projectiles
Newton’s laws applied to complex problems Introduction to force
Newton's 1st &2nd Laws Pasco
Friction force (static and kinetic) Static and Kinetic Friction Pasco
Adding vector forces
Motion down inclines
Centripetal forces and circular motion Circular Motion Pasco
Momentum, impulse and conservation of momentum Conservation of Momentum Pasco
Work and power Work and Energy Pasco
Conservation of energy Conservation of Energy Pasco
Motion
Energy
Energy in springs
Nuclear energy
Gravitational force and fields
Elastic forces
Air resistance and drag
Forces in two dimensions
Forces, momentum and motion
Problem solving
Projectiles
Graph interpretations
Gravitational potential energy
Wave properties Wave Speed Pasco
Conservation of energy
Reflection
Refraction
Interference
Diffraction
Ray diagrams (propagation of light)
Law of reflection (equal angles) Reflection Pasco
Snell’s law Snell Law Pasco
Diffraction patterns Convex and Concave Lenses Pasco
Wave – particle duality of light
Visible spectrum and color Color Addition Pasco
Ohm’s law Ohm's Law Pasco
Series circuits Resistance in Circuits Pasco
Parallel circuits Voltage in Circuits Pasco
Mixed circuits Currents in Circuits Pasco
Applying conservation of charge and energy (junction and loop rules)
Magnetic fields and energy Magnetic Field: Permanent Field Pasco
Electromagnetic interaction
Electric fields and electric potential energy
Light phenomena
Electricity and magnetism
Charging objects (friction, contact and induction)
Coulomb’s law
DC circuits
Waves
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