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Overview
This inquiry based course is designed
to provide a basic foundation in the fundamentals of
chemistry and physics. Knowledge of scientific
concepts and careers, acquisition and successful use
of laboratory skills and the influence of technology
on society is emphasized. Extensive laboratory
experiences are designed to help students acquire useful
laboratory reasoning, analytical, and communication
skills. Problem solving using mathematical relationships
will be stressed.
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- Understand the relationships among the elements of the
periodic table.
- Understand the five fundamental states of matter.
- Understand the atomic structure of matter.
- Understand the importance of the conservation laws.
- Understand electricity and magnetism.
- Understand fundamental forces.
- Understand wave characteristics and their applications
in the physical world.
- Understand the reactions of elements and compunds
- Understand that tools, simple machines, and materials
can be used safely to solve problems.
- Understand the design process used to create inventions
and innovations.
Assessments:
- Lab reports
- Performance tasks
- Teacher observations
- Graphic mapping
- Rubrics
- Tests and quizzes
- Standardized test questions
- Homework/ Class work
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