Physical Science

The properties of matter are determined by the arrangement of atoms.

Organization within the Periodic Table

Properties of metals, non-metals, gases, Classification by properties

Elements, mixture, Compounds and SolutionsChemical and Physical changes

pH scale (Acid, base, neutral and basic)

Energy can be transformed or transferred but is never lost

Energy TransfersKinetic, Potential, and Thermal

Open vs. Closed SystemsEarth’s Open Systems – atmosphere, ecosystems, hydrosphere solar system, human body.

Ways that energy seems to “disappear” Dissipated Energy difficult or impossible to recapture

(Pendulums, Roller Coaster Models, Skate Park Simulations, Gizmo, Design a Machine {possible project}

Energy can be transferred through a variety of ways

Mechanical EnergyTransvers and Longitudinal Waves (Oceanic and Seismic waves) Properties (speed, wavelength, amplitude, frequency, pitch)

Light and Sound WavesHeat (conduction, convection, radiation) {possible lab -Designing a candle wheel/radiometer}

Electrical CircuitsEnergy transfer resistance, current and voltage Series and Parallel Circuits

Earth and SpaceThe atmosphere has different properties at different elevation and contains a mixture of gases that cycle through the lithosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere.

Held to Earth by GravityComposition of AtmosphereProperties of layers, temperature, chemical composition, physical propertiesRelationship between pressure, temperature and elevation

Greenhouse GassesOzone Layer (atmosphere and surface) Real time data on air quality and properties of airBiochemical Cycles

Impact of Human Activities (changes in atmospheric properties) Monitor CO2 levelsShow changes in ozone over timeResearch activities that generate the highest and lowest amounts of pollution

The hydrologic cycle illustrates that changing states of water as it moves through the lithosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere.

Steps of the Hydrological CycleTransfer of energy/changes of stateMovement of between spheresRelationship between water, energy and weather

Groundwater/Surface Water QualityRate of flow depends of porosity and permeability Effect of geography and topographyIdentify drainage patterns and watersheds

Contamination travels through spheresWater Quality testing/ experimental designInvestigate water quality problems in OhioUse satellites imagery to show contamination issues Acid mine drainage in SW Ohio

Earth and Space continued…Thermal energy transfers in the ocean and the atmosphere contribute to the formation of currents, which influence global climate patterns.

Connect the Hydrological Cycle and thermal energy transfers between the ocean and the atmosphere. Formation of air currents (jet stream) Influences on air currents (density, pressure, geography, topography, Earth’s rotation) Map Jet Stream

Formation of Ocean CurrentsInfluences on ocean currents (thermal energy, density of water, salinity, mineral content, floor topography, ocean ridge’s Earth’s rotation).Map the Gulf Stream

Interpret drifter buoy informationCalculate the velocity of the Gulf StreamShow biomass of the Gulf StreamInfluence global and climate change

The relative patterns of motion and positions of Earth, moon and sun cause solar and lunar eclipses, tides and phases of the moon.

Phases of the moonMoon’s orbit around EarthRecognize different phases of the moonEclipsesSolar and Luna eclipses, relating to moon phases Role of gravity between moon and Earth

Tides: neap and spring

Create charts showing moon phases and tide dataAvailability of tidal generated power facilities

Life ScienceMatter is transferred continuously between one organism, to another and between organisms and their physical environments.

PhotosynthesisRespiration (Include formula – review arrangements on atoms in molecules) Cell structures reinforcement in respiration and photosynthesisInvestigate factors affecting photosynthesisTransfer of matter and energy in an ecosystemConservation of MatterConservation of Energy

Energy pyramid (energy stored and lost at each tropic level) Continuous recycling form decomposer to plantsNew technologies in energy transfer within and between ecosystems ex: ethanol, competition between food and fuel)

In any particular biome, the number, growth and survival of organisms and populations depend on biotic and abiotic factors.

Biotic and Abiotic FactorsFactors contributing to population growthLimiting factors and population growth

BiomesDefines by topography, soils, precipitation, solar radiation, temperature Aquatic biomes (freshwater, brackish, marine)Forest – tropical or temperate Desert – hot and coldGrasslandTaigaTundra

Identify biotic and abiotic elements of major biomes and connectionsNatural disasters and successionImpact of Ohio wetland mitigationExamine environmental conditions and endangered speciesMonitor local environmental impact on water quality and organisms.