Science Scope and Sequence Physics Applications

Physics Applications

Quarter 1

Laboratory Safety

Scientific Inquiry and the Atom

Forces and Motion

Waves and Energy

Quarter 2

Quarter 3

Quarter 4

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Electricity and Magnetism

Laboratory-centered, introduces the central concepts of physics, including kinematics, dynamics, the
conservation laws (mass, energy, and momentum), electricity,
magnetism, and waves. The units of study focus on predictions and real-world applications such as sports,
medicine, transportation, home, and communication. The physics content is presented in a problem solving
manner to strengthen both science and mathematics content knowledge and skills.

Quarter 1: Scientific Inquiry and the Atom

PAa: The student will demonstrate an understanding of how scientific inquiry and technological design,
including mathematical analysis, can be used appropriately to pose questions, seek answers, and develop
solutions.
Indicators PAa.1-PAa.9
PAb.l: Compare the subatomic particles (protons, neutrons, electrons) of an atom with regard to mass,
location, and charge, and explain how these particles affect the properties of an atom (including identity,
mass, volume, and reactivity).
PAb.4: Compare the properties of the four states of mattersolid, liquid, gas, and plasmain terms of the
arrangement and movement of particles.

Quarter 2: Forces and Motion

PAb: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the structure and properties of atoms.
Indicators PAb.2-PAb.4
PAc: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the nature of forces and motion.
Indicators PAc.1-PAc.11

Quarter 3: Waves and Energy

PAd: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the nature, conservation, and transformation of
energy.
Indicators PAd.1-PAd.4
PAe: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the nature and properties of mechanical and
electromagnetic waves.
Indicators PAe.1-PAe.7

Quarter: Electricity and Magnetism

Science Scope and Sequence Physics Applications

PAe: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the nature and properties of electricity and
magnetism.
Indicators PAf.1-PAf.6