WHCSD Scope and Sequence	Physical Science	2021-2022

Physical Science Scope and Sequence

| Quarter: 1 | Quarter2 | Quarter 3 | Quarter 4
Study of Matter | Energy and Waves | Forces and Motion | The Universe

Content

PS.M.1: Classification of matter • Heterogeneous vs. homogeneous
• Properties of matter
• States of matter and its changes

PS.M.2: Atoms
• Models of the atom (components)
• Ions (cations and anions) • Isotopes

PS.M.3: Periodic trends of the elements
• Periodic law
• Representative groups

PS.M.4: Bonding and compounds • Bonding (ionic and covalent)
• Nomenclature

PS.M.5: Reactions of matter • Chemical reactions
• Nuclear reactions

PS.EW.1: Conservation of energy
•Quantifying kinetic energy •Quantifying gravitational potential energy

PS.EW.2: Transfer and transformation of energy (including work) PS.EW.3: Waves •Refraction, reflection, diffraction, absorption, superposition
•Radiant energy and the electromagnetic spectrum •Doppler shift

PS.EW.4: Thermal energy PS.EW.5: Electricity •Movement of electrons •Current
•Electric potential (voltage) •Resistors and transfer of energy

PS.FM.1: Motion •Introduction to
one-dimensional vectors •Displacement, velocity (constant, average and instantaneous) and acceleration •Interpreting position vs.
time and velocity vs. time graphs

PS.FM.2: Forces •Force diagrams
•Types of forces (gravity, friction, normal, tension) •Field model for forces at a distance

PS.FM.3: Dynamics (how forces affect motion) •Objects at rest
•Objects moving with constant velocity •Accelerating objects

PS.U.1: History of the universe PS.U.2: Galaxies
PS.U.3: Stars
•Formation: stages of evolution •Fusion in stars

Resources

McGraw Hill
ODE Model Curriculum

McGraw Hill
ODE Model Curriculum

McGraw Hill
ODE Model Curriculum

McGraw Hill
ODE Model Curriculum

WHCSD Scope and Sequence	Physical Science	2021-2022

Vocabulary | | | |

Quarter(s) 1-4

During the years of 9-12, all students must become proficient in the use of the following scientific processes, with appropriate laboratory safety techniques, to construct their knowledge and understanding in all science content areas:
SIA1 Identify questions and concepts that guide scientific investigations. SIA2 Design and conduct scientific investigations.
SIA3 Use technology and mathematics to improve investigations and communications.
SIA4 Formulate and revise explanations and models using logic and evidence (critical thinking). SIA5 Recognize and analyze explanations and models.
SIA6 Communicate and support a scientific argument.

WHCSD Scope and Sequence	Physical Science	2021-2022