Physical Science Objectives
| LPS Topic |
LPS Code |
LPS Physical Science Standards |
2010 State Standard Indicator |
| Introduction and Nature of Science: |
PS12.1.1a |
Use scientific principles to solve a problem by technological design |
SC12.1.1.b |
| PS12.1.1b |
Explain the steps scientists may use to solve problems |
SC12.1.1.a
SC12.1.1.g-j |
| PS12.1.1c |
Identify and manage variables and constraints |
SC12.1.1.c |
| PS12.1.1d |
Identify common SI units of mass, volume, distance, time, and temperature |
SC12.1.1.l |
| PS12.1.1e |
Convert measurements using common units through dimensional analysis (railroad track) |
SC12.1.1.l |
| PS12.1.1f |
Represent, review, and analyze data in a systematic, accurate, and objective manner
* Collect appropriate measurements
* Display organized data (data chart)
* Create graphical representation of data
* Analyze and interpret data |
SC12.1.3.e
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| LPS Topic |
LPS Code |
LPS Physical Science Standards |
2010 State Standard Indicator |
| Motion |
PS12.1.2a |
Describe motion with respect to distance, displacement, speed, velocity, and acceleration |
SC12.2.2a |
| PS12.1.2b |
Compare and contrast distance and displacement |
SC12.2.2a |
| PS12.1.2c |
Create and interpret displacement (position)/time graphs |
SC12.2.2a |
| PS12.1.2d |
(Review) Compare, contrast, and calculate speed and velocity |
SC8.2.2.a |
| PS12.1.2e |
(Review) Create and interpret velocity/time graphs |
SC8.2.2.a |
| PS12.1.2f |
Describe and calculate motion using acceleration |
SC12.2.2a |
| PS12.1.2g |
Create and interpret acceleration/time graphs |
SC12.2.2a |
| LPS Topic |
LPS Code |
LPS Physical Science Standards |
2010 State Standard Indicator |
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PS12.1.3a |
(Review) Differentiate between balanced and unbalanced forces |
SC8.2.2.c |
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PS12.1.3b |
Describe Newton’s 1st Law |
SC12.2.2.b |
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PS12.1.3c |
Apply and Analyze events using Newton’s 1st law. |
SC12.2.2.b |
| Forces |
PS12.1.3d |
Describe Newton’s 2nd Law |
SC12.2.2.c |
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PS12.1.3e |
Predict outcomes based on changes in net force, mass, or acceleration. |
SC12.2.2.c |
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PS12.1.3f |
Solve problems involving F = ma. |
SC12.2.2.c |
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PS12.1.3g |
(Review) Describe types of friction (including air resistance) and their effect on acceleration. |
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| Forces |
PS12.1.3h |
Differentiate between mass and weight |
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| PS12.1.3i |
Calculate weight |
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| PS12.1.3j |
Describe the motion of projectiles (horizontal and vertical motion) |
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| PS12.1.3k |
Describe Newton’s 3rd Law |
SC12.2.2.d |
| PS12.1.3l |
Apply and Analyze events using Newton’s Third Law |
SC12.2.2.e |
| PS12.1.3m |
Describe gravity as a force that is dependent on the mass of 2 objects and distance between them |
SC12.2.2.f |
| PS12.1.3n |
Predict how changes in mass or distance will affect the gravitational force between 2 objects |
SC12.2.2.f |
| PS12.1.3o |
Describe and calculate momentum |
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| PS12.1.3p |
Interpret and apply Law of Conservation of Momentum |
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| PS12.1.3q |
Design, evaluate, and refine a device that minimizes the force on an object during a collision. |
SC12.1.3.a-d |
| LPS Topic |
LPS Code |
LPS Physical Science Standards |
2010 State Standard Indicator |
| Energy |
PS12.2.4a |
Compare and contrast forms of energy (thermal, mechanical, electrical, nuclear, sound, and electromagnetic/solar) |
SC12.2.3j |
| PS12.2.4b |
(Review) Trace the transformations of energy in a system using the Law of Conservation of Energy |
SC8.2.3.f |
| PS12.2.4c |
Distinguish between kinetic and potential energy |
SC12.2.3.j |
| PS12.2.4d |
Calculate kinetic, potential, and mechanical energy |
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| PS12.2.4e |
Design, build, and refine a device that converts one form of energy into another form of energy. |
SC12.1.3.a-d |
| LPS Topic |
LPS Code |
LPS Physical Science Standards |
2010 State Standard Indicator |
| Forces in a Field |
PS12.2.5a |
Describe gravity as a force that is dependent on the mass of 2 objects and distance between them (Universal Law of Gravitation) |
SC12.2.2.f |
| PS12.2.5b |
Predict how changes in mass or distance will affect the gravitational force between 2 objects |
SC12.2.2.f |
| PS12.2.5c |
Compare and contrast permanent and temporary magnets |
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| PS12.2.5d |
Describe magnetic domains |
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| PS12.2.5e |
Describe magnetic field lines |
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| PS12.2.5f |
Apply how magnetic fields affect each other |
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| Forces in a Field
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PS12.2.5g |
Describe how the electrostatic force between two objects varies with charge and distance (Coulomb’s Law) |
SC12.2.2.g |
| PS12.2.5h |
Predict how changes in charge or distance will affect electrostatic force between 2 charged objects |
SC12.2.2.g |
| LPS Topic |
LPS Code |
LPS Physical Science Standards |
2010 State Standard Indicator |
| Waves |
PS12.2.6a |
Distinguish between types of waves (compressional/longitudinal, transverse, and seismic) |
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| PS12.2.6b |
Identify parts of transverse and compressional/longitudinal wave |
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| PS12.2.6c |
Describe wave properties (speed, wavelength, frequency, amplitude) and how mechanical waves travel through a medium |
SC12.2.3.a |
| PS12.2.6d |
Solve problems using v = f λ |
SC12.2.3.a |
| PS12.2.6e |
Recognize that energy in waves can be changed into other forms of energy (Law of Conservation of Energy) |
SC12.2.3.b
SC12.2.3.i |
| PS12.2.6f |
Distinguish how waves behave in different mediums |
SC12.2.3.a |
| PS12.2.6g |
Review the difference between reflection and refraction |
SC8.2.3.c |
| PS12.2.6h |
Explain diffraction using examples |
SC12.2.3.c |
| PS12.2.6i |
Illustrate the processes of constructive and destructive interference |
SC12.2.3.c |
| PS12.2.6j |
Describe a situation in which a standing wave is created by resonance |
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| LPS Topic |
LPS Code |
LPS Physical Science Standards |
2010 State Standard Indicator |
| Eletromagnetic Waves |
PS12.2.7a |
Explain how vibrating charges produce electromagnetic waves |
SC12.2.3.f |
| PS12.2.7b |
Describe how the electromagnetic spectrum is organized according to frequency and wavelength. |
SC12.2.3.g |
| PS12.2.7c |
Discuss real life applications of the electromagnetic spectrum. |
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| PS12.2.7d |
Explain why electromagnetic radiation can be described either by a wave or particle model. |
SC12.2.3.c |
| PS12.2.7e |
Recognize that electromagnetic radiation undergoes diffraction and interference |
SC12.2.3.c |
| PS12.2.7f |
Evaluate questions about the advantages/disadvantages of using digital transmission and storage of information. |
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| LPS Topic |
LPS Code |
LPS Physical Science Standards |
2010 State Standard Indicator |
| Heat (Regular-optional, Differentiated-Required) |
PS12.2.8a |
Distinguish between temperature and heat |
SC12.2.3.d |
| PS12.2.8b |
Describe the second law of thermodynamics. |
SC12.2.3.d |
| PS12.2.8c |
Explain specific heat and solve problems involving specific heat |
SC12.2.3.d |
| PS12.2.8d |
Distinguish between conductors and insulators.(Keep It Hot-see comments) |
SC12.2.3.e |
| PS12.2.8e |
Analyze phase changes and characteristics of the phases of matter (Plasma, Gas, Liquid and Solid) |
SC12.2.1.b |
| PS12.2.8f |
Explain heat of fusion and heat of vaporization. |
SC12.2.1.b |
| LPS Topic |
LPS Code |
LPS Physical Science Standards |
2010 State Standard Indicator |
| Electricity (Regular-optional, Differentiated-Required) |
PS12.2.9a |
Solve problems using Ohm’s Law |
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| PS12.2.9b |
Compare and contrast series and parallel circuits |
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| PS12.2.9c |
Compare and contrast static electricity, direct current and alternating current |
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| PS12.2.9d |
Describe the production of electricity by electromagnetic induction and photoelectric cells |
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