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Investigate measurement including problem solving and graphing
Assessment Strategies
by writing the appropriate unit in measurements and problem solving with a score of 70 or better
by producing a report of laboratory calculations and graphs with a score of 70 or better
Criteria
you distinguish between the base units for mass, length, volume and time in SI and U.S. Customary System units
you apply the SI prefixes that indicate multiples of base units
you convert from one unit to another unit for the same quantity when given the necessary definitions
you calculate Celsius, Fahrenheit, Kelvin, and Rankine temperature scales by converting from specific temperatures on one scale to corresponding temperatures on another scale
you distinguish between specific temperatures and temperature intervals converting an interval on one scale to the equivalent material on another scale
you apply a problem-solving procedure to produce a clear written solution to a problem involving physics formulas such as volume, density, etc.
you draw a technically accurate and informative graph of given physical data
you measure and record length, mass, volume, temperature and time using appropriate units in lab exercise activities
you perform problem-solving and graphing activities using lab measurements
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Investigate applied chemistry
Assessment Strategies
by completing homework assignments with a score of 70 or better
by producing a report of laboratory calculations and problems/questions with a score of 70 or better
Criteria
you use chemical symbols, formulas and equations to describe elements, compounds and chemical reactions
you determine coefficiences for balancing a given unbalanced chemical equation
you calculate the molecular mass of a given compound
you determine elemental mass percent composition of a given compound
you calculate the molar mass of a given compound and convert between mole and mass measurements of the substance
you determine the chemical formula of a compound by calculating mole ratios from elemental mass percent composition or mass measurements of elements in a compound sample
you solve mass relationship problems for a given chemical reaction using an equation mass proportion formula
you write a complete balanced chemical equation for combustion given the formula for a hydrocarbon fuel
you determine air or fuel requirements for complete combustion and calculate theoretical air/fuel ratios (AFRs)
you observe appropriate lab safety rules and procedures
you calculate mass percent composition and formula determination using lab measurements
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Investigate chemical bonding including atomic structure and material properties
Assessment Strategies
by completing homework assignments with a score of 70 or better
by producing a report of laboratory calculations and graphs with a score of 70 or better
Criteria
you compare the mass, electric charge and location in an atom of electrons, protons and neutrons
you explain the electron energy level structure in an atom determining for a given atom the electron distribution in the energy levels or the number of valence electrons
you explain the bonding mechanism for ionic, covalent and metallic chemical bonds
you determine the bond type in a compound given the elements present predicting physical properties of the material that are influenced by the bond type
you use the terms "excited state" and "ground state" of an atom explaining transitions between the states
you use isotopic notation to describe atomic nuclei
you compare the properties of alpha, beta and gamma radiation
you write a complete balanced nuclear equation for naturally occurring decay of a radioactive nucleus
you solve problems involving half-life decay of a radioactive sample
you explain the applied chemistry of voltaic cells and lead-acid storage cells
you investigate electrochemical cells
you calculate the radioactive half-life of an isotope using lab measurements
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Investigate thermal properties of materials and heat transfer
Assessment Strategies
by completing homework assignments with a score of 70 or better
by producing a report of laboratory measurements, calculations and problems/questions with a score of 70 or better
Criteria
you write and interpret formulas for linear and volume thermal expansion utilizing expansion coefficient tables
you calculate thermal expansion
you use heat units (calorie, kilocalorie and British thermal unit) in heat measurements and calculations
you write and interpret formulas for specific heat and latent heats of vaporization and fusion of a material utilizing thermal property tables
you solve problems involving temperature and phase changes of a substance
you solve calorimetry problems involving balanced heat exchange in a thermally insulated system
you write and interpret formulas for hat of combustion and thermal process efficiency
you solve problems involving thermal processes driven by combustion heat sources
you distinguish heat transfer by conduction, convection and radiation
you write and interpret formulas for conduction, convection and radiation utilizing heat transfer property tables
you solve problems involving heat transfer
you investigate thermal expansion, temperature and phase changes in materials
you observe lab safety rules and procedures
you calculate thermal properties of materials using lab measurements
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Investigate elasticity, stress and strain, pressure and fluids at rest, fluids in motion, gas laws
Assessment Strategies
by completing homework assignments with a score of 70 or better
by producing a report of laboratory measurements, calculations, graphs and problems/questions with a score of 70 or better
Criteria
you write and interpret formulas for definition of stress and strain
you distinguish between electric and plastic deformation
you explain elastic limit, ultimate strength and Young's modulus of a material utilizing tables of these properties
you write and interpret the formula for Young's modulus (elasticity) of a material
you solve problems involving stress, strain and elasticity
you use the density and specific gravity to describe materials
you distinguish between absolute and gauge pressure scales and normal atmospheric pressure
you write and interpret formulas for fluid pressure and buoyant force
you solve problems involving pressure, the hydraulic press, pressure measuring devices, and buoyant forces
you solve problems involving flow rates and velocities
you write and interpret Bernoulli's equation for fluid flow
you solve problems involving Bernoulli's equation
you write, interpret and solve problems involving gas laws
you investigate stress/strain and buoyant forces
you observe lab safety rules and procedures
you calculate strength properties and specific gravity of material using lab measurements