74856747Basic Science 2 Survey
Course Information
Description
This course is intended to provide a basic understanding of general science and is intended to provide the following outcomes:1) Understanding of the meaning and objective of science2) General knowledge of Environmental Science and its impact on the world3) Fundamental knowledge of Biology and the effects of Biological principles on the quality of life.4) Comprehension of Physics fundamentals and the relationship between this science here on earth and elsewhere in the cosmos5. Understanding of the fundamentals of Chemistry and the relationship of this science to life, the world, and the universe.
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Course Competencies
  1. Examine the meaning of science
    Assessment Strategies
    by developing an outline describing science as a process for gaining new knowledge
    by writing a summary of science as a collection of knowledge
    by writing a summary of science as a method of observation
    Criteria
    outline is prepared using the standard outline format (formal)
    outline includes main ideas of science as a process
    outline includes only relevant and necessary details
    outline is written in clear phrases or sentences
    outline is well organized and uses at least first and second level headings
    outline provides both a preview or summary of science as a process for gaining new knowledge
    outline evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    collection of knowledge summary identifies the key points regarding the methods of collecting knowledge
    collection of knowledge summary includes only relevant and necessary details
    collection of knowledge summary is concise without being sketchy
    collection of knowledge summary evidences correct grammar, punctuation and spelling
    method of observation summary identifies the key points regarding the methods of observation
    method of observation summary includes only relevant and necessary details
    method of observation summary is concise without being sketchy
    method of observation summary evidences correct grammar, punctuation and spelling

  2. Summarize the goals of science
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting a list of science goals
    Criteria
    list includes a classification of the three goals of science
    list includes one example of each goal provided
    list is organized and formatted using graphics or headers
    list evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling

  3. Explain the scientific method
    Assessment Strategies
    by developing an outline of the scientific method
    by developing a flowchart of the scientific method
    Criteria
    outline is prepared using the standard outline format (formal)
    outline includes main ideas of the scientific method
    outline includes only relevant and necessary details
    outline is written in clear phrases or sentences
    outline is well organized and uses at least first and second level headings
    outline provides both a preview or summary of the work
    outline evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    flowchart depicts all of the items in the scientific method process
    flowchart shows the relationship of one step to another
    flowchart shows a clear understanding of the topic of the scientific method
    flowchart shapes are used correctly
    flowchart is neat and well organized

  4. Explore the benefits of science in the world
    Assessment Strategies
    by classifying benefits of science items into a list
    Criteria
    list includes three significant items to classify regarding the benefits of science
    list gives a specific example of each benefit of science
    list is categorized using significant characteristics of each benefit of science
    list is correctly sorted into the categories of scientific benefits
    list is organized and formatted using graphics or headers
    list evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling

  5. Explore detrimental effects of science
    Assessment Strategies
    by classifying detrimental effects of science items into a list
    Criteria
    list includes two significant scientific detrimental effects
    list one example of each detrimental effect of science
    list is categorized using significant scientific detrimental effects
    list is correctly sorted into the categories
    list is organized and formatted using graphics or headers
    list evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling

  6. Investigate environmental aspects of the soil on earth
    Assessment Strategies
    by writing an essay on soil as the basis of all life
    by writing a summary of the general composition of soil
    by comparing sandy and clay soil and reporting your findings in a paper
    by completing a written product on the effect of soil pH on plant life
    Criteria
    Essay introduction includes a clearly stated thesis regarding soil as the basis of all life
    Essay introduction introduces the main ideas regarding soil as the basis of all life
    Essay main ideas are relevant, appropriate, and accurate
    each essay main idea is developed in a paragraph
    each essay main idea is developed using supporting material
    essay arguments are based on logical assumptions
    essay arguments are to the point
    essay includes an interesting and thoughtful summary closing statement
    essay evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    essay is neat and presentable
    summary identifies the key points regarding the general composition of soil
    summary includes only relevant and necessary details regarding the general composition of soil
    summary is concise without being sketchy
    summary evidences correct grammar, punctuation and spelling
    comparison is based on important features or attributes of sandy and clay soil
    comparison includes the similarities between sandy and clay soil
    comparison includes the differences between sandy and clay soil
    comparison includes logical conclusions drawn from the comparison
    comparison is neat and presentable
    comparison evidences correct grammar, punctuation and spelling
    written product fulfills a clear purpose
    written product reflects accurate analysis of the effect of soil pH on plant life
    written product shows evidence of logical critical thinking
    written product follows an effective organizational plan
    written product follows prescribed format, meeting criteria for all components of the effect of soil pH on plant life
    written product exhibits correct and appropriate grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, and word usage

  7. Summarize the environment of the water ways and water-cycles on earth
    Assessment Strategies
    by classifying unique properties of water into a list
    by comparing the amount of salt water on earth to usable fresh water and reporting your findings in a paper
    by developing an outline of the two types of fresh water on earth
    Criteria
    list is categorized using significant characteristics
    list consists of five unique properties of water
    list is organized and formatted using graphics or headers
    list evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    list consists of an explanation of each property of water
    comparison is based on important features or attributes regarding the amount of salt water on earth verses usable fresh water
    comparison includes the similarities between the amount of salt water on earth verses usable fresh water
    comparison includes the differences between the amount of salt water on earth verses usable fresh water
    comparison includes logical conclusions drawn from the comparison
    comparison is neat and presentable
    comparison evidences correct grammar, punctuation and spelling
    outline is prepared using the standard outline format (formal)
    outline includes main ideas of the two types of fresh water on earth
    outline includes only relevant and necessary details regarding the two types of fresh water on earth
    outline is written in clear phrases or sentences
    outline is well organized and uses at least first and second level headings
    outline evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling

  8. Explore the environmental properties of the earth's atmosphere
    Assessment Strategies
    by creating a concept map/web of the basic composition of air
    by developing an outline of atmospheric (barometric) pressure concepts
    by classifying the two important functions of carbon dioxide essential to life on earth into a list
    by writing a summary of the function of ozone in the upper atmosphere
    Criteria
    map/web main theme or concept is at the center and important related themes branch out from the core
    map/web uses circles or ovals to enclose an important term or concept within the topic
    map/web uses straight lines with arrows (single or double-headed) to link composition of air terms that are related
    map/web includes at least five items regarding the basic composition of air
    map/web concepts are arranged in a pattern that best represents the the basic composition of air
    map/web concepts build on one another and show the relationship between the basic composition of air items
    map/web is neatly presented
    outline is prepared using the standard outline format (formal)
    outline includes main ideas regarding atmospheric (barometric) pressure concepts
    outline includes only relevant and necessary details
    outline is written in clear phrases or sentences
    outline is well organized and uses at least first and second level headings
    outline provides both a preview or summary of the work
    outline evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    outline explains the origin of our understanding of atmospheric pressure
    outline relates relative barometric pressure to weather patterns
    outline relates relative barometric pressure to elevation
    list includes the important functions of carbon dioxide essential to life on earth
    list is categorized using significant characteristics of the important functions of carbon dioxide essential to life on earth
    list is organized and formatted using graphics or headers
    list evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    summary identifies the key points of the function of ozone in the upper atmosphere
    summary includes only relevant and necessary details of the function of ozone in the upper atmosphere
    summary is concise without being sketchy
    summary evidences correct grammar, punctuation and spelling

  9. Summarize the types of resources found in the earth
    Assessment Strategies
    by classifying renewable energy source items into a list
    by completing an investigative report on conservation
    by writing a summary of the greatest hope for inexpensive production of electricity by the sun
    by classifying types of biomass fuel items into a list
    by writing a summary of the primary source of all information in the world
    by developing an outline of the fundamentals of nuclear fission
    by classifying general resources on the earth into a list
    Criteria
    list includes all of the significant renewable energy sources
    list is organized and formatted using graphics or headers
    list evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    report includes the purpose of the investigation on conservation
    report includes an explanation of the conservation problems/issues
    report documents actions that have been taken to solve or clear up the conservation problems/issues
    report presents information in an organized (chronological) fashion
    source information is properly cited in the report
    works cited page is included
    report includes appropriate headings to break up and format the text
    report evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    summary identifies the key points regarding inexpensive production of electricity by the sun
    summary includes only relevant and necessary details
    summary is concise without being sketchy
    summary evidences correct grammar, punctuation and spelling
    list is categorized using significant characteristics of biomass fuels
    list is organized and formatted using graphics or headers
    list evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    list includes four types of biomass fuels
    summary identifies the key points regarding the primary source of all information in the world
    summary includes only relevant and necessary details
    summary is concise without being sketchy
    summary evidences correct grammar, punctuation and spelling
    outline is prepared using the standard outline format (formal)
    outline includes main ideas of the fundamentals of nuclear fission
    outline includes only relevant and necessary details
    outline is written in clear phrases or sentences
    outline is well organized and uses at least first and second level headings
    outline provides both a preview or summary of the work
    outline evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    list includes all of the significant items to classify regarding general resources on the earth
    list is categorized using significant characteristics of general resources on the earth
    list is organized and formatted using graphics or headers
    list evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    list includes five general earth resources

  10. Examine the meaning of an ecosystem
    Assessment Strategies
    by developing an outline of ecosystem on earth
    Criteria
    outline is prepared using the standard outline format (formal)
    outline includes main ideas of ecosystems on earth
    outline includes only relevant and necessary details
    outline is written in clear phrases or sentences
    outline is well organized and uses at least first and second level headings
    outline evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    outline defines an ecosystem
    outline gives one example of an ecosystem cycle
    outline describes the process of energy flow through an ecosystem
    outline lists the percent distribution of suns energy between earth's atmosphere and surface

  11. Explain the hydrologic cycle
    Assessment Strategies
    by developing a flowchart of the hydrologic cycle
    Criteria
    flowchart depicts all of the items in the hydrologic cycle
    flowchart shows the relationship of one step to another
    flowchart shows a clear understanding of the topic
    flowchart shapes are used correctly
    flowchart is neat and well organized
    flowchart explains why the hydrologic cycle is vital for the survival of an ecosystem

  12. Summarize the carbon/oxygen cycle
    Assessment Strategies
    by developing an outline of the carbon oxygen cycle
    by writing a summary of the fundamentals of photosynthesis
    Criteria
    outline is prepared using the standard outline format (formal)
    outline includes main ideas of the carbon oxygen cycle
    outline includes only relevant and necessary details
    outline is written in clear phrases or sentences
    outline is well organized and uses at least first and second level headings
    outline provides both a preview or summary of the work
    outline evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    summary identifies the key points of the fundamentals of photosynthesis
    summary includes only relevant and necessary details
    summary is concise without being sketchy
    summary evidences correct grammar, punctuation and spelling

  13. Explore the nitrogen cycle
    Assessment Strategies
    by writing a summary of the nitrogen cycle
    by developing an outline of the importance of bacteria in the nitrogen cycle
    Criteria
    summary identifies the key points of the nitrogen cycle
    summary includes only relevant and necessary details
    summary is concise without being sketchy
    summary evidences correct grammar, punctuation and spelling
    summary explains each component of the nitrogen cycle
    outline is prepared using the standard outline format (formal)
    outline includes the key points of the importance of bacteria in the nitrogen cycle
    outline includes only relevant and necessary details
    outline is written in clear phrases or sentences
    outline is well organized and uses at least first and second level headings
    outline provides both a preview or summary of the work
    outline evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    outline describes the function of bacteria to relevent steps of the nitrogen cycle

  14. Classify the types of pollution produced by humans
    Assessment Strategies
    by classifying sources of air pollution into a list
    by developing an outline of the major sources of water pollution
    by writing a summary of solid waste disposal
    by classifying hazardous waste items into a list
    Criteria
    list includes all of the significant items to classify
    list is categorized using significant characteristics of air pollution
    list is organized and formatted using graphics or headers
    list evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    list includes five sources of air pollution
    outline is prepared using the standard outline format (formal)
    outline includes main ideas of the major sources of water pollution
    outline includes only relevant and necessary details
    outline is written in clear phrases or sentences
    outline is well organized and uses at least first and second level headings
    outline evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    outline shows eight sources of water pollution
    summary identifies the key points of solid waste disposal
    summary includes only relevant and necessary details
    summary is concise without being sketchy
    summary evidences correct grammar, punctuation and spelling
    summary includes the main component of urban solid waste
    summary states the two current methods of solid waste disposal
    summary describes the process of resource recovery
    summary explains the current low technology method of resource recovery
    summary discusses the high technology resource recovery method
    list includes all of the significant items to classify
    list is categorized using significant characteristics regarding hazardous waste
    list gives six examples of hazardous waste
    list is organized and formatted using graphics or headers
    list evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling

  15. Explain the effects of pollution on the environment
    Assessment Strategies
    by writing a summary of the effect of air pollution on the earth's ecosystem
    by preparing a written response to a case study on treatment of a severely polluted lake
    Criteria
    summary identifies the key points of the effect of air pollution on the earth's ecosystem
    summary includes only relevant and necessary details
    summary is concise without being sketchy
    summary evidences correct grammar, punctuation and spelling
    case study response demonstrates a thorough understanding of relevant aspects of the case regarding treatment of a severely polluted lake
    case study response outlines in detail the decision selected by the learner
    case study response includes an explanation of why the treatment decision was selected
    case study response is supported by relevant evidence
    case study response is well organized
    case study response evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling

  16. Explore the concept of life
    Assessment Strategies
    by creating a concept map/web of processes which cause something to be considered living
    Criteria
    map/web main theme or concept is at the center and important related themes branch out from the core
    map/web uses circles or ovals to enclose an important term or concept within the topic
    map/web uses straight lines with arrows (single or double-headed) to link processes which cause something to be considered living
    map/web includes at least three processes which cause something to be considered living
    map/web concepts are arranged in a pattern that best represents the information
    map/web concepts build on one another and show the relationship between items
    map/web is neatly presented
    map/web describes the interaction that a living organism must have with the environment

  17. Explain the cellular basis of life
    Assessment Strategies
    by writing an essay on the fundamentals of the cellular basis of life
    Criteria
    introduction includes a clearly stated thesis on the fundamentals of the cellular basis of life
    introduction introduces the main ideas on the fundamentals of the cellular basis of life
    main ideas are relevant, appropriate, and accurate
    each main idea is developed in a paragraph
    each main idea is developed using supporting material
    essay arguments are based on logical assumptions
    essay arguments are to the point
    essay includes an interesting and thoughtful closing statement
    essay evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    essay is neat and presentable
    essay describes what a cell is
    essay explains how all living things consist of cells

  18. Examine the components of an animal cell
    Assessment Strategies
    by classifying animal cell components into a list
    by developing a flowchart of the animal cell structure
    Criteria
    list includes all of the significant animal cell components to classify
    list is categorized using significant characteristics of animal cell components
    list is organized and formatted using graphics or headers
    list evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    list defines the cytoplasm
    list describes the nucleus
    list describes the basics of cell respiration
    list explains the purpose of the chromosomes
    list defines the plasma membrane
    list discusses the function of the endoplasmic reticulum
    list describes the function of the golgi body
    flowchart depicts all of the items in the animal cell structure
    flowchart shows the relationship of one step to another
    flowchart shows a clear understanding of the animal cell structure
    flowchart shapes are used correctly
    flowchart is neat and well organized

  19. Summarize the process of mitosis
    Assessment Strategies
    by developing an outline of mitosis
    Criteria
    outline is prepared using the standard outline format (formal)
    outline includes main ideas of mitosis
    outline includes only relevant and necessary details
    outline is written in clear phrases or sentences
    outline is well organized and uses at least first and second level headings
    outline provides both a preview or summary of the work
    outline evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    outline describes what generally happens during mitosis
    outline explains the purpose of mitosis
    outline lists the four general stages of mitosis
    outline describes the basic change at each mitosis stage
    outline discusses the purpose of the spindle apparatus

  20. Summarize the process of meiosis (sexual reproduction)
    Assessment Strategies
    by writing a summary of meiosis
    Criteria
    summary identifies the key points of meiosis
    summary includes only relevant and necessary details
    summary is concise without being sketchy
    summary evidences correct grammar, punctuation and spelling
    summary discusses the purpose of meiosis
    summary describes the basic chromosome changes during meiosis

  21. Differentiate between plants and animals
    Assessment Strategies
    by comparing the fundamental aspects of plants verses animals and reporting your findings in a paper
    Criteria
    comparison is based on important features or attributes of the fundamental aspects of plants verses animals
    comparison includes the similarities between the fundamental aspects of plants verses animals
    comparison includes the differences between the fundamental aspects of plants verses animals
    comparison includes logical conclusions drawn from the comparison
    comparison is neat and presentable
    comparison evidences correct grammar, punctuation and spelling
    comparison describes the processes of respiration in plants and animals
    comparison outlines the level of activity between plants and animals
    comparison indicates the relative amounts of the respiration gases between plants and animals

  22. Explore the science of Physics
    Assessment Strategies
    by classifying the general concepts of physics into a list
    by writing a summary of the definition of physics
    Criteria
    list includes all of the significant general concepts of physics to classify
    list is categorized using significant characteristics of the general concepts of physics
    list is organized and formatted using graphics or headers
    list evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    summary identifies the key points regarding the definition of physics
    summary includes only relevant and necessary details the definition of physics
    summary is concise without being sketchy
    summary evidences correct grammar, punctuation and spelling

  23. Explain the basics of Newton's Laws of motion
    Assessment Strategies
    by developing an outline of Newton's three laws of motion
    Criteria
    outline is prepared using the standard outline format (formal)
    outline includes main ideas
    outline includes only relevant and necessary details
    outline is written in clear phrases or sentences
    outline is well organized and uses at least first and second level headings
    outline provides both a preview or summary of the work
    outline evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    outline explains the meaning of each law of motion
    outline provides one real example of each motion law

  24. Summarize the Universal Law of Gravity
    Assessment Strategies
    by writing a summary of the meaning of gravity
    by comparing amount of mass and intensity of gravitational force and reporting your findings in a paper
    Criteria
    summary identifies the key points
    outline includes main ideas of Newton's three laws of motion
    summary is concise without being sketchy
    summary evidences correct grammar, punctuation and spelling
    comparison is based on important features or attributes regarding mass and intensity of gravitational force
    comparison includes the similarities between the items of mass and intensity of gravitational force
    comparison includes the differences between the items of mass and intensity of gravitational force
    comparison includes logical conclusions drawn from the comparison
    comparison is neat and presentable
    comparison evidences correct grammar, punctuation and spelling

  25. Examine thermal energy
    Assessment Strategies
    by classifying thermal energy and heat items into a list
    Criteria
    list includes all of the significant items regarding thermal energy and heat
    list is categorized using significant characteristics of thermal energy and heat
    list is organized and formatted using graphics or headers
    list evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling

  26. Investigate the Laws of Thermodynamics
    Assessment Strategies
    by developing an outline of the Laws of Thermodynamics
    Criteria
    outline is prepared using the standard outline format (formal)
    outline includes main ideas of the Laws of Thermodynamics
    outline includes only relevant and necessary details
    outline is written in clear phrases or sentences
    outline is well organized and uses at least first and second level headings
    outline provides both a preview or summary of the work
    outline evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    outline lists the three laws of thermodynamics
    outline explains the meaning of each law
    outline provides a real world example of each law

  27. Explore the identity of electricity
    Assessment Strategies
    by creating a concept map/web of electricity
    Criteria
    map/web main theme or concept is at the center and important related themes branch out from the core
    map/web uses straight lines with arrows (single or double-headed) to link electricity terms that are related
    map/web includes at least five electricity components
    map/web concepts are arranged in a pattern that best represents the information
    map/web concepts build on one another and show the relationship between electricity components
    map/web is neatly presented

  28. Classify the force of magnetism
    Assessment Strategies
    by developing an outline of magnetism
    Criteria
    outline is prepared using the standard outline format (formal)
    outline includes main ideas
    outline includes only relevant and necessary details
    outline is written in clear phrases or sentences
    outline is well organized and uses at least first and second level headings
    outline provides both a preview or summary of the work
    outline evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    outline includes the relationship between magnetism and electricity
    outline discusses the magnetic field of a rotating body
    outline explains the operation of an electromagnet
    outline describes how an electric motor works

  29. Illustrate electromagnetic energy
    Assessment Strategies
    by writing a summary of the fundamental concepts of electromagnetic energy
    Criteria
    summary identifies the key points of electromagnetic energy
    summary is concise without being sketchy
    summary evidences correct grammar, punctuation and spelling
    summary describes the two components of electromagnetic energy
    summary discusses wavelength, frequency, and speed of light
    summary compares the colors of light and wavelength
    summary gives two examples of color mixing
    summary discusses the fundamental operation of a telescope
    summary explains the concept of the electromagnetic spectrum

  30. Explore the science of Chemistry
    Assessment Strategies
    by creating a concept map/web of the general aspects of matter that are studied in chemistry
    Criteria
    map/web main theme or concept is at the center and important related themes branch out from the core
    map/web uses circles or ovals to enclose an important term or concept within the general aspects of matter that are studied in chemistry
    map/web uses straight lines with arrows (single or double-headed) to link terms that are related
    map/web includes at least two general aspects of matter that are studied in chemistry
    map/web concepts are arranged in a pattern that best represents the information
    map/web concepts build on one another and show the relationship between general aspects of matter that are studied in chemistry
    map/web is neatly presented

  31. Examine the identity of matter
    Assessment Strategies
    by classifying defining concepts of matter into a list
    Criteria
    list includes all of the significant items to classify regarding matter
    list is categorized using significant characteristics of matter
    list is organized and formatted using graphics or headers
    list evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    list explains the difference between pure matter and a mixture
    list gives one example each of pure matter and a mixture

  32. Investigate the atom
    Assessment Strategies
    by developing an outline of the basic fundamentals of atomic theory
    Criteria
    outline is prepared using the standard outline format (formal)
    outline includes main ideas of the basic fundamentals of atomic theory
    outline includes only relevant and necessary details
    outline is written in clear phrases or sentences
    outline is well organized and uses at least first and second level headings
    outline provides both a preview or summary of the work
    outline evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    outline explains how the atom is the building block of all matter
    outline lists the three basic particles of the atom
    outline describes the charge and relative mass of each of the three basic atomic particles
    outline shows a diagram of the Bohr atom model
    outline discusses the concept of quantized energy levels

  33. Explain the purpose of the Periodic Table of the Elements
    Assessment Strategies
    by writing a summary of the periodic table
    Criteria
    summary identifies the key points of the periodic table
    summary includes only relevant and necessary details
    summary is concise without being sketchy
    summary evidences correct grammar, punctuation and spelling
    summary explains the periodic properties of the elements
    summary lists three types of information that are available from the periodic table

  34. Summarize the term Element
    Assessment Strategies
    by creating a concept map/web of concepts which explain elements
    Criteria
    map/web main theme or concept is at the center and important related themes branch out from the core
    map/web uses circles or ovals to enclose an important term or concept within the element topic
    map/web uses straight lines with arrows (single or double-headed) to link terms that are related regarding elements
    map/web includes at least five items regarding elements
    map/web concepts are arranged in a pattern that best represents the information regarding elements
    map/web concepts build on one another and show the relationship between concepts which explain elements
    map/web is neatly presented
    map/web explains the two characteristics which make a substance an element
    map/web gives three examples of elements

  35. Differentiate between ionic and covalent bonding between atoms
    Assessment Strategies
    by comparing ionic and covalent bonding and reporting your findings in a paper
    Criteria
    comparison is based on important features or attributes on ionic and covalent bonding
    comparison includes the similarities between ionic and covalent bonding
    comparison includes the differences between ionic and covalent bonding
    comparison includes logical conclusions drawn from the comparison
    comparison is neat and presentable
    comparison evidences correct grammar, punctuation and spelling
    comparison identifies valence electrons
    comparison explains the importance of valence electrons in chemical changes
    comparison describes the formation of cations and anions from neutral elements
    comparison explains the force involved in an ionic bond
    comparison discusses the type of structure formed from ionic bonds
    comparison gives two examples of ionic compounds
    comparison describes the main characteristics of a covalent bond
    comparison indicates the type of structure produced from covalent bonds
    comparison gives two examples of molecular compounds

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