CHS Science | Rachel Davidson

Unit Learning Targets:

• I can explain the difference between pure substances and homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures.

• I can describe solids, liquids, and gases using the Kinetic Theory.

• I can explain and give examples of what a physical change is and what physical properties are. 

• I know that matter is conserved in physical changes.

Unit Learning Targets:

• I can measure mass, volume, and length.

• I can convert between metric units.

• I can graph data using a proper title, axis labels, number scale, and key.

• I can calculate density using mass and volume measurements.

Unit Learning Targets:

• I can describe the Atomic Theory and how it applies to the structure of the atom.

• I can interpret and apply the Periodic Table.

• I can predict an element’s electron configuration using the Periodic Table.

• I can explain how the composition of the nucleus is related to isotopes and radioactivity.

Unit Learning Targets:

• I can describe how elements join together to form ionic or covalent compounds.

• I can identify the characteristics of ionic compounds.

• I can identify the characteristics of covalent compounds.

Unit Learning Targets:

• I can identify when a chemical reaction is taking place and I can change the rate of the reaction.

• I can understand how to balance chemical equations and how the Law of Conservation of Mass predicts the products made.

Unit Learning Targets:

• I can rearrange and solve for any variable in a formula.

• I can state and apply Newton’s Laws of Motion.

• I can understand the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration.

• I can distinguish between velocity and acceleration.

• I can understand how mass and velocity affect momentum.

Unit Learning Targets:

• I am able to rearrange and solve for any variable in a formula.

• I can calculate the work done on an object and the rate at which work is done (power).

• I can name and describe the six types of simple machines.

• I can define and calculate both potential energy and kinetic energy.

• I understand how energy is transferred by conduction, convection, and radiation.

Unit Learning Targets:

• I understand the general characteristics of mechanical and electromagnetic waves.

• I can describe the properties of sound waves.

• I can describe the properties of light/ electromagnetic waves.

• I can describe how sound and light waves interact with different mediums.

Unit Learning Targets:

• I can describe the formation and fate of the universe and the evidence that supports it.

• I can describe the composition and characteristics of the three types of galaxies.

• I can understand the composition, characteristics, and life cycle of stars.

• I can distinguish between the inner and outer planets.

• I can explain the interactions between the Moon and the Earth.