Westmoreland County Public Schools
High School Curriculum

Science - 4th Nine Weeks


Earth and Space Science

    Universe: Origin/Theories
The learner will be able to understand many scientific theories on the creation of the universe (ES.14.b).
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- Earth Science, Heath, 1995, Classroom [Textbook]
- Heath Earth Science Computer Test Bank, Computer Test Bank Guide ISBN 0-669-26194-7 [Computer Test Bank]
This is a test bank of questions that can be used to create student assesments.
- Merrill Earth Science Laboratory Manual, Glencoe - Macmillan/ McGraw-Hill, ISBN 0-02-826938-1, Laboratory Manual [Laboratory Manual]
This is a laboratory manual that can be used to extract student labs related to Earth Science.
- Heath Earth Science Study Guide, D.C. Heath and Company, ISBN 0-669-26188-2, Heath Earth Science Laboratory Investigation [Study Guide]
This is a laboratory investigation manual that student investigations can be obtained from.
- Earth Science Scott Foreman, Scott Foreman and Company, ISBN 0-673-13725-2, Earth Science Scott Foreman [Textbook]
Earth Science textbook with varies lab exercises.
- Earth Science Macmillan, Macmillan Publishing Company, ISBN 0-02-278200-1, Earth Science Macmillan [Textbook]
This is a textbook with lab exercises for use with the earth science curriculum.
- Earth Science Merrill, Merrill Publishiong Company, ISBN 0-675-02466-8, Earth Science Merrill [Textbook]
This is a textbook used as a resource for lab exercises.
- Life - How Did It Get Here By evolution or By Creation, Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society 1984, Bible Study Book [Book Resource]
This book is written by the Seven Day Adventist Church and takes the creationist's view to the beginning of life on Earth.
- Project Wild - Secondary 1983, Western Environmental Educational Council, 1983, Project Wild [Book Resource]
This book of activities concentrates on educating students to the wild animal population.
- Project Learning Tree, Western Environmental Education Council, 1977, Project Learning Tree [Book Resource]
This book of activities involves students in learning about the forests resouces and the woodland environment.
- Heath Earth Science Resource Binder, D.C. Heath and Company, ISBN 0-669-11088-4, Heath Earth Science Resource Binder [Resource Manual]
This binder has suggested student labs and activities.
- Seismic Sleuths, American Geophysical Union, 1995, Seismic Sleuths Resource Binder [Book Resource]
This binder has suggested student labs and activities that address earthquakes and Plate Tectonics.
- Pre - Engineering Program, Virginia Department of Education, Pre- Engineering Program [Book Resource]
This resource address student activities involving various physical science areas.
- Macmillan Earth Science Resource Center, MacMillan Publishiong Company, ISBN 0-02-278700-3, Macmillan Earth Science [Book Resource]
This resource provides different examples of students activities and labs for earth science mastery.
- Geology of Virginia CD-ROM Introduction & Background, Commonwealth of VA Dept of Mines, Mineral, 1999, CD ROM 1-3 [Software]
This software addresses various areas of Earth Science.
- Earth Science Students Activities Packet, Educational System Associates Inc., 1995 : ISBN 1-878276-55-7, Earth Science Student Activities Packets [Book Resource]
This resource provies activities and labs in the area of Astronomy, Geology and Meteorolgy.
- Region - T Earth Science Field Guide, Virginia Department of Education, 1981, Region -T Earth Science Field Guide [Book Resource]
This resouce outlines field trips to urban Richmond to study Geology through bulding stones used to make highrise office buildings. The geology of the earth is also revealed in field trip to graveyards and the study of headstones.
- The Globe Project, http:// www.globe.gov/, 2002, Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the En [Internet Website]
This website provide observation techniques to collecting and recording data in the area of meteorology and geology.
- Joint Educational initiative, National Science Foundation, 1989, Resource Binder [Book Resource]
This CD-ROM Set and binder of activities provide instruction in different areas of Geology, Oceanography, Meteorology and Astronomy.
- Visual Imaging For Science and Math, National Science Foundation James Madison Unv, www.isat.jmu.edu/common/projects/vism, www.isat.jmu.edu.common/projects/vism/curric.htm [Internet Website]
This website, binder, and CD-Roms address three major software programs. National Institute of Health Image Processing SCION ; Rasmole and Chemchime; Global Information Systems,GIS ; and STELLA conceptual mapping
Unit Assessment Resources
- Earth Science, Heath, 1995, Classroom [Textbook]
  
    Solar System: Earth's Position
The learner will be able to understand that the Earth is the third planet from the sun in the solar system (ES.4.c).
Bloom's Scope
Knowledge Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- Earth Science, Heath, 1995, Classroom [Textbook]
- Heath Earth Science Computer Test Bank, Computer Test Bank Guide ISBN 0-669-26194-7 [Computer Test Bank]
This is a test bank of questions that can be used to create student assesments.
- Merrill Earth Science Laboratory Manual, Glencoe - Macmillan/ McGraw-Hill, ISBN 0-02-826938-1, Laboratory Manual [Laboratory Manual]
This is a laboratory manual that can be used to extract student labs related to Earth Science.
- Heath Earth Science Study Guide, D.C. Heath and Company, ISBN 0-669-26188-2, Heath Earth Science Laboratory Investigation [Study Guide]
This is a laboratory investigation manual that student investigations can be obtained from.
- Earth Science Scott Foreman, Scott Foreman and Company, ISBN 0-673-13725-2, Earth Science Scott Foreman [Textbook]
Earth Science textbook with varies lab exercises.
- Earth Science Macmillan, Macmillan Publishing Company, ISBN 0-02-278200-1, Earth Science Macmillan [Textbook]
This is a textbook with lab exercises for use with the earth science curriculum.
- Earth Science Merrill, Merrill Publishiong Company, ISBN 0-675-02466-8, Earth Science Merrill [Textbook]
This is a textbook used as a resource for lab exercises.
- Life - How Did It Get Here By evolution or By Creation, Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society 1984, Bible Study Book [Book Resource]
This book is written by the Seven Day Adventist Church and takes the creationist's view to the beginning of life on Earth.
- Project Wild - Secondary 1983, Western Environmental Educational Council, 1983, Project Wild [Book Resource]
This book of activities concentrates on educating students to the wild animal population.
- Project Learning Tree, Western Environmental Education Council, 1977, Project Learning Tree [Book Resource]
This book of activities involves students in learning about the forests resouces and the woodland environment.
- Heath Earth Science Resource Binder, D.C. Heath and Company, ISBN 0-669-11088-4, Heath Earth Science Resource Binder [Resource Manual]
This binder has suggested student labs and activities.
- Seismic Sleuths, American Geophysical Union, 1995, Seismic Sleuths Resource Binder [Book Resource]
This binder has suggested student labs and activities that address earthquakes and Plate Tectonics.
- Pre - Engineering Program, Virginia Department of Education, Pre- Engineering Program [Book Resource]
This resource address student activities involving various physical science areas.
- Macmillan Earth Science Resource Center, MacMillan Publishiong Company, ISBN 0-02-278700-3, Macmillan Earth Science [Book Resource]
This resource provides different examples of students activities and labs for earth science mastery.
- Geology of Virginia CD-ROM Introduction & Background, Commonwealth of VA Dept of Mines, Mineral, 1999, CD ROM 1-3 [Software]
This software addresses various areas of Earth Science.
- Earth Science Students Activities Packet, Educational System Associates Inc., 1995 : ISBN 1-878276-55-7, Earth Science Student Activities Packets [Book Resource]
This resource provies activities and labs in the area of Astronomy, Geology and Meteorolgy.
- Region - T Earth Science Field Guide, Virginia Department of Education, 1981, Region -T Earth Science Field Guide [Book Resource]
This resouce outlines field trips to urban Richmond to study Geology through bulding stones used to make highrise office buildings. The geology of the earth is also revealed in field trip to graveyards and the study of headstones.
- The Globe Project, http:// www.globe.gov/, 2002, Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the En [Internet Website]
This website provide observation techniques to collecting and recording data in the area of meteorology and geology.
- Joint Educational initiative, National Science Foundation, 1989, Resource Binder [Book Resource]
This CD-ROM Set and binder of activities provide instruction in different areas of Geology, Oceanography, Meteorology and Astronomy.
- Visual Imaging For Science and Math, National Science Foundation James Madison Unv, www.isat.jmu.edu/common/projects/vism, www.isat.jmu.edu.common/projects/vism/curric.htm [Internet Website]
This website, binder, and CD-Roms address three major software programs. National Institute of Health Image Processing SCION ; Rasmole and Chemchime; Global Information Systems,GIS ; and STELLA conceptual mapping
Unit Assessment Resources
- Earth Science, Heath, 1995, Classroom [Textbook]
  
    Solar System: Explore
The learner will be able to explore and comprehend the planets and other parts of the solar system (ES.14).
Bloom's Scope
Master
Instructional Resources
- Earth Science, Heath, 1995, Apparent Size of the Sun Lab page 470 Chapter 25 [Textbook]
This lab address the concept of how astronomers determined that the earth is farther away from the sun during the summer season in the northern hemisphere than during the winter. This reinforces the idea that the tilt of the earth's axis has more of an effect on the heating of the earth surface than the distance from the sun.
Assessment Resources
- Earth Science, Heath, 1995, Apparent Size of the Sun Lab page 470 Chapter 25 [Textbook]
This lab address the concept of how astronomers determined that the earth is farther away from the sun during the summer season in the northern hemisphere than during the winter. This reinforces the idea that the tilt of the earth's axis has more of an effect on the heating of the earth surface than the distance from the sun.
Unit Instructional Resources
- Earth Science, Heath, 1995, Classroom [Textbook]
- Heath Earth Science Computer Test Bank, Computer Test Bank Guide ISBN 0-669-26194-7 [Computer Test Bank]
This is a test bank of questions that can be used to create student assesments.
- Merrill Earth Science Laboratory Manual, Glencoe - Macmillan/ McGraw-Hill, ISBN 0-02-826938-1, Laboratory Manual [Laboratory Manual]
This is a laboratory manual that can be used to extract student labs related to Earth Science.
- Heath Earth Science Study Guide, D.C. Heath and Company, ISBN 0-669-26188-2, Heath Earth Science Laboratory Investigation [Study Guide]
This is a laboratory investigation manual that student investigations can be obtained from.
- Earth Science Scott Foreman, Scott Foreman and Company, ISBN 0-673-13725-2, Earth Science Scott Foreman [Textbook]
Earth Science textbook with varies lab exercises.
- Earth Science Macmillan, Macmillan Publishing Company, ISBN 0-02-278200-1, Earth Science Macmillan [Textbook]
This is a textbook with lab exercises for use with the earth science curriculum.
- Earth Science Merrill, Merrill Publishiong Company, ISBN 0-675-02466-8, Earth Science Merrill [Textbook]
This is a textbook used as a resource for lab exercises.
- Life - How Did It Get Here By evolution or By Creation, Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society 1984, Bible Study Book [Book Resource]
This book is written by the Seven Day Adventist Church and takes the creationist's view to the beginning of life on Earth.
- Project Wild - Secondary 1983, Western Environmental Educational Council, 1983, Project Wild [Book Resource]
This book of activities concentrates on educating students to the wild animal population.
- Project Learning Tree, Western Environmental Education Council, 1977, Project Learning Tree [Book Resource]
This book of activities involves students in learning about the forests resouces and the woodland environment.
- Heath Earth Science Resource Binder, D.C. Heath and Company, ISBN 0-669-11088-4, Heath Earth Science Resource Binder [Resource Manual]
This binder has suggested student labs and activities.
- Seismic Sleuths, American Geophysical Union, 1995, Seismic Sleuths Resource Binder [Book Resource]
This binder has suggested student labs and activities that address earthquakes and Plate Tectonics.
- Pre - Engineering Program, Virginia Department of Education, Pre- Engineering Program [Book Resource]
This resource address student activities involving various physical science areas.
- Macmillan Earth Science Resource Center, MacMillan Publishiong Company, ISBN 0-02-278700-3, Macmillan Earth Science [Book Resource]
This resource provides different examples of students activities and labs for earth science mastery.
- Geology of Virginia CD-ROM Introduction & Background, Commonwealth of VA Dept of Mines, Mineral, 1999, CD ROM 1-3 [Software]
This software addresses various areas of Earth Science.
- Earth Science Students Activities Packet, Educational System Associates Inc., 1995 : ISBN 1-878276-55-7, Earth Science Student Activities Packets [Book Resource]
This resource provies activities and labs in the area of Astronomy, Geology and Meteorolgy.
- Region - T Earth Science Field Guide, Virginia Department of Education, 1981, Region -T Earth Science Field Guide [Book Resource]
This resouce outlines field trips to urban Richmond to study Geology through bulding stones used to make highrise office buildings. The geology of the earth is also revealed in field trip to graveyards and the study of headstones.
- The Globe Project, http:// www.globe.gov/, 2002, Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the En [Internet Website]
This website provide observation techniques to collecting and recording data in the area of meteorology and geology.
- Joint Educational initiative, National Science Foundation, 1989, Resource Binder [Book Resource]
This CD-ROM Set and binder of activities provide instruction in different areas of Geology, Oceanography, Meteorology and Astronomy.
- Visual Imaging For Science and Math, National Science Foundation James Madison Unv, www.isat.jmu.edu/common/projects/vism, www.isat.jmu.edu.common/projects/vism/curric.htm [Internet Website]
This website, binder, and CD-Roms address three major software programs. National Institute of Health Image Processing SCION ; Rasmole and Chemchime; Global Information Systems,GIS ; and STELLA conceptual mapping
Unit Assessment Resources
- Earth Science, Heath, 1995, Classroom [Textbook]
  
    Solar System: Origin
The learner will be able to explore and comprehend the ideas related to the origin and evolution of the solar system, galaxy, and universe (ES.14b).
Bloom's Scope
Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- Earth Science, Heath, 1995, Classroom [Textbook]
- Heath Earth Science Computer Test Bank, Computer Test Bank Guide ISBN 0-669-26194-7 [Computer Test Bank]
This is a test bank of questions that can be used to create student assesments.
- Merrill Earth Science Laboratory Manual, Glencoe - Macmillan/ McGraw-Hill, ISBN 0-02-826938-1, Laboratory Manual [Laboratory Manual]
This is a laboratory manual that can be used to extract student labs related to Earth Science.
- Heath Earth Science Study Guide, D.C. Heath and Company, ISBN 0-669-26188-2, Heath Earth Science Laboratory Investigation [Study Guide]
This is a laboratory investigation manual that student investigations can be obtained from.
- Earth Science Scott Foreman, Scott Foreman and Company, ISBN 0-673-13725-2, Earth Science Scott Foreman [Textbook]
Earth Science textbook with varies lab exercises.
- Earth Science Macmillan, Macmillan Publishing Company, ISBN 0-02-278200-1, Earth Science Macmillan [Textbook]
This is a textbook with lab exercises for use with the earth science curriculum.
- Earth Science Merrill, Merrill Publishiong Company, ISBN 0-675-02466-8, Earth Science Merrill [Textbook]
This is a textbook used as a resource for lab exercises.
- Life - How Did It Get Here By evolution or By Creation, Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society 1984, Bible Study Book [Book Resource]
This book is written by the Seven Day Adventist Church and takes the creationist's view to the beginning of life on Earth.
- Project Wild - Secondary 1983, Western Environmental Educational Council, 1983, Project Wild [Book Resource]
This book of activities concentrates on educating students to the wild animal population.
- Project Learning Tree, Western Environmental Education Council, 1977, Project Learning Tree [Book Resource]
This book of activities involves students in learning about the forests resouces and the woodland environment.
- Heath Earth Science Resource Binder, D.C. Heath and Company, ISBN 0-669-11088-4, Heath Earth Science Resource Binder [Resource Manual]
This binder has suggested student labs and activities.
- Seismic Sleuths, American Geophysical Union, 1995, Seismic Sleuths Resource Binder [Book Resource]
This binder has suggested student labs and activities that address earthquakes and Plate Tectonics.
- Pre - Engineering Program, Virginia Department of Education, Pre- Engineering Program [Book Resource]
This resource address student activities involving various physical science areas.
- Macmillan Earth Science Resource Center, MacMillan Publishiong Company, ISBN 0-02-278700-3, Macmillan Earth Science [Book Resource]
This resource provides different examples of students activities and labs for earth science mastery.
- Geology of Virginia CD-ROM Introduction & Background, Commonwealth of VA Dept of Mines, Mineral, 1999, CD ROM 1-3 [Software]
This software addresses various areas of Earth Science.
- Earth Science Students Activities Packet, Educational System Associates Inc., 1995 : ISBN 1-878276-55-7, Earth Science Student Activities Packets [Book Resource]
This resource provies activities and labs in the area of Astronomy, Geology and Meteorolgy.
- Region - T Earth Science Field Guide, Virginia Department of Education, 1981, Region -T Earth Science Field Guide [Book Resource]
This resouce outlines field trips to urban Richmond to study Geology through bulding stones used to make highrise office buildings. The geology of the earth is also revealed in field trip to graveyards and the study of headstones.
- The Globe Project, http:// www.globe.gov/, 2002, Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the En [Internet Website]
This website provide observation techniques to collecting and recording data in the area of meteorology and geology.
- Joint Educational initiative, National Science Foundation, 1989, Resource Binder [Book Resource]
This CD-ROM Set and binder of activities provide instruction in different areas of Geology, Oceanography, Meteorology and Astronomy.
- Visual Imaging For Science and Math, National Science Foundation James Madison Unv, www.isat.jmu.edu/common/projects/vism, www.isat.jmu.edu.common/projects/vism/curric.htm [Internet Website]
This website, binder, and CD-Roms address three major software programs. National Institute of Health Image Processing SCION ; Rasmole and Chemchime; Global Information Systems,GIS ; and STELLA conceptual mapping
Unit Assessment Resources
- Earth Science, Heath, 1995, Classroom [Textbook]
  
    Solar System: Objects/Properties
The learner will be able to understand the properties of the sun, planets, their moons, comets, meteors and asteroids (ES.14.a).
Bloom's Scope
Master
Instructional Resources
- spectroscopes Lab, Lab spectroscopes p.550 Chapter 22 Earth Science [Lab Resource]
This lab activity introduces students on how astronomers determine whatr elements are found in our sun and different stars within our universe.
Unit Instructional Resources
- Earth Science, Heath, 1995, Classroom [Textbook]
- Heath Earth Science Computer Test Bank, Computer Test Bank Guide ISBN 0-669-26194-7 [Computer Test Bank]
This is a test bank of questions that can be used to create student assesments.
- Merrill Earth Science Laboratory Manual, Glencoe - Macmillan/ McGraw-Hill, ISBN 0-02-826938-1, Laboratory Manual [Laboratory Manual]
This is a laboratory manual that can be used to extract student labs related to Earth Science.
- Heath Earth Science Study Guide, D.C. Heath and Company, ISBN 0-669-26188-2, Heath Earth Science Laboratory Investigation [Study Guide]
This is a laboratory investigation manual that student investigations can be obtained from.
- Earth Science Scott Foreman, Scott Foreman and Company, ISBN 0-673-13725-2, Earth Science Scott Foreman [Textbook]
Earth Science textbook with varies lab exercises.
- Earth Science Macmillan, Macmillan Publishing Company, ISBN 0-02-278200-1, Earth Science Macmillan [Textbook]
This is a textbook with lab exercises for use with the earth science curriculum.
- Earth Science Merrill, Merrill Publishiong Company, ISBN 0-675-02466-8, Earth Science Merrill [Textbook]
This is a textbook used as a resource for lab exercises.
- Life - How Did It Get Here By evolution or By Creation, Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society 1984, Bible Study Book [Book Resource]
This book is written by the Seven Day Adventist Church and takes the creationist's view to the beginning of life on Earth.
- Project Wild - Secondary 1983, Western Environmental Educational Council, 1983, Project Wild [Book Resource]
This book of activities concentrates on educating students to the wild animal population.
- Project Learning Tree, Western Environmental Education Council, 1977, Project Learning Tree [Book Resource]
This book of activities involves students in learning about the forests resouces and the woodland environment.
- Heath Earth Science Resource Binder, D.C. Heath and Company, ISBN 0-669-11088-4, Heath Earth Science Resource Binder [Resource Manual]
This binder has suggested student labs and activities.
- Seismic Sleuths, American Geophysical Union, 1995, Seismic Sleuths Resource Binder [Book Resource]
This binder has suggested student labs and activities that address earthquakes and Plate Tectonics.
- Pre - Engineering Program, Virginia Department of Education, Pre- Engineering Program [Book Resource]
This resource address student activities involving various physical science areas.
- Macmillan Earth Science Resource Center, MacMillan Publishiong Company, ISBN 0-02-278700-3, Macmillan Earth Science [Book Resource]
This resource provides different examples of students activities and labs for earth science mastery.
- Geology of Virginia CD-ROM Introduction & Background, Commonwealth of VA Dept of Mines, Mineral, 1999, CD ROM 1-3 [Software]
This software addresses various areas of Earth Science.
- Earth Science Students Activities Packet, Educational System Associates Inc., 1995 : ISBN 1-878276-55-7, Earth Science Student Activities Packets [Book Resource]
This resource provies activities and labs in the area of Astronomy, Geology and Meteorolgy.
- Region - T Earth Science Field Guide, Virginia Department of Education, 1981, Region -T Earth Science Field Guide [Book Resource]
This resouce outlines field trips to urban Richmond to study Geology through bulding stones used to make highrise office buildings. The geology of the earth is also revealed in field trip to graveyards and the study of headstones.
- The Globe Project, http:// www.globe.gov/, 2002, Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the En [Internet Website]
This website provide observation techniques to collecting and recording data in the area of meteorology and geology.
- Joint Educational initiative, National Science Foundation, 1989, Resource Binder [Book Resource]
This CD-ROM Set and binder of activities provide instruction in different areas of Geology, Oceanography, Meteorology and Astronomy.
- Visual Imaging For Science and Math, National Science Foundation James Madison Unv, www.isat.jmu.edu/common/projects/vism, www.isat.jmu.edu.common/projects/vism/curric.htm [Internet Website]
This website, binder, and CD-Roms address three major software programs. National Institute of Health Image Processing SCION ; Rasmole and Chemchime; Global Information Systems,GIS ; and STELLA conceptual mapping
Unit Assessment Resources
- Earth Science, Heath, 1995, Classroom [Textbook]
  
    Space Exploration: History
The learner will be able to explore and comprehend the history and contributions of the space program (ES.14).
Bloom's Scope
Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- Earth Science, Heath, 1995, Classroom [Textbook]
- Heath Earth Science Computer Test Bank, Computer Test Bank Guide ISBN 0-669-26194-7 [Computer Test Bank]
This is a test bank of questions that can be used to create student assesments.
- Merrill Earth Science Laboratory Manual, Glencoe - Macmillan/ McGraw-Hill, ISBN 0-02-826938-1, Laboratory Manual [Laboratory Manual]
This is a laboratory manual that can be used to extract student labs related to Earth Science.
- Heath Earth Science Study Guide, D.C. Heath and Company, ISBN 0-669-26188-2, Heath Earth Science Laboratory Investigation [Study Guide]
This is a laboratory investigation manual that student investigations can be obtained from.
- Earth Science Scott Foreman, Scott Foreman and Company, ISBN 0-673-13725-2, Earth Science Scott Foreman [Textbook]
Earth Science textbook with varies lab exercises.
- Earth Science Macmillan, Macmillan Publishing Company, ISBN 0-02-278200-1, Earth Science Macmillan [Textbook]
This is a textbook with lab exercises for use with the earth science curriculum.
- Earth Science Merrill, Merrill Publishiong Company, ISBN 0-675-02466-8, Earth Science Merrill [Textbook]
This is a textbook used as a resource for lab exercises.
- Life - How Did It Get Here By evolution or By Creation, Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society 1984, Bible Study Book [Book Resource]
This book is written by the Seven Day Adventist Church and takes the creationist's view to the beginning of life on Earth.
- Project Wild - Secondary 1983, Western Environmental Educational Council, 1983, Project Wild [Book Resource]
This book of activities concentrates on educating students to the wild animal population.
- Project Learning Tree, Western Environmental Education Council, 1977, Project Learning Tree [Book Resource]
This book of activities involves students in learning about the forests resouces and the woodland environment.
- Heath Earth Science Resource Binder, D.C. Heath and Company, ISBN 0-669-11088-4, Heath Earth Science Resource Binder [Resource Manual]
This binder has suggested student labs and activities.
- Seismic Sleuths, American Geophysical Union, 1995, Seismic Sleuths Resource Binder [Book Resource]
This binder has suggested student labs and activities that address earthquakes and Plate Tectonics.
- Pre - Engineering Program, Virginia Department of Education, Pre- Engineering Program [Book Resource]
This resource address student activities involving various physical science areas.
- Macmillan Earth Science Resource Center, MacMillan Publishiong Company, ISBN 0-02-278700-3, Macmillan Earth Science [Book Resource]
This resource provides different examples of students activities and labs for earth science mastery.
- Geology of Virginia CD-ROM Introduction & Background, Commonwealth of VA Dept of Mines, Mineral, 1999, CD ROM 1-3 [Software]
This software addresses various areas of Earth Science.
- Earth Science Students Activities Packet, Educational System Associates Inc., 1995 : ISBN 1-878276-55-7, Earth Science Student Activities Packets [Book Resource]
This resource provies activities and labs in the area of Astronomy, Geology and Meteorolgy.
- Region - T Earth Science Field Guide, Virginia Department of Education, 1981, Region -T Earth Science Field Guide [Book Resource]
This resouce outlines field trips to urban Richmond to study Geology through bulding stones used to make highrise office buildings. The geology of the earth is also revealed in field trip to graveyards and the study of headstones.
- The Globe Project, http:// www.globe.gov/, 2002, Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the En [Internet Website]
This website provide observation techniques to collecting and recording data in the area of meteorology and geology.
- Joint Educational initiative, National Science Foundation, 1989, Resource Binder [Book Resource]
This CD-ROM Set and binder of activities provide instruction in different areas of Geology, Oceanography, Meteorology and Astronomy.
- Visual Imaging For Science and Math, National Science Foundation James Madison Unv, www.isat.jmu.edu/common/projects/vism, www.isat.jmu.edu.common/projects/vism/curric.htm [Internet Website]
This website, binder, and CD-Roms address three major software programs. National Institute of Health Image Processing SCION ; Rasmole and Chemchime; Global Information Systems,GIS ; and STELLA conceptual mapping
Unit Assessment Resources
- Earth Science, Heath, 1995, Classroom [Textbook]
  
    Instruments: Star Charts
The learner will be able to use a star chart for astronomical studies (ES.3.a).
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- Earth Science, Heath, 1995, Classroom [Textbook]
- Heath Earth Science Computer Test Bank, Computer Test Bank Guide ISBN 0-669-26194-7 [Computer Test Bank]
This is a test bank of questions that can be used to create student assesments.
- Merrill Earth Science Laboratory Manual, Glencoe - Macmillan/ McGraw-Hill, ISBN 0-02-826938-1, Laboratory Manual [Laboratory Manual]
This is a laboratory manual that can be used to extract student labs related to Earth Science.
- Heath Earth Science Study Guide, D.C. Heath and Company, ISBN 0-669-26188-2, Heath Earth Science Laboratory Investigation [Study Guide]
This is a laboratory investigation manual that student investigations can be obtained from.
- Earth Science Scott Foreman, Scott Foreman and Company, ISBN 0-673-13725-2, Earth Science Scott Foreman [Textbook]
Earth Science textbook with varies lab exercises.
- Earth Science Macmillan, Macmillan Publishing Company, ISBN 0-02-278200-1, Earth Science Macmillan [Textbook]
This is a textbook with lab exercises for use with the earth science curriculum.
- Earth Science Merrill, Merrill Publishiong Company, ISBN 0-675-02466-8, Earth Science Merrill [Textbook]
This is a textbook used as a resource for lab exercises.
- Life - How Did It Get Here By evolution or By Creation, Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society 1984, Bible Study Book [Book Resource]
This book is written by the Seven Day Adventist Church and takes the creationist's view to the beginning of life on Earth.
- Project Wild - Secondary 1983, Western Environmental Educational Council, 1983, Project Wild [Book Resource]
This book of activities concentrates on educating students to the wild animal population.
- Project Learning Tree, Western Environmental Education Council, 1977, Project Learning Tree [Book Resource]
This book of activities involves students in learning about the forests resouces and the woodland environment.
- Heath Earth Science Resource Binder, D.C. Heath and Company, ISBN 0-669-11088-4, Heath Earth Science Resource Binder [Resource Manual]
This binder has suggested student labs and activities.
- Seismic Sleuths, American Geophysical Union, 1995, Seismic Sleuths Resource Binder [Book Resource]
This binder has suggested student labs and activities that address earthquakes and Plate Tectonics.
- Pre - Engineering Program, Virginia Department of Education, Pre- Engineering Program [Book Resource]
This resource address student activities involving various physical science areas.
- Macmillan Earth Science Resource Center, MacMillan Publishiong Company, ISBN 0-02-278700-3, Macmillan Earth Science [Book Resource]
This resource provides different examples of students activities and labs for earth science mastery.
- Geology of Virginia CD-ROM Introduction & Background, Commonwealth of VA Dept of Mines, Mineral, 1999, CD ROM 1-3 [Software]
This software addresses various areas of Earth Science.
- Earth Science Students Activities Packet, Educational System Associates Inc., 1995 : ISBN 1-878276-55-7, Earth Science Student Activities Packets [Book Resource]
This resource provies activities and labs in the area of Astronomy, Geology and Meteorolgy.
- Region - T Earth Science Field Guide, Virginia Department of Education, 1981, Region -T Earth Science Field Guide [Book Resource]
This resouce outlines field trips to urban Richmond to study Geology through bulding stones used to make highrise office buildings. The geology of the earth is also revealed in field trip to graveyards and the study of headstones.
- The Globe Project, http:// www.globe.gov/, 2002, Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the En [Internet Website]
This website provide observation techniques to collecting and recording data in the area of meteorology and geology.
- Joint Educational initiative, National Science Foundation, 1989, Resource Binder [Book Resource]
This CD-ROM Set and binder of activities provide instruction in different areas of Geology, Oceanography, Meteorology and Astronomy.
- Visual Imaging For Science and Math, National Science Foundation James Madison Unv, www.isat.jmu.edu/common/projects/vism, www.isat.jmu.edu.common/projects/vism/curric.htm [Internet Website]
This website, binder, and CD-Roms address three major software programs. National Institute of Health Image Processing SCION ; Rasmole and Chemchime; Global Information Systems,GIS ; and STELLA conceptual mapping
Unit Assessment Resources
- Earth Science, Heath, 1995, Classroom [Textbook]
  
    Resources: Energy
The learner will be able to understand the advantages and disadvantages of many energy sources (ES.7.b).
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- Earth Science, Heath, 1995, Classroom [Textbook]
- Heath Earth Science Computer Test Bank, Computer Test Bank Guide ISBN 0-669-26194-7 [Computer Test Bank]
This is a test bank of questions that can be used to create student assesments.
- Merrill Earth Science Laboratory Manual, Glencoe - Macmillan/ McGraw-Hill, ISBN 0-02-826938-1, Laboratory Manual [Laboratory Manual]
This is a laboratory manual that can be used to extract student labs related to Earth Science.
- Heath Earth Science Study Guide, D.C. Heath and Company, ISBN 0-669-26188-2, Heath Earth Science Laboratory Investigation [Study Guide]
This is a laboratory investigation manual that student investigations can be obtained from.
- Earth Science Scott Foreman, Scott Foreman and Company, ISBN 0-673-13725-2, Earth Science Scott Foreman [Textbook]
Earth Science textbook with varies lab exercises.
- Earth Science Macmillan, Macmillan Publishing Company, ISBN 0-02-278200-1, Earth Science Macmillan [Textbook]
This is a textbook with lab exercises for use with the earth science curriculum.
- Earth Science Merrill, Merrill Publishiong Company, ISBN 0-675-02466-8, Earth Science Merrill [Textbook]
This is a textbook used as a resource for lab exercises.
- Life - How Did It Get Here By evolution or By Creation, Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society 1984, Bible Study Book [Book Resource]
This book is written by the Seven Day Adventist Church and takes the creationist's view to the beginning of life on Earth.
- Project Wild - Secondary 1983, Western Environmental Educational Council, 1983, Project Wild [Book Resource]
This book of activities concentrates on educating students to the wild animal population.
- Project Learning Tree, Western Environmental Education Council, 1977, Project Learning Tree [Book Resource]
This book of activities involves students in learning about the forests resouces and the woodland environment.
- Heath Earth Science Resource Binder, D.C. Heath and Company, ISBN 0-669-11088-4, Heath Earth Science Resource Binder [Resource Manual]
This binder has suggested student labs and activities.
- Seismic Sleuths, American Geophysical Union, 1995, Seismic Sleuths Resource Binder [Book Resource]
This binder has suggested student labs and activities that address earthquakes and Plate Tectonics.
- Pre - Engineering Program, Virginia Department of Education, Pre- Engineering Program [Book Resource]
This resource address student activities involving various physical science areas.
- Macmillan Earth Science Resource Center, MacMillan Publishiong Company, ISBN 0-02-278700-3, Macmillan Earth Science [Book Resource]
This resource provides different examples of students activities and labs for earth science mastery.
- Geology of Virginia CD-ROM Introduction & Background, Commonwealth of VA Dept of Mines, Mineral, 1999, CD ROM 1-3 [Software]
This software addresses various areas of Earth Science.
- Earth Science Students Activities Packet, Educational System Associates Inc., 1995 : ISBN 1-878276-55-7, Earth Science Student Activities Packets [Book Resource]
This resource provies activities and labs in the area of Astronomy, Geology and Meteorolgy.
- Region - T Earth Science Field Guide, Virginia Department of Education, 1981, Region -T Earth Science Field Guide [Book Resource]
This resouce outlines field trips to urban Richmond to study Geology through bulding stones used to make highrise office buildings. The geology of the earth is also revealed in field trip to graveyards and the study of headstones.
- The Globe Project, http:// www.globe.gov/, 2002, Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the En [Internet Website]
This website provide observation techniques to collecting and recording data in the area of meteorology and geology.
- Joint Educational initiative, National Science Foundation, 1989, Resource Binder [Book Resource]
This CD-ROM Set and binder of activities provide instruction in different areas of Geology, Oceanography, Meteorology and Astronomy.
- Visual Imaging For Science and Math, National Science Foundation James Madison Unv, www.isat.jmu.edu/common/projects/vism, www.isat.jmu.edu.common/projects/vism/curric.htm [Internet Website]
This website, binder, and CD-Roms address three major software programs. National Institute of Health Image Processing SCION ; Rasmole and Chemchime; Global Information Systems,GIS ; and STELLA conceptual mapping
Unit Assessment Resources
- Earth Science, Heath, 1995, Classroom [Textbook]
  
    Resources: Uses
The learner will be able to understand the uses of resources and the impact they have on the standard of living (ES.7.d).
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- Earth Science, Heath, 1995, Classroom [Textbook]
- Heath Earth Science Computer Test Bank, Computer Test Bank Guide ISBN 0-669-26194-7 [Computer Test Bank]
This is a test bank of questions that can be used to create student assesments.
- Merrill Earth Science Laboratory Manual, Glencoe - Macmillan/ McGraw-Hill, ISBN 0-02-826938-1, Laboratory Manual [Laboratory Manual]
This is a laboratory manual that can be used to extract student labs related to Earth Science.
- Heath Earth Science Study Guide, D.C. Heath and Company, ISBN 0-669-26188-2, Heath Earth Science Laboratory Investigation [Study Guide]
This is a laboratory investigation manual that student investigations can be obtained from.
- Earth Science Scott Foreman, Scott Foreman and Company, ISBN 0-673-13725-2, Earth Science Scott Foreman [Textbook]
Earth Science textbook with varies lab exercises.
- Earth Science Macmillan, Macmillan Publishing Company, ISBN 0-02-278200-1, Earth Science Macmillan [Textbook]
This is a textbook with lab exercises for use with the earth science curriculum.
- Earth Science Merrill, Merrill Publishiong Company, ISBN 0-675-02466-8, Earth Science Merrill [Textbook]
This is a textbook used as a resource for lab exercises.
- Life - How Did It Get Here By evolution or By Creation, Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society 1984, Bible Study Book [Book Resource]
This book is written by the Seven Day Adventist Church and takes the creationist's view to the beginning of life on Earth.
- Project Wild - Secondary 1983, Western Environmental Educational Council, 1983, Project Wild [Book Resource]
This book of activities concentrates on educating students to the wild animal population.
- Project Learning Tree, Western Environmental Education Council, 1977, Project Learning Tree [Book Resource]
This book of activities involves students in learning about the forests resouces and the woodland environment.
- Heath Earth Science Resource Binder, D.C. Heath and Company, ISBN 0-669-11088-4, Heath Earth Science Resource Binder [Resource Manual]
This binder has suggested student labs and activities.
- Seismic Sleuths, American Geophysical Union, 1995, Seismic Sleuths Resource Binder [Book Resource]
This binder has suggested student labs and activities that address earthquakes and Plate Tectonics.
- Pre - Engineering Program, Virginia Department of Education, Pre- Engineering Program [Book Resource]
This resource address student activities involving various physical science areas.
- Macmillan Earth Science Resource Center, MacMillan Publishiong Company, ISBN 0-02-278700-3, Macmillan Earth Science [Book Resource]
This resource provides different examples of students activities and labs for earth science mastery.
- Geology of Virginia CD-ROM Introduction & Background, Commonwealth of VA Dept of Mines, Mineral, 1999, CD ROM 1-3 [Software]
This software addresses various areas of Earth Science.
- Earth Science Students Activities Packet, Educational System Associates Inc., 1995 : ISBN 1-878276-55-7, Earth Science Student Activities Packets [Book Resource]
This resource provies activities and labs in the area of Astronomy, Geology and Meteorolgy.
- Region - T Earth Science Field Guide, Virginia Department of Education, 1981, Region -T Earth Science Field Guide [Book Resource]
This resouce outlines field trips to urban Richmond to study Geology through bulding stones used to make highrise office buildings. The geology of the earth is also revealed in field trip to graveyards and the study of headstones.
- The Globe Project, http:// www.globe.gov/, 2002, Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the En [Internet Website]
This website provide observation techniques to collecting and recording data in the area of meteorology and geology.
- Joint Educational initiative, National Science Foundation, 1989, Resource Binder [Book Resource]
This CD-ROM Set and binder of activities provide instruction in different areas of Geology, Oceanography, Meteorology and Astronomy.
- Visual Imaging For Science and Math, National Science Foundation James Madison Unv, www.isat.jmu.edu/common/projects/vism, www.isat.jmu.edu.common/projects/vism/curric.htm [Internet Website]
This website, binder, and CD-Roms address three major software programs. National Institute of Health Image Processing SCION ; Rasmole and Chemchime; Global Information Systems,GIS ; and STELLA conceptual mapping
Unit Assessment Resources
- Earth Science, Heath, 1995, Classroom [Textbook]
  
    Resources: Advantages/Disadvantages
The learner will be able to understand the environmental advantages and disadvantages of renewable and nonrenewable resources (ES.7.e).
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- Earth Science, Heath, 1995, Classroom [Textbook]
- Heath Earth Science Computer Test Bank, Computer Test Bank Guide ISBN 0-669-26194-7 [Computer Test Bank]
This is a test bank of questions that can be used to create student assesments.
- Merrill Earth Science Laboratory Manual, Glencoe - Macmillan/ McGraw-Hill, ISBN 0-02-826938-1, Laboratory Manual [Laboratory Manual]
This is a laboratory manual that can be used to extract student labs related to Earth Science.
- Heath Earth Science Study Guide, D.C. Heath and Company, ISBN 0-669-26188-2, Heath Earth Science Laboratory Investigation [Study Guide]
This is a laboratory investigation manual that student investigations can be obtained from.
- Earth Science Scott Foreman, Scott Foreman and Company, ISBN 0-673-13725-2, Earth Science Scott Foreman [Textbook]
Earth Science textbook with varies lab exercises.
- Earth Science Macmillan, Macmillan Publishing Company, ISBN 0-02-278200-1, Earth Science Macmillan [Textbook]
This is a textbook with lab exercises for use with the earth science curriculum.
- Earth Science Merrill, Merrill Publishiong Company, ISBN 0-675-02466-8, Earth Science Merrill [Textbook]
This is a textbook used as a resource for lab exercises.
- Life - How Did It Get Here By evolution or By Creation, Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society 1984, Bible Study Book [Book Resource]
This book is written by the Seven Day Adventist Church and takes the creationist's view to the beginning of life on Earth.
- Project Wild - Secondary 1983, Western Environmental Educational Council, 1983, Project Wild [Book Resource]
This book of activities concentrates on educating students to the wild animal population.
- Project Learning Tree, Western Environmental Education Council, 1977, Project Learning Tree [Book Resource]
This book of activities involves students in learning about the forests resouces and the woodland environment.
- Heath Earth Science Resource Binder, D.C. Heath and Company, ISBN 0-669-11088-4, Heath Earth Science Resource Binder [Resource Manual]
This binder has suggested student labs and activities.
- Seismic Sleuths, American Geophysical Union, 1995, Seismic Sleuths Resource Binder [Book Resource]
This binder has suggested student labs and activities that address earthquakes and Plate Tectonics.
- Pre - Engineering Program, Virginia Department of Education, Pre- Engineering Program [Book Resource]
This resource address student activities involving various physical science areas.
- Macmillan Earth Science Resource Center, MacMillan Publishiong Company, ISBN 0-02-278700-3, Macmillan Earth Science [Book Resource]
This resource provides different examples of students activities and labs for earth science mastery.
- Geology of Virginia CD-ROM Introduction & Background, Commonwealth of VA Dept of Mines, Mineral, 1999, CD ROM 1-3 [Software]
This software addresses various areas of Earth Science.
- Earth Science Students Activities Packet, Educational System Associates Inc., 1995 : ISBN 1-878276-55-7, Earth Science Student Activities Packets [Book Resource]
This resource provies activities and labs in the area of Astronomy, Geology and Meteorolgy.
- Region - T Earth Science Field Guide, Virginia Department of Education, 1981, Region -T Earth Science Field Guide [Book Resource]
This resouce outlines field trips to urban Richmond to study Geology through bulding stones used to make highrise office buildings. The geology of the earth is also revealed in field trip to graveyards and the study of headstones.
- The Globe Project, http:// www.globe.gov/, 2002, Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the En [Internet Website]
This website provide observation techniques to collecting and recording data in the area of meteorology and geology.
- Joint Educational initiative, National Science Foundation, 1989, Resource Binder [Book Resource]
This CD-ROM Set and binder of activities provide instruction in different areas of Geology, Oceanography, Meteorology and Astronomy.
- Visual Imaging For Science and Math, National Science Foundation James Madison Unv, www.isat.jmu.edu/common/projects/vism, www.isat.jmu.edu.common/projects/vism/curric.htm [Internet Website]
This website, binder, and CD-Roms address three major software programs. National Institute of Health Image Processing SCION ; Rasmole and Chemchime; Global Information Systems,GIS ; and STELLA conceptual mapping
Unit Assessment Resources
- Earth Science, Heath, 1995, Classroom [Textbook]
  

Research and Inquiry

    Investigations: Plan/Perform/Conclusions
The learner will be able to plan and perform investigations where conclusions are made on the basis of recorded quantitative and qualitative data (BIO.1.e).
Bloom's Scope
Master
Instructional Resources
- Biology Resource Book, Beck/Blankenship, 2003, activities associated with [Resource Manual]
Assessment Resources
- Biology Resource Book, Beck/Blankenship, 2003, activities associated with [Resource Manual]
  
    Investigations: Plan/Perform
The learner will be able to plan and perform investigations where graphing and mathematical calculations are utilized as means for data interpretation (BIO.1.d).
Bloom's Scope
Master
Instructional Resources
- Biology Resource Book, Beck/Blankenship, 2003, activities associated with [Resource Manual]
Assessment Resources
- Biology Resource Book, Beck/Blankenship, 2003, activities associated with [Resource Manual]
  
    Investigations: Plan/Perform
The learner will be able to review experimental design where variables are assigned and explorations are formulated to test hypotheses. practice making hypotheses based on cause and efect relationships (BIO.1.c).
Bloom's Scope
Master
Instructional Resources
- Biology Resource Book, Beck/Blankenship, 2003, activities associated with [Resource Manual]
Assessment Resources
- Biology Resource Book, Beck/Blankenship, 2003, activities associated with [Resource Manual]
  
    Investigations: Plan/Perform
The learner will be able to plan and perform investigations where observations of organisms are recorded in the lab and field. recognize experimental constants and independent/dependent variables (BIO.1.a).
Bloom's Scope
Master
Instructional Resources
- Biology Resource Book, Beck/Blankenship, 2003, activities associated with [Resource Manual]
Assessment Resources
- Biology Resource Book, Beck/Blankenship, 2003, activities associated with [Resource Manual]
  

Life Science

    Kingdoms: Explore
The learner will be able to explore and comprehend the life functions of members of all kingdoms (BIO.5).
Bloom's Scope
Master
Instructional Resources
- Biology Resource Book, Beck/Blankenship, 2003, 5 kingdom packet [Resource Manual]
- http://vilenski.org/science/safari/menu/, associated links [web site]
Assessment Resources
- Biology Resource Book, Beck/Blankenship, 2003, 5 kingdom packet [Resource Manual]
  
    Kingdoms: Structure
The learner will be able to compare and contrast the characteristics and structure of members of the kingdoms (BIO.5.a).
Bloom's Scope
Knowledge, Comprehension, Application Master
Instructional Resources
- Biology Resource Book, Beck/Blankenship, 2003, kingdom handout [Resource Manual]
- http://vilenski.org/science/safari/menu/, associated links [web site]
Assessment Resources
- Biology Resource Book, Beck/Blankenship, 2003, kingdom handout [Resource Manual]
  
    Kingdoms: Activities
The learner will be able to make a comparison of the metabolic activities of members of the kingdoms. differentiate between autotrophs and heterotrophs (BIO.5.b).
Bloom's Scope
Knowledge, Comprehension, Application Master
Instructional Resources
- Biology, Addison-Wesley, 2nd edition 1996, pages 314-15, 687-89, section 32.2, [Textbook]
- http://vilenski.org/science/safari/menu/, associated links [web site]
  
    Kingdoms: Response
The learner will be able to interpret the response of various members of the kingdoms to the environment (BIO.5.c).
Bloom's Scope
Knowledge, Comprehension, Application Master
Instructional Resources
- Biology, Addison-Wesley, 2nd edition 1996, pages 640-657 [Textbook]
- http://vilenski.org/science/safari/menu/, associated links [web site]
  
    Kingdoms: Homeostasis
The learner will be able to investigate andunderstand how the various kingdoms maintain homeostasis (BIO.5.d).
Bloom's Scope
Knowledge, Comprehension, Application Master
Instructional Resources
- Biology, Addison-Wesley, 2nd edition 1996, page 747 [Textbook]
- http://vilenski.org/science/safari/menu/, associated links [web site]
  
    Organisms: Classification
The learner will be able to understand schemes for classification that are changeable for new scientific discoveries (BIO.7.f).
Bloom's Scope
Master
Instructional Resources
- Biology Resource Book, Beck/Blankenship, 2003, dichotomous keys [Resource Manual]
- Biology, Addison-Wesley, 2nd edition 1996, chapter 16 [Textbook]
- http://vilenski.org/science/safari/menu/, associated links [web site]
Assessment Resources
- Biology Resource Book, Beck/Blankenship, 2003, dichotomous keys [Resource Manual]
  
    Organisms: Local
The learner will be able to investigate local plants and animals and know hoe to use dichotomous keys (BIO.7.g).
Bloom's Scope
Master
Instructional Resources
- field guides, local flora/fauna [Field guides]
- Biology Resource Book, Beck/Blankenship, 2003, va environmental resources [Resource Manual]
Assessment Resources
- Biology Resource Book, Beck/Blankenship, 2003, va environmental resources [Resource Manual]
  
    Organisms: Proteins
The learner will be able to compare and contrast proteins among organisms BIO.7.d).
Bloom's Scope
Knowledge, Comprehension, Application Master
Instructional Resources
- Biology, Addison-Wesley, 2nd edition 1996, pages 57-60 [Textbook]
  
    Organisms: DNA
The learner will be able to examine DNA patterns in organisms (BIO.7.e).
Bloom's Scope
Knowledge, Comprehension, Application Master
Instructional Resources
- models, DNA model [Model or Chart]
- http://gslc.genetics.utah.edu/, associated links [web site]
  
    Organisms: Classification
The learner will be able to explore and comprehend the basis for present day classification systems (BIO.7).
Bloom's Scope
Master
Instructional Resources
- Taxonomy Unit, Addison-Wesley, 2nd 1996, Key [Work Books]
the students will use the taxonomic key to identify organisms
- Biology, Addison-Wesley, 2nd edition 1996, chapter 16 [Textbook]
  
    Organisms: Structure/Similar
The learner will be able to investigate and understand structural similarities in living things by defining species, homologous structures, and embryonic stages in various organisms (BIO.7.a).
Bloom's Scope
Knowledge, Comprehension, Application Master
Instructional Resources
- Biology, Addison-Wesley, 2nd edition 1996, page 180-181 [Textbook]
- Biology, Addison-Wesley, 2nd edition 1996, chapter 16 [Textbook]
  
    Viruses: Comparison of
The learner will be able to differentiate viruses and cells and understand what conditions cause viruses to thrive (BIO.5.f).
Bloom's Scope
Knowledge, Comprehension, Application Master
Instructional Resources
- Biology, Addison-Wesley, 2nd edition 1996, chapter 17 [Textbook]
  
    Diseases: Causes
The learner will be able to identify the different causes of diseases such as environmental and genetic influences and germ theory (BIO.2.c).
Bloom's Scope
Knowledge, Comprehension Master
Instructional Resources
- Biology, Addison-Wesley, 2nd edition 1996, pages 159, 198, 210-13 & chapters 43-44 [Textbook]
  
    Organisms: Observe
The learner will be able to investigate and observe local organisms (BIO.5.g).
Bloom's Scope
Knowledge, Comprehension, Application Master
Instructional Resources
- field guides, observe local flora and fauna [Field guides]
  
    Respiration & Photosynthesis: Relate
The learner will be able to understand the importance of and the interaction between respiration and photosynthesis. investigate the source of energy for organisms (BIO.3.d).
Bloom's Scope
Knowledge, Comprehension, Application Master
Instructional Resources
- Biology Resource Book, Beck/Blankenship, 2003, carbon/oxygen cycle [Resource Manual]
Assessment Resources
- Biology Resource Book, Beck/Blankenship, 2003, carbon/oxygen cycle [Resource Manual]
  
    Human Health: Issues
The learner will be able to investigate and understand human health issues (BIO.5.e).
Bloom's Scope
Knowledge, Comprehension, Application Master
Instructional Resources
- Biology, Addison-Wesley, 2nd edition 1996, chapters 43-44 [Textbook]
  
    Humans: Systems/Understand
The learner will be able to understand body systems, life functions, health issues and human anatomy (BIO.5.e).
Bloom's Scope
Master
Instructional Resources
- Biology Resource Book, Beck/Blankenship, 2003, human systems, body parts [Resource Manual]
Assessment Resources
- Biology Resource Book, Beck/Blankenship, 2003, human systems, body parts [Resource Manual]
  

Physical Science

    Chemistry: Principles
The learner will be able to explore and comprehend how common chemical principles apply to other areas in chemistry (CH.6a-c).
Bloom's Scope
Comprehension, Analysis Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- Chemistry Resource Book, as appropriate [Resource Manual]
- Chemistry: A First Course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, Third Edition, 1995, as appropriate [Textbook]
- Chemistry: A first course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, third edition, 1995, as appropriate [Study Guide]
- Chemistry:Visualizing Matter, Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, Teacher's Edition, 1996, as appropriate [Textbook]
- middleschoolscience.com, web page, as appropriate [On-line]
- Periodic Chart of Elements, as appropriate [Lab Resource]
- www.chemed.chem.purdue.edu/~sreed/chemteach.html, web site page, as appropriate [On-line]
Unit Assessment Resources
- Chemistry Resource Book, as appropriate [Resource Manual]
- Chemistry: A First Course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, Third Edition, 1995, as appropriate [Textbook]
- Chemistry: A first course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, third edition, 1995, as appropriate [Study Guide]
- Chemistry:Visualizing Matter, Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, Teacher's Edition, 1996, as appropriate [Textbook]
- middleschoolscience.com, web page, as appropriate [On-line]
- www.chemed.chem.purdue.edu/~sreed/chemteach.html, web site page, as appropriate [On-line]
  
    Chemistry: Nuclear
The learner will be able to understand nuclear chemistry (CH.6.b).
Bloom's Scope
Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- Chemistry Resource Book, as appropriate [Resource Manual]
- Chemistry: A First Course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, Third Edition, 1995, as appropriate [Textbook]
- Chemistry: A first course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, third edition, 1995, as appropriate [Study Guide]
- Chemistry:Visualizing Matter, Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, Teacher's Edition, 1996, as appropriate [Textbook]
- middleschoolscience.com, web page, as appropriate [On-line]
- Periodic Chart of Elements, as appropriate [Lab Resource]
- www.chemed.chem.purdue.edu/~sreed/chemteach.html, web site page, as appropriate [On-line]
Unit Assessment Resources
- Chemistry Resource Book, as appropriate [Resource Manual]
- Chemistry: A First Course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, Third Edition, 1995, as appropriate [Textbook]
- Chemistry: A first course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, third edition, 1995, as appropriate [Study Guide]
- Chemistry:Visualizing Matter, Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, Teacher's Edition, 1996, as appropriate [Textbook]
- middleschoolscience.com, web page, as appropriate [On-line]
- www.chemed.chem.purdue.edu/~sreed/chemteach.html, web site page, as appropriate [On-line]
  
    Chemistry: Environmental
The learner will be able to understand environmental chemistry (CH.6.c).
Bloom's Scope
Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- Chemistry Resource Book, as appropriate [Resource Manual]
- Chemistry: A First Course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, Third Edition, 1995, as appropriate [Textbook]
- Chemistry: A first course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, third edition, 1995, as appropriate [Study Guide]
- Chemistry:Visualizing Matter, Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, Teacher's Edition, 1996, as appropriate [Textbook]
- middleschoolscience.com, web page, as appropriate [On-line]
- Periodic Chart of Elements, as appropriate [Lab Resource]
- www.chemed.chem.purdue.edu/~sreed/chemteach.html, web site page, as appropriate [On-line]
Unit Assessment Resources
- Chemistry Resource Book, as appropriate [Resource Manual]
- Chemistry: A First Course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, Third Edition, 1995, as appropriate [Textbook]
- Chemistry: A first course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, third edition, 1995, as appropriate [Study Guide]
- Chemistry:Visualizing Matter, Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, Teacher's Edition, 1996, as appropriate [Textbook]
- middleschoolscience.com, web page, as appropriate [On-line]
- www.chemed.chem.purdue.edu/~sreed/chemteach.html, web site page, as appropriate [On-line]
  
    Chemistry: Organic/Biochemistry
The learner will be able to understand organic and biochemistry (CH.6.a).
Bloom's Scope
Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- Chemistry Resource Book, as appropriate [Resource Manual]
- Chemistry: A First Course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, Third Edition, 1995, as appropriate [Textbook]
- Chemistry: A first course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, third edition, 1995, as appropriate [Study Guide]
- Chemistry:Visualizing Matter, Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, Teacher's Edition, 1996, as appropriate [Textbook]
- middleschoolscience.com, web page, as appropriate [On-line]
- Periodic Chart of Elements, as appropriate [Lab Resource]
- www.chemed.chem.purdue.edu/~sreed/chemteach.html, web site page, as appropriate [On-line]
Unit Assessment Resources
- Chemistry Resource Book, as appropriate [Resource Manual]
- Chemistry: A First Course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, Third Edition, 1995, as appropriate [Textbook]
- Chemistry: A first course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, third edition, 1995, as appropriate [Study Guide]
- Chemistry:Visualizing Matter, Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, Teacher's Edition, 1996, as appropriate [Textbook]
- middleschoolscience.com, web page, as appropriate [On-line]
- www.chemed.chem.purdue.edu/~sreed/chemteach.html, web site page, as appropriate [On-line]
  
    Periodic Table: Tool
The learner will be able to understand that the periodic table is a tool utilized to explore isotopes, half-lives, nuclear particles, particle/mass charge, families, groups, series, periods, trends/patterns, atomic/nuclear radii, electronegativity, shielding effect, electron configurations, oxidation numbers, chemical/physical properties, and historical/quantum models. Differentiate between elements, compounds, heterogeneous mixtures, and homogeneous mixtures(solutions). (CH.2.b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i).
Bloom's Scope
Comprehension, Application, Analysis Master
Instructional Resources
- Periodic Chart of Elements, As Appropriate [Lab Resource]
Unit Instructional Resources
- Chemistry Resource Book, as appropriate [Resource Manual]
- Chemistry: A First Course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, Third Edition, 1995, as appropriate [Textbook]
- Chemistry: A first course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, third edition, 1995, as appropriate [Study Guide]
- Chemistry:Visualizing Matter, Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, Teacher's Edition, 1996, as appropriate [Textbook]
- middleschoolscience.com, web page, as appropriate [On-line]
- Periodic Chart of Elements, as appropriate [Lab Resource]
- www.chemed.chem.purdue.edu/~sreed/chemteach.html, web site page, as appropriate [On-line]
Unit Assessment Resources
- Chemistry Resource Book, as appropriate [Resource Manual]
- Chemistry: A First Course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, Third Edition, 1995, as appropriate [Textbook]
- Chemistry: A first course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, third edition, 1995, as appropriate [Study Guide]
- Chemistry:Visualizing Matter, Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, Teacher's Edition, 1996, as appropriate [Textbook]
- middleschoolscience.com, web page, as appropriate [On-line]
- www.chemed.chem.purdue.edu/~sreed/chemteach.html, web site page, as appropriate [On-line]
  
    Periodic Table: Atomic Numbers
The learner will be able to use the periodic table to find atomic numbers: atomic number of an element is the same as the number of protons, neutral atoms have the same number of protons and electrons, and the average mass for each element is the weighted average of that element's naturally occuring isotopes (CH.2.a,b,c).
Bloom's Scope
Master
Instructional Resources
- Periodic Chart of Elements, As Appropriate [Lab Resource]
Unit Instructional Resources
- Chemistry Resource Book, as appropriate [Resource Manual]
- Chemistry: A First Course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, Third Edition, 1995, as appropriate [Textbook]
- Chemistry: A first course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, third edition, 1995, as appropriate [Study Guide]
- Chemistry:Visualizing Matter, Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, Teacher's Edition, 1996, as appropriate [Textbook]
- middleschoolscience.com, web page, as appropriate [On-line]
- Periodic Chart of Elements, as appropriate [Lab Resource]
- www.chemed.chem.purdue.edu/~sreed/chemteach.html, web site page, as appropriate [On-line]
Unit Assessment Resources
- Chemistry Resource Book, as appropriate [Resource Manual]
- Chemistry: A First Course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, Third Edition, 1995, as appropriate [Textbook]
- Chemistry: A first course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, third edition, 1995, as appropriate [Study Guide]
- Chemistry:Visualizing Matter, Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, Teacher's Edition, 1996, as appropriate [Textbook]
- middleschoolscience.com, web page, as appropriate [On-line]
- www.chemed.chem.purdue.edu/~sreed/chemteach.html, web site page, as appropriate [On-line]
  
    Periodic Table: Atomic Mass
The learner will be able to use the periodic table to find and calculate atomic mass (CH.2.a).
Bloom's Scope
Master
Instructional Resources
- Periodic Chart of Elements, As Appropriate [Lab Resource]
Unit Instructional Resources
- Chemistry Resource Book, as appropriate [Resource Manual]
- Chemistry: A First Course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, Third Edition, 1995, as appropriate [Textbook]
- Chemistry: A first course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, third edition, 1995, as appropriate [Study Guide]
- Chemistry:Visualizing Matter, Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, Teacher's Edition, 1996, as appropriate [Textbook]
- middleschoolscience.com, web page, as appropriate [On-line]
- Periodic Chart of Elements, as appropriate [Lab Resource]
- www.chemed.chem.purdue.edu/~sreed/chemteach.html, web site page, as appropriate [On-line]
Unit Assessment Resources
- Chemistry Resource Book, as appropriate [Resource Manual]
- Chemistry: A First Course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, Third Edition, 1995, as appropriate [Textbook]
- Chemistry: A first course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, third edition, 1995, as appropriate [Study Guide]
- Chemistry:Visualizing Matter, Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, Teacher's Edition, 1996, as appropriate [Textbook]
- middleschoolscience.com, web page, as appropriate [On-line]
- www.chemed.chem.purdue.edu/~sreed/chemteach.html, web site page, as appropriate [On-line]
  
    Periodic Table: Placement
The learner will be able to explore and comprehend that the placement of elements on the periodic table is related to their atomic structure: review location, charge, and relative size of subatomic particles--electron,proton, and neutron (CH.2a,b,c).
Bloom's Scope
Master
Instructional Resources
- Periodic Chart of Elements, As Appropriate [Lab Resource]
Unit Instructional Resources
- Chemistry Resource Book, as appropriate [Resource Manual]
- Chemistry: A First Course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, Third Edition, 1995, as appropriate [Textbook]
- Chemistry: A first course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, third edition, 1995, as appropriate [Study Guide]
- Chemistry:Visualizing Matter, Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, Teacher's Edition, 1996, as appropriate [Textbook]
- middleschoolscience.com, web page, as appropriate [On-line]
- Periodic Chart of Elements, as appropriate [Lab Resource]
- www.chemed.chem.purdue.edu/~sreed/chemteach.html, web site page, as appropriate [On-line]
Unit Assessment Resources
- Chemistry Resource Book, as appropriate [Resource Manual]
- Chemistry: A First Course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, Third Edition, 1995, as appropriate [Textbook]
- Chemistry: A first course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, third edition, 1995, as appropriate [Study Guide]
- Chemistry:Visualizing Matter, Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, Teacher's Edition, 1996, as appropriate [Textbook]
- middleschoolscience.com, web page, as appropriate [On-line]
- www.chemed.chem.purdue.edu/~sreed/chemteach.html, web site page, as appropriate [On-line]
  
    Matter: States of Matter/Recognize
The learner will be able to recognize phase changes (CH.5.d).
Bloom's Scope
Synthesis, Evaluation Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- Chemistry Resource Book, as appropriate [Resource Manual]
- Chemistry: A First Course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, Third Edition, 1995, as appropriate [Textbook]
- Chemistry: A first course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, third edition, 1995, as appropriate [Study Guide]
- Chemistry:Visualizing Matter, Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, Teacher's Edition, 1996, as appropriate [Textbook]
- middleschoolscience.com, web page, as appropriate [On-line]
- Periodic Chart of Elements, as appropriate [Lab Resource]
- www.chemed.chem.purdue.edu/~sreed/chemteach.html, web site page, as appropriate [On-line]
Unit Assessment Resources
- Chemistry Resource Book, as appropriate [Resource Manual]
- Chemistry: A First Course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, Third Edition, 1995, as appropriate [Textbook]
- Chemistry: A first course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, third edition, 1995, as appropriate [Study Guide]
- Chemistry:Visualizing Matter, Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, Teacher's Edition, 1996, as appropriate [Textbook]
- middleschoolscience.com, web page, as appropriate [On-line]
- www.chemed.chem.purdue.edu/~sreed/chemteach.html, web site page, as appropriate [On-line]
  
    Matter: conversion units of measurements
The learner will be able to convert different SI units using the appropriate equipment for: volume, mass, temperature, pressure, etc. (CH. 5f).
Bloom's Scope
Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- Chemistry Resource Book, as appropriate [Resource Manual]
- Chemistry: A First Course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, Third Edition, 1995, as appropriate [Textbook]
- Chemistry: A first course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, third edition, 1995, as appropriate [Study Guide]
- Chemistry:Visualizing Matter, Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, Teacher's Edition, 1996, as appropriate [Textbook]
- middleschoolscience.com, web page, as appropriate [On-line]
- Periodic Chart of Elements, as appropriate [Lab Resource]
- www.chemed.chem.purdue.edu/~sreed/chemteach.html, web site page, as appropriate [On-line]
Unit Assessment Resources
- Chemistry Resource Book, as appropriate [Resource Manual]
- Chemistry: A First Course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, Third Edition, 1995, as appropriate [Textbook]
- Chemistry: A first course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, third edition, 1995, as appropriate [Study Guide]
- Chemistry:Visualizing Matter, Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, Teacher's Edition, 1996, as appropriate [Textbook]
- middleschoolscience.com, web page, as appropriate [On-line]
- www.chemed.chem.purdue.edu/~sreed/chemteach.html, web site page, as appropriate [On-line]
  
    Matter: Mathematical manipulations
The learner will be able to investigate and understand mathematical manipulations such as scientific notation, linear equations, graphing, ratio and proportion, significant digits, and dimensional analysis(CH. 1f,g).
Bloom's Scope
Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- Chemistry Resource Book, as appropriate [Resource Manual]
- Chemistry: A First Course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, Third Edition, 1995, as appropriate [Textbook]
- Chemistry: A first course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, third edition, 1995, as appropriate [Study Guide]
- Chemistry:Visualizing Matter, Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, Teacher's Edition, 1996, as appropriate [Textbook]
- middleschoolscience.com, web page, as appropriate [On-line]
- Periodic Chart of Elements, as appropriate [Lab Resource]
- www.chemed.chem.purdue.edu/~sreed/chemteach.html, web site page, as appropriate [On-line]
Unit Assessment Resources
- Chemistry Resource Book, as appropriate [Resource Manual]
- Chemistry: A First Course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, Third Edition, 1995, as appropriate [Textbook]
- Chemistry: A first course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, third edition, 1995, as appropriate [Study Guide]
- Chemistry:Visualizing Matter, Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, Teacher's Edition, 1996, as appropriate [Textbook]
- middleschoolscience.com, web page, as appropriate [On-line]
- www.chemed.chem.purdue.edu/~sreed/chemteach.html, web site page, as appropriate [On-line]
  
    Properties of Matter:Chemical & phys
The learner will be able to identify the physical and chemical properties of matter, and to differentiate between elements, compounds, heterogeneous and homogeneous mixtures. (CH. 2h).
Bloom's Scope
Master
Instructional Resources
- middleschoolscience.com, web page, Lesson Plans on a website [On-line]
Website with prewritten lesson plans for middle school/high school teachers dealing with science courses
Assessment Resources
- middleschoolscience.com, web page, Lesson Plans on a website [On-line]
Website with prewritten lesson plans for middle school/high school teachers dealing with science courses
Unit Instructional Resources
- Chemistry Resource Book, as appropriate [Resource Manual]
- Chemistry: A First Course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, Third Edition, 1995, as appropriate [Textbook]
- Chemistry: A first course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, third edition, 1995, as appropriate [Study Guide]
- Chemistry:Visualizing Matter, Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, Teacher's Edition, 1996, as appropriate [Textbook]
- middleschoolscience.com, web page, as appropriate [On-line]
- Periodic Chart of Elements, as appropriate [Lab Resource]
- www.chemed.chem.purdue.edu/~sreed/chemteach.html, web site page, as appropriate [On-line]
Unit Assessment Resources
- Chemistry Resource Book, as appropriate [Resource Manual]
- Chemistry: A First Course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, Third Edition, 1995, as appropriate [Textbook]
- Chemistry: A first course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, third edition, 1995, as appropriate [Study Guide]
- Chemistry:Visualizing Matter, Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, Teacher's Edition, 1996, as appropriate [Textbook]
- middleschoolscience.com, web page, as appropriate [On-line]
- www.chemed.chem.purdue.edu/~sreed/chemteach.html, web site page, as appropriate [On-line]
  
    Acids and Bases: Theory
The learner will be able to understand the theories on acids and bases including strong/weak electrolytes, dissociation/ionization, titration, activation energy, pH, and pOH (CH.4.g).
Bloom's Scope
Comprehension, Application, Evaluation Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- Chemistry Resource Book, as appropriate [Resource Manual]
- Chemistry: A First Course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, Third Edition, 1995, as appropriate [Textbook]
- Chemistry: A first course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, third edition, 1995, as appropriate [Study Guide]
- Chemistry:Visualizing Matter, Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, Teacher's Edition, 1996, as appropriate [Textbook]
- middleschoolscience.com, web page, as appropriate [On-line]
- Periodic Chart of Elements, as appropriate [Lab Resource]
- www.chemed.chem.purdue.edu/~sreed/chemteach.html, web site page, as appropriate [On-line]
Unit Assessment Resources
- Chemistry Resource Book, as appropriate [Resource Manual]
- Chemistry: A First Course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, Third Edition, 1995, as appropriate [Textbook]
- Chemistry: A first course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, third edition, 1995, as appropriate [Study Guide]
- Chemistry:Visualizing Matter, Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, Teacher's Edition, 1996, as appropriate [Textbook]
- middleschoolscience.com, web page, as appropriate [On-line]
- www.chemed.chem.purdue.edu/~sreed/chemteach.html, web site page, as appropriate [On-line]
  
    Solutions: Understand
The learner will be able to understand that a solution is a solute that is dissolved in solvent. (CH.5.g).
Bloom's Scope
Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- Chemistry Resource Book, as appropriate [Resource Manual]
- Chemistry: A First Course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, Third Edition, 1995, as appropriate [Textbook]
- Chemistry: A first course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, third edition, 1995, as appropriate [Study Guide]
- Chemistry:Visualizing Matter, Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, Teacher's Edition, 1996, as appropriate [Textbook]
- middleschoolscience.com, web page, as appropriate [On-line]
- Periodic Chart of Elements, as appropriate [Lab Resource]
- www.chemed.chem.purdue.edu/~sreed/chemteach.html, web site page, as appropriate [On-line]
Unit Assessment Resources
- Chemistry Resource Book, as appropriate [Resource Manual]
- Chemistry: A First Course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, Third Edition, 1995, as appropriate [Textbook]
- Chemistry: A first course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, third edition, 1995, as appropriate [Study Guide]
- Chemistry:Visualizing Matter, Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, Teacher's Edition, 1996, as appropriate [Textbook]
- middleschoolscience.com, web page, as appropriate [On-line]
- www.chemed.chem.purdue.edu/~sreed/chemteach.html, web site page, as appropriate [On-line]
  
    Solutions: Concentration/Knowledge
The learner will be able to show that s/he knows that concentration is the amount of solute in moles per number of liters of solution (CH.4.e).
Bloom's Scope
Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- Chemistry Resource Book, as appropriate [Resource Manual]
- Chemistry: A First Course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, Third Edition, 1995, as appropriate [Textbook]
- Chemistry: A first course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, third edition, 1995, as appropriate [Study Guide]
- Chemistry:Visualizing Matter, Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, Teacher's Edition, 1996, as appropriate [Textbook]
- middleschoolscience.com, web page, as appropriate [On-line]
- Periodic Chart of Elements, as appropriate [Lab Resource]
- www.chemed.chem.purdue.edu/~sreed/chemteach.html, web site page, as appropriate [On-line]
Unit Assessment Resources
- Chemistry Resource Book, as appropriate [Resource Manual]
- Chemistry: A First Course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, Third Edition, 1995, as appropriate [Textbook]
- Chemistry: A first course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, third edition, 1995, as appropriate [Study Guide]
- Chemistry:Visualizing Matter, Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, Teacher's Edition, 1996, as appropriate [Textbook]
- middleschoolscience.com, web page, as appropriate [On-line]
- www.chemed.chem.purdue.edu/~sreed/chemteach.html, web site page, as appropriate [On-line]
  
    Solution: equation and its units
The learner will be able to use the equation: Molarity(M) = moles of solute divided by volume in liters(L) of solution (CH4f).
Bloom's Scope
Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- Chemistry Resource Book, as appropriate [Resource Manual]
- Chemistry: A First Course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, Third Edition, 1995, as appropriate [Textbook]
- Chemistry: A first course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, third edition, 1995, as appropriate [Study Guide]
- Chemistry:Visualizing Matter, Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, Teacher's Edition, 1996, as appropriate [Textbook]
- middleschoolscience.com, web page, as appropriate [On-line]
- Periodic Chart of Elements, as appropriate [Lab Resource]
- www.chemed.chem.purdue.edu/~sreed/chemteach.html, web site page, as appropriate [On-line]
Unit Assessment Resources
- Chemistry Resource Book, as appropriate [Resource Manual]
- Chemistry: A First Course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, Third Edition, 1995, as appropriate [Textbook]
- Chemistry: A first course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, third edition, 1995, as appropriate [Study Guide]
- Chemistry:Visualizing Matter, Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, Teacher's Edition, 1996, as appropriate [Textbook]
- middleschoolscience.com, web page, as appropriate [On-line]
- www.chemed.chem.purdue.edu/~sreed/chemteach.html, web site page, as appropriate [On-line]
  
    Gases: Laws/Knowledge
The learner will be able to show that s/he knows gas laws and can state the following: Boyle's Law, Dalton's Law, Charles' Law, and Ideal Gas Law ((CH.4.c,d).
Bloom's Scope
Comprehension, Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- Chemistry Resource Book, as appropriate [Resource Manual]
- Chemistry: A First Course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, Third Edition, 1995, as appropriate [Textbook]
- Chemistry: A first course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, third edition, 1995, as appropriate [Study Guide]
- Chemistry:Visualizing Matter, Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, Teacher's Edition, 1996, as appropriate [Textbook]
- middleschoolscience.com, web page, as appropriate [On-line]
- Periodic Chart of Elements, as appropriate [Lab Resource]
- www.chemed.chem.purdue.edu/~sreed/chemteach.html, web site page, as appropriate [On-line]
Unit Assessment Resources
- Chemistry Resource Book, as appropriate [Resource Manual]
- Chemistry: A First Course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, Third Edition, 1995, as appropriate [Textbook]
- Chemistry: A first course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, third edition, 1995, as appropriate [Study Guide]
- Chemistry:Visualizing Matter, Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, Teacher's Edition, 1996, as appropriate [Textbook]
- middleschoolscience.com, web page, as appropriate [On-line]
- www.chemed.chem.purdue.edu/~sreed/chemteach.html, web site page, as appropriate [On-line]
  
    Forces: Pressure/Temperature and Volume
The learner will be able to understand pressure, temperature, and/or volume and identify the forces of attraction as hydrogen bonding, dipole-dipole attraction, and van der Waals forces (CH.5.a,b,c).
Bloom's Scope
Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- Chemistry Resource Book, as appropriate [Resource Manual]
- Chemistry: A First Course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, Third Edition, 1995, as appropriate [Textbook]
- Chemistry: A first course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, third edition, 1995, as appropriate [Study Guide]
- Chemistry:Visualizing Matter, Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, Teacher's Edition, 1996, as appropriate [Textbook]
- middleschoolscience.com, web page, as appropriate [On-line]
- Periodic Chart of Elements, as appropriate [Lab Resource]
- www.chemed.chem.purdue.edu/~sreed/chemteach.html, web site page, as appropriate [On-line]
Unit Assessment Resources
- Chemistry Resource Book, as appropriate [Resource Manual]
- Chemistry: A First Course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, Third Edition, 1995, as appropriate [Textbook]
- Chemistry: A first course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, third edition, 1995, as appropriate [Study Guide]
- Chemistry:Visualizing Matter, Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, Teacher's Edition, 1996, as appropriate [Textbook]
- middleschoolscience.com, web page, as appropriate [On-line]
- www.chemed.chem.purdue.edu/~sreed/chemteach.html, web site page, as appropriate [On-line]
  
    Forces: Pressure/Partial
The learner will be able to understand partial pressure (CH.4.c, CH.5.c).
Bloom's Scope
Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- Chemistry Resource Book, as appropriate [Resource Manual]
- Chemistry: A First Course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, Third Edition, 1995, as appropriate [Textbook]
- Chemistry: A first course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, third edition, 1995, as appropriate [Study Guide]
- Chemistry:Visualizing Matter, Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, Teacher's Edition, 1996, as appropriate [Textbook]
- middleschoolscience.com, web page, as appropriate [On-line]
- Periodic Chart of Elements, as appropriate [Lab Resource]
- www.chemed.chem.purdue.edu/~sreed/chemteach.html, web site page, as appropriate [On-line]
Unit Assessment Resources
- Chemistry Resource Book, as appropriate [Resource Manual]
- Chemistry: A First Course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, Third Edition, 1995, as appropriate [Textbook]
- Chemistry: A first course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, third edition, 1995, as appropriate [Study Guide]
- Chemistry:Visualizing Matter, Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, Teacher's Edition, 1996, as appropriate [Textbook]
- middleschoolscience.com, web page, as appropriate [On-line]
- www.chemed.chem.purdue.edu/~sreed/chemteach.html, web site page, as appropriate [On-line]
  
    Forces: Vapor Pressure
The learner will be able to apply an understanding of vapor pressure (CH.5.b).
Bloom's Scope
Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- Chemistry Resource Book, as appropriate [Resource Manual]
- Chemistry: A First Course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, Third Edition, 1995, as appropriate [Textbook]
- Chemistry: A first course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, third edition, 1995, as appropriate [Study Guide]
- Chemistry:Visualizing Matter, Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, Teacher's Edition, 1996, as appropriate [Textbook]
- middleschoolscience.com, web page, as appropriate [On-line]
- Periodic Chart of Elements, as appropriate [Lab Resource]
- www.chemed.chem.purdue.edu/~sreed/chemteach.html, web site page, as appropriate [On-line]
Unit Assessment Resources
- Chemistry Resource Book, as appropriate [Resource Manual]
- Chemistry: A First Course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, Third Edition, 1995, as appropriate [Textbook]
- Chemistry: A first course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, third edition, 1995, as appropriate [Study Guide]
- Chemistry:Visualizing Matter, Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, Teacher's Edition, 1996, as appropriate [Textbook]
- middleschoolscience.com, web page, as appropriate [On-line]
- www.chemed.chem.purdue.edu/~sreed/chemteach.html, web site page, as appropriate [On-line]
  
    Laboratory Skills: Chemistry
The learner will be able to explore and comprehend that investigations where variables are measured, interpreted, and judged, create observations and verifiable data (CH.1d,e).
Bloom's Scope
Analysis, Synthesis, Evaluation Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- Chemistry Resource Book, as appropriate [Resource Manual]
- Chemistry: A First Course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, Third Edition, 1995, as appropriate [Textbook]
- Chemistry: A first course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, third edition, 1995, as appropriate [Study Guide]
- Chemistry:Visualizing Matter, Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, Teacher's Edition, 1996, as appropriate [Textbook]
- middleschoolscience.com, web page, as appropriate [On-line]
- Periodic Chart of Elements, as appropriate [Lab Resource]
- www.chemed.chem.purdue.edu/~sreed/chemteach.html, web site page, as appropriate [On-line]
Unit Assessment Resources
- Chemistry Resource Book, as appropriate [Resource Manual]
- Chemistry: A First Course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, Third Edition, 1995, as appropriate [Textbook]
- Chemistry: A first course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, third edition, 1995, as appropriate [Study Guide]
- Chemistry:Visualizing Matter, Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, Teacher's Edition, 1996, as appropriate [Textbook]
- middleschoolscience.com, web page, as appropriate [On-line]
- www.chemed.chem.purdue.edu/~sreed/chemteach.html, web site page, as appropriate [On-line]
  
    Laboratory Skills: Chemistry/Variables
The learner will be able to conduct investigations where multiple variables are changed repeatedly (CH.1.d).
Bloom's Scope
Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- Chemistry Resource Book, as appropriate [Resource Manual]
- Chemistry: A First Course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, Third Edition, 1995, as appropriate [Textbook]
- Chemistry: A first course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, third edition, 1995, as appropriate [Study Guide]
- Chemistry:Visualizing Matter, Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, Teacher's Edition, 1996, as appropriate [Textbook]
- middleschoolscience.com, web page, as appropriate [On-line]
- Periodic Chart of Elements, as appropriate [Lab Resource]
- www.chemed.chem.purdue.edu/~sreed/chemteach.html, web site page, as appropriate [On-line]
Unit Assessment Resources
- Chemistry Resource Book, as appropriate [Resource Manual]
- Chemistry: A First Course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, Third Edition, 1995, as appropriate [Textbook]
- Chemistry: A first course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, third edition, 1995, as appropriate [Study Guide]
- Chemistry:Visualizing Matter, Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, Teacher's Edition, 1996, as appropriate [Textbook]
- middleschoolscience.com, web page, as appropriate [On-line]
- www.chemed.chem.purdue.edu/~sreed/chemteach.html, web site page, as appropriate [On-line]
  
    Laboratory Skills: Chemistry/Techniques
The learner will be able to understand designated lab techniques: filtering, decanting, using chromatography, lighting gas burners (CH.1.a,b,c).
Bloom's Scope
Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- Chemistry Resource Book, as appropriate [Resource Manual]
- Chemistry: A First Course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, Third Edition, 1995, as appropriate [Textbook]
- Chemistry: A first course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, third edition, 1995, as appropriate [Study Guide]
- Chemistry:Visualizing Matter, Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, Teacher's Edition, 1996, as appropriate [Textbook]
- middleschoolscience.com, web page, as appropriate [On-line]
- Periodic Chart of Elements, as appropriate [Lab Resource]
- www.chemed.chem.purdue.edu/~sreed/chemteach.html, web site page, as appropriate [On-line]
Unit Assessment Resources
- Chemistry Resource Book, as appropriate [Resource Manual]
- Chemistry: A First Course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, Third Edition, 1995, as appropriate [Textbook]
- Chemistry: A first course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, third edition, 1995, as appropriate [Study Guide]
- Chemistry:Visualizing Matter, Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, Teacher's Edition, 1996, as appropriate [Textbook]
- middleschoolscience.com, web page, as appropriate [On-line]
- www.chemed.chem.purdue.edu/~sreed/chemteach.html, web site page, as appropriate [On-line]
  
    Laboratory Skills: Chemistry/Chemicals
The learner will be able to understand the safe utilization of chemicals and instruments including beaker, flask, graduated cylinder, test tube, test tube rack, test tube holder, ring stand, wire gauze, clay triangle, crucible with lid, evaporation dish, watch glass, wash bottle, and dropping pipette(CH.1.a,b,c).
Bloom's Scope
Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- Chemistry Resource Book, as appropriate [Resource Manual]
- Chemistry: A First Course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, Third Edition, 1995, as appropriate [Textbook]
- Chemistry: A first course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, third edition, 1995, as appropriate [Study Guide]
- Chemistry:Visualizing Matter, Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, Teacher's Edition, 1996, as appropriate [Textbook]
- middleschoolscience.com, web page, as appropriate [On-line]
- Periodic Chart of Elements, as appropriate [Lab Resource]
- www.chemed.chem.purdue.edu/~sreed/chemteach.html, web site page, as appropriate [On-line]
Unit Assessment Resources
- Chemistry Resource Book, as appropriate [Resource Manual]
- Chemistry: A First Course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, Third Edition, 1995, as appropriate [Textbook]
- Chemistry: A first course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, third edition, 1995, as appropriate [Study Guide]
- Chemistry:Visualizing Matter, Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, Teacher's Edition, 1996, as appropriate [Textbook]
- middleschoolscience.com, web page, as appropriate [On-line]
- www.chemed.chem.purdue.edu/~sreed/chemteach.html, web site page, as appropriate [On-line]
  
    Laboratory Skills: Chemistry/Emergency
The learner will be able to understand how to properly react to emergency situations and safety equipment including aprons, goggles, gloves, fire extinguishers, fire blanket, safety shower, eye wash, broken glass container, and fume hood (CH.1.a,b,c).
Bloom's Scope
Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- Chemistry Resource Book, as appropriate [Resource Manual]
- Chemistry: A First Course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, Third Edition, 1995, as appropriate [Textbook]
- Chemistry: A first course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, third edition, 1995, as appropriate [Study Guide]
- Chemistry:Visualizing Matter, Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, Teacher's Edition, 1996, as appropriate [Textbook]
- middleschoolscience.com, web page, as appropriate [On-line]
- Periodic Chart of Elements, as appropriate [Lab Resource]
- www.chemed.chem.purdue.edu/~sreed/chemteach.html, web site page, as appropriate [On-line]
Unit Assessment Resources
- Chemistry Resource Book, as appropriate [Resource Manual]
- Chemistry: A First Course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, Third Edition, 1995, as appropriate [Textbook]
- Chemistry: A first course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, third edition, 1995, as appropriate [Study Guide]
- Chemistry:Visualizing Matter, Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, Teacher's Edition, 1996, as appropriate [Textbook]
- middleschoolscience.com, web page, as appropriate [On-line]
- www.chemed.chem.purdue.edu/~sreed/chemteach.html, web site page, as appropriate [On-line]
  
    Laboratory Skills: Chemistry/Math
The learner will be able to understand mathematical manipulations in chemistry labs (CH.1.g).
Bloom's Scope
Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- Chemistry Resource Book, as appropriate [Resource Manual]
- Chemistry: A First Course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, Third Edition, 1995, as appropriate [Textbook]
- Chemistry: A first course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, third edition, 1995, as appropriate [Study Guide]
- Chemistry:Visualizing Matter, Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, Teacher's Edition, 1996, as appropriate [Textbook]
- middleschoolscience.com, web page, as appropriate [On-line]
- Periodic Chart of Elements, as appropriate [Lab Resource]
- www.chemed.chem.purdue.edu/~sreed/chemteach.html, web site page, as appropriate [On-line]
Unit Assessment Resources
- Chemistry Resource Book, as appropriate [Resource Manual]
- Chemistry: A First Course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, Third Edition, 1995, as appropriate [Textbook]
- Chemistry: A first course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, third edition, 1995, as appropriate [Study Guide]
- Chemistry:Visualizing Matter, Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, Teacher's Edition, 1996, as appropriate [Textbook]
- middleschoolscience.com, web page, as appropriate [On-line]
- www.chemed.chem.purdue.edu/~sreed/chemteach.html, web site page, as appropriate [On-line]
  
    Laboratory Skills: Chemistry/Math
The learner will be able to conduct investigations where arithmetical and procedural error interpreting are done (CH.1.f).
Bloom's Scope
Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- Chemistry Resource Book, as appropriate [Resource Manual]
- Chemistry: A First Course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, Third Edition, 1995, as appropriate [Textbook]
- Chemistry: A first course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, third edition, 1995, as appropriate [Study Guide]
- Chemistry:Visualizing Matter, Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, Teacher's Edition, 1996, as appropriate [Textbook]
- middleschoolscience.com, web page, as appropriate [On-line]
- Periodic Chart of Elements, as appropriate [Lab Resource]
- www.chemed.chem.purdue.edu/~sreed/chemteach.html, web site page, as appropriate [On-line]
Unit Assessment Resources
- Chemistry Resource Book, as appropriate [Resource Manual]
- Chemistry: A First Course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, Third Edition, 1995, as appropriate [Textbook]
- Chemistry: A first course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, third edition, 1995, as appropriate [Study Guide]
- Chemistry:Visualizing Matter, Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, Teacher's Edition, 1996, as appropriate [Textbook]
- middleschoolscience.com, web page, as appropriate [On-line]
- www.chemed.chem.purdue.edu/~sreed/chemteach.html, web site page, as appropriate [On-line]
  
    Laboratory Skills: Chemistry/Data
The learner will be able to conduct investigations where correct recording, ordering, precision in accuracy of true value of measurement, and interpretation of data is done through many trials (CH.1.d,e).
Bloom's Scope
Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- Chemistry Resource Book, as appropriate [Resource Manual]
- Chemistry: A First Course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, Third Edition, 1995, as appropriate [Textbook]
- Chemistry: A first course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, third edition, 1995, as appropriate [Study Guide]
- Chemistry:Visualizing Matter, Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, Teacher's Edition, 1996, as appropriate [Textbook]
- middleschoolscience.com, web page, as appropriate [On-line]
- Periodic Chart of Elements, as appropriate [Lab Resource]
- www.chemed.chem.purdue.edu/~sreed/chemteach.html, web site page, as appropriate [On-line]
Unit Assessment Resources
- Chemistry Resource Book, as appropriate [Resource Manual]
- Chemistry: A First Course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, Third Edition, 1995, as appropriate [Textbook]
- Chemistry: A first course, Kroschwitz, Winokur, Lees, third edition, 1995, as appropriate [Study Guide]
- Chemistry:Visualizing Matter, Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, Teacher's Edition, 1996, as appropriate [Textbook]
- middleschoolscience.com, web page, as appropriate [On-line]
- www.chemed.chem.purdue.edu/~sreed/chemteach.html, web site page, as appropriate [On-line]
  

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