Grade 7

Grade 8

Grade 9

The Mexican Board of Education (SEP) requires a division of subjects in Middle School, This table will show the three required subjects with no
sequence being followed. Not all standards that are covered in Elementary Level are covered in MS.

Biology

Physics

Chemistry

Standard 5: Understands The

Chemistry of Life

Standard 22: Understands Motion

Standard 25:Understands the Properties of

Matter

SC7.5.1 Recognize that biological organisms are

composed primarily of very few elements.

Knows the six most common are C, H, N, O, P,

and S.

SC8.22.1 Understands that the characteristics of motion can be

described based on sensory perceptions; is aware of the
limitations of these descriptions.

Understands the difference between measuring and

estimating.

Knows the definition of magnitude and can provide

examples of magnitudes

Understands that all measurements include errors

Understands the difference between precision and
accuracy.

Describes and compares different instruments used

by different cultures and at different moments in
History to measure time and distance
SC8.22.2 Understands how to describe the motion of objects
Understands the relevance of using a reference frame when
describing motion.

Knows the difference between absolute and relative

motion

Knows the definition of trajectory

Gives examples of linear and circular trajectories

Understands the importance of using the correct unit

and notation to report magnitudes.

Knows how to express a unit in the metric prefix

system.

Knows that units can be classified as fundamental or

derived and give examples

Knows the standard SI units for each magnitude.

Knows how to apply dimensional analysis to convert

units.

Knows how to express numbers in scientific

notation

Knows that motion magnitudes can be classified as

scalars/vectors and provide examples

Can represent vector magnitudes graphically

SC8.22.3
Knows the different magnitudes involved
in motion: distance, displacement, speed, velocity, acceleration

Knows the definitions and their standard unit

Can solve numerical problems involving these

magnitudes.

Distinguishes between speed and velocity

SC 9.25.1 Identifies and explains qualitative properties of matter

color, shape, odor, state

SC8.22.4 Understands the characteristics of uniform linear

SC 9.25.4 Explains the difference between pure substances (elements, and

SC7.5.2 Describe the basic molecular structures

and primary functions of the four major categories of
organic molecules

Explains the structure and function of

carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic
acids

SC7.5.3 Explain the role of enzymes as catalysts

that lower the activation energy of biochemical
reactions. Identify factors, such as pH and
temperature, that have an effect on enzymes.

Explains the structure and function of an

enzyme.

Knows the pH scale

Describes the effect of temperature on an

enzymatic reaction.

SC 9.25.2 Identifies, explains and distinguishes between intensive and

extensive properties of matter

SC 9.25.3 Distinguishes between physical and chemical properties and

changes
o
Some physical properties are: density,
melting and boiling point, solubility
o
Some chemical properties are:
reactivity and flammability

motion

Knows that in Uniform Linear Motion (ULM)

velocity is constant and the trajectory of the object is
linear.

Knows that in ULM speed and velocity are

interchangeable

Identifies the characteristics of ULM through

experiments.

Knows that wave motion is a particular case of

ULM
o
Knows the definition of wave, its parts
characteristics (and sound wave) and
their relationship
o
Knows the different ways in which
waves can be classified:
mechanical/electromagnetic or
transverse/longitudinal and examples
o
Knows the definition and relationship
between frequency and period
o
Can solve numerical problems about
frequency and period
o
Understands that the motion of waves
can be described using the variables
related to motion (distance, time,
velocity) calculate the speed and velocity
of a wave
o
Understands the relationship between
sound and vibrating objects (medium)
and its characteristics of sound: pitch,
loudness and tone.
o
Knows the difference between echo and
reverberation.
o
Can explain the Doppler Effect
SC8.22.5 Understands how to draw and interpret distancetime graphs, velocity-time graphs and data tables for uniform
linear motion, free falling and accelerated linear motion

Knows the difference between dependent and

independent variable

Knows how to trace a Cartesian plane

Knows that the axis needs to have the name of the

variable represented and the unit of the variable.

Can choose an appropriate scale for the range of

values to graph

Can plot the values and draw the best-fitting line or

curve

Predicts the characteristics of a ULM based on its

graph.
o
Knows the relationship between slope
and velocity.
SC8.22.6 Understands the characteristics of free falling
motion

Understands the differences between Aristotles and

Galileos theories on free falling motion.

Values Galileos ideas as a source of change

compounds) and mixtures. Differentiates between heterogeneous and

homogeneous mixtures.

Explains why compounds are considered pure substances

Identifies separation methods for homogenous and heterogeneous

mixtures

Identifies the characteristics of free falling motion

through experiments.

Understands that velocity and acceleration changes

over time in free falling motion

Knows how to calculate the velocity and distance

covered by an object in free falling motion
SC8.22.7 Understands the characteristics of accelerated linear
motion.

Knows the definition and units of acceleration.

Knows that acceleration can be positive or negative.

Knows the formula for acceleration.

Can solve numerical problems about acceleration

Standard 9: Understands
Evolution and Biodiversity

Standard 23: Understands Forces as

Sources of change in Motion

Standard 29: Understands the relationship

between Chemistry and daily life and the
environment.

SC7.11.1 Explain how evolution is demonstrated by

evidence
from the fossil record, comparative anatomy, genetics,
molecular biology, and examples of natural selection.

Knows what is a fossil, their types and

how are they formed

Knows the different evidences of

evolution: fossil evidence, anatomical
evidence, embryological evidence,
chemical evidence, molecular evidence,
anthropological evidence.

SC8.23.1 Understands the relationship between changes in

motion or shape with interactions between objects.

Knows different types of interactions (mechanical,

electrical, magnetic, gravitational)

Formulates hypothesis to explain observed changes

in motion and compares in a qualitatively manner.

Knows Aristotles, Galileos and Newtons ideas

about the causes of motion.

Understands that forces are the result of interactions

between objects and classify according to their
origin as gravitational, electromagnetic or nuclear

Understands that some forces cause a change in

motion and others can change the shape of objects

Understands that there are differences between our

everyday use of the term force and the definition of
force in Physics
o
Understands that forces are actions and
are applied on objects, but they are not a
characteristic of objects

Knows how to measure a force and its unit

o
Understands how a dynamometer works
(Hooks Law)
SC8.23.2 Understands how to use graphical methods (force
diagrams and free-object diagrams) to represent the net force
acting on an object

Knows that forces are vectors.

Knows how to add two or more vectors with the

same/opposite direction

Knows how to use the parallelogram rule to add any

two vectors graphically

Knows the definition of net force and relate to rest.

Knows how to calculate the net force acting on an

object
SC8.23.3 Understands Newtons First Law

Understands the concept of inertia

Understands the relationship between mass and

SC 9.29.1 Identifies contributions of Chemistry to the satisfaction of basic

needs and explains why knowledge of Chemistry is central to many human
activities

Describes ways in which Chemistry affects daily life and how it is

used by different professions

SC7.11.2 Describe species as reproductively distinct

groups of organisms.

Hierarchical taxonomic system (kingdom,

phylum, class, order, family, genus,
species)

SC7.11.3 Explain how evolution through natural

selection can
result in changes in biodiversity through the increase

SC 9.29.2 Understands some chemical forms of expressing pollution

concentration

Understands how ppm is used

SC 9.29.3 Identifies basic science skills such as:

Classification

Measurement

or decrease of genetic diversity within a population.

Natural Selection

Charles Darwin

Trip on HMS Beagle

Adaptations and Survival of the Fittest

Darwins Influences: Lamarck, Malthus,

Lyell

inertia
Knows the standard unit for mass
Understands the relationship between the direction
of motion and the direction of the net force.

SC8.23.4 Understands Newtons Second Law

Understands the relationship between the force

acting on an object, its mass and the acceleration
produced

Understands the relationship between the direction

of the force and the direction of the motion of the
object

Understands that an object accelerates only if there

is unbalanced force acting on it.

Can express Newtons Second Law as a formula

Can solve numerical problems using Newtons

Second Law
SC8.23.5 Understands Newtons Third Law

Understands that forces always come in pairs

Understands that interaction forces are equal in

magnitude but opposite in direction

Understands that interaction forces always act on

different objects

Understands that interaction forces do not cancel

each other
SC8.23.6 Understands the role of gravitational forces in the
interaction between objects

Understands the purpose of astronomy

Distinguishes between astronomy and astrology

Describes ancient civilizations theories about

planetary motion as well as the evolution of these
ideas through history

Describes different scientific theories about the

origin of the universe and their evolution through
history. The Big Bang.

Describes different scientific theories about the end

of the universe

Understands the technology used by scientists in

their study of the Universe
o
Electromagnetic radiation detection
o
Computers

Relates the origin of the universe to gravitational

forces.

Understands the structure of the universe

Knows different formations/celestial objects that

make the universe: galaxies, planets, asteroids, stars

Relates planetary motion and gravitational forces.

Knows Newtons Law of Universal Gravitation

Uses distance vs. force graphs to describe

gravitational attraction between masses (Newtons
Law of Universal Gravitation)

Scientific method (Experimentation, abstraction, interpretation

and generalization)
Use of models

Can solve numerical problems to calculate the force

of attraction between two objects

Relates gravitational forces with weight.

Knows that weight depends on the mass of the

object

Knows how to calculate the weight of an object.

Knows that weight can change with location but

mass does not.

Understand the relationship between gravitational

attraction and free falling on Earth.
SC8.23.7 Understands electric forces.

Knows the history of electricity as a concept

Knows the different types of charge

Knows the standard unit for charge

Designs and uses instruments to detect electric

charge

Understands that equal charges repel each other and

different charges attract each other

Understands that electric forces are the result of

interactions between electric charges

Understands that electric forces do not require

contact.

Understands the concept of electric force field

Describes different methods to charge objects:

contact, friction, induction

Understands the formation of thunderstorms

Understands Coulombs Law

Can solve numerical problems to calculate the

electric force between two charges

Uses Newtons Laws to explain the result of

observed interactions between charges.

Compares electric forces with gravitational forces

SC8.23.8 Understands magnetic forces.

Knows the definition of magnetic material

Knows that magnets have poles that attract or repel

Knows that magnets can lose their properties if

heated/hit

Knows that some materials can be temporarily

magnetized

Understands that magnetic forces are the result of

the interaction of magnets

Understands that magnetic forces do not require

contact

Understands the concept of magnetic force field

Understands that a magnetic force field can be

represented with force lines

Uses Newtons Laws to describe the result of the

interactions between magnets

Understands the magnetic nature of Earth and relates

it to the use of the compass

Knows practical applications of magnets: maglev

trains, attraction of heavy objects, rotors,

electromagnetic induction

Standard 10: Understands

Ecology
SC7.10.1 Explain how birth, death, immigration,
and emigration influence population size.

Population explosion

Immigration and emigration

SC7.10.2 Analyze changes in population size and

biodiversity (speciation and extinction) that result
from the following: natural causes, changes in
climate, human activity, and the introduction of
invasive, non-native species.

Speciation (geographic isolation)

Extinction

Global warming

Earthquakes

Deforestation

Desertification

Invasive non-native species

SC7.10.3 Use a food web to identify and distinguish

producers, consumers, and decomposers, and explain
the transfer of energy through trophic levels. Describe
how relationships among organisms (predation,
parasitism, competition, commensalism, mutualism)
add to the complexity of biological communities.

Structure of an Ecosystem

Biotic Factors

Abiotic Factors

Feeding relationships

Non-feeding relationships

Standard 24: Understands

Conservation of Energy

Standard 30. Understands Atomic Structure

SC8.24.1 Understands the relationship between force and

energy

Understands that objects with energy can produce

changes in other objects through forces

Knows the definition of work

Knows that work is produced only when there is a

displacement of the object on which the force is
acting

Can solve numerical problems about work

SC8.24.2 Knows different types of energy

Describes real situations in which different types of

energy are present.

Can classify energy as kinetic or potential,

according to the state of motion/rest of the object
o
Elastic potential energy
o
Gravitational potential energy
o
Chemical potential energy
o
Radiant energy
o
Electric potential energy

Can classify energy as renewable/non renewable,

according to the source that produces it
o
Hydroelectric energy
o
Solar energy
o
Wind energy
o
Biomass energy
o
Tidal energy
o
Fossil fuel energy
o
Geothermic energy
o
Nuclear energy

Understands the ecological impact of using energy

Understands the relevance of using energy

responsibly

Knows the standard unit for energy

SC8.24.3 Understands the concept of energy conservation
applied to mechanical energy

Understands the different variables that contribute to

mechanical energy

Understands the relationship between kinetic energy

and motion

Knows the formula for kinetic energy

Solves numerical problems about kinetic energy

Understands the relationship between gravitational

potential energy and position

Knows the formula for gravitational potential energy

Solves numerical problems about gravitational

potential energy

Understands the transformation of kinetic energy

into potential energy and vice versa.

Understands that work can be expressed as a change

SC 9.30.1 Recognizes discoveries from Dalton, Thomson, Rutherford and

Bohr and understands how each discovery leads to modern atomic theory

Lists Daltons postulates

Explains what various studies revealed about atoms

SC 9.30.2 Identifies the major components of the nuclear atom and explains
how they interact

Names and describes the three subatomic particles

Explains how to determine the number of protons, neutrons and

electrons in an atom

Explains how ions and isotopes differ from atoms

SC 9.30.3 Writes electron configurations for the first twenty elements of the
Periodic Table

in mechanical energy
Understands that mechanical energy is conserved in
the absence of friction
Solves problems about motion and position by using
the principle of conservation of mechanical energy

SC7.10.4 Explain how water, carbon, and nitrogen

cycle
between abiotic resources and organic matter in
an ecosystem, and how oxygen cycles through
photosynthesis and respiration.

Water cycle

Carbon and oxygen cycle

Nitrogen cycle

Sulfur Cycle

Standard 12: Understands the

Biology of cells (structure and
functions)

Standard 25:Understands the

Properties of Matter.

Standard 31: Understands Periodicity

SC7.12.1 Relate cell parts/ to their functions and

explain the role of cell membranes as a
highly selective barrier.

knows the organelles plasma membrane,

nuclear envelope, nucleus, nucleolus,
cytoplasm, mitochondrion, endoplasmic
reticulum, Golgi apparatus, lysosome,
ribosome, vacuole, cell wall, chloroplast,
cytoskeleton, centriole, cilium, flagellum,
pseudopod

Explains the organelles functions

Explains the cell processes: diffusion,

osmosis, facilitated diffusion, active
transport

SC8.25.1 Understands some general properties of matter

Understands matter can be classified as pure or

mixture

Understands mixtures can be of three types:

solutions, suspensions and colloids

Understands matter can undergo physical or

chemical changes

Understands the general properties of matter: mass,

volume, weight and inertia

Understands the particular properties of matter:

hardness, malleability, ductility, porosity

Understands the specific properties of matter: color,

temperature, taste, smell, density, boiling point and
melting point

Identifies the general properties of matter through

experiments

Reports experimental results in the proper SI unit

SC8.25.2 Knows different abstract models that can describe the
structure of matter and predict and explain properties of matter.

Knows different models about the structure of

matter used during the evolution of science.
o
Understands Empedocles ; Tales;
Anaximanders ; Democritus
;Heraclituss; Aristotles ; Torricellis ;
Galileos and Newtons model of matter

Understands the molecular kinetic energy model

o
Understands Clausiu's ,and Maxwells
and Boltzmanns model of gases

Uses the molecular kinetic energy model to compare

and contrast the properties of matter in its most
common states on Earth: Solid, Liquid, Gas

Understands some properties of each state of matter

o
Solids: rigidity
o
Liquids: fluidity, viscosity, surface
tension, capillarity

SC 9.31.1 Identifies contributions to the present periodic table

Mendeleev and Cannizzaro

SC7.12.2 Use cellular evidence (e.g., cell structure,

cell number, cell reproduction) and modes of nutrition
to describe the six kingdoms (Archaebacteria,
Eubacteria, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, Animalia).

Describe the six kingdoms.

SC 9.31.2 Identifies the relationship of an elements position on the periodic

table to its atomic number.

Identifies families and periods on the periodic table.

Identifies the four blocks of the periodic table

SC7.12.3 Identify the reactants, products, and basic

purposes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration.
Explain the interrelated nature of photosynthesis and
cellular respiration in the cells of photosynthetic
organisms.

Describes the plant structure.

Explains the reactants and products of

photosynthesis

Explains the reactants and products of

cellular respiration

o
Gases: fluidity
SC8.25.3 Understands how to apply the molecular kinetic
energy model to the concept of pressure

Distinguishes between pressure and force

Uses algebraic expressions to calculate pressure in

solids and in fluids using appropriate units

Knows instruments and designs experiments that

measure pressure: reports the results graphically

Describes everyday phenomena in which pressure is

present (sound, atmospheric pressure) and relates
them to the molecular kinetic energy model.

Understands Archimedess & Pascals Principle

Understands Boyles Law: relationship between

pressure and volume in gases and can represent it
graphically

Understands the relationship between

pressure/temperature and weather conditions
Understands the connections between Physics
and Weather: the Coriolis Effect

SC 9.31.3 Uses the periodic table to identify three classes of elements:

metals, nonmetals and metalloids

SC7.12.4 Describe the cell cycle and the process of

mitosis.

Explain the role of mitosis in the formation

of new cells, and its importance in
maintaining chromosome number during
asexual reproduction.

Explains the 6 stages of mitosis

Knows the number of chromosomes in a

human cell.

Knows the difference between asexual and

sexual reproduction
SC7.12.5 Describe how the process of meiosis
results in the formation of haploid cells. Explain the
importance of this process in sexual reproduction, and
how gametes form diploid zygotes in the process of
fertilization.

Knows what a haploid cell is

Knows what a diploid cell is

Explains the process of meiosis and the 8

different stages.

Describes the process of fertilization.

SC 9.31.4 Identifies trends in the periodic table

Discusses atomic radius and electronegativity

Standard 13: Understands the cell Standard 26:Understands Heat and

organization: tissue, organs,
Heat Transfer
systems. (Anatomy and
Physiology)

Standard 32: Understands Chemical Bonding

SC7.13.1 Explain generally how the digestive

system (mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small
and large intestines, rectum) converts macromolecules
from food into smaller molecules that can be used by
cells for energy and for repair and growth.

Knows the organs of the digestive system.

SC 9.32.1 Explains how atoms combine to form compounds through ionic

and covalent bonding. Predicts chemical formulas based on number of
valence electrons

Compares and contrasts ionic and covalent bonds

Distinguishes between single, double and triple covalent bonds

States the octet rule

SC 9.31.5 Values the importance of some elements in living beings, nature

and in some chemical industries

SC8.26.1 Understands the difference between heat and

temperature.

Relates molecular kinetic energy and temperature

Designs experiments to measure temperature and

reports the results graphically

Understands how a thermometer works & different

Explains function of the organs in the

digestive system
Relate nutrients to the production of new
cells and tissues.

SC7.13.2 Explain how the circulatory system (heart,

arteries, veins, capillaries, red blood cells) transports
nutrients and oxygen to cells and removes cell wastes.
Knows the red blood cell components

Explains how red blood cells bind oxygen

and carbon dioxide

Knows how blood transports nutrients, O2,

CO2 and wastes through the body into and
out the cells.
SC7.13.3 Explain how the respiratory system (nose,
pharynx, larynx, trachea, lungs, alveoli) provides
exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.

Knows the organs of the respiratory system

Explain function of the organs in the

respiratory system.

Describe how lungs exchange gases

SC7.13.4 Recognize that the sexual reproductive
system allows organisms to produce offspring that
receive half of their genetic information from their
mother and half from their father, and that sexually
produced offspring resemble, but are not identical to,
either of their parents.

Knows the parts of the male reproductive

system

Explains the functions of the parts of the

male reproductive system.

Knows the parts of the female reproductive

system

Explains the functions of the parts of the

female reproductive system.

scales used to report temperature and able to change

temperature values from one scale to another

Understands linear expansion

Relates molecular collisions and heat transfer

between objects.

Understands Thermal equilibrium

Knows different units to measure heat and the

equivalence between them

Designs experiments to measure heat and reports the

results graphically

Understands how heat propagates

o
Conduction
o
Convection
o
Radiation

Applies the principle of conservation of energy to

heat transfer.
o
Understands internal energy
o
First Law of Thermodynamics

Understands specific heat capacity

Calculates the amount of heat emitted or absorbed to

produce a change in temperature

Describes different energy transformation processes

in which thermal energy is present.
SC8.26.2 Relates the molecular kinetic energy model with
changes of phase as temperature and/or pressure vary.

Understands the changes of phase and how

heat is involved

Understands boiling point and melting point

Interprets the changes of phase represented in

a temperature-time graph.

SC 9.32.2 Draws Lewis dot structures for atoms, molecules and ionic
compounds

SC 9.32.3 Names and writes formulas for simple ionic and molecular
compounds

SC 9.32.4 Uses VESPR (Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion) theory to

predict molecular geometry for simple molecules

Identifies the common shapes of small molecules (linear, trigonal

planar, bent, tetrahedral and pyramidal)

Explains what determines the polarity of a molecule

Knows the process of fertilization

Knows the different stages of the embryo
development

Standard 14: Understands the

principles of Genetics and
Related Concepts

Standard 27: Understands Waves and

Radiation

Standard 33. Understands Chemical Reactions

and Stoichiometry

SC7.14.1 Describe the basic structure of DNA, and

describe its function in genetic inheritance.

Knows the structure of

DNA; double helix,
sugar/phosphate backbone,
linked by complementary
nucleotide pairs.

Explains how genetic

traits are inherited.

SC8.27.1 Knows the atomic model and its development

Describes the evolution of scientific ideas that led to

the discovery of the subatomic particles and the
development of the atomic model.
o
Understands how the atomic model
changed through time: Democritus,
Dalton, Thomson, Rutherford, Bohr and
Schrdingers atomic model
o
Understands the experiments that led to
the discovery of the electron
o
Gives examples of elemental particles:
quarks, leptons, force particles

Knows the different particles that make the atom and

their characteristics (size, mass, charge)

Understands that the atomic model provides a better

explanation of matter structure that the particle
model and its impact in the progress of science and
technology.
SC8.27.2 Understands the relationship between electrons
vibrations and electromagnetic waves

Describes and understands the characteristics

of electromagnetic waves its motion of
electromagnetic waves and relates the
characteristics with the energy they carry.

Knows the electromagnetic spectrum and

understands the connection between medical
technology and science: the use of x-rays

Relates light color with wave frequency,

wavelength and wave energy.

Understands that white light is the combination

of several electromagnetic waves.

Relates electromagnetic radiation and stars

SC 9.33.1 Balances chemical equations by applying the laws of conservation

of mass and constant composition

SC8.27.3 Understands that light motion changes when

propagating through different materials

Understands the dual behavior of light: wave and

particle

Distinguishes between opaque and transparent

materials

Understands light reflection (mirrors) and light

refraction (rainbow) and draws diagrams

Distinguishes between real and virtual images

Understands the Law of Reflection

Calculates the refraction index for a material

Understands the connection between technology and

science: fiber optics and telecommunications, fiber

SC 9.33..3 Uses the mole concept to determine the number of particles and
molar mass for elements and compounds

Identifies and uses Avogadros number

Defines and calculates molar mass

Uses dimensional analysis to convert from between mass, moles

and particles

SC7.14..2 Explain how mutations in the DNA

sequence of a gene may or may not result in
phenotypic change in an organism. Explain how
mutations in gametes may result in phenotypic
changes in offspring.

Knows what mutation is

Explain how mutation

happens

Knows what phenotype is.

Knows the consequences

of mutation in the DNA
and the consequences in
phenotypic changes in
offspring.
SC7.14..3 Use a Punnett Square to determine the
probabilities for genotype and phenotype
combinations in monohybrid crosses.

Knows how to use a Punnett Square to

determine trait possibilities.

SC 9.33.2 Classifies chemical reactions as synthesis, decomposition, single

and double replacement and combustion

optics and medical applications

Understands lenses (parts) as a practical application
of light refraction (functioning and uses of the
telescope)
Names different types of lenses and distinguishes
between them
Calculates lens power and draws ray diagrams to
represent the image given by a lens
Designs experiments based on light
reflection/refraction and reports results graphically
SC 9.33.4 Calculates mass to mass stoichiometry for chemical reactions

Uses dimensional analysis to solve mass to mass stoichiometry

problems

Standard 16: Understands

aspects of substance use and
abuse

Standard 28:Understands
Electromagnetism

Standard 34: Understands Acids and Bases

SC 7.16.1 Knows factors involved in the

development of a substance abuse problem and their
early, observable signs and symptoms

Peer pressure

Family and personal problems

Experimentation

Tolerance

Physical & Psychological Dependence

Changes in Behavior and Physical

Changes

SC8.28.1 Understands the relationship between electron

motion and electric phenomena

Knows the different branches in science that involve

electricity (electrostatics, electrodynamics,
electronics, electrochemistry)

Understands that electron motion is the source of

electric current.

Describes and compares the different experiments

that led to the discovery of electric current

Understands the definition, unit and instruments

used to measure electric current

Understands the definition, unit and instruments

used to measure voltage

Understands the definition and unit of electric

power

Understands Watts Law

Solves numerical problems about electric power

Understands electric resistance its unit and the

instruments used to measure electric resistance

Knows the factors that determine the resistance of a

conductor: length, area, temperature, type of
material.

Distinguishes between electric conductors and

insulators.

Understands superconductivity

Understands Ohms Law & Joules Law

Solves numerical problems using Ohms Law &

Joules Law

Understands the purpose of electric circuits and its

two types: series and parallel circuits

Designs experiments about circuits, uses instruments

to measure the different electric variables and
reports results graphically.
SC8.28.2 Understands the relationship between electron
motion and magnetism.

Understands the relationship between electric

SC 9.34.1 Defines the Arrhenius theory and the Brnsted-Lowry theory of

Acids and Bases

Describes similarities and differences in physical and chemical

properties of acids and bases

Identifies conjugate acid-base pairs

SC 7.16.2 Knows the short- and long-term

consequences of the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other
drugs

SC 9.34.2 Relates Hydrogen ion concentrations to the pH scale and to acid,

basic and neutral solutions. Compares and contrasts the strength of various
common acids and bases

Diseases
Crime
Violence
Relationships

current and magnetic field

Describes and compares the different experiments
that led to the discovery of electromagnetic
induction.
Understands how an electromagnet and a solenoid
works
Understands how the electricity used at home is
generated at the electric plants
Knows the impact of electromagnetism on modern
life and technology (electric engines, microphones,
maglev trains, electromagnets, telegraph, MRI, etc)
Designs experiments about electromagnetism, uses
instruments to measure the different variables
involved and reports results graphically.

Describes the pH scale

Calculates pH of solutions

Standard 17: Understands the

relationship of family health to
individual health

Standard 35: Understands Oxidation and

reduction

SC 7.17.1 Analyze the personal and social

implications of exercising sexuality. (Benefits of
abstinence, postponing sexual behavior, and setting
limits on sexual behavior; short- and long-term
consequences of sexuality-related risk behaviors)

Four potentialities of sexuality: gender,

affective relationships, erotism,
reproduction

No STD

No pregnancy

Premarital sex

Unprotected sex
SC 7.17.2 Argue the importance of avoiding risky
practices involved in the infection of sexually
transmitted diseases (STDs)
SC 7.17.3 Describe the most common STDs. (causal
agents, symptoms and prevention mechanisms.)

Human papilloma virus

Syphilis

HIV-AIDS
Genital
Herpes

Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
SC 7.17.4 Describe the consequences of teen
parenting from the perspectives of the teen mother,
teen father, and the parents of the teens.

Physical Risks

Social Risks

SC 9.35.1 Describes oxidation and reduction reactions and gives some

everyday examples

Describes some applications of Redox reactions

Health Risks
SC 7.17.5 Compare the effectiveness and the risks of
the chemical, mechanical and natural contraceptives.
Condoms,
Coitus Interruptus
Rhythm,
Diaphragm
Pills,
Vasectomy,
Spermicidal,
Body temperature

SC 9.35.2 Assigns oxidation numbers to the atoms in a reaction and balances

chemical equations using the Redox method

IUD,
Emergency Pills

Fallopian Section
Billings Method

Standard 36. Understands Basic Organic

Chemistry
SC 9.36.1 Defines organic chemistry and organic compounds
SC 9.36.2 Identifies and names simple hydrocarbons

Compares and contrasts alkanes, alkenes and alkynes

Names and draws formulas for simple branched hydrocarbons

SC 9.36.3 Identifies differences among halocarbons, alcohols, ethers,
aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, esters, amines and amides.

Compares and contrasts halocarbons, alcohols and ethers

Compares and contrasts aldehydes and ketones

Compares and contrasts carboxylic acids and esters

Compares and contrasts amines and amides

Standard 37: Understands the

Standard 37: Understands the nature
nature of scientific knowledge and of scientific knowledge and inquiry
inquiry

Standard 37: Understands the nature of

scientific knowledge and inquiry

SC 7.38.1 Knows that there is no fixed procedure

called the scientific method, but that investigations
involve systematic observations, carefully collected,
relevant evidence, logical reasoning, and some
imagination in developing hypotheses and
explanations
SC 7.38.2 Designs and conducts a scientific
investigation
SC 7.38.3 Collects and analyzes relevant information
from different sources

SC 8.38.1 Knows that there is no fixed procedure called the

scientific method, but that investigations involve systematic
observations, carefully collected, relevant evidence, logical
reasoning, and some imagination in developing hypotheses and
explanations

SC 9.37.1 Knows that there is no fixed procedure called the scientific

method, but that investigations involve systematic observations, carefully
collected, relevant evidence, logical reasoning, and some imagination in
developing hypotheses and explanations

SC 8.38.2 Designs and conducts a scientific investigation

SC 9.37.2 Designs and conducts a scientific investigation

SC 8.38.3 Collects and analyzes relevant information from

different sources

SC 9.37.3 Collects and analyzes relevant information from different sources

Standard 38: Understands the

scientific enterprise

Standard 38: Understands the scientific

enterprise

Standard 38: Understands the scientific

enterprise

SC7. 38.1 Knows ways in which science and society

influence one another
SC7. 38..2 Knows that throughout history, many
scientific innovators have had difficulty breaking
through accepted ideas of their time to reach
conclusions that are now considered to be common
knowledge
SC7. 38..3 Analyzes the role of Science through
History
SC7. 38.4 Understands the socioeconomic
contributions of Science and Biology in particular
SC7. 38..5 Describes some current professional
activities related to Biology
SC7. 38.6Describes the history of Biology and
Technology in Mexico
SC7. 38.7 Compares the evolution of Biology and
Technology in Mexico with other countries
SC7. 38.8 Understands there are positive and negative
implications for the environment in all technological
developments

SC8. 38.1 Knows ways in which science and society influence

one another
SC8. 38.2 Knows that throughout history, many scientific
innovators have had difficulty breaking through accepted ideas
of their time to reach conclusions that are now considered to be
common knowledge

Values Galileos ideas as a source of change

SC8. 38.3 Analyzes the role of Science through History

SC9.38.1 Knows ways in which science and society influence one another

SC8. 38.4 Understands the socioeconomic contributions of

Science and Physics in particular
SC8. 385 Describes some current professional activities related
to Physics
SC8. 386Describes the history of Physics and Technology in
Mexico
SC8. 38.7 Compares the evolution of Physics and Technology
in Mexico with other countries
SC8. 38.8 Understands there are positive and negative
implications for the environment in all technological
developments

SC9.38.4 Understands the socioeconomic contributions of Science and

Chemistry in particular
SC9.38.5 Describes some current professional activities related to Chemistry

SC9.38.2 Knows that throughout history, many scientific innovators have had
difficulty breaking through accepted ideas of their time to reach conclusions
that are now considered to be common knowledge

SC9.38.3 Analyzes the role of Science through History

SC9.38.6 Describes the history of Chemistry and Technology in Mexico

SC9.38.7 Compares the evolution of Physics and Technology in Mexico with
other countries
SC9.38.8 Understands there are positive and negative implications for the
environment in all technological developments

Standard 39: Understands and

uses conventional
techniques and
procedures for
laboratory settings
SC7. 39.1 Uses appropriate tools and conventional
techniques to solve problems about the natural world

formulation of hypothesis

experiment design,

use of measuring instruments,

use of flow charts

use of diagrams

use of models
SC7. 39.2 Carries out research proposals, recording
observations and measurements to help assess the
explanation.
SC7. 39.3 Uses appropriate tools (including computer
hardware and software) and techniques to gather,
analyze, and interpret scientific data
SC7. 39.4 Uses appropriate methods to show the
results and conclusions of experiments, such as: data
tables and graphs, oral or written reports.
SC7. 39.5 Shows respect and responsibility towards
individual and team work.

Standard 39: Understands and uses

conventional techniques
and procedures for
laboratory settings

Standard 39: Understands and uses

conventional techniques and

procedures for laboratory settings

SC8. 39.1 Uses appropriate tools and conventional techniques

to solve problems about the natural world

formulation of hypothesis

experiment design,

use of measuring instruments,

use of flow charts

use of diagrams

use of models
SC8. 39.2 Carries out research proposals, recording
observations and measurements to help assess the explanation.

SC9.39.1 Uses appropriate tools and conventional techniques to solve

problems about the natural world

formulation of hypothesis

experiment design,

use of measuring instruments,

use of flow charts

use of diagrams

use of models
SC9.39.2 Carries out research proposals, recording observations and
measurements to help assess the explanation.

SC8. 39.3 Uses appropriate tools (including computer hardware

and software) and techniques to gather, analyze, and interpret
scientific data
SC8. 39.4 Uses appropriate methods to show the results and
conclusions of experiments, such as: data tables and graphs,
oral or written reports.
SC8. 39.5 Shows respect and responsibility towards individual
and team work.

SC9.39.3 Uses appropriate tools (including computer hardware and software)

and techniques to gather, analyze, and interpret scientific data
SC9.39.4 Uses appropriate methods to show the results and conclusions of
experiments, such as: data tables and graphs, oral or written reports.
SC9.39.5 Shows respect and responsibility towards individual and team
work.