August 11-15

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Practice SOL to assess students present knowledge of Life Science

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CHAPTER 1 HOW SCIENTISTS WORK

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Discussion: How do science and society effect each other (pgxxxviii)

LESSON 1 USING SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY

Objectives
Identify skills scientists use to learn about the world
VA science standards of learning
PS.1j Make valid conclusions after analyzing data
PS.1k Use research methods to investigate practical problems and questions
PS.1m Construct and use models and simulations to illustrate and explain phenomena
PS.1n Use current applications of physical science concepts
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LESSON 2 THE CHARACTERISTICS OF SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE

Objectives
Explain what scientific investigations involve
Explain the difference between scientific and nonscientific thinking (including pseudoscience)
Discuss what characterizes science and its methods
VA science standards of learning
PS.1f Identify independent and dependent variables, constants, controls, and repeated trials
PS1g Construct and interpret data tables showing the independent and dependent variables, derived quantities, and n
trials
PS1i Construct and interpret frequency distributions, scatterplots, line plots, and histograms
PS.1j Make valid conclusions after analyzing data
PS.1k Use research methods to investigate practical problems and questions
PS.1l Present experimental results in appropriate written form

August 18-22
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LESSON 3 DESIGNING AN EXPERIMENT

Objectives
Explain what scientific inquiry is and how it involves posing questions and developing hypotheses
Explain how to design and conduct an experiment so that it uses sound scientific principles
Compare how scientific explanations are developed in experimental sciences and historical sciences
VA science standards of learning
PS.1f Identify independent and dependent variables, constants, controls, and repeated trials
PS1g Construct and interpret data tables showing the independent and dependent variables, derived quantities, and nu
trials
PS1i Construct and interpret frequency distributions, scatterplots, line plots, and histograms
PS.1j Make valid conclusions after analyzing data
PS.1k Use research methods to investigate practical problems and questions
PS.1n Use current applications of physical science concepts
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LESSON 4 SCIENTIFC LITERACY

Objectives
Explain what scientific literacy is and why it is important
Explain how to analyze scientific claims using scientific reasoning
Describe how to conduct background research on a scientific question and evaluate sources of inform
VA science standards of learning
PS.1j Make valid conclusions after analyzing dataPS.1n Use current applications of physical science concepts
PS.1k Use research methods to investigate practical problems and questions
PS.1n Use current applications of physical science concepts

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August 25-29
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CHAPTER 1 STUDY GUIDE/REVIEW AND ASSESSMENT/VA SOL TEST PREP

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CHAPTER 2 MATHEMATICS and MODELS IN SCIENCE

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LESSON 1 SCIENTIFIC MEASUREMENT

Objectives
Explain why scientists use a standard measurement system
Identify the SI units of measure for length, mass, volume, density, time, and temperature
VA science standards of learning

PS.1b Accurately measure length, mass, volume, density, temperature, weight, and force
PS.1c Convert among metric units and apply appropriate prefixes
PS.1d Use triple beam scales and electronic balances, thermometers, metric rulers, graduated cylinders, probe ware, and spring
scales to gather data
PS.7a Investigate and understand Celsius and Kelvin temperature scales and absolute zero
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LESSON 2 MATHEMATICS AND SCIENTIFIC THINKING

Objectives
Describe what math skills scientists use in collecting data and making measurements
Identify the math tools scientists use to analyze their data
VA science standards of learning
PS.1e Express numbers in scientific notation where appropriate
PS.1h Construct and interpret data tables for descriptive statistics showing specific measures of central tendency, the range of
the data, and the number of repeated trials
PS.1j Make valid conclusions after analyzing data
PS.1k Use research methods to investigate practical problems and questions

SEPTEMBER 1-5
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LESSON 3 USING GRAPHS IN SCIENCE

Objectives
Explain how scientists use graphs
VA science standards of learning
PS1g Construct and interpret data tables showing the independent and dependent variables, derived quantities, and number of
trials
PS1i Construct and interpret frequency distributions, scatterplots, line plots, and histograms
PS.1j Make valid conclusions after analyzing data
PS.1l Present experimental results in appropriate written form
PS.1n Use current applications of physical science concepts

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LESSON 4 MODELS AND SYSTEMS
Objectives
Explain how models are used in science
Describe different types of systems, and identify characteristics
Examine models of natural systems, and compare the model to the system itself
VA science standards of learning
PS.1k Use research methods to investigate practical problems and questions
PS.1m Construct and use models and simulations to illustrate and explain phenomena
PS.1n Use current applications of physical science concepts

SEPTEMBER 8-12
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LESSON 5 SAFETY IN THE LABORATORY

Objectives
Explain why preparation is important in carrying out investigations in the lab and in the field
Describe what you should do if an accident occurs
VA science standards of learning
PS.1a Safely use chemicals and equipment

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CHAPTER 2 STUDY GUIDE/REVIEW AND ASSESSMENT/VA SOL TEST PREP

CHAPTER 3 INTRODUCTION TO MATTER

LESSON 1 DESCRIBING MATTER
Objectives
Identify the properties used to describe matter
VA science standards of learning
PS.1n Use current applications of physical science concepts
PS.2d Investigate and understand physical properties of matter
PS.2e Investigate and understand chemical properties of matter
PS.2f Investigate and understand characteristics of types of matter based on physical and chemical properties

SEPTEMBER 15-19
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LESSON 2 CLASSIFING MATTER

Objectives
Describe what makes up matter
Describe the properties of a mixture
VA science standards of learning
PS.1n Use current applications of physical science concepts
PS.2a Investigate and understand the particle theory of matter
PS.2b Investigate and understand elements, compounds, mixtures, acids, bases, and salts

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LESSON 3 MEASURING MATTER

Objectives
Describe the units used to measure mass and volume
Explain how to determine the density of a material
VA science standards of learning
PS.1b Accurately measure length, mass, volume, density, temperature, weight, and force
PS.1c Convert among metric units and apply appropriate prefixes
PS.1j Make valid conclusions after analyzing data

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SEPTEMBER 22-26
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LESSON 4 CHANGES IN MATTER

Objectives
Explain what a physical change is
Explain what a chemical change is
Describe how energy changes when matter changes
VA science standards of learning
PS.1b Accurately measure length, mass, volume, density, temperature, weight, and force
PS1i Construct and interpret frequency distributions, scatterplots, line plots, and histograms
PS.1j Make valid conclusions after analyzing data
PS.1k Use research methods to investigate practical problems and questions
PS.2c Investigate and understand solids, liquids, and gases
PS.5b Investigate and understand chemical changes in matter and how they relate to the Law of Conservation of Matter and
Energy
PS.6b Investigate and understand mechanical, chemical, electrical, thermal, radiant, and nuclear energy and how they can be
transferred and transformed
PS.7d Investigate and understand applications of thermal energy transfer

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CHAPTER 3 STUDY GUIDE/REVIEW AND ASSESSMENT/VA SOL TEST PREP

CHAPTER 4 SOLIDS, LIQUIDS, AND GASES

LESSON 1 STATES OF MATTER
Objectives
Describe the motion of particles in a solid
Describe the motion of particles in a liquid
Describe the motion of particles in a gas
VA science standards of learning

PS.1b Accurately measure length, mass, volume, density, temperature, weight, and force
PS.1c Convert among metric units and apply appropriate prefixes
PS.2a Investigate and understand the particle theory of matter
PS.2c Investigate and understand solids, liquids, and gases
PS.2d Investigate and understand physical properties of matter

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LESSON 2 CHANGES OF STATE

Objectives
Explain what happens to a substance during changes between solid and liquid
Explain what happens to a substance during changes between liquid and gas
Explain what happens to a substance during changes between solid and gas
VA science standards of learning
PS.1j Make valid conclusions after analyzing data
PS.2a Investigate and understand the particle theory of matter
PS.2c Investigate and understand solids, liquids, and gases
PS.2d Investigate and understand physical properties of matter
PS.7b Investigate and understand phase change, freezing point, melting point, boiling point, vaporization, and condensation

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LESSON 2 GAS BEHAVIOR
Objectives
Explain how pressure and temperature of a gas are related
Explain how volume and temperature of a gas are related
Explain how pressure and volume of a gas are related
VA science standards of learning
PS.1f Identify independent and dependent variables, constants, controls, and repeated trials
PS1g Construct and interpret data tables showing the independent and dependent variables, derived quantities, and number of
trials
PS1i Construct and interpret frequency distributions, scatterplots, line plots, and histograms
PS.1j Make valid conclusions after analyzing data
PS.2a Investigate and understand the particle theory of matter
PS.2c Investigate and understand solids, liquids, and gases
PS.2d Investigate and understand physical properties of matter
PS.7a Investigate and understand Celsius and Kelvin temperature scales and absolute zero
ASSESSMENT
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CHAPTER 4 STUDY GUIDE/REVIEW AND ASSESSMENT/VA SOL TEST PREP

OCTOBER 6-10
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CHAPTER 5 ELEMENTS AND THE PERIODIC TABLE

LESSON 1 INTRODUCTION TO ATOMS
Objectives
Describe how atom theory developed
Describe the modern model of the atom
VA science standards of learning
PS.1m Construct and use models and simulations to illustrate and explain phenomena
PS.2a Investigate and understand the particle theory of matter
PS.2b Investigate and understand elements, compounds, mixtures, acids, bases, and salts
PS.3a Investigate and understand the contributions of Dalton, Thomson, Rutherford, and Bohr in understanding the
Atomic structure
PS.4a Investigate and understand symbols, atomic numbers, atomic mass, chemical families(groups), and periods on the
periodic table of elements

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LESSON 2 ORGANIZING THE ELEMENTS

Objectives
Explain how Mendeleev discovered the pattern that led to the periodic table
Identify the data about elements found in the periodic table
Explain how the periodic table is useful
VA science standards of learning
PS.1j Make valid conclusions after analyzing data
PS.2b Investigate and understand elements, compounds, mixtures, acids, bases, and salts
PS.2d Investigate and understand physical properties of matter
PS.2e Investigate and understand chemical properties of matter
PS.3b Investigate and understand the modern model of atomic structure
PS.4a Investigate and understand symbols, atomic numbers, atomic mass, chemical families(groups), and periods on the
periodic table of elements
PS.4b Investigate and understand the classification of elements as metals, metalloids, and nonmetals
ASSESSMENT
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LESSON 3 METALS
Objectives
Summarize the properties of metals
Describe how metals are classified in the periodic table
VA science standards of learning
PS.1j Make valid conclusions after analyzing data
PS.2d Investigate and understand physical properties of matter
PS.2e Investigate and understand chemical properties of matter
PS.2f Investigate and understand characteristics of types of matter based on physical and chemical properties
PS.4a Investigate and understand symbols, atomic numbers, atomic mass, chemical families(groups), and periods on the
periodic table of elements
PS.4b Investigate and understand the classification of elements as metals, metalloids, and nonmetals

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LESSON 4 NONMETALS AND METALLIODS
Objectives
Summarize the properties on nonmetals
Describe the families that contain nonmetals
VA science standards of learning
PS.1j Make valid conclusions after analyzing data
PS.2d Investigate and understand physical properties of matter
PS.2e Investigate and understand chemical properties of matter
PS.2f Investigate and understand characteristics of types of matter based on physical and chemical properties
PS.4a Investigate and understand symbols, atomic numbers, atomic mass, chemical families(groups), and periods on the
periodic table of elements
PS.4b Investigate and understand the classification of elements as metals, metalloids, and nonmetals
PS.11d Investigate and understand conductors, semiconductors, and insulators
ASSESSMENT
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NO SCHOOL

OCTOBER 20-24
PHYSICAL SCIENCE

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LESSON 5 RADIOACTIVE ELEMENTS

Objectives
Describe what happens to an atom during radioactive decay
Identify the types of particles and energy produced by radioactive decay
Describe how radioactive isotopes are useful
VA science standards of learning
PS.1g Construct and interpret data tables showing the independent and dependent variables, derived quantities, and number of
trials
PS.1n Use current applications of physical science concepts
PS.3b Investigate and understand the modern model of atomic structure
PS.5c Investigate and understand nuclear reactions and how they relate to the law of Conservation of Matter and Energy
PS.6b Investigate and understand mechanical, chemical, electrical, thermal, radiant, and nuclear energy and how they can be
transferred and transformed

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CHAPTER 5 STUDY GUIDE/REVIEW AND ASSESSMENT/VA SOL TEST PREP

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OCTOBER 27-31
PHYSICAL SCIENCE

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SOL BENCHMARK

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REVIEW SOL BENCHMARK

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CHAPTER 6 ATOMS AND BONDING

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LESSON 1 ATOMS, BONDING AND THE PERIODIC TABLE

Objectives
Explain what determines an elements chemistry
VA science standards of learning
PS.1j Make valid conclusions after analyzing data
PS.1m Construct and use models and simulations to illustrate and explain phenomena
PS.3b Investigate and understand the modern model of atomic structure
PS.4a Investigate and understand symbols, atomic numbers, atomic mass, chemical families(groups), and periods on the
periodic table of elements
PS.4b Investigate and understand the classification of elements as metals, metalloids, and nonmetals
PS.5b Investigate and understand chemical changes in matter and how they relate to the Law of Conservation of Matter and
Energy
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PHYSICAL SCIENCE

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LESSON 2 IONIC BONDS

Objectives
Explain how ions from
Explain how the formulas and names of ionic compounds are written
Identify properties of ionic compounds
VA science standards of learning
PS.1j Make valid conclusions after analyzing data
PS.1m Construct and use models and simulations to illustrate and explain phenomena
PS.2f Investigate and understand characteristics of types of matter based on physical and chemical properties
PS.3b Investigate and understand the modern model of atomic structure
PS.4c Investigate and understand formation of compounds through ionic and covalent bonding
PS.5b Investigate and understand chemical changes in matter and how they relate to the Law of Conservation of Matter and
Energy
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NO SCHOOL ELECTION DAY

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LESSON 3 COVALENT BONDS

Objectives
Describe how atoms are held together in a covalent bond
Identify properties of molecular compounds
Explain how bonded atoms become partially charged
VA science standards of learning
PS.1f Identify independent and dependent variables, constants, controls, and repeated trials
PS.1g Construct and interpret data tables showing the independent and dependent variables, derived quantities, and number of
trials
PS1i Construct and interpret frequency distributions, scatterplots, line plots, and histograms

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PS.1j Make valid conclusions after analyzing data

PS.1m Construct and use models and simulations to illustrate and explain phenomena
PS.2f Investigate and understand characteristics of types of matter based on physical and chemical properties
PS.3b Investigate and understand the modern model of atomic structure
PS.4c Investigate and understand formation of compounds through ionic and covalent bonding
PS.5b Investigate and understand chemical changes in matter and how they relate to the Law of Conservation of Matter and
Energy

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NOVEMBER 10-14
PHYSICAL SCIENCE

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LESSON 4 BONDING IN METALS

Objectives
Describe the structure of a metal crystal
Identify properties of metals
VA science standards of learning
PS.2d Investigate and understand physical properties of matter
PS.2e Investigate and understand chemical properties of matter
PS.2f Investigate and understand characteristics of types of matter based on physical and chemical properties
PS.3b Investigate and understand the modern model of atomic structure
PS.4b Investigate and understand the classification of elements as metals, metalloids, and nonmetals
PS.4c Investigate and understand formation of compounds through ionic and covalent bonding
PS.5b Investigate and understand chemical changes in matter and how they relate to the Law of Conservation of Matter and
Energy
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CHAPTER 6 STUDY GUIDE/REVIEW AND ASSESSMENT/VA SOL TEST

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CHAPTER 7 CHEMICAL REACTIONS

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LESSON 1 OBSERVING CHEMICAL CHANGE

Objectives
Explain how changes in matter can be described
Identify ways to tell that a chemical reaction has occurred
VA science standards of learning
PS.1i Construct and interpret frequency distributions, scatterplots, line plots, and histograms
PS.1j Make valid conclusions after analyzing data
PS.4c Investigate and understand formation of compounds through ionic and covalent bonding
PS.5a Investigate and understand physical changes in matter and how they relate to the Law of Conservation of Matter and
Energy
PS.5b Investigate and understand chemical changes in matter and how they relate to the Law of Conservation of Matter and
Energy

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NOVEMBER 17-21
PHYSICAL SCIENCE

LESSON 2 DESCRIBING CHEMICAL REACTIONS

Objectives
Identify the information included in a chemical equation
Explain how mass is conserved during a chemical reaction
Identify three categories of chemical reactions
VA science standards of learning

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LESSON 3 CONTROLLING CHEMICAL REACTIONS

Objectives
Explain how activation energy is related to chemical reactors
Identify factors that affect the rate of chemical reaction
VA science standards of learning
PS.1f Identify independent and dependent variables, constants, controls, and repeated trials
PS.1g Construct and interpret data tables showing the independent and dependent variables, derived quantities, and number of
trials
PS.1i Construct and interpret frequency distributions, scatterplots, line plots, and histograms
PS.4c Investigate and understand formation of compounds through ionic and covalent bonding
PS.5b Investigate and understand chemical changes in matter and how they relate to the Law of Conservation of Matter and
Energy

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PS.1b Accurately measure length, mass, volume, density, temperature, weight, and force
PS.1j Make valid conclusions after analyzing data
PS.1m Construct and use models and simulations to illustrate and explain phenomena
PS.4c Investigate and understand formation of compounds through ionic and covalent bonding
PS.5b Investigate and understand chemical changes in matter and how they relate to the Law of Conservation of Matter and
Energy

CHAPTER 7 STUDY GUIDE/REVIEW AND ASSESSMENT/VA SOL TEST PREP

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NOVEMBER 24-28

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NO SCHOOL

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CHAPTER 8 ACIDS, BASES, AND SOLUTIONS

LESSON 1 UNDERSTANDING SOLUTIONS
Objectives
Identify how mixtures are classified
Describe how a solution forms
VA science standards of learning
PS.1m Construct and use models and simulations to illustrate and explain phenomena
PS.2b Investigate and understand elements, compounds, mixtures, acids, bases, and salts
PS.2c Investigate and understand solids, liquids, and gases
PS.2f Investigate and understand characteristics of types of matter based on physical and chemical properties
PS.4c Investigate and understand formation of compounds through ionic and covalent bonding
PS.5b Investigate and understand chemical changes in matter and how they relate to the Law of Conservation of Matter and
Energy

NO SCHOOL
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DECEMBER 1-5

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LESSON 2 CONCENTRATION AND SOLUBILITY

Objectives
Describe how to change concentration
Identify the factors that affect the solubility of a substance
VA science standards of learning
PS.2b Investigate and understand elements, compounds, mixtures, acids, bases, and salts
PS.2c Investigate and understand solids, liquids, and gases
PS.2f Investigate and understand characteristics of types of matter based on physical and chemical properties
PS.5a Investigate and understand physical changes in matter and how they relate to the Law of Conservation of Matter and
Energy

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LESSON 3 DESCRIBING ACIDS AND BASES

Objectives
Describe the properties of bases
Describe the properties of acids
VA science standards of learning
PS.2b Investigate and understand elements, compounds, mixtures, acids, bases, and salts
PS.2c Investigate and understand solids, liquids, and gases
PS.2f Investigate and understand characteristics of types of matter based on physical and chemical properties
PS.5a Investigate and understand physical changes in matter and how they relate to the Law of Conservation of Matter and
Energy

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LESSON 4 ACIDS AND BASES IN SOLUTION

Objectives
Identify the types of ions acids and bases from in water
Describe what happens in a neutralization reaction
VA science standards of learning
PS.1m Construct and use models and simulations to illustrate and explain phenomena
PS.2b Investigate and understand elements, compounds, mixtures, acids, bases, and salts
PS.2c Investigate and understand solids, liquids, and gases
PS.2f Investigate and understand characteristics of types of matter based on physical and chemical properties
PS.5b Investigate and understand chemical changes in matter and how they relate to the Law of Conservation of Matter and
Energy

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CHAPTER 8 STUDY GUIDE/REVIEW AND ASSESSMENT/VA SOL TEST PREP

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CHAPTER 9 MOTION

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Objectives
Determine when a object is a motion
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PS 10a Investigate and understand speed, velocity, and acceleration
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LESSON 2 SPEED AND VELOCITY
Objectives
Calculate an objects speed
Describe what velocity is
Demonstrate how to graph motion
VA science standards of learning
PS.1b Accurately measure length, mass, volume, density, temperature, weight, and force
PS.1c Convert among metric units and apply appropriate prefixes
PS.1d Use triple beam scales and electronic balances, thermometers, metric rulers, graduated cylinders, probeware, and spring
scales to gather data
PS.1h Construct and interpret data tables for descriptive statistics showing specific measures of central tendency, the range of
the data, and the number of repeated trials
PS.1k Use research methods to investigate practical problems and questions
PS 10a Investigate and understand speed, velocity, and acceleration
PS. 10d Investigate and understand technological applications of work, force, and motion
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LESSON 3 ACCELERATION
Objectives
Describe the motion of an object as it accelerates
Demonstrate how to graph acceleration
VA science standards of learning
PS.1f Identify independent and dependent variables, constants, controls, and repeated trials
PS.1g Construct and interpret data tables showing the independent and dependent variables, derived quantities, and number of
trials
PS.1i Construct and interpret frequency distributions, scatterplots, line plots, and histograms
PS.1n Use current applications of physical science concepts
PS 10a Investigate and understand speed, velocity, and acceleration
PS. 10d Investigate and understand technological applications of work, force, and motion PS.1f Identify independent and
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Objectives
Describe friction and identify factors that determine the friction between two objects
Identify the factors that affect the gravitational force between two objects
VA science standards of learning
PS.1f Identify independent and dependent variables, constants, controls, and repeated trials
PS.1g Construct and interpret data tables showing the independent and dependent variables, derived quantities, and number of
trials
PS.10b Investigate and understand Newtons laws of motion
PS.10c Investigate and understand work, force, mechanical advantage, efficiency, and power
PS. 10d Investigate and understand technological applications of work, force, and motion PS.1f Identify independent and
dependent variables, constants, controls, and repeated trials

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CHAPTER 10 FORCES
LESSON 1 THE NATURE OF FORCE
Objectives
Describe what a force is
Describe how balanced and unbalanced forces are related to an objects motion
VA science standards of learning
PS.1m Construct and use models and simulations to illustrate and explain phenomena
PS.10b Investigate and understand Newtons laws of motion
PS.10c Investigate and understand work, force, mechanical advantage, efficiency, and power.
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LESSON 3 NEWTONS LAW OF MOTION

Objectives
State Newtons first law of motion
State Newtons second law of motion
State Newtons third law of motion

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NEWTONS LAW OF MOTION (cont.)

VA science standards of learning
PS.1b Accurately measure length, mass, volume, density, temperature, weight, and force
PS 10a Investigate and understand speed, velocity, and acceleration
PS.10b Investigate and understand Newtons laws of motion
PS.10c Investigate and understand work, force, mechanical advantage, efficiency, and power
PS. 10d Investigate and understand technological applications of work, force, and motion PS.1f Identify independent and
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LESSON 4 MOMENTUM
Objectives
Explain how momentum is determined and conserved
VA science standards of learning
PS.1b Accurately measure length, mass, volume, density, temperature, weight, and force
PS. 10d Investigate and understand technological applications of work, force, and motion PS.1f Identify independent and
dependent variables, constants, controls, and repeated trials

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LESSON 5 FREE FALL AND CIRCULAR MOTION

Objectives
Describe the motion of an object during free fall
Describe the factors that keep objects in orbit around the earth
VA science standards of learning
PS.10b Investigate and understand Newtons laws of motion
PS.10c Investigate and understand work, force, mechanical advantage, efficiency, and power
PS. 10d Investigate and understand technological applications of work, force, and motion PS.1f Identify independent and
dependent variables, constants, controls, and repeated trials

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CHAPTER 11 WORK AND MACHINES

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LESSON 1 WORK AND POWER

Objectives
Define and calculate the work done on an object
Define and calculate power
VA science standards of learning
PS.1g Construct and interpret data tables showing the independent and dependent variables, derived quantities, and number of
trials
PS.10c Investigate and understand work, force, mechanical advantage, efficiency, and power
PS. 10d Investigate and understand technological applications of work, force, and motion PS.1f Identify independent and
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LESSON 2 UNDERSTANDING MACHINES
Objectives
Explain how machines make work easier
Calculate the mechanical advantage of a machine
Calculate the efficiency of a machine
VA science standards of learning
PS.1i Construct and interpret frequency distributions, scatterplots, line plots, and histograms
PS.1j Make valid conclusions after analyzing data
PS.10c Investigate and understand work, force, mechanical advantage, efficiency, and power
PS. 10d Investigate and understand technological applications of work, force, and motion PS.1f Identify independent and
dependent variables, constants, controls, and repeated trials

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LESSON 3 INCLINE PLANES AND LEVERS

Objectives
Describe and calculate the mechanical advantages of inclined planes, wedges, and screws.
Classify, describe, and calculate the mechanical advantages of levers
VA science standards of learning
PS.1m Construct and use models and simulations to illustrate and explain phenomena
PS.10c Investigate and understand work, force, mechanical advantage, efficiency, and power
PS. 10d Investigate and understand technological applications of work, force, and motion PS.1f Identify independent and
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LESSON 4 PUTTING MACHINES TOGETHER

Objectives
Describe and calculate the mechanical advantages of pulleys and wheels and axles
Describe and calculate the mechanical advantages of compound machines
VA science standards of learning
PS.10c Investigate and understand work, force, mechanical advantage, efficiency, and power
PS. 10d Investigate and understand technological applications of work, force, and motion PS.1f Identify independent and
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Objectives
Explain how energy, work, and power are related
Name and describe the two basic types of energy
VA science standards of learning
PS.1j Make valid conclusions after analyzing data
PS.6a Investigate and understand potential energy, and kinetic energy and how they can be transferred and transformed
PS.10c Investigate and understand work, force, mechanical advantage, efficiency, and power
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LESSON2 FORMS OF ENERGY
Objectives
Explain how to determine an objects mechanical energy
List other forms of energy
VA science standards of learning
PS.6a Investigate and understand potential energy, and kinetic energy and how they can be transferred and transformed
PS.6b Investigate and understand mechanical, chemical, electrical, thermal, radiant, and nuclear energy and how they can be
transferred and transformed
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LESSON 3 ENERGY TRANSFORMATIONS AND CONSERVATION
Objectives
Explain how different forms of energy are related
State the law of conservation of energy
VA science standards of learning
PS.1j Make valid conclusions after analyzing data
PS.1m Construct and use models and simulations to illustrate and explain phenomena
PS.6a Investigate and understand potential energy, and kinetic energy and how they can be transferred and transformed
PS.6b Investigate and understand mechanical, chemical, electrical, thermal, radiant, and nuclear energy and how they can be
transferred and transformed
PS. 10d Investigate and understand technological applications of work, force, and motion PS.1f Identify independent and
dependent variables, constants, controls, and repeated trials
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CHAPTER 13 THERMAL ENERGY AND HEAT

LESSON 1 TEMPERATURE , THERMAL ENERGY, AND HEAT

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Explain temperature and how it is measured
Explain how heat is related to temperature and thermal energy
VA science standards of learning
PS.1b Accurately measure length, mass, volume, density, temperature, weight, and force
PS.1m Construct and use models and simulations to illustrate and explain phenomena
PS.6b Investigate and understand mechanical, chemical, electrical, thermal, radiant, and nuclear energy and how they can be
transferred and transformed
PS.7a Investigate and understand Celsius and Kelvin temperature scales and absolute zero
PS.7b Investigate and understand applications of thermal energy transfer
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LESSON 2 THE TRANSFER OF HEAT

Objectives
Describe three forms of heat transfer
VA science standards of learning
PS.6b Investigate and understand mechanical, chemical, electrical, thermal, radiant, and nuclear energy and how they can be
transferred and transformed
PS.7a Investigate and understand Celsius and Kelvin temperature scales and absolute zero
PS.7b Investigate and understand applications of thermal energy transfer
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LESSON 3 THERMAL PROPERTIES

Objectives
Use specific heat, conductors and insulators, and thermal expansion to describe how materials respond to heat
VA science standards of learning
PS.1j Make valid conclusions after analyzing data
PS.6b Investigate and understand mechanical, chemical, electrical, thermal, radiant, and nuclear energy and how they can be
transferred and transformed
PS.7c Investigate and understand conduction, convection, and radiation
PS.7d Investigate and understand applications of thermal energy transfer
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LESSON 1 PROPERTIES OF WAVES

Objectives
Describe the basic properties of waves
Explain how a waves speed is related to its wavelength and frequency
VA science standards of learning
PS.1d Use triple beam scales and electronic balances, thermometers, metric rulers, graduated cylinders, probeware, and spring
scales to gather data
PS.1g Construct and interpret data tables showing the independent and dependent variables, derived quantities, and number of
trials
PS.8a Investigate and understand wavelength, frequency, speed, amplitude, rarefaction, and compression for sound waves
PS.8c Investigate and understand the nature of compression waves for sound
PS.9a Investigate and understand wavelength, frequency, speed, amplitude, crest, and trough of transverse waves
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Objectives
Describe how reflection, refraction, and diffraction change a waves direction
State the different types of interference
Explain how standing waves form
VA science standards of learning
PS.1m Construct and use models and simulations to illustrate and explain phenomena
PS.8b Investigate and understand resonance for sound waves
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PS.9c Investigate and understand images formed by lenses and mirrors
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LESSON 1 WHAT ARE WAVES?
Objectives
Explain what causes mechanical waves
List and describe three types of mechanical waves
VA science standards of learning
PS.8a Investigate and understand wavelength, frequency, speed, amplitude, rarefaction, and compression for sound waves
PS.8c Investigate and understand the nature of compression waves for sound
PS.9a Investigate and understand wavelength, frequency, speed, amplitude, crest, and trough of transverse waves
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LESSON 2 PROPERTIES OF SOUND

Objectives
State what the pitch of sound depends on
Identify factors that affect the loudness of a sound
Explain what causes the Doppler effect
VA science standards of learning
PS.1g Construct and interpret data tables showing the independent and dependent variables, derived quantities, and number of
Trial
PS.1j Make valid conclusions after analyzing data
PS.1m Construct and use models and simulations to illustrate and explain phenomena
PS.8a Investigate and understand wavelength, frequency, speed, amplitude, rarefaction, and compression for sound waves
PS.8c Investigate and understand the nature of compression waves for sound
PS.8d Investigate and understand technological applications of sound
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LESSON 3 PROPERTIES OF SOUND

Objectives
Identify what determines the quality of a musical instrument
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Same as Properties of Sound (above)
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LESSON4 HEARING SOUND

Objectives
Describe the function of the human ear
VA science standards of learning
PS.1m Construct and use models and simulations to illustrate and explain phenomena
PS.8a Investigate and understand wavelength, frequency, speed, amplitude, rarefaction, and compression for sound waves
PS.8c Investigate and understand the nature of compression waves for sound
PS.8d Investigate and understand technological applications of sound
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LESSON 1 THE NATURE OF SOUND
Objectives
Define sound
Identify factors that affect the speed of sound
VA science standards of learning
PS.1g Construct and interpret data tables showing the independent and dependent variables, derived quantities, and number of
Trial
PS.1i Construct and interpret frequency distributions, scatterplots, line plots, and histograms
PS.1j Make valid conclusions after analyzing data
PS.8a Investigate and understand wavelength, frequency, speed, amplitude, rarefaction, and compression for sound waves
PS.8c Investigate and understand the nature of compression waves for sound
PS.8d Investigate and understand technological applications of sound
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LESSON USING SOUND

Objectives
Describe how animals and people use sound
VA science standards of learning
PS.1n Use current applications of physical science concepts
PS.8a Investigate and understand wavelength, frequency, speed, amplitude, rarefaction, and compression for sound waves
PS.8c Investigate and understand the nature of compression waves for sound
PS.8d Investigate and understand technological applications of sound
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CHAPTER 16 ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES

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LESSON 1 THE NATURE OF ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES

Objectives
State what an electromagnetic wave consists of
List and describe the models that explain the behavior of electromagnetic waves
VA science standards of learning
PS.9a Investigate and understand wavelength, frequency, speed, amplitude, crest, and trough of transverse waves
PS.9b Investigate and understand the wave behavior of light
PS.9d Investigate and understand the electromagnetic Spectrum
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LESSON 2 WAVES OF THE ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM

Objectives
Explain how electromagnetic waves are alike and how they are different
Describe the waves that make up the electromagnetic spectrum
VA science standards of learning
PS.1c Convert among metric units and apply appropriate prefixes
PS.1e Express numbers in scientific notation where appropriate
PS.9a Investigate and understand wavelength, frequency, speed, amplitude, crest, and trough of transverse waves
PS.9b Investigate and understand the wave behavior of light
PS.9e Investigate and understand technological applications of light
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LESSON 3 WIRELESS COMMUNICATION
Objectives
Explain how radio waves transmit information/ Explain how cell phones work
Explain how communications satellites work
VA science standards of learning
PS.1c Convert among metric units and apply appropriate prefixes
PS.9a Investigate and understand wavelength, frequency, speed, amplitude, crest, and trough of transverse waves
PS.9b Investigate and understand the wave behavior of light
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CHAPTER 17 LIGHT

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LESSON 2 REFLECTION AND MIRRORS

Objectives
Identify the kinds of reflection
Describe the types of images produced by plane, concave, and convex mirrors
VA science standards of learning
PS.1n Use current applications of physical science concepts
PS.9b Investigate and understand the wave behavior of light
PS.9e Investigate and understand technological applications of light
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LESSON 3 REFRACTIONAND LENSES

Objectives
Explain why light brays bend when they enter a medium at an angle
Identify what determines the types of images formed by convex and concave lenses
VA science standards of learning
PS.1j Make valid conclusions after analyzing data
PS.1n Use current applications of physical science concepts
PS.9a Investigate and understand wavelength, frequency, speed, amplitude, crest, and trough of transverse waves
PS.9b Investigate and understand the wave behavior of light
PS.9e Investigate and understand technological applications of light
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LESSON 1 LIGHT AND COLOR

Objectives
Describe what determines the color of an opaque, transparent, or translucent object
Explain how mixing pigments is different from mixing light
VA science standards of learning
PS.1n Use current applications of physical science concepts
PS.9a Investigate and understand wavelength, frequency, speed, amplitude, crest, and trough of transverse waves
PS.9b Investigate and understand the wave behavior of light
PS.9e Investigate and understand technological applications of light
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LESSON 4 SEEING LIGHT

Objectives
Explain how one sees objects
VA science standards of learning
PS.1n Use current applications of physical science concepts
PS.9a Investigate and understand wavelength, frequency, speed, amplitude, crest, and trough of transverse waves
PS.9b Investigate and understand the wave behavior of light
PS.9e Investigate and understand technological applications of light
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Objectives
Explain how camera, telescopes, and microscopes work
VA science standards of learning
PS.1n Use current applications of physical science concepts
PS.9a Investigate and understand wavelength, frequency, speed, amplitude, crest, and trough of transverse waves
PS.9b Investigate and understand the wave behavior of light
PS.9e Investigate and understand technological applications of light
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LESSON 1 ELECTRICAL CHARGE AND STATIC ELECTRICITY

Objectives
Explain how electrical charges and fields interact
Describe how static electricity builds up and transfers
VA science standards of learning
PS.1a Safely use chemicals and equipment
PS.1n Use current applications of physical science concepts
PS.11a Investigate and understand static electricity, current electricity, and circuits
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LESSON 2 ELECTRICAL CURRENT
Objectives
Explain how an electric current is produced
Explain how conductors are different from insulators
Explain what causes current to flow and how resistance affects current
VA science standards of learning
PS.1n Use current applications of physical science concepts
PS.11a Investigate and understand static electricity, current electricity, and circuits
PS.11d Investigate and understand conductors, semiconductors, and insulators
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LESSON 3 ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS
Objectives
Explain Ohms law
Describe the basic features of an electrical series and parallel circuits
VA science standards of learning
PS.1m Construct and use models and simulations to illustrate and explain phenomena
PS.1n Use current applications of physical science concepts
PS.6b Investigate and understand mechanical, chemical, electrical, thermal, radiant, and nuclear energy and how they can be
transferred and transformed
PS.11a Investigate and understand static electricity, current electricity, and circuits
PS.11d Investigate and understand conductors, semiconductors, and insulators
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Objectives
Explain how to calculate electrical power and energy use
Describe measures that help protect people from electrical shocks and short circuits
VA science standards of learning
PS.1n Use current applications of physical science concepts
PS.11a Investigate and understand static electricity, current electricity, and circuits
PS.11d Investigate and understand conductors, semiconductors, and insulators
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LESSON 4 ELECTRICAL POWER AND SAFETY

Objectives
Explain how to calculate electrical power and energy use
Describe measures that help protect people from electrical shocks and short circuits
VA science standards of learning
PS.1n Use current applications of physical science concepts
PS.11a Investigate and understand static electricity, current electricity, and circuits
PS.11d Investigate and understand conductors, semiconductors, and insulators
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LESSON 1 WHAT IS MAGNETISM?

Objectives
Identify and describe the properties of magnets
Explain how magnetic poles interact
VA science standards of learning
PS.1n Use current applications of physical science concepts
PS.11 Investigate and understand applications of physical science concepts
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LESSON 2 MAGNETIC FIELDS

Objectives
Describe a magnetic field
Describe earths magnetic field
VA science standards of learning
PS.1h Construct and interpret Data tables for descriptive statistics showing specific measures of central tendency, the range of the
data set, and the number of repeated trials
PS.1n Use current applications of physical science concepts
PS.11 Investigate and understand applications of physical science concepts
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LESSON 3 ELECTROMAGNETIC FORCE

Objectives
Explain how electrical current is related to magnetism
Identify some characteristics of a magnetic field produced by a current
Describe the characteristics of solenoids and electromagnets
VA science standards of learning
PS.1n Use current applications of physical science concepts
PS.11b Investigate and understand the relationship between a magnetic field and an electric current
PS.11c Investigate and understand electromagnets, motors, and generators and their uses
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LESSON4 ELECTRICITYFROM MAGNETISM

Objectives
Explain how an electric current can be produced in a conductor
Describe how a generator works
Describe the function of a transformer

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LESSON 5 ELECTRICITY, MAGNETISM, AND MOTION

Objectives
Explain how electrical energy can be transformed into mechanical energy
Describe how galvanometers work
Describe how electric motors work
VA science standards of learning
PS.1i Construct and interpret scatterplots
PS.6b Investigate and understand mechanical, chemical, electrical, thermal, radiant, and nuclear energy and how they can be
transferred and transformed
PS.11b Investigate and understand the relationship between a magnetic field and an electric current
PS.11c Investigate and understand electromagnets, motors, and generators and their uses
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PS.1j Make valid conclusions after analyzing data
PS.1m Construct and use models and simulations to illustrate and explain phenomena
PS.6b Investigate and understand mechanical, chemical, electrical, thermal, radiant, and nuclear energy and how they can be
transferred and transformed
PS.11b Investigate and understand the relationship between a magnetic field and an electric current
PS.11c Investigate and understand electromagnets, motors, and generators and their uses
PS.11d Investigate and understand conductors, semiconductors, and insulators
ASSESSMENT Worksheets/Assignments/ Review and Reinforce/ Quick lab(s)/ Pre quiz/ Quiz

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