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M1 Core Science 2 Course Description

Subject Teacher: Craig Wardman

Matayom : 1 Academic Year: 2012 Semester: 2

Subject Code: SCI21102 Subject: Core Science 2

Period/ Week/ Semester: 3 Unit: 2.0

Course Description:

This semester consists of studying Earth’s atmosphere and weather. The Earth science unit begins by exploring the different properties of air, such as temperature and pressure. The different layers of the atmosphere will be introduced along with solar radiation and heating the atmosphere. Students will extend and reinforce their knowledge of the atmosphere by studying weather which includes cloud formation, precipitation, wind, air masses, fronts, and storms.

Learning Outcome: 1. Understand the characteristics of the atmosphere. 2. Understand energy and heat transfer in the atmosphere. 3. Understand winds, relative humidity, cloud formation, and precipitation. 4. Understand air masses and fronts and use that information to predict the weather. 5. Understand severe storms. Content Topics: 1. The Atmosphere 1.1 The Air Around You 1.2 Air Pressure 1.3 Layers of the Atmosphere 1.4 Air Quality 2. Weather Factors 2.1 Energy in Earth’s Atmosphere 2.2 Heat Transfer 2.3 Winds 2.4 Water in the Atmosphere 2.5 Precipitation

3. Weather Patterns 3.1 Air Masses and Fronts

3.2 Storms 3.3 Predicting the weather

4.1 Climate and Climate Change

4.1 Global Changes in the Atmosphere

Evaluation & Assessment:

During Semester: Final Exam = 80: 20

Quiz during semester: - Quiz1: November

Topic: The Atmosphere 10 points

- Quiz2: January

Topic: Weather Patterns 10 points

Midterm Test:

Topic: Winds and Relative Humidity 20 points

Class Activities: Homework, Labs 20 Points

Project: Atmosphere Model 20 Points

Final Exam February

Topic: Air Masses and Fronts 20 points

References:

Science Explorer – Weather and Climate

M.1 Additional Science2 Course Description

Subject Teacher: Mike Casto


Subject Code: 21202 Subject: Additional Science 2

2 Periods/ Week/ Semester Unit: 1

Course Description:

During the next semester students will study the basics of acids and bases. Additionally, students will study the basics of atoms and ions and their role in acids and bases. Students will also study motion and forces. They will learn the calculations necessary to know velocity and acceleration. Finally, the students will study Newton’s Laws of Motion.

Learning Outcome:

1. Understand basics of acids and bases. 2. Understand the measurement of pH for acids and bases. 3. Understand the basics of velocity and acceleration. 4. Understand the various equations that are used to calculate velocity and acceleration. 5. Understand the Laws of Motion. Content Topics: 1. Acids and Bases

1.1 Atoms and Ions

1.2 Acid and base properties

1.3 Measurement of pH

1.4 Acid and base reactions

2. Velocity and Motion

2.1 Movement

2.2 Velocity

2.3 Acceleration

2.4 Friction

2.5 Laws of motion

Teaching & Learning Activities:

1. Laboratory exercises 2. pH measurements 3. Acid/base project 4. Measurement of velocity and acceleration 5. PowerPoint slideshows 6. Worksheets


During Semester: Final Exam = 80:20

Quiz during semester: - Quiz 1: 30 November 2012

Topic: Acids and Bases 10 points

- Quiz 2: 18 January 2013

Topic: Velocity and Acceleration 10 points

Midterm Test: December 2012

Topic: Acids and Bases 20 points

Class Activities: 10 Points

Project: 20 Points

- Submit project proposal - N/A - Submit project outline N/A - Submit complete project – 15 January 2013

Activities of Reading, Analyzed Thinking and Writing on Science 5 points

Student’s expected characteristics for Science 5 points

(Attitude/ organized / systematic working/ responsibility/ confidence and effort)

Final Exam February 2013

Topic: Velocity and Acceleration 20 points

References:

Pearson: Motion, Forces and Energy

Pearson: Chemical Interactions

M.2 Basic Science 4 Course Description



Subject Code: 22102 Subject: Core Science 4

3 Periods/ Week/ Semester Unit: 1.5

Course Description:

During the next semester students will primarily study the basics of geology. During this time students will study mineral identification, earth structure and plate tectonics. Additionally, students will study some basic biotechnology as it relates to humans.

Learning Outcome:

1. Understand the basics of minerals and mineral identification. 2. Understand the formation of minerals. 3. Understand the basics of earth structure. 4. Understand the methods by which the earth changes shape on the surface and understanding plate tectonics. 5. Understand the basics of several biotechnology procedures used in humans. Content Topics: 1. Minerals

1.1 What characteristics do minerals have?

1.2 Mineral identification procedures

1.3 Mineral formation

2. Earth Structure

2.1 Layers of the earth

2.2 History of earth movement theories

2.3 Plate tectonics

3. Biotechnology

3.1 Genetic modifications

3.2 The use of in vitro fertilization

3.3 Pre-implantation genetic diagnosis


7. Laboratory exercises 8. Lab reports 9. PowerPoint slideshows 10. Worksheets



Quiz during semester: - Quiz 1: 12 December 2012

Topic: Minerals and Earth layers 10 points

- Quiz 2: 13 February 2013

Topic: Plate tectonics and biotechnology 10 points


Topic: Minerals and Earth layers 20 points


Project: 20 Points

- Submit complete project – 15 February 2013





Topic: Plate tectonics and biotechnology 20 points

References:

Pearson: Earths Changing Surface

Pearson: Inside Earth

M.2 Additional Science 4 Course Description



Subject Code: 22202 Subject: Additional Science 4

2 Periods/ Week/ Semester Unit: 1

Course Description:

During the next semester students will study the basics of chemistry. During this time students will study the basics of atoms and ions and their role in forming compounds. Students will also study the basic equipment and procedures used in chemistry lab. Finally students will study some basics concerning light.

Learning Outcome:

1. Understand basics of elements and the periodic table. 2. Understand the formation of ions. 3. Understand the basics of chemical reactions (both ionic and covalent). 4. Understand the methods of writing and balancing chemical equations. 5. Understand the basics of light. Content Topics: 1. Elements and the Periodic Table

1.1 Atom structure

1.2 Groups of the periodic table

1.3 Ion formation

2. Chemical Reactions

2.1 Ionic reactions

2.2 Covalent reaction

2.3 Chemical equations

3. Chemistry Lab

3.1 Lab equipment and procedures

3.2 Labs to understand the types of chemical reactions

4. Light

4.1 Electromagnetic spectrum

4.2 Reflection and mirrors


11. Laboratory exercises 12. Lab reports 13. PowerPoint slideshows 14. Worksheets



Quiz during semester: - Quiz 1: 30 November 2012

Topic: Elements and the Periodic Table 10 points

- Quiz 2: 18 January 2013

Topic: Chemical Equations and Light 10 points


Topic: Elements and the Periodic Table 20 points


Project: 20 Points

- Submit complete project – 23 January 2013





Topic: Chemical Equations and LIght 20 points

References:

Pearson: Chemical Building Blocks

Pearson: Chemical Interactions

M3 Basic Science 6 Course Description



Subject Code: SCI33102 Subject: Basic Science 6


Course Description:

This course starts with a review of scientific notation, metric prefixes, and unit conversion. The students will then be introduced to voltage, current, and resistance. That knowledge will then be applied using Ohm’s law and Watt’s law. Series and parallel circuits will then be studied in detail. Combination series-parallel circuits will then be covered to thoroughly test the student’s knowledge. This course will introduce students to magnetism and electromagnetism and how they relate to electric circuits. The basics of how capacitors respond in DC circuits will be covered as well as transformers. Electricity generation will be studied including renewable and non-renewable sources. The second half of this semester is about “Beyond Earth” and looks at aspects of our solar system, galaxy, and universe. This semester starts with the tools of astronomy and the basic physics of it, including lenses, the electromagnetic spectrum, and units of distance. Students will also discover theories about the Sun-Earth-Moon system. Planets, planetoids, and satellites in our solar system will also be covered. After the midterm, students will look outside of our solar system and study star classification, properties, activity, and evolution of stars. Similar to stars, students will learn about galaxy classification, properties, and evolution as well as theories on the formation of space.

Learning Outcome: 1. Understand charge, voltage, current, and resistance. 2. Understand series, parallel, and series-parallel DC circuits 3. Understand magnetism and electromagnetism. 4. Understand how capacitors respond in DC circuits. 5. Understand different ways of generating electricity. 6. Study aspects of our solar system, galaxy, and universe. 7. Understand lenses, the electromagnetic spectrum, and units of distance. 8. Study the Sun-Earth-Moon system, planets, planetoids, and satellites. 9. Learn about galaxy classification, properties, and evolution as well as theories on the formation of space.

Content Topics: 1 – Quantities and Units 1-1 Scientific and Engineering Notation 1-2 Units and Metric Prefixes 1-3 Metric Unit Conversation 1-4 Measured Numbers 1-5 Electrical Safety 2 – Voltage, Current, and Resistance 2-1 Atoms 2-2 Electrical Charge 2-3 Voltage 2-4 Current 2-5 Resistance 2-6 The Electric Circuit 2-7 Basic Circuit Measurements 3 – Ohm’s Law, Energy, and Power 3-1 Ohm’s Law 3-2 Application of Ohm’s Law 3-3 Energy and Power 3-4 Power in an Electric Circuit 3-5 The Power Rating of Resistors 3-6 Energy Conversion and Voltage Drop in a Resistance 3-7 Power Supplies 3-8 Introduction to Troubleshooting 4 - Series Circuits 4-1 Resistors in Series 4-2 Total Series Resistance 4-3 Current in a Series Circuit 4-4 Application of Ohm’s Law 4-5 Voltage Sources in Series 4-6 Kirchhoff’s Voltage Law 4-7 Voltage Dividers 4-8 Power in Series Circuits 4-9 Voltage Measurements 4-10 Troubleshooting 5 – The Solar System 5.1 Exploring the Solar System 5.2 The Earth-Moon System 5.3 The Inner Solar System

5.4 The Outer Solar System 5.5 The Origin of the Solar System 6 – Exploring the Universe 6.1 The Sun 6.2 Stars 6.3 Life Cycles of Stars 6.4 Groups of Stars 6.5 The Expanding Universe




Topic: Voltage, Curent, Resistance 10 points

- Quiz2: January

Topic: The Solar System 10 points

Midterm Test:

Topic: Series andParallel Circuits 20 points


Integrated Project: All Semester 20 Points

Project: December 10 Points

Final Exam February

Topic: Exploring the Universe 20 points

References:

Electric Circuits Fundamentals

Physical Science – Concepts in Action (With Earth and Space Science)

M3 Additional Science 6 Course Description



Subject Code: SCI33202 Subject: Additional Science 6


Course Description:

This course is in introduction to electrical equipment and the calculation of electrical cost. Students will begin with doing experiments with parallel and combination circuits and then move onto capacitors, diodes, transistors, transformers, and inductors.

Learning Outcome: 1. Understand Parallel Circuits 2. Understand Combination Circuits 3. Understand how to calculate power in kilowatt-hours and calculate electrical cost. 4. Understand and Experiment with electrical components such as capacitors, diodes, transistors, transformers, and inductors. Content Topics: 1 – Parallel Circuits 1-1 Resistors in Parallel 1-2 Total Parallel Resistance 1-3 Voltage in a Parallel Circuit 1-4 Application of Ohm’s Law 1-5 Kirchhoff’s Current Law 1-6 Current Dividers 1-7 Power in Parallel Circuits 1-8 Troubleshooting 2 – Series-Parallel Circuits 2-1 Identifying Series- Parallel Relationships 2-2 Analysis of Series-Parallel Circuits 3 – Capacitors 3-1 The Basic Capacitor

3-2 Types of Capacitors 3-3 Series Capacitors 3-4 Parallel Capacitors 3-5 Capacitors in DC Circuits 4 -Electronic Components 4-1 Diodes 4-2 Transistors 4-3 Transformers 4-4 Inductors




Topic: Parallel Circuits 10 points

- Quiz2: January

Topic: Capacitors 10 points

Midterm Test: December

Topic: Combination Circuits 20 points


Integrated Project: All Semester 20 Points

Project: January 10 Points

Final Exam February

Topic: Electronic Components 20 points

References:

Electric Circuits Fundamentals

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