Standards

__**Standards to be covered from Jan. - May 2010 **__

**Unit 3: Earth's Place in the Universe: Chapters 12-13** 11. Understand how gravitational force acts on objects in the solar system and the universe. Ch. 12 12. Understand how energy from the sun and other stars, in the form of light, travels long distances to reach Earth. Ch. 13-1 13. Explain how the properties of light (e.g., emission, reflection, refraction) emitted from the sun and stars are used to learn about the universe. Ch. 13-1, 13-3 14. Understand the differences among elements, compounds, and mixtures. 15. Know that compounds are made of two or more elements, but not all sets of elements can combine to form compounds. 16. Explain that elements are organized in the periodic table according to their properties. Ch. 15-1 17. Distinguish between metals and non-metals. Ch 15-1 18. Know how to use density, boiling point, freezing point, conductivity, and color to identify various substances. Ch. 15-2 19. Identify the protons, neutrons, and electrons within an atom and describe their locations Ch. 16-1 20. Know that chemical reactions can absorb energy (endothermic reactions) or release energy (exothermic reactions). Ch. 17-1 21. Identify factors that influence the rate at which chemical reactions occur (e.g., temperature, concentration). Ch. 17-2 22. Know that phase changes are physical changes that can be reversed (e.g., evaporation, condensation, melting). 23. Describe the role of pressure (and heat) in the rock cycle. 24. Know that energy exists in many forms and that when energy is transformed some energy is usually converted to heat. 25. Know that kinetic energy is a measure of the energy of an object in motion & potential energy is a measure of an object's position or composition. 26. Distinguish between renewable and nonrenewable sources of energy. 27. Understand the geologic conditions that have resulted in energy resources (e.g., oil, coal, natural gas) available in New Mexico. 28. Know that an object's motion is always described relative to some other object or point (i.e., frame of reference). Ch. 18 29. Know that there are fundamental forces in nature (e.g., gravity, electromagnetic forces, nuclear forces). Ch. 19 30. Know that a force has both magnitude and direction. Ch. 19 31. Analyze the separate forces acting on an object at rest or in motion. Ch. 19 32. Understand and apply Newton 's Laws of Motion. Ch. 19 33. Know how a moving magnetic field can produce an electric current and how an electric current can produce a magnetic field. Ch. 22-23 34. Know that electric charge produces electrical fields and magnets produce magnetic fields. Ch. 22-1,23-1 35. Know that electrical energy is the flow of electrons through electrical conductors that connect sources of electrical energy to points of use. Ch. 22 36. Know that Earth has a magnetic field. Ch. 23-1 37. Understand how light and radio waves carry energy through vacuum or matter. Ch. 24-1, 24-3  38. Understand that vibrations of matter (e.g., sound, earthquakes, water waves) carry wave energy. Ch. 24-2 39. Explain how scientific discoveries and inventions have changed individuals and societies. 40. Analyze the interrelationship between science and technology (e.g., germ theory, vaccines). 41. Describe how scientific information can help to explain environmental phenomena (e.g., floods, earthquakes, volcanoes, fire, extreme weather). 42. Describe how technological revolutions have significantly influenced societies (e.g., energy production, warfare, space exploration). 43. Critically analyze risks and benefits associated with technologies related to energy production.
 * Unit 4: Chemistry of Matter: Chapters 15-17 **
 * Unit 5: Motion, Forces and Energy: Chapters 18-19 **
 * Unit 6: Physical Interactions: Chapters 22-24 **
 * Unit 7: Science and Society **