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Core Ideas for Knowing Science
Core Ideas for Knowing Science
Earth and Space Science
E1: The composition of the Earth and its atmosphere and the natural and human processes occurring within them shape the Earth’s surface and its climate.
Physics – P4: The total amount of energy in a closed system is always the same but can be transferred from one energy store to another during an event.
Energy & Waves
HS+Phy.P4U1.6. Analyze and interpret data to quantitatively describe changes in energy within a system and/or energy flows in and out of a system.
Physics – P3: Changing the movement of an object requires a net force to be acting on it.
Motion & Stability – Forces & Interactions
HS.P3U1.6. Collect, analyze and interpret data regarding the change in motion of an object or system in one dimension, to construct an explanation using Newton’s Laws.
HS+Phy.P3U1.3. Develop a mathematical model, using Newton’s laws, to predict the motion of an object or system in two dimensions (projectile and circular motion).
Chemistry – P1: All matter in the Universe is made of very small particles.
Chemical Reactions
HS.P1U1.2. Develop and use models for the transfer or sharing of electrons to predict the formation of ions, molecules, and compounds in both natural and synthetic processes.
HS+C.P1U1.5. Plan and carry out investigations to test predictions of the outcomes of various reactions, based on patterns of physical and chemical properties.
HS.P1U1.1. Develop and use models to explain the relationship of the structure of atoms to patterns and properties observed in the Periodic Table and describe how these models are revised with new evidence.
HS+C.P1U1.1. Develop and use models to demonstrate how changes in the number of subatomic particles (protons, neutrons, electrons) affect the identity, stability, and properties of the element.
Earth and Space – E2: The Earth and our solar system are a very small part of one of many galaxies within the Universe.
Earth and the Solar System
HS.E2U1.16. Construct an explanation of how gravitational forces impact the evolution of planetary motion, structure, surfaces, atmospheres, moons, and rings.
HS+E.E2U1.15. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information on how the nebular theory explains solar system formation with distinct regions characterized by different types of planetary and other bodies.
Earth and Space – E1: The composition of the Earth and its atmosphere and the natural and human processes occurring within them shape the Earth’s surface and its climate.
Earth and Human Activity
HS.E1U3.14. Engage in argument from evidence about the availability of natural resources, occurrence of natural hazards, changes in climate, and human activity and how they influence each other.
HS+E.E1U3.11. Develop and use a quantitative model to illustrate the relationship among Earth systems and the degree to which those relationships are being modified due to human activity.
HS+E.E1U3.9. Construct an explanation, based on evidence, for how the availability of natural resources, occurrence of natural hazards, and changes in climate have influenced human activity.
HS.E1U1.12. Develop and use models of the Earth that explains the role of energy and matter in Earth’s constantly changing internal and external systems (geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, biosphere).
HS+E.E1U1.4. Analyze and interpret geoscience data to make the claim that dynamic interactions with Earth’s surface can create feedbacks that cause changes to other Earth systems.
HS+E.E1U1.6. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information of the theory of plate tectonics to explain the differences in age, structure, and composition of Earth’s crust.
HS+E.E1U1.8. Develop and use models to illustrate how Earth's internal and surface processes operate over time to form, modify, and recycle continental and ocean floor features.
HS+B.L3U1.10. Use mathematics and computational thinking to explain the variation that occurs through meiosis and calculate the distribution of expressed traits in a population.
Life Science – L1: Organisms are organized on a cellular basis and have a finite life span.
Cells & Organisms
HS.L1U1.20. Ask questions and/or make predictions based on observations and evidence to demonstrate how cellular organization, structure, and function allow organisms to maintain homeostasis.
HS+B.L1U1.7. Develop and use models to illustrate the hierarchical organization of interacting systems that provide specific functions within multicellular organisms (plant and animal).
Life Science – L1: Organisms are organized on a cellular basis and have a finite life span.
Cells and Organisms
HS.L1U1.22. Construct an explanation for how cellular division (mitosis) is the process by which organisms grow and maintain complex, interconnected systems.
Life Science – L2: Organisms require a supply of energy and materials for which they often depend on, or compete with, other organisms.
Ecosystems
HS.L2U1.19. Develop and use models that show how changes in the transfer of matter and energy within an ecosystem and interactions between species may affect organisms and their environment.
HS+B.L2U1.3. Use mathematics and computational thinking to support claims for the cycling of matter and flow of energy through trophic levels in an ecosystem.