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CO.1.Physical Science

Physical Science

1.1. Newton's laws of motion and gravitation describe the relationships among forces acting on and between objects, their masses, and changes in their motion - but have limitations. Students can:

1.1.a. Gather, analyze and interpret data and create graphs regarding position, velocity and acceleration of moving objects

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Laws of Motion - Set I

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Laws of Motion - Set II

1.1.b. Develop, communicate and justify an evidence-based analysis of the forces acting on an object and the resultant acceleration produced by a net force

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Forces - Set I

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Forces - Set II

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Laws of Motion - Set I

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Laws of Motion - Set II

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Mechanics

1.1.e. Identify the limitations of Newton's laws in extreme situations

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Forces - Set I

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Forces - Set II

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Laws of Motion - Set I

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Laws of Motion - Set II

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Momentum and Collisions

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Properties of Matter

1.2. Matter has definite structure that determines characteristic physical and chemical properties. Students can:

1.2.b. Gather, analyze and interpret data on chemical and physical properties of elements such as density, melting point, boiling point, and conductivity

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Elements - Set I

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Elements - Set II

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Heat

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game States of Matter

1.2.c. Use characteristic physical and chemical properties to develop predictions and supporting claims about elements' positions on the periodic table

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Elements - Set I

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Elements - Set II

1.2.d. Develop a model that differentiates atoms and molecules, elements and compounds, and pure substances and mixtures

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Atomic Structure - Set I

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Atomic Structure - Set II

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Chemical Compounds - Set I

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Chemical Compounds - Set II

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Elements - Set I

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Elements - Set II

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Mixtures and Compounds

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game The Periodic Table - Set I

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game The Periodic Table - Set II

1.3. Matter can change form through chemical or nuclear reactions abiding by the laws of conservation of mass and energy. Students can:

1.3.a. Recognize, analyze, interpret, and balance chemical equations (synthesis, decomposition, combustion, and replacement) or nuclear equations (fusion and fission)

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Chemical Equations

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Chemical Reactions

1.3.b. Predict reactants and products for different types of chemical and nuclear reactions

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Chemical Equations

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Chemical Reactions

1.4. Atoms bond in different ways to form molecules and compounds that have definite properties. Students can:

1.4.a. Develop, communicate, and justify an evidence-based scientific explanation supporting the current models of chemical bonding

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Chemical Formulas and Bonding

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Organic Chemistry

1.4.b. Gather, analyze, and interpret data on chemical and physical properties of different compounds such as density, melting point, boiling point, pH, and conductivity

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Chemical Compounds - Set I

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Chemical Compounds - Set II

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Mixtures and Compounds

1.4.c. Use characteristic physical and chemical properties to develop predictions and supporting claims about compounds' classification as ionic, polar or covalent

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Chemical Compounds - Set I

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Chemical Compounds - Set II

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Mixtures and Compounds

1.5. Energy exists in many forms such as mechanical, chemical, electrical, radiant, thermal, and nuclear, that can be quantified and experimentally determined. Students can:

1.5.a. Develop, communicate, and justify an evidence-based scientific explanation regarding the potential and kinetic nature of mechanical energy

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Chemical Reactions

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Electricity and Electrical Energy - Set I

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Electricity and Electrical Energy - Set II

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Heat

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Kinetics and Equilibrium

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Laws of Motion - Set I

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Laws of Motion - Set II

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Matter and Energy

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Momentum and Collisions

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Work and Energy

1.5.b. Use appropriate measurements, equations and graphs to gather, analyze, and interpret data on the quantity of energy in a system or an object

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Properties of Matter

1.5.c. Use direct and indirect evidence to develop predictions of the types of energy associated with objects

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Chemical Reactions

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Electricity and Electrical Energy - Set I

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Electricity and Electrical Energy - Set II

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Heat

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Kinetics and Equilibrium

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Laws of Motion - Set I

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Laws of Motion - Set II

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Matter and Energy

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Momentum and Collisions

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Properties of Matter

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Work and Energy

1.5.d. Identify different energy forms, and calculate their amounts by measuring their defining characteristics

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Chemical Reactions

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Electricity and Electrical Energy - Set I

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Electricity and Electrical Energy - Set II

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Heat

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Kinetics and Equilibrium

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Laws of Motion - Set I

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Laws of Motion - Set II

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Matter and Energy

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Momentum and Collisions

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Nuclear Chemistry

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Properties of Matter

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Work and Energy

1.6. When energy changes form, it is neither created not destroyed; however, because some is necessarily lost as heat, the amount of energy available to do work decreases. Students can:

1.6.c. Describe energy transformations both quantitatively and qualitatively

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game States of Matter

1.6.d. Differentiate among the characteristics of mechanical and electromagnetic waves that determine their energy

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Magnetism

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Vibrations and Waves

CO.2.Life Science

Life Science

2.1. Matter tends to be cycled within an ecosystem, while energy is transformed and eventually exits an ecosystem. Students can:

2.1.a. Analyze how energy flows through trophic levels

Vocabulary Terms Ecology I

Vocabulary Terms Ecology II

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Ecology I

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Ecology II

2.1.d. Develop, communicate, and justify an evidence-based scientific explanation showing how ecosystems follow the laws of conservation of matter and energy

Vocabulary Terms Ecology I

Vocabulary Terms Ecology II

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Ecology I

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Ecology II

2.1.e. Define and distinguish between matter and energy, and how they are cycled or lost through life processes

Vocabulary Terms Ecology I

Vocabulary Terms Ecology II

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Ecology I

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Ecology II

2.1.f. Describe how carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, and water cycles work

Vocabulary Terms Ecology I

Vocabulary Terms Ecology II

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Ecology I

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Ecology II

2.1.g. Use computer simulations to analyze how energy flows through trophic levels

Vocabulary Terms Ecology I

Vocabulary Terms Ecology II

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Ecology I

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Ecology II

2.3. Cellular metabolic activities are carried out by biomolecules produced by organisms. Students can:

2.3.a. Identify biomolecules and their precursors/building blocks

Vocabulary Terms Nucleic acids and protein synthesis

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Nucleic acids and protein synthesis

2.3.b. Develop, communicate, and justify an evidence-based explanation that biomolecules follow the same rules of chemistry as any other molecule

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Cell processes

2.4. The energy for life primarily derives from the interrelated processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Photosynthesis transforms the sun's light energy into the chemical energy of molecular bonds. Cellular respiration allows cells to utilize ch

2.4.a. Develop, communicate, and justify an evidence-based scientific explanation the optimal environment for photosynthetic activity

Vocabulary Terms Photosynthesis and respiration

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Photosynthesis and respiration

2.4.b. Discuss the interdependence of autotrophic and heterotrophic life forms such as depicting the flow of a carbon atom from the atmosphere, to a leaf, through the food chain, and back to the atmosphere

Vocabulary Terms Ecology I

Vocabulary Terms Ecology II

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Ecology I

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Ecology II

2.5. Cells use passive and active transport of substances across membranes to maintain relatively stable intracellular environments. Students can:

2.5.a. Analyze and interpret data to determine the energy requirements and/or rates of substance transport across cell membranes

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Cell processes

2.5.c. Diagram the cell membrane schematically, and highlight receptor proteins as targets of hormones, neurotransmitters, or drugs that serve as active links between intra and extracellular environments

Vocabulary Terms Cell structure and function

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Cell structure and function

2.6. Cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems maintain relatively stable internal environments, even in the face of changing external environments. Students can:

2.6.a. Discuss how two or more body systems interact to promote health for the whole organism

Vocabulary Terms Human biology I

Vocabulary Terms Human biology II

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Human biology I

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Human biology II

2.6.b. Analyze and interpret data on homeostatic mechanisms using direct and indirect evidence to develop and support claims about the effectiveness of feedback loops to maintain homeostasis

Vocabulary Terms Human biology I

Vocabulary Terms Human biology II

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Human biology I

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Human biology II

2.6.c. Distinguish between causation and correlation in epidemiological data, such as examining scientifically valid evidence regarding disrupted homeostasis in particular diseases

Vocabulary Terms Microorganisms I

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Microorganisms I

2.6.d. Use computer simulations and models of homeostatic mechanisms

Vocabulary Terms Human biology I

Vocabulary Terms Human biology II

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Human biology I

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Human biology II

2.7. Physical and behavioral characteristics of an organism are influenced to varying degrees by heritable genes, many of which encode instructions for the production of proteins. Students can:

2.7.a. Analyze and interpret data that genes are expressed portions of DNA.

Vocabulary Terms Nucleic acids and protein synthesis

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Nucleic acids and protein synthesis

2.7.b. Analyze and interpret data on the processes of DNA replication, transcription, translation, and gene regulation, and show how these processes are the same in all organisms

Vocabulary Terms Nucleic acids and protein synthesis

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Cell Reproduction

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Nucleic acids and protein synthesis

2.7.d. Evaluate data showing that offspring are not clones of their parents or siblings due to the meiotic processes of independent assortment of chromosomes, crossing over, and mutations

Vocabulary Terms Nucleic acids and protein synthesis

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Nucleic acids and protein synthesis

2.7.e. Explain using examples how genetic mutations can benefit, harm, or have neutral effects on an organism

Vocabulary Terms Nucleic acids and protein synthesis

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Nucleic acids and protein synthesis

2.8. Multicellularity makes possible a division of labor at the cellular level through the expression of select genes, but not the entire genome. Students can:

2.8.b. Analyze and interpret data that show most eukaryotic deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) does not actively code for proteins within cells

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Cell Reproduction

2.9. Evolution occurs as the heritable characteristics of populations change across generations and can lead populations to become better adapted to their environment. Students can:

2.9.d. Analyze and interpret data on how evolution can be driven by three key components of natural selection - heritability, genetic variation, and differential survival and reproduction

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Evolution and classification

CO.3.Earth Systems Science

Earth Systems Science

3.1. The history of the universe, solar system and Earth can be inferred from evidence left from past events. Students can:

3.1.c. Analyze and interpret data regarding the history of the universe using direct and indirect evidence

Vocabulary Terms Our Solar System

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Our Solar System

3.1.e. Examine, evaluate, question, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media to investigate the history of the universe, solar system and Earth

Vocabulary Terms Our Solar System

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Our Solar System

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game The History of Earth

3.3. The theory of plate tectonics helps explain geological, physical, and geographical features of Earth. Students can:

3.3.a. Develop, communicate, and justify an evidence-based scientific explanation about the theory of plate tectonics and how it can be used to understand geological, physical, and geographical features of Earth

Vocabulary Terms Earthquakes

Vocabulary Terms Plate Tectonics

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Earthquakes

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Plate Tectonics

3.3.b. Analyze and interpret data on plate tectonics and the geological, physical, and geographical features of Earth

Vocabulary Terms Earthquakes

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Earthquakes

3.3.c. Understand the role plate tectonics has had with respect to long-term global changes in Earth's systems such as continental buildup, glaciations, sea-level fluctuations, and climate change

Vocabulary Terms Earthquakes

Vocabulary Terms Plate Tectonics

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Earthquakes

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Plate Tectonics

3.3.d. Investigate and explain how new conceptual interpretations of data and innovative geophysical technologies led to the current theory of plate tectonics

Vocabulary Terms Plate Tectonics

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Plate Tectonics

3.4. Climate is the result of energy transfer among interactions of the atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere. Students can:

3.4.a. Develop, communicate, and justify an evidence-based scientific explanation that shows climate is a result of energy transfer among the atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere and biosphere

Vocabulary Terms Climate

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Climate

3.4.b. Analyze and interpret data on Earth's climate

Vocabulary Terms Climate

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Climate

3.4.c. Explain how a combination of factors such as Earth's tilt, seasons, geophysical location, proximity to oceans, landmass location, latitude, and elevation determine a location's climate

Vocabulary Terms Climate

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Climate

3.4.d. Identify mechanisms in the past and present that have changed Earth's climate

Vocabulary Terms Climate

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Climate

3.4.e. Analyze the evidence and assumptions regarding climate change

Vocabulary Terms Climate

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Climate

3.4.f. Interpret evidence from weather stations, buoys, satellites, radars, ice and ocean sediment cores, tree rings, cave deposits, native knowledge, and other sources in relation to climate change

Vocabulary Terms Climate

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Climate

3.5. There are costs, benefits, and consequences of exploration, development, and consumption of renewable and nonrenewable resources. Students can:

3.5.b. Evaluate positive and negative impacts on the geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere in regards to resource use

Vocabulary Terms Oceans

Vocabulary Terms The Atmosphere

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Oceans

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game The Atmosphere

3.6. The interaction of Earth's surface with water, air, gravity, and biological activity causes physical and chemical changes. Students can:

3.6.a. Develop, communicate, and justify an evidence-based scientific explanation addressing questions regarding the interaction of Earth's surface with water, air, gravity, and biological activity

Vocabulary Terms The Rock Cycle

Vocabulary Terms Weathering and Erosion

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game The Rock Cycle

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Weathering and Erosion

3.6.b. Analyze and interpret data, maps, and models concerning the direct and indirect evidence produced by physical and chemical changes that water, air, gravity, and biological activity create

Vocabulary Terms Maps as Models of the Earth

Vocabulary Terms The Rock Cycle

Vocabulary Terms Weathering and Erosion

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Maps as Models of the Earth

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game The Rock Cycle

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Weathering and Erosion

3.6.c. Evaluate negative and positive consequences of physical and chemical changes on the geosphere

Vocabulary Terms The Rock Cycle

Vocabulary Terms Weathering and Erosion

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game The Rock Cycle

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Weathering and Erosion

3.6.d. Use remote sensing and geographic information systems (GIS) data to interpret landforms and landform impact on human activity

Vocabulary Terms Maps as Models of the Earth

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Maps as Models of the Earth

3.7. Natural hazards have local, national and global impacts such as volcanoes, earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, and thunderstorms. Students can:

3.7.a. Develop, communicate, and justify an evidence-based scientific explanation regarding natural hazards, and explain their potential local and global impacts

Vocabulary Terms Earthquakes

Vocabulary Terms Volcanoes

Vocabulary Terms Weather II

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Earthquakes

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Volcanoes

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Weather II

3.7.b. Analyze and interpret data about natural hazards using direct and indirect evidence

Vocabulary Terms Earthquakes

Vocabulary Terms Weather II

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Earthquakes

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Weather II

3.7.c. Make predictions and draw conclusions about the impact of natural hazards on human activity - locally and globally

Vocabulary Terms Earthquakes

Vocabulary Terms Weather II

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Earthquakes

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Weather II

Colorado Academic Standards (CAS)

CO.1.Physical Science

CO.2.Life Science

CO.3.Earth Systems Science

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