2016-2017 Curriculum Blueprint
Grade: High School
Course Description: Physical Science
Unit 3
Chapter 3: States of Matter
Approximate Time:
First Quarter
2 weeks
Chapter Overview
This chapter covers the kinetic theory of matter, changes of state, the law of conservation of mass, and the law of conservation of energy. You are
introduced to characteristics and behaviors of fluids. You will look at the properties and bahvior of gases, as well as Boyle’s, Charles’s and Gay-Lussac’s
laws.
2 weeks
Learning Goal
Sample Essential Questions
3.1 Introduce the kinetic theory of matter and compare the physical properties of
solids, liquids, gases and plasma. Know the role of energy in changes of state.
3.2 Describe specific changes of state in terms of the flow of energy as heat. Explain
the law of conservation of mass and the law of conservation of energy.
3.3 See the relationship between an object’s mass and its buoyant force. Know the
role of density in an object’s ability to float and the concepts of fluid pressure and
viscosity. Learn the three basic principles pertaining to fluids: Archimede’s, Pascal’s
and Bernoulli’s principles.
3.4 Distinquish between the three basic gas laws: Boyle’s, Charles’s, and Gay-Lussac’s
law
Focus Standards/Benchmarks
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What makes up matter?
What is the difference between a solid, a liquid, and a gas?
What happens when a substance changes from one state
of matter to another?
What happens to mass and energy during physical and
chemical changes?
How do fluids exert pressure?
What happens when pressure in a fluid changes?
What affects the speed of a fluid in motion?
What are some properties of gases?
How can you predict the effects of pressure, temperature,
and volume changes on gases?
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SC.912.L.18.12 Discuss the special properties of water that contribute to Earth's suitability as an environment for life: cohesive behavior, ability to
moderate temperature, expansion upon freezing, and versatility as a solvent.
SC.912.P.8.1 Differentiate among the four states of matter.
SC.912.P.12.10 Interpret the behavior of ideal gases in terms of kinetic molecular theory.
SC.912.P.12.11 Describe phase transitions in terms of kinetic molecular theory.
Unit End Product or Teaching Task
In this lab you will investigatre the properties and behavior of gases.
3 Gas Laws Lab
Gas Law Lab Procedures
Writing Recursive Standards
910.WHST.1.2 Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of
historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes.
Reading Recursive Standards
LAFS.910.RST.1.2 Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a
text; trace the text’s explanation or depiction of a complex
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LAFS.910.WHST.3.9 Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis
reflection, and research.
process, phenomenon, or concept; provide an accurate summary
of the text.
Text Support
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See the Four States of Matter in welding – (video) A welder wields a plasma
torch to cut solid metal like a hot knife through butter. It's one-stop shopping
to see all four states of matter.
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Scientists Claim New State of Matter Created http://www.livescience.com/7834-scientists-claim-state-matter-created.html
Scientists claim to have created a form of aluminum that's nearly transparent
to extreme ultraviolet radiation and which is a new state of matter.
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What Is Hydraulic Fracturing? – article about natural gas.
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What is fracking? - Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, has played an important role in
Labs, Activities, and Tasks
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Dry Ice Lab – 10 mini labs with dry ice
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Graphing pressure – Practice graphing with Gay-Lussac’s
law, Boyle’s Law and Charles’ Law.
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Popcorn under pressure - R.A.F.T. : Plight of the Popcorn –
a creative writing assignment.
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Scuba Diving Writing – short answers about pressure
when scuba diving.
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Pressure Volume Temperature Lab – a lab about the
relationship between pressure, volume and temperature.
the development of America's oil and natural gas resources for nearly 60 years.
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Hydraulic Fracturing: The Process - Contrary to many media reports, hydraulic
fracturing is not a “drilling process.” Hydraulic fracturing is used after the drilled hole
is completed.
* Vacuum chambers can be purchases at Arbor Scientific
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