Units — teacher view
Each lesson includes a step-by-step plan and presenter slides with teaching notes per slide.
Unit A: Energy and Matter in Chemical Change
Nature of ScienceTeachableChemical changes involve energy and transformations of matter. Students explore molecular and ionic compounds, acids and bases, classification, nomenclature, balanced equations, conservation of mass, and the mole concept.
10 lessons
View unit →Unit B: Energy Flow in Technological Systems
Science and TechnologyTeachableThe first and second laws (conservation and conversion) of thermodynamics have been useful in the development of modern and efficient energy conversion devices. Students investigating mechanical energy conversions and transfers in systems will recognize that while energy is conserved, useful energy diminishes with each conversion.
10 lessons
View unit →Unit C: Cycling of Matter in Living Systems
Nature of ScienceTeachableThe fundamental unit of life, the cell, is an example of an efficient open system comprised of a cell membrane and organelles that carry out the basic functions of all living organisms. Students will learn that technological advancements in microscopy have enhanced the study of cells and cellular processes.
10 lessons
View unit →Unit D: Energy Flow in Global Systems
Social and Environmental ContextsTeachableSolar energy sustains life and drives the global climate systems on Earth. Without solar energy there would be no heat or precipitation and, therefore, no life on Earth. Students will gain an understanding that the absorption and transfer of thermal energy at and near Earth's surface results in a variety of climate zones with characteristic weather patterns and biomes.
11 lessons
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