OCSI Middle School Physical Science Standards * Standard 1: Nature of Science Students will 1.1 demonstrate an understanding of the world as the creation of God. 1.2 Identify and experience Godʼs unique calling for man to develop science and technology as cultural activities that honor God and His creation 1.3 demonstrate skills of scientific inquiry. 1.4 realize that scientists formulate and test their explanations of nature using observation and experiments. 1.5 recognize scientific knowledge is subject to modification as new scientific information challenges current explanations. 1.6 examine the careers and contributions of men and women (Christian and nonChristian)of diverse cultures to the development of science. 1.7 compare and contrast the historical significance of scientific discoveries. 1.8 cooperate and collaborate to ask questions, design and conduct investigations to find answers and solve problems. 1.9 formulate conclusions through close observations, logical reasoning, objectivity, perseverance and integrity in data collection. 1.10 apply skepticism, careful methods, logical reasoning and creativity in investigating the observable universe. 1.11 use a variety of technologies and scientific instruments to conduct explorations, investigations and experiments of the natural world. 1.12 demonstrate safe techniques for handling, manipulating and caring for science materials, equipment, natural specimens and living organisms. 1.13 utilize experimentation to demonstrate scientific processes and thinking skills (e.g., formulating questions, predicting, forming hypotheses, quantifying, or identifying dependent and independent variables). 1.14 construct and use charts, graphs and tables to organize, display, interpret, analyze and explain data. 1.15 use inferential reasoning to make logical conclusions from collected data. 1.16 Identify the attributes of God and laws of nature that make scientific investigation possible. 1.17 Discuss the implications of Godʼs transcendence with reference to scientific progress and development.

* Standard 2: Application of Science Students will 2.1 explore the relationship between the parts and the whole system; construct a variety of useful models; examine changes that occur in an object or system. 2.2 demonstrate an understanding of the interdependence between science and technology and the Bible. 2.3 demonstrate the ability to utilize technology to gather data and communicate designs, results and conclusions. 2.4 demonstrate the ability to evaluate the impact of different points of view on health, population, resource and environmental practices and compare with the Biblical view. 2.5 explore the relationship between the parts of a system to the whole system. 1

OCSI Middle School Physical Science Standards 2.6 construct a variety of useful models of an object, event, or process. 2.7 compare and contrast changes that occur in an object or a system to its original state. 2.8 compare and contrast the influence that a variation in scale will have on the way an object or system works. (e.g., cooling rates of different-sized containers of water, strength of different-sized constructions from the same material, or flight characteristics of different-sized model airplanes). 2.9 research everyday applications and interactions of science and technology. 2.10 evaluate and critically analyze mass media reports of scientific developments and events. 2.11 investigate, compare and design scientific and technological solutions to address personal and societal problems. 2.12 Filter ethical and moral decisions through Biblical principles. 2.13 Develop their defenses against various distortions in the area of scientific study. 2.14 Discuss the limitations of science. 2.15 Discuss various ethical implications of modern scientific discoveries.

Standard 3: Content of Science A. Matter and Energy 3.A.1 Define matter and identify the particles that it is made up of 3.A.2 Explain how atoms and elements are related 3.A.3 Describe the different states of matter and their respective characteristics 3.A.4 Classify substances according to their physical and chemical properties 3.A.5 Describe and give examples of physical and chemical changes B. Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table 3.B.1 Describe atomic structure and how that structure determines an elementʼs identity 3.B.2 Explain how ions form from atoms 3.B.3 Describe how the periodic table is organized and use it to identify properties of elements 3.B.4 Describe how atoms combine to form molecules and compounds 3.B.5 Explain how chemical formulas represent compounds 3.B.6 Demonstrate how new substances can be made when two or more substances are chemically combined and compare the properties of the new substances to the original substances 3.B.7 Explain the Law of conservation of Mass 3.B.8 Demonstrate how chemical interactions are one of Godʼs means of sustaining and balancing life on earth. C. Solutions 3.C.1 Identify the parts of a solution 3.C.2 Differentiate between solutions and other types of mixtures 3.C.3 Explain how the concentration of solution varies and how they can be changed 3.C.4 Compare and contrast the components and properties of acids and bases. 2

OCSI Middle School Physical Science Standards 3.C.5 Determine whether common household substances are acidic, basic or neutral. 3.C.6 Describe how and why alloys are made D. Energy 3.D.1 Identify the two general types of energy 3.D.2 Describe the different forms of energy, identify their respective sources and determine whether the form is renewable or non-renewable 3.D.3 Explain how energy changes from one form to another 3.D.4 Describe how heat is transferred and predict the direction of heat flow between objects 3.D.5 Explain the Law of conservation of energy 3.D.4 Discuss responsible ways of using the resources that God entrusted to man E. Force, Mass, Motion and Work 3.E.1 Demonstrate an understanding of position and motion of objects 3.E.2 Describe how unbalanced forces change an objectʼs position 3.E.3 Demonstrate the relationship and differences between speed and velocity predict the effects of forces on an object using Newtonʼs Laws of Motion 3.E.4 Describe how mass and distance affect gravity 3.E.5 Describe how friction affects motion 3.E.6 Investigate buoyant force and predict whether an object will float or sink in fluid. 3.E.7 Describe the relationship between force and work 3.E.8 Identify the 6 simple machines and describe how they are used to change the way force is applied F. Waves 3.F.1Identify and describe characteristics of waves describe how waves transfer energy 3.F.2 Identify the wavelength, frequency and amplitude of a wave 3.F.3 Investigate the phenomena of reflection, refraction, interference, and diffraction 3.F.4 Relate the speed of sound to different mediums 3.F.5 Explain the Doppler effect in terms of everyday interactions 3.F.6 Identify the characteristics and uses of electromagnetic waves 3.F.7 Identify the source of visible light and investigate the characteristics of light waves 3.F.8 Compare characteristics of light and sound G. Electricity and Magnetism. 3.G.1. Relate the movement of electrons to static electricity 3.G.2 Explain how lightning is formed 3.G.3 Explain how static electricity is used in technology 3.G.4 Compare static electricity and electric current 3.G.5 Identify complete electrical circuits 3.G.6 Explain how current is related to voltage and resistance 3.G.7 Differentiate between series and parallel circuits 3.G.8 Investigate the relationship between magnets and electricity 3

OCSI Middle School Physical Science Standards H. Students will investigate the relationship among Science, technology and the Bible 3.H.1 Explain how science leads to technology 3.H.2 Describe and give examples of how technology improves manʼs quality of life 3.H.3 Relate technological advances to the Bible

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