Unit 1: Science Skills
Chapter 1: Measurement
1.1 Accuracy, Precision, and Resolution
1.1 Bytes and SI Prefixes
1.1 Common SI Units
1.1 SI Prefixes for Decimal Multiples
1.3 Converting SI Units
1.4 Making A Scatterplot or XY Graph
1.4 Relationships Between Variables
1.4 Types of Graphs
Chapter 2: The Scientific Process
2.1 Hypothesis To Theory
2.1 Steps in Learning Through Inquiry
2.3 Engineering Cycle
2.3 Science, Engineering, and Technology
Chapter 3: Mapping Earth
3.1 Latitude and Longitude
3.2 Making Topographic Maps
3.2 Toporaphic Map Symbols
3.3 The Bathymetric Map
Unit 2: Motion, Force, and Energy
Chapter 4: Motion
4.1 Distance, Time, and Speed (Velocity)
4.1 Distance and Velocity with Positive and Negative Signs
4.2 Calculating Distance
4.2 Car and Track Angles
4.2 Position and Time Data For a Runner
4.2 Slope Calculation
4.2 Speed vs. Time Graphs
4.3 Acceleration and Direction
4.3 Acceleration on Motion Graphs
4.3 Free Fall
4.3 Solving Problems: Acceleration
Chapter 5: Force
5.1 Calculating Weight
5.1 Comparing Mass and Weight
5.1 Four Elementary Forces
5.1 Newton and Pound Definition
5.1 Solving Problems: Weight and Mass
5.2 Types of Friction
5.3 Adding Forces
5.3 Equilibrium
5.3 Free Body Diagram
Chapter 6: Newton’s Laws of Motion
6.2 Acceleration and Force
6.2 Force, Mass, and Acceleration
6.2 Newton's Second Law
6.2 Solving Problems: Newton's Second Law
6.3 Newton's Third Law and Momentum
6.3 Action Reaction Guidelines
6.3 Solving Problems: Conservation of Momentum
6.3 Force Changes Motion
Chapter 7: Work and Energy
7.1 Solving Problems: Mechanical Advantage
7.1 Simple Machines
7.1 Solving Problems: Work
7.1 Three Classes of Levers
7.2 Conservation of Energy
7.2 Energy Flow Examples
7.2 Energy and Work
7.2 Solving Problems: Potential and Kinetic Energy
7.3 Solving Problems: Power
7.3 Work Input and Output
Unit 3: Matter, Energy, and Earth
Chapter 8: Matter and Temperature
8.1 Classifying Matter
8.1 Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures
8.2 Solving Problems: Temperature Conversions
8.3 Phase Change
8.3 Summary of the Phases of Matter
8.3 Temperature vs. Intermolecular Forces
Chapter 9: Heat
9.1 BTU and Calorie
9.1 Solving Problems: Heat Equation
9.1 Specific Heat of Silver and Aluminum
9.2 Thermal Conductors and Insulators
Chapter 10: Properties of Matter
10.1 Comparing Physical and Chemical Properties
10.1 Measuring Density
10.3 Solving Problems: Pressure and Force
10.3 Solving Problems: Boyle's Law
10.3 Units of Pressure
10.4 Apparent Density
10.4 Archimedes Principle
10.4 Density and Buoyancy
10.3 Solving Problems: More Gas Laws
Chapter 11: Earth’s Atmosphere and Weather
11.1 Air Pressure at Sea Level
11.1 Layers in the Atmosphere
11.1 Temperature in the Atmosphere
11.1 Units of Pressure
11.2 The Coriolis Effect
11.2 Earth's Biomes
11.3 Cold Front
11.3 Cumuliform Clouds
11.3 Low Pressure Center
11.3 Stratiform Clouds
11.3 Warm Front
Unit 4: Matter and Its Changes
Chapter 12: Atoms and the Periodic Table
12.1 Electrical Forces
12.1 Size and Structure of the Atom
12.2 The Bohr Model of the Atom
12.3 Energy Levels and the Periodic Table
12.3 Melting and Boiling Point for Elements 1-36
12.3 Periodic Table of the Elements
Chapter 13: Compounds
13.1 Element Reactivity
13.1 Lewis Dot Diagrams
13.2 Oxidation Numbers
13.3 Carbon Molecules
13.3 DNA and Nucleic Acids
Chapter 14: Changes in Matter
14.1 Balancing a Common Reaction
14.1 Chemical Reactions
14.1 Reactants and Products
14.2 Water Electrolysis
14.3 Activation Energy
14.4 Nuclear Fusion and Fission
14.4 Nuclear vs. Chemical Reactions
14.4 Radioactivity
Chapter 15: Chemical Cycles and Climate Change
15.1 Carbon Cycle
15.1 Simple Food Chain
15.1 Water, Carbon, and Oxygen Cycles
15.2 Global Climate Change
15.2 Greenhouse Effect
Unit 5: Electricity and Magnetism
Chapter 16: Electricity
16.1 Circuit Diagrams and Electrical Symbols
16.2 Measuring Voltage, Current, and Resistance
16.3 Comparing Resistance of Materials
16.3 Solving Problems: Ohm's Law
16.3 Volt, Amps, and Ohms
16.4 Parallel and Series Circuits
16.4 Parallel Circuits
16.4 Short Circuit
16.4 Solving Problems: Current in a Series Circuit
16.4 Solving Problems: Voltage in Series Circuits
16.4 Voltage and Current in a Parallel Circuit
16.4 Voltage Drop
Chapter 17: Magnetism
17.1 Earth's Poles
17.1 The Magnetic Force
17.2 Electromagnet
17.2 Nonmagnetic vs. Magnetic Materials
17.3 Electromagnetic Induction
17.3 Electromagnets, Magnets, and Motors
17.4 Power Plant
17.4 Nuclear Reactor
Unit 6: Earth’s Structure
Chapter 18: Earth’s History and Rocks
18.1 Cross Section of a Tree
18.1 Radioactive Decay
18.1 Geologic Time
18.2 Cross Cutting Relationships
18.2 Fossil Formation
18.2 Fossil Locations
18.2 Lateral Continuity
18.2 Original Horizontality
18.3 Types of Rock
18.3 Mohs Hardness Scale
18.3 Rock Cycle
Chapter 19: Changing Earth
19.1 Earth's Crust
19.1 Earth's Interior
19.1 S-Shadow
19.1 Seismic Waves
19.2 Evidence for Continental Drift, From Pangaea to Today
19.2 Magnetic Reversal Patterns
19.2 Mantle Convection
19.2 Sea-floor Spreading
19.3 Convergent Plate Boundary
19.3 Divergent Plate Boundaries
19.3 Formation of the Himalaya Mountains
19.3 Lithospheric Plates
19.3 Plate Boundaries
19.3 Transform Fault Boundary
19.4 Forming Metamorphic Rocks
Chapter 20: Earthquakes and Volcanoes
20.1 Parts of an Earthquake
20.1 Earthquakes and Plate Boundaries
20.1 Modified Mercalli Scale vs. Richter Scale
20.1 Parts of a Volcano
20.1 Types of Volcanoes
20.2 Ring of Fire
20.2 Types of Volcanoes
20.3 Forming Igneous Rocks
20.3 Forming Igneous Rocks
Unit 7: Earth’s Water
Chapter 21: Water and Solutions
21.1 Polar and Nonpolar Molecules
21.2 Solubility Rules
21.2 Sugar Solubility
21.2 Temperature vs. Solubility Graph
21.3 Acids and Bases in Water
21.3 Neutralization of NCl by NaHCO3
21.3 pH Scale
Chapter 22: Water Systems
22.1 Distribution of Water on Earth
22.1 Water Table and Groundwater
22.2 Water Cycle
22.2 Watershed
22.3 Continental Margin
22.3 Earth's Oceans
22.3 Ocean Floor Features
Chapter 23: How Water Shapes the Land
23.1 Biological Weathering
23.1 Mass Wasting
23.1 Weathering
23.2 Graded Bedding
23.2 Diagram of a Meandering River
23.2 River Valley
23.3 Forming Sedimentary Rocks
Unit 8: Waves
Chapter 24: Waves and Sound
24.1 Harmonic Motion Graph
24.1 Solving Problems: Period and Frequency
24.2 Frequency, Amplitude, and Wavelength
24.2 Parts of a Wave
24.2 Solving Problems: Wave Speed
24.2 Transverse and Longitudinal Waves
24.2 Types of Waves
24.2 Wave Interactions
24.3 Decibel Levels
24.3 Structure of the Inner Ear
24.3 Sound and Air Pressure
24.3 Sound Waves and Boundaries
24.3 Wavelength of Sound
24.3 Why We Hear Beats
Chapter 25: Light and Optics
25.1 The Electromagnetic Spectrum
25.1 Wavelength of Frequency and Light
25.2 Additive and Subtractive Color Processes
25.2 The CMYK Color Process
25.3 Basic Optical Devices
25.3 Lenses
25.3 Light Interactions
25.3 Refraction
Unit 9: Matter and Motion in the Universe
Chapter 26: The Solar System
26.1 Sizes of the Planets and Sun
26.1 The Solar System
26.2 Distance from Earth to the Sun
26.2 Earth's Rotation and Revolution
26.2 Moon Phases
26.3 Gas Planets
26.3 Terrestrial Planets
Chapter 27: Stars
27.1 Anatomy of the Sun
27.1 Stars, Color, and Temperature
27.3 Evolution of a Sun-Like Star
27.3 Spectral Lines
Chapter 28: Exploring the Universe
28.1 Refracting Telescope
28.1 Scientific Notation
28.2 Galaxy Shapes
28.3 Big Bang Timeline