Science I Science II Science III Science IV Science Skills Handbook

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Table of Contents
Unit 1:

Cells, Tissues, Organs, and Systems
Unit 2: Fluids
Overview
Getting Started: Fluids in Our Lives
2.1 A Close-Up Look at Fluid Flow
2.2 Fluid Flow Around Objects
2.3 Viscosity: A Property of Fluids
2.4 Inquiry Investigation: Liquids Can Be Thick or Thin
2.5 Career Profile: Viscosity and the Chocolate Factory ****
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2.6 Measuring Matter: Mass, Weight, and Volume
2.7 Inquiry Investigation: Relating Mass and Volume
2.8 Density: Another Property of Fluids
2.9 Inquiry Investigation: Some Liquids Just Donšt Mix
2.10 Comparing Densities
2.11 The Ups and Downs of Buoyancy
2.12 How and Why Do Things Float?
2.13 Design Investigation: Another Way to Measure the Density of a Liquid
2.14 Case Study: From Bladders to Ballast: Altering Buoyancy
2.15 Explore an Issue: Human Impact on Natural Fluid Systems
2.16 How Does Temperature Affect Viscosity and Density?
2.17 Case Study: Building Structures in Fluids
2.18 Inquiry Investigation: How Fluids Handle Pressure
2.19 Confined Fluids Under Pressure
2.20 Pressurized Fluid Systems: Hydraulics
2.21 Pressurized Fluid Systems: Pneumatics
2.22 Design Investigation: A Closer Look at Fluid Power
2.23 Fluid Power at Work for Us
Design Challenge: Design and Build a Device That Uses the Properties of Fluids
Summary
Review

Related Web Resources and Updates
Unit 3: Mechanical Advantage and Efficiency
Unit 4: Water Systems
Unit 5: Optics
Unit 6: Skills Handbook
1. SAFETY IN SCIENCE
2. PROCESS OF SCIENCE INQUIRY
2A Process of Science Inquiry
2B Asking A Question
2C Predicting and Hypothesizing ****
2D Identifying Variables and Controls
2E Designing an Inquiry Investigation
3. PROCESS OF DESIGN
3A The Problem Solving Cycle
3B Identifying a Problem
3C Selecting the Best Alternative
3D Planning a Prototype
3E Building a Prototype
3F Testing and Evaluating a Prototype
3G Patents, Trademarks & Copyrights
4. RESEARCHING
4A Research Skills
4B Interviewing and Survey Skills
4C Critical Thinking
5. USING EQUIPMENT IN SCIENCE
5A Using the Microscope ******
5B Working with Scales and Balances
5C Using Other Scientific Equipment
5D Using Technology Equipment
5E Fabrication Techniques
6. OBSERVING & RECORDING DATA
6A Obtaining Qualitative Data
6B Obtaining Quantitative Data
6C Scientific and Technical Drawing
6D Creating Data Tables
7. ANALYZING RESULTS
7A The Need to Graph
7B Reading the Graph
7C Constructing Graphs
7D Using Math in Science
7E Reaching a Conclusion
7F Reflecting on Your Work
8. COMMUNICATING
8A Writing a Report
8B Creating a Design Folder
8C Multimedia Presentations
8D Exploring an Issue
9. STUDY SKILLS
9A Setting Goals and Monitoring Progress
9B Good Study Habits
9C Using Your Computer Effectively
9D Working Together
9E Graphic Organizers

Unit 2:
Fluids

The Fluids unit covers concepts related to three topics:

Properties of Fluids
Students examine a variety of fluids and learn that they have different properties: viscosity, buoyancy, density, and pressure.

The Use of Fluids
Students explore the use of fluids in a variety of applications. The principles of hydraulics and pneumatics are also investigated.

Fluids and Living Organisms
Students compare how fluids function in living things and manufactured devices.

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