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	Unit 1:	Cells, Tissues, Organs, and Systems
	Unit 2:	Fluids
	Unit 3:	Mechanical Advantage and Efficiency
	Unit 4:	Water Systems
	Unit 5:	Optics Overview Getting Started: Viewing Light Energy 5.1 Light Energy and Its Sources 5.2 Inquiry Investigation: Watching Light Travel 5.3 Getting in Light¹s Way 5.4 Describing Images 5.5 Inquiry Investigation: Reflecting Light Off a Plane Mirror 5.6 Reflecting Light Off Surfaces 5.7 Inquiry Investigation: Viewing Images in a Plane Mirror 5.8 Inquiry Investigation: Curved Mirrors 5.9 Using Curved Mirrors 5.10 Inquiry Investigation: The Refraction of Light 5.11 Refracting Light in Lenses 5.12 Inquiry Investigation: Investigating Lenses 5.13 The Human Eye and the Camera 5.14 The Visible Spectrum 5.15 The Electromagnetic Spectrum 5.16 Case Study: A Telescope for Every Wave **** - Lesson Teaching Resources ******** 5.17 Inquiry Investigation: Mixing the Colors of Light 5.18 Additive Color Mixing 5.19 Career Profile: Light Entertainment 5.20 Design Investigation: Pigments and Filters for the Stage 5.21 Subtractive Color Mixing 5.22 Explore an Issue: Solar Panels Design Challenge: Design and Build a Device or System That Controls Light Summary Review Related Web Resources and Updates
	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 5:
Optics

The Optics unit covers concepts related to three topics:

Sources and Properties of Light
Students begin the study of light by examining its different sources, both manufactured and natural. Light energy is addressed as one segment of the electromagnetic spectrum. Through investigation, students discover the behavior of light, including reflection and absorption.

Mirrors and Lenses
The study of the reflection and refraction of light by mirrors and lenses is a large component of this unit. Concave and convex lenses and mirrors are investigated. Students examine the use of mirrors and lenses in optical devices.

Color and Vision
The physics of color focuses on how we see color. Students experiment to identify how mixing light differs from mixing pigments. These concepts are applied to the technology of stage lighting, color printing, color televisions, and computer monitors.

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