Physics
NEISD Science Curriculum
Sequence, Content, & Resources
Scientific
literacy lies not only in knowing facts and information, but also in
understanding the connections that make such information manageable and useful.
These connections, referred to as "Unifying Concepts", help
students connect the science concepts from grade to grade.
ALL of the science TEKS (K-12) can be categorized into 4 Unifying
Concepts. The 4 Unifying Concepts
are: The Nature of Science,
Systems, Properties, Patterns, and Models, and Constancy and Change. The nature
of Science is made of skills and processes that must be addressed, maintained,
and monitored throughout the year.
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Unit
of Study TEKS/TAKS
Objectives |
Timeline |
Resources |
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1.
Kinematics
Unifying Concepts:
-The Nature of Science TEKS |
4
weeks |
Clarifying
statements ·
Kinematics ·
The Nature of Science Instructional resources Technology Resources Assessment Spotlight Vocabulary |
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2.
Vectors
Unifying Concepts:
-The Nature of Science TEKS |
2
weeks (on going) |
Clarifying
statements ·
Vectors ·
The Nature of Science Instructional resources Technology Resources Assessment Spotlight Vocabulary |
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3.
Projectiles
Unifying Concepts:
-The Nature of Science TEKS |
3
weeks |
Clarifying
statements ·
Projectiles ·
The Nature of Science Instructional resources Technology Resources Assessment Spotlight Vocabulary |
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4.
Forces
Unifying Concepts:
-The Nature of Science TEKS |
4
weeks |
Clarifying
statements ·
Forces ·
The Nature of Science Instructional resources Technology Resources Assessment Spotlight Vocabulary |
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5.
Momentum
Unifying Concepts:
-The Nature of Science TEKS |
3
weeks |
Clarifying
statements ·
Momentum ·
The Nature of Science Instructional resources Technology Resources Assessment Spotlight Vocabulary |
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Unit
of Study TEKS/TAKS
Objectives |
Timeline |
Resources |
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6.
Work/Power/Energy
Unifying Concepts:
-The Nature of Science TEKS |
3
weeks |
Clarifying
statements ·
Work/Power/Energy ·
The Nature of Science Instructional resources Technology Resources Assessment Spotlight Vocabulary |
End of Semester 1 |
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7.
Circular, Rotational and Orbital Motion
Unifying Concepts:
-The Nature of Science TEKS |
3
weeks |
Clarifying
statements ·
Circular, Rotational and Orbital
Motion ·
The Nature of Science Instructional resources Technology Resources Assessment Spotlight Vocabulary |
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8.
Thermodynamics
Unifying Concepts:
-The Nature of Science TEKS |
3
weeks |
Clarifying
statements ·
Thermodynamics ·
The Nature of Science Instructional resources Technology Resources Assessment Spotlight Vocabulary |
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9.
Waves/Sound/Light
Unifying Concepts:
-The Nature of Science TEKS |
4
weeks |
Clarifying
statements ·
Waves/Sound/Light ·
The Nature of Science Instructional resources Technology Resources Assessment Spotlight Vocabulary |
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Unit
of Study TEKS/TAKS
Objectives |
Timeline |
Resources |
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10.
Light and quantum physics
Unifying Concepts:
-The Nature of Science TEKS |
2
weeks |
Clarifying
statements ·
Light and quantum physics ·
The Nature of Science Instructional resources Technology Resources Assessment Spotlight Vocabulary |
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11.
Electricity
Unifying Concepts:
-The Nature of Science TEKS |
4
weeks |
Clarifying
statements ·
Electricity ·
The Nature of Science Possible resources Technology Resources Science Spotlight |
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12.
Magnetism
Unifying Concepts:
-The Nature of Science TEKS |
2
weeks |
Clarifying
statements ·
Magnetism ·
The Nature of Science Instructional resources Technology Resources Assessment Spotlight Vocabulary |
End of Semester 2 |
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