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Integrated physical science study guide

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Scientific Inquiry, Force and Motion (Lessons 1-4) Note-Taking Guide

Using what you learn in Section 1: Lessons 1-4, take notes on key concepts by answering the following prompts in your own words.

  1. Describe the main methods of science.  Distinguish between controlled experiments, observational studies, field studies, and laboratory studies. Include an example of each.

 Essential Vocabulary (Note: Define all Essential Vocabulary in your own words, including examples to illustrate the concepts).  Independent variable  Dependent variable  Control variable  Describe how different models (physical, conceptual, mathematical, computational) can be used in scientific investigations. Include examples.

  1. Evaluate graphs and data tables to identify relationships between variables.  Essential Vocabulary  Direct proportionality  Inverse proportionality  Proportionality constant  No correlation  Origin of the plot  Ratio  Scatterplots

  2. Identify appropriate scientific measurement techniques and units. o Identify SI base units for mass, length, time, temperature, electric current, amount of substance, and photometry. o Describe the relationship between derived units and SI base units. (Include specific examples) o Define speed, velocity, and acceleration as examples of derived units.

  3. Understanding force.

 Essential Vocabulary  Force  Net force  Balanced forces  Zero net force

 Non-zero net force

  1. Distinguish among scientific hypotheses, theories, and laws.  Essential Vocabulary  Hypothesis  Theory  Law

  2. Apply Newton's laws of motion to simple systems.

o Newton’s 1st Law of Motion (State it).  Essential Vocabulary  Inertia  Net force  Unequal forces

o Newton’s 2nd Law of Motion (State it).  Essential Vocabulary  Force  Mass  Acceleration

o Newton’s 3rd Law of Motion (State it).  Essential Vocabulary  Opposing forces  Balanced forces

  1. Write a short story about your experience(s) with each of Newton’s Laws of Motion.

Additional Resources  QUIZZES: Complete the lesson-level questions and Lessons 1-4 Quiz without using your notes.  SECTION TEST: Complete Section 1 Test without using your notes.  COURSE INSTRUCTOR: Reach out to your instructor if you have questions on the concepts and quizzes.  LIVE SESSIONS: Attend a live session (bit/IPS-cal) for additional support on this topic.

Friction, Gravity, and Momentum (Lessons 5-6) Note-Taking Guide

Using what you learn in the Section 1: Lessons 5-6, take notes on key concepts by answering the following prompts in your own words.

o Give examples of when work is done on an object and when it is not. 2. Identify different forms of energy.  Essential Vocabulary  Potential energy o Gravitational potential energy o Chemical potential energy o Elastic potential energy  Kinetic energy o Electrical energy o Electromagnetic energy o Thermal energy ♦ Temperature ♦ Heat o Use common examples to describe different types of energy:  Kinetic vs. Potential Energy  Gravitational Potential vs. Chemical Potential vs. Elastic Potential Energy.  Electrical vs. Electromagnetic Energy. o Describe in general terms how the kinetic energy of an object depends on its mass and speed. o Describe in general terms how thermal energy depends on mass and average speed of particles.  Explain the difference between thermal energy and temperature.  Explain how heat is transferred between substances and the direction of its flow.

  1. Apply the law of conservation of energy to a given scenario. o State the law of conservation of energy in your own words o Describe everyday examples of energy transformations in your home and the types of energy involved. o Identify the role of friction in conservation of energy. o Explain the law of conservation of energy in kinetic/potential energy conversions.

Additional Resources

 QUIZZES: Complete the lesson-level questions and Lessons 7-9 Quiz without using your notes.  COURSE INSTRUCTOR: Reach out to your instructor if you have questions on the concepts and quizzes.  LIVE SESSIONS: Attend a live session (bit/IPS-cal) for additional support on this topic.

Properties of Waves (Lessons 10-12) Note-Taking Guide

Using what you learn in Section 1: Lessons 10-12, take notes on key concepts by answering the following prompts in your own words.

  1. Describe the properties of waves.  Essential Vocabulary  Wave o Mechanical wave o Electromagnetic wave o Transverse wave o Longitudinal wave

o What is a wave?

o Give an example to illustrate how a wave transports energy from one place to another without transporting matter.

o Distinguish between mechanical and electromagnetic waves.

o Distinguish between longitudinal and transverse waves.

o Using a diagram of a transverse wave, describe the properties of waves (crest, trough, wavelength, frequency, and amplitude).

o Describe how frequency and wavelength of a wave are related.

  1. Identify applications of electromagnetic radiation.  Essential Vocabulary  Wavelength  Frequency  Amplitude  Period  Pitch

o Using wavelength, frequency, and energy, describe different kinds of waves in the electromagnetic spectrum.

o Describe the relationship between color and wavelength/frequency for visible light.

o Describe common uses for the various types of electromagnetic radiation.

  1. Distinguish sound waves and electromagnetic waves.

  2. Distinguish between elements, compounds, and mixtures.  Essential vocabulary (include example(s) in your definition).  Element  Compound o Organic compound o Inorganic compound  Chemical bond  Molecule  Pure Substance  Mixture o Homogeneous mixture o Heterogeneous mixture

  3. Describe the macroscopic and microscopic properties of solids, liquids, and gases  Essential vocabulary (include example(s) in your definition).  Solid  Liquid  Gas  Macroscopic properties  Microscopic properties

Additional Resources  QUIZZES: Complete the lesson-level questions and Lessons 1-3 Quiz without using your notes.  COURSE INSTRUCTOR: Reach out to your instructor if you have questions on the concepts and quizzes.  LIVE SESSIONS: Attend a live session (bit/IPS-cal) for additional support on this topic. Behavior of Matter (Lessons 4-8) Note-Taking Guide

Using what you learn in Section 2: Lessons 4-8, take notes on key concepts by answering the following prompts in your own words.

  1. Differentiate between physical and chemical changes.  Essential vocabulary (include example(s) in your definition).  Physical change  Chemical change  Chemical reaction  Reactants  Products

  2. Describe the types of chemical bonding.  Essential vocabulary (include example(s) in your definition).  Chemical bond  Ion  Ionic bond  Covalent bond  Metallic bond o Explain how adding or removing an electron from an atom produces an ion with an overall electric charge.

  3. Describe the basic organization of the Periodic Table.  Essential vocabulary  Group/Family  Period o Recognize where metals, nonmetals, and metalloids are located on the periodic table. o Identify the basic information about an element that can be found on the periodic table. o Describe the general properties of metals, nonmetals, and metalloids.

  4. Apply the law of conservation of mass to physical and chemical changes. o State the law of conservation of mass. o Explain how the law of conservation of mass applies to chemical and physical changes using specific examples.

  5. Explain how phase changes occur when thermal energy is added to or removed from a substance.  Essential vocabulary  Temperature  Heat  Thermal energy  Phase change  Evaporation  Condensation  Melting  Freezing o Using everyday examples, describe how phase changes occur when thermal energy is added to or removed from a substance o Describe how temperature is related to the particle kinetic energy in a material. o Describe the changes in the motion and kinetic energy of the particles of a substance as its temperature changes.

Additional Resources

Additional Resources  QUIZZES: Complete the lesson-level questions and Lessons 1-3 Quiz without using your notes.  COURSE INSTRUCTOR: Reach out to your instructor if you have questions on the concepts and quizzes.  LIVE SESSIONS: Attend a live session (bit/IPS-cal) for additional support on this topic.

Earth’s Structure (Lessons 4-7) Note-Taking Guide

Using what you learn in Section 3: Lessons 4-7, take notes on key concepts by answering the following prompts in your own words.

  1. Identify Earth's layers.  Essential vocabulary (include composition of each layer)  Crust  Mantle  Outer core  Inner core
  2. Explain how common landforms are produced.  Essential vocabulary  Weathering  Physical weathering  Chemical weathering  Erosion  Deposition o Summarize how the processes of weathering, erosion, and deposition occur. o Identify common features that can result from weathering, erosion, and deposition.  Essential vocabulary  Glaciers  Sand dunes  Deltas  Meanders  River valleys
  3. Explain how a rock changes from one type into another (rock cycle).  Essential vocabulary

 Mineral (Give some common examples).  Rocks  Igneous  Sedimentary  Metamorphic o Describe the processes that form igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks o Summarize how rocks change from one form to another in your own words.

  1. Describe how the fossil and rock record provides information about Earth’s history and past conditions.  Essential vocabulary  Analog  Principle of superposition  Principle of crosscutting relationships  Unconformity o Describe how the principles of superposition and crosscutting relationships allow geologists to learn about the history of an area by reading rock layers.

  2. Explain how topography and natural hazard risk are related to plate boundaries. o Describe how the theory of plate tectonics explains the distribution of earthquakes and volcanoes, similar shapes of continents, and the motions of continents that can be observed using modern technology. o Describe the relative plate motions at convergent, divergent, and transform boundaries. o Describe common landforms and features at convergent, divergent, and transform plate boundaries.

  3. Discuss how scientific ideas change over time.

o Using the theory of plate tectonics, explain how scientific ideas change over time.

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 Convection

 Coriolis effect

o Explain how temperature differences between the equator and poles produce convection cells.

  1. Explain the basic causes of common weather phenomena.

 Essential vocabulary

 Air mass

 Front

 Warm front

 Cold front

 High pressure system

 Low pressure system

o Describe the weather patterns produced by cold fronts and warm fronts.

o Describe weather conditions typically associated with high pressure and low-pressure systems.

o Describe the differences between thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hurricanes.

  1. Describe the hydrologic cycle.

o Identify the main reservoirs for water on Earth.

o Explain the role of the sun's energy in the hydrologic cycle.

o Explain the role of gravity in the hydrologic cycle.

 Essential vocabulary

 Transpiration

 Precipitation

 Infiltration

 Evaporation

 Condensation

  1. Describe examples of climate change caused by natural variations and by human activity.

 Essential vocabulary

 Greenhouse effect

 Global warming

o Identify common greenhouse gases.

o Describe how greenhouse gases in the atmosphere help trap thermal energy.

o Describe natural processes that can cause climate change.

o Describe human actions that increase greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere.

  1. Describe how natural energy sources are harvested and used.

 Essential vocabulary

 Renewable energy sources

 Carbon footprint

 Wind energy

 Wind turbine

 Hydroelectric power

 Solar energy

 Solar thermal power

 Geothermal power

 Biomass power

 Biofuels

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Integrated physical science study guide

Course: Integrated Physical Sciences (C165)

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University: Western Governors University

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Scientific Inquiry, Force and Motion (Lessons 1-4) Note-Taking Guide
Using what you learn in Section 1: Lessons 1-4, take notes on key concepts by
answering the following prompts in your own words.
1. Describe the main methods of science.
Distinguish between controlled experiments, observational studies, field studies,
and laboratory studies. Include an example of each.
Essential Vocabulary (Note: Define all Essential Vocabulary in your own
words, including examples to illustrate the concepts).
Independent variable
Dependent variable
Control variable
Describe how different models (physical, conceptual, mathematical,
computational) can be used in scientific investigations. Include examples.
2. Evaluate graphs and data tables to identify relationships between variables.
Essential Vocabulary
Direct proportionality
Inverse proportionality
Proportionality constant
No correlation
Origin of the plot
Ratio
Scatterplots
3. Identify appropriate scientific measurement techniques and units.
oIdentify SI base units for mass, length, time, temperature, electric current,
amount of substance, and photometry.
oDescribe the relationship between derived units and SI base units.
(Include specific examples)
oDefine speed, velocity, and acceleration as examples of derived units.
4. Understanding force.
Essential Vocabulary
Force
Net force
Balanced forces
Zero net force

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