Chelan High School Curriculum Map
	Lake Chelan School District
	90 Minute Block 1 semester		Grade(s):  9	Class/Course: Phys. Sci/Agriscience and Technology
Subject	Dates	Unit Title/Content	Essential Questions	Core Competencies/Characteristics	Assessments	Link to EALRs
Safety	1 Week	Basic Shop and Lab Safety	Why do I need to work safely in the shop and laboratory?	Mastery Level performance on all equipment and laboratory exams	WISHA/OSPI Exams	Science 2.1, GLE 2.1.1
			What is a safe attitude?
			How does being a safe worker affect my future?			Science 3.2, GLE 3.2.3
Scientific Method	1 Week	Scientific Method	What is the scientific method?	Observation,  Research methods,  proposals,	Unit Questions, Quizzes,	Science 2.1, GLE 2.1.1
			How does the scientific method apply to my life?		lab write ups	Science 2.1, Gle 2.1.2
			How do the principles of the scientific method apply to everyday life?			Science 3.1, 3.1.2
Physics--Force	3 Weeks	Force	What is force?	Understand and apply principles of mechanical force, pressure, voltage, and temperature.	Unit Questions, Quizzes, lab write up and agriscience project	Science 1.3, GLE 1.3.1, 1.3.2
			What forces are at work in and around my life?			Science 1.3, GLE 1.3.1, 1.3.2
			How can I harness and use forces to benefit my life?			Science 1.3, GLE 1.3.1, 1.3.2
Chemistry- States of Matter	2 Weeks	States and Changes of Matter	What are the 4 common states of matter?	Understand and apply principles of states of matter, endothermic and exothermic reactions,	Review Questions, Quizzes,  lab  write ups, and agriscience project.	Science 1.1, GLE 1.1.1, 1.1.4,
			How does matter change states?			Science 1.1, GLE 1.1.1, 1.1.4,
			How can understanding state changes help me in everyday life?			Science 3.2, GLE 3.2.3
Chemistry- Elements	1 Week	Elements, Compunds, and Mixtures	How is matter arranged?	Understand and apply principles relating to the periodict table, atomic structure, and work with models.	Review Questions, Quizzes,  lab  write ups, and agriscience project.	Science 1.2, GLE 1.2.3
			How do scientists classify matter?			Science 1.1 GLE, 1.1.1
			How do elements, compounds, and mixtures occur in nature?			Science 3.2, GLE 3.2.4
Chemistry- Bonding,  Reactions, and Compounds	2 Weeks	Chemicla Bonding, Reactions, and Compounds	How are compounds formed?	Understand and apply principles relating to chemical bonding and chemcal reactions.  Identify common chemical compounds	Review Questions, Quizzes,  lab  write ups, and agriscience project.	Science 1.2, 1.3 GLE 1.2.3, 1.3.3
			What chemical reactions occur in agriculture?			Science 3.2, GLE 3.2.3, 3.2.4
			How do chemical reactions affect my life?			Science 3.2, GLE 3.2.3, 3.2.4
Earth Science	2 Weeks	Weather and Natural Cycles	How can understanding weather patterns affect agriculture?	Understand and apply principles relating weather  patterns and natural cycles	Review Questions, Quizzes,  lab  write ups, and agriscience project.	Science 1.3, GLE 1.3.6,
			How do natural cycles affect life on the planet earth?			Science 1.3, GLE 1.3.6, 1.6.7
			How do humans impact natural cycles?			Science 1.3, 1.3.10
Soil Science	2 Weeks	Soil Science	How important is soil to the planet?	Understand and apply principles relating to soil formation, soil erosion, soil conservation, soil texture, and soil structure.	Review Questions, Quizzes,  lab  write ups, and agriscience project.	Science 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 GLE 1.1.5, 1.2.4, 1.3.4, 1.3.5
			How can I affect soil conservation practices?			Science 3.2, GLE 3.2.3, 3.2.4
			How do land classifications affect my life?			Science 3.2, GLE 3.2.3, 3.2.4
FFA	3 Weeks	Student leadership and Career Development Events	What are the benefits of the FFA?	Creed CDE, Rituals CDE, First Year Member CDE, Chapter Activities	Preparation and Performance	Goal 3
			What FFA activities can I particpate in?			Goal 3
			How will these skills benefit me in the future?			Goal 3