Watchung Hills Regional High School / Furry , Brian / Algebra Concepts/Trig L / High School (High School)

	*Curriculum Map 2005-2006*
	Watchung Hills Regional High School MASS (Math Application Sciecne Skills)/ High School (High School)

*Month*		*Content*	*Skills*	*Proficiencies*	*Assessments*	*Resources / Activities*	*Essential Questions*
*September*	Graphical Analysis :	Scientific Method Graphing	Students will be able to: a.) Identify linear growth model b.) Identify Exponential growth model c.) Calculate error between theoretical and actual models d.) List Steps of Scientific Inquiry e.) Construct an expiremental design based on a problem	4.1 C 5.1 A, B, C 5.2 B	Written Lab Report	Human Population Lab

	Basic Numerical Skills of Science :	Percentages Ratio Decimal Numeration Scale Factors	Student will be able to: a.) convert between ratio, percent, and decimal notation b.) Solve problems using scale factors (Ratio/Proportion and Decimal) c.) collect and record data in a scientific manner	4.2 D 5.1 A,B,C 5.3 A, B	Written Lab Report	Multi-Size Cube Lab Barbie Doll Lab

	Probability :	Mathematical Probability Human Genetics	Students will be able to: a.) Define probability b.) Definition Odds c.) Calculate probility of Simple Games d.) Calculate odds e.) Calculate probability of Independent Events f.) Use the counting principle g.) Calculate expiremental probability (based on data) h.) Compare and Contrast theoretical vs. expiremental probability i.) Collect and Record data in a scientific manner j.) explain the role of x and y chromosomes in human sex determination	4.4 B 5.1 A,B,C 5.3 A, D	Weekly Lab Report	Coin Toss Dice Rolls Cards in a 52 card deck Male/Female offspring Lab

	Probability (2nd Week) :	Mathematical Probability Human Genetics	Student will be able to: a.) Identify Dependent Events b.) Solve Conditional Probability questions c.) collect and record data in a scientific manner d.) explain role of recessive and dominant alleles in sex linked human traits	4.4 B 5.1 A,B,C 5.3 A, D	Written Lab Report	Conditional Probability Activities: Deck of Card, Dice Recessive Traits

*October*	Direct and Inverse Variation :	Direct and Inverse Variation Dependent and Independent Variables Plant Biology	Students will be able to: a.) Define Inverse Variation b.) Define Direct Variation c.) Solve Literal Equations d.) Solve Proportion Equations e.) identify, compare and contrast dependent and independent variable f.) explain the role of a control in expiremental design g.) explain reasons for seed dispersal in seed plants	4.3 C 5.1 B, C 5.3 D 5.5 B, C	Written Lab Report	Maple Leaf Demonstation & Lab

	Measures of Central Tendency :	Statistics: Mean, Median, Mode, Range Principles and Methodologies of Measurement	Students will be able to: a.) Define Mean, Median, Mode b.) Calculate Mean, Median, Mode c.) Determine which measure of Central Tendency best fits a particular situation d.) Find the Range of a set of data e.) Collect and record data in a scientific manner	4.4 A 5.1 A,B,C 5.3 A, B, C, D	Written Lab Report	Average Height (Human Population) Lab

	Scientific Measurement :	Metric System Units of Measurement	Students will be able to: a.) Define the three standard measurements (Meter Liter Grams) b.) Convert measurements using the 6 Modifying prefixes (Kilo, Hecto, Deca, Deci, Centi, Milli) c.) Identify and write the abreviations for the Units and Prefixes d.) understand the relationships of size in regards to the matter in the Universe e.) Collect and record data in a scientific manner	4.2 D 5.1 A,B,C 5.3 A, B, C, D	Written Lab Report	Measurement Labs

	Data Organization and Analysis :	Reporting and Organizing Data Report Measures of Dispersion	Students will be able to: a.) Create Histograms, Frequency Diagrams, Stem and Leaf Plots, Box and Wisker Plots, Pie Charts from a data set b.) Identify Outliers from a data set c.) Calculate Variance from a data set d.) Calculate Standard Deviation data set e.) Collect and record data in a scientific manner	4.4 A 5.1 A,B,C 5.3 A, B, C, D	Written Lab Report	Corn Kob kernel comparison Lab

*November*	Literal Equations & Functions :	Solving equations for a variable Exploring through use of data Thermodynamics	Students will be able to: a.) Solve a formula for a given variable b.) Identify which Algebraic and Formula relationships are direct or inversely proportional through use of data sets. c.) Collect and record data in a scientific manner d.) exposed to basic thermodynamic principles	4.3 B, C 5.1 A,B,C 5.3 A, B, C, D 5.6 A 5.7 A	Written Lab Report	Heat Loss/Gain Labs

	Application of Vectors :	Vectors Vector Quantities Basic Seismic Geology	Students will be able to: a.) Simplify and Evaluate vector quantities (+,-,*,/) b.) Solve simple vector application problems c.) Collect and record data in a scientific manner d.) Write Vector quantities from problems and/or given data	4.2 D 4.3 C 5.1 A,B,C 5.3 B 5.4 A	Written Lab Report	Height of Building Lab Calculation of Work Lab Triangulate Earthquake locations

	Sampling :	Data Sampling Techniques (Field) Sample Size Quadrat Sampling	Students will be able to: a.) Collect and Record data in a scientific manner b.) apply point, transect, and quadrat sampling to data sets c.) explain how sample size is related to statistical accuracy d.) Calculate measures of central tendency and measures of dispersion	4.4 A 5.1 A,B,C 5.3 D	Written Lab Report	Carrying capacity lab with acorns

	Advanced Counting Techniques :	Permutations Combinations DNA Phylogeny of primates Genetic Codes	Student will be able to: a.) Count the number of Permutations in a given problem b.) Count the number of Combinations in a given problem c.) Collect and Record data in a scientific Manner d.) relate nucleotide sequence of DNA to genetic similarities and diversity	4.4 C 5.1 A,B,C 5.5 B,C	Written Lab Report	DNA (nucleotide sequence -> codons) Lab Phyology of primates and % difference in genetic codes Lab

*December*	Geometry of Organisms :	Surface area of leaves Cell Geometries Volume Gravity	Students will be able to: a.) Collect and Record data in a scientific manner b.) Calculate Area of various things c.) Calculate Surface Area of various things d.) Calculate Volume of various things	4.2 D 5.1 A,B,C,D 5.3 B 5.5 A, B	Written Lab Report	Comparison of Cell Geometries (rbs->ostrich eggs) Lab Surface area of Leaves Lab Comparison of Surface area to Volume Lab Plant Tomata per leaf Lab Center of gravity (bipedal vs. quadrupedal) Lab

	Natural Phenomenon :	Basics of weather types (Hurricane) Conversion of Units of measure Weather Measurements	Students will be able to: a.) Collect and Record data in a scientific manner b.) read from data basic measurements from a hurricane c.) analyze and record basic data from a hurricane d.) make basic weather predictions from data e.) Convert the units of various weather mesaurements	4.4 A 5.1 A,B,C 5.2 A,B 5.8 B	Written Lab Report	Daily (hands on) activities related to a hurricane

	Science and Mathematics of Sports :	Geometry of Game Fields Projectile Motion Force Calculation	Student will be able to: a.) Collect and Record data in a scientific manner b.) Predict by Mathematical Calculation the path of Baseball (or the projectile) c.) Calculate force on the ACL d.) Explain basic physics of the human body	4.4 A 5.1 A,B,C 5.5 B	Written Lab Report	Perimeter of Track (measure the different lanes of the track) Lab Projectile Motion Lab ACL Force Calculation Lab

*January*	Science and Mathematics of Sports (2nd Week) :	Geometry of Game Fields Projectile Motion Force Calculation	Student will be able to: a.) Collect and Record data in a scientific manner b.) Predict by Mathematical Calculation the path of Baseball (or the projectile) c.) Calculate force on the ACL d.) Explain basic physics of the human body	4.4 A 5.1 A,B,C 5.5 B	Written Lab Report	Perimeter of Track (measure the different lanes of the track) Lab Projectile Motion Lab ACL Force Calculation Lab

	Mathematics & Science of Music :	Sound, speed of Wave properties (nature, properties of length, and phase) Pitch and Frequency Intensity and Decibal Level	Students will be able to: a.) Collect and Record data in a scientific manner b.) explain basics of Sound c.) explain basics of Pitch and Freqeuncy d.) explain basics of Intensity and Decibal Level e.) explain basics of human hearing	4.2 D 5.1 A,B,C 5.7 B	Written Lab Report	Speed of Sound Lab Tunning Fork Lab Decibal Meter Lab

	Mathematics & Science of Music (2nd Week) :	Reflection, Refraction, and diffraction of sound waves Doppler effect Dissonace and Harmonics Musical Instrument structure and function	Students will be able to: a.) Collect and Record data in a scientific manner b.) explain the basics of Reflection, Refraction, and diffraction of Sound Waves c.) explain the basics of Harmonics: Dissonance, Ressonance d.) explain the basics of Musical instrument structure and function	4.2 D 5.1 A,B,C 5.7 B	Written Lab Report	Musical chords Lab demonstrating Harmonics Speaker Design using Reflection, Refraction, and diffraction (see the 'Sott') Human Hearing and Frequency Lab

	Mathematics & Science of Economics :	Prediction Interest & Interest Rates Total Cost Inflation Investments	Students will be able to: a.) explain and calculate various types of interest b.) collect and record data in a scientific manner c.) calculate total cost of a purchase d.) explain inflation and its effects on them as a consumer e.) make crude economic predictions f.) explain the basics of various type of investments	4.4 A,B 5.1 A,B,C 5.4 B,C	Written Lab Report	Stock Market Lab Finance a House Lab Finance a Car Lab Life Expectancy of variuous types of a car

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Updated: Tuesday, July 12, 2005

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