Conroe ISD
COVID-19
Digital Learning Instructional Overview
High School
Science
May 26-28, 2020
Biology
Standards Addressed
I can describe interactions that occur among systems that perform the functions of transport, reproduction, and response to stimulus in plants.
Recommended Resource:
Open Stax Plant Systems Chapter
Chemistry
Standards Addressed
I can write the chemical formulas of acids and bases.
Recommended Resource:
Open Stax Nomenclature of Acids and Bases
Physics/Principles of Technology
Standards Addressed
I can describe and predict image formation as a consequence of refraction through a thin convex lens.
Recommended Resource:
Open Stax Physics Lens Diagrams
Anatomy & Physiology
Standards Addressed
I can analyze the relationships between the anatomical structures and physiological functions of the nervous system.
Recommended Resource:
Have your student login to their Conroe ISD SSO in order to have access to suggested resource.
Discovery Education: Senses
Astronomy
Standards Addressed
I can demonstrate an awareness of new developments and discoveries in astronomy.
Recommended Resource:
NASA DIY Paper Spacecraft Models
Aquatics
Standards Addressed
I can evaluate the factors affecting aquatic population cycles.
Recommended Resource:
Video: Polar Bears 101 Nat Geo Wild
Earth Space Science
Standards Addressed
I can analyze recent global ocean temperature data to predict the consequences of changing ocean temperature on evaporation, sea level, algal growth, coral bleaching, hurricane intensity, and biodiversity.
Recommended Resource:
NOAA What is Coral Bleaching Resource
Forensics
Standards Addressed
I can describe the process of ink analysis using chromatography.
Recommended Resource:
May 18-22, 2020
Biology
Standards Addressed
I can describe interactions that occur among systems that perform the functions of response to stimulus in plants.
Recommended Resource:
Open Stax Plant Sensory Systems and Responses Chapter
Chemistry
Standards Addressed
I can name acids and bases, using International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) nomenclature rules.
Recommended Resource:
Naming Acids and Bases Resource
Physics/Principles of Technology
Standards Addressed
I can describe image formation as a consequence of refraction through a thin convex lens.
Recommended Resource:
Open Stax Online Textbook Optics Chapter
Anatomy & Physiology
Standards Addressed
I can analyze the relationships between the anatomical structures and physiological functions of the nervous system.
Recommended Resource:
The Peripheral Nervous System: Nerves and Sensory Organs
Astronomy
Standards Addressed
I can identify and explain the contributions of human space flight and future plans and challenges.
I can demonstrate an awareness of new developments and discoveries in astronomy.
Recommended Resource:
Aquatics
Standards Addressed
I can evaluate the factors affecting aquatic population cycles.
Recommended Resource:
Video: Blue Whales
Earth Space Science
Standards Addressed
I can analyze recent global ocean temperature data to predict the consequences of changing ocean temperature on evaporation, sea level, algal growth, coral bleaching, hurricane intensity, and biodiversity.
Recommended Resource:
NOAA What is Coral Bleaching Resource
Forensics
Standards Addressed
I can perform handwriting comparisons of an unknown sample with exemplars by analyzing characteristics such as letter, line, and formatting.
Recommended Resource:
How Handwriting Analysis Works
May 11-15, 2020
Biology
Standards Addressed
I can describe interactions that occur among systems that perform the functions of reproduction in plants
Recommended Resource:
Angiosperms Reproduction Structure and Function Resource
Chemistry
Standards Addressed
I can distinguish among types of solutions such as strong and weak acids and bases.
I can define pH.
I can calculate the pH of a solution using the hydrogen ion concentration.
Recommended Resource:
References for Acids and Bases: Lumen Learning
Physics/Principles of Technology
Standards Addressed
I can describe image formation as a consequence of reflection from a plane mirror.
Recommended Resource:
Physics Classroom: Plane Mirror Image Characteristics
Anatomy & Physiology
Standards Addressed
I can analyze the relationships between the anatomical structures and physiological functions of the nervous system.
Recommended Resource:
How to learn the parts of the brain quickly
Astronomy
Standards Addressed
I can identify and explain the contributions of human space flight and future plans and challenges.
I can demonstrate an awareness of new developments and discoveries in astronomy.
Recommended Resource:
NASA: Anatomy of a Space Mission Article
Aquatics
Standards Addressed
I can examine the interrelationships between aquatic systems and climate and weather, including El Niño and La Niña, currents, and hurricanes.
Recommended Resource:
Video: Video: El Nino and La Nina
Earth Space Science
Standards Addressed
I can analyze recent global ocean temperature data to predict the consequences of changing ocean temperature on evaporation, sea level, algal growth, coral bleaching, hurricane intensity, and biodiversity.
Recommended Resource:
Science Daily Article: Marine Biodiversity strongly linked to ocean temperatures
Forensics
Standards Addressed
I can perform handwriting comparisons of an unknown sample with exemplars by analyzing characteristics such as letter, line, and formatting.
I can describe the process of ink analysis using chromatography.
Recommended Resource:
Ink Chromatography at Home Lab
May 4-8, 2020
Biology
Standards Addressed
I can describe interactions that occur among systems that perform the functions of transport in plants.
Recommended Resource:
Chemistry
Standards Addressed
I can describe and calculate the relations between volume, pressure, number of moles, and temperature for an ideal gas as described by Boyle's law, Charles' law, Avogadro's law, Dalton's law of partial pressure, and the ideal gas law.
Recommended Resource:
Physics/Principles of Technology
Standards Addressed
I can describe image formation as a consequence of reflection from a plane mirror.
Recommended Resource:
Physics Classroom: Plane Mirror Image Characteristics
Anatomy & Physiology
Standards Addressed
I can analyze the relationships between the anatomical structures and physiological functions of the nervous system.
Recommended Resource:
The Nervous System. Part 1: Crash Course A & P
The Nervous System, Part 2: Action! Potential!
Astronomy
Standards Addressed
I can identify and explain the contributions of human space flight and future plans and challenges.
Recommended Resource:
Aquatics
Standards Addressed
I can identify biological, chemical, geological, and physical components of an aquatic life zone as they relate to the organisms in it.
Recommended Resource:
Video: Sharks 101 National Geographic
Earth Space Science
Standards Addressed
I can investigate how the atmosphere is heated from Earth's surface due to absoption of solar energy, which is re-radiated as thermal energy and trapped by selective absorbers.
I can explain how thermal energy transfer between the ocean and atmosphere drives surface currents, thermohaline currents, and evaporation that influence climate.
Recommended Resource:
NOAA Energy in the Ocean and Atmosphere
Forensics
Standards Addressed
I can describe the security features incorporated in the US currency to prevent counterfeiting.
Recommended Resource:
APril 27- May 1, 2020
Biology
Standards Addressed
I can describe the interactions that occur among systems that perform functions of nutrient absorption in animal systems.
Recommended Resource:
Live Science Body Systems: Digestive System
Chemistry
Standards Addressed
I can describe the relations between volume, pressure, number of moles, and temperature for an ideal gas as described by: Boyle's law, Charles' law, and the ideal gas law.
Recommended Resource:
ChemTeam Gas Laws Tutorials and Practice Problems
Physics/Principles of Technology
Standards Addressed
I can calculate and describe the applications of mass-energy equivalence.
Recommended Resource:
The Meaning of Mass Energy Equivalence Article
Anatomy & Physiology
Standards Addressed
I can analyze the relationships between the anatomical structures and physiological functions of the endocrine system.
Recommended Resource:
Have your student login to their Conroe ISD SSO in order to have access to suggested resource.
Discovery Education Endocrine System Video Clip
Video Clip:The Endocrine System and Hormones
Astronomy
Standards Addressed
I can describe the historical development of the Big Bang Theory, including red shift, cosmic microwave background radiation, and other supporting evidence.
Recommended Resource:
Universe Today: Big Bang Theory Article and Video
Aquatics
Standards Addressed
I can identify biological, chemical, geological, and physical components of an aquatic life zone as they relate to the organisms in it.
Recommended Resource:
Video: Sea Turtles
Earth Space Science
Standards Addressed
I can analyze the uneven distribution of solar energy on Earth's surface, including differences in atmospheric transparency, surface albedo, Earth's tilt, duration of insolation, and differences in atmospheric and surface absorption of energy.
Recommended Resource:
NASA Climate and Earth's Energy Budget
Forensics
Standards Addressed
I can describe different types of examinations performed by a questioned document examiner in a forensic laboratory, including counterfeiting, handwriting, ink, and paper analysis.
Recommended Resource:
Handwriting Analysis Home Activity
APril 20-24, 2020
Biology
Standards Addressed
I can describe the interactions that occur among systems that perform functions of regulation in animal systems.
Recommended Resource:
Live Science Body System Website
Chemistry
Standards Addressed
I can describe the relations between volume, pressure, number of moles, and temperature for an ideal gas as described by: Boyle's law, Charles' law, and the ideal gas law.
Recommended Resource:
ChemTeam Gas Laws Tutorials and Practice Problems
Physics/Principles of Technology
Standards Addressed
I can compare and explain the emission spectra produced by various atoms.
Recommended Resource:
Atomic Emission Spectra Tutorial
Anatomy & Physiology
Standards Addressed
I can analyze the relationships between the anatomical structures and physiological functions of the urinary system.
Recommended Resource:
Have your student login to their Conroe ISD SSO in order to have access to suggested resource.
Astronomy
Standards Addressed
I can describe the historical development of the Big Bang Theory, including: red shift, cosmic microwave background radiation, and other supporting evidence.
Recommended Resource:
NASA Website: The Big Bang Theory
Aquatics
Standards Addressed
I can identify biological, chemical, geological, and physical components of an aquatic life zone as they relate to the organisms in it.
Recommended Resource:
PBS Coastal Geological Processes- click on each of the processes at the bottom for information about the process
Earth Space Science
Standards Addressed
I can discuss scientific hypotheses for the origin of life by abiotic chemical processes in an aqueous environment through complex geochemical cycles given the complexity of living systems.
Recommended Resource:
Video Tutorial of Miller-Urey Experiment
Forensics
Standards Addressed
I can determine time of death using entomology.
Recommended Resource:
APril 13-17, 2020
Biology
Standards Addressed
I can describe the interactions that occur among systems in animals that perform functions of defense from injury or illness.
What it the Immune System Website
Chemistry
Standards Addressed
I can describe the relations between volume, pressure, number of moles, and temperature for an ideal gas.
I can describe the postulates of kinetic molecular theory.
Recommended Resource:
Physics/Principles of Technology
Standards Addressed
I can describe the photoelectric effect and the dual nature of light.
Recommended Resource: Dual Nature of Light
Anatomy & Physiology
Standards Addressed
I can evaluate the modes, including the structure and function of the digestive system, by which energy is processed and stored within the body.
I can analyze the effects of energy deficiencies in malabsorption disorders as they relate to body systems.
Recommended Resource:
Have your student login to their Conroe ISD SSO in order to have access to suggested resource.
Astronomy
Standards Addressed
I can compare and contrast the different types of galaxies, including spiral, elliptical, irregular, and dwarf.
Recommended Resource:
Hubble Space Telescope Galaxy Classification Website
Aquatics
Standards Addressed
I can identify interrelationships between ocean currents, climates, and geologic features.
Earth Space Science
Standards Addressed
I can discuss mechanisms and causes such as selective absorbers, major volcanic eruptions, solar luminance, giant meteorite impacts, and human activities that result in significant changes in Earth's climate.
Recommended Resource:
Kahn Academy Climate Change Lesson
Forensics
Standards Addressed
I can explain the process and timeline of rigor mortis and its role in calculating time of death
I can explain post mortem lividity and its importance when processing a crime scene.
I can determine time and cause of death methodologies through case studies.
Recommended Resource:
APril 6-10, 2020
Biology
Standards Addressed
I can describe the role of viruses in causing diseases such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and influenza.
Recommended Resource: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/keyfacts.htm","CDC Website - Flu
Chemistry
Standards Addressed
I can classify reactions as exothermic or endothermic.
I can represent energy changes that occur in chemical reactions using thermochemical equations or graphical analysis.
Recommended Resource:
https://www.siyavula.com/read/science/grade-11/energy-and-chemical-change/12-energy-and-chemical-change-02","Endothermic vs. Exothermic Reactions Resource
Physics/Principles of Technology
Standards Addressed
I can investigate behaviors of waves, including reflection, refraction, diffraction, interference, resonance, and the Doppler effect.
Recommended Resource: https://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/waves","Physics Classroom Wave Behavior Tutorial - Lesson 3
Anatomy & Physiology
Standards Addressed
I can evaluate the modes, including the structure and function of the digestive system, by which energy is processed and stored within the body.
Recommended Resource:
PBS The Digestive System- Crash Course
Astronomy
Standards Addressed
I can describe characteristics of galaxies.
I can compare and contrast the different types of galaxies, including spiral, elliptical, irregular, and dwarf.
Recommended Resource: https://www.spacetelescope.org/images/heic9902o/","Hubble Space Telescope Galaxy Classification Website
Aquatics
Standards Addressed
I can identify interrelationships between ocean currents, climates, and geologic features.
Recommended Resource: Have your student login to their Conroe ISD SSO in order to have access to suggested resource.
Exploring the Oceans
Earth Space Science
Standards Addressed
I can quantify the dynamics of surface and groundwater movement such as recharge, discharge, evapotranspiration, storage, residence time, and sustainability.
Recommended Resource:
https://www.britannica.com/science/hydrosphere","Encyclopedia Britannica Hydrosphere Resource
Forensics
Standards Addressed
I can classify controlled substances using the schedules under the Controlled Substances Act.
I can identify controlled substances using laboratory procedures such as microchemical tests, microscopy, chromatography, and spectrophotometry.
Recommended Resource:
http://www.forensicsciencesimplified.org/drugs/DrugChemistry.pdf","Forensics - Controlled Substances Resource
march 30-APril 3, 2020
Biology
Standards Addressed
I can describe viral reproduction, including the lytic and lystogenic cycles.
Recommended Resource: Kahn Academy Video of Viral Reproduction
https://www.khanacademy.org/science/high-school-biology/hs-human-body-systems/hs-the-immune-system/v/viral-replicaiton-lytic-vs-lysogenic","Kahn Academy Video of Viral Reproduction
Chemistry
Standards Addressed
I can classify reactions as exothermic or endothermic.
I can calculate specific heat using heat, mass, and change in temperature.
Recommended Resource:
General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) Endothermic vs. Exothermic Reactions Video #1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaj_p-HbtII","General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) Endothermic vs. Exothermic Reactions Video #1
General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) Endothermic vs. Exothermic Reaction Video #2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dstRL5xB0Sk","General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) Endothermic vs. Exothermic Reaction Video #2
Physics/Principles of Technology
Standards Addressed
I can investigate and analyze characteristics of waves: velocity, frequency, amplitude, & wavelength.
I can calculate characteristics of waves using the relationship between wavespeed, frequency, and wavelength.
Recommended Resource: BBC Wave Tutorial
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zgf97p3/revision/1","BBC Wave Tutorial
Anatomy & Physiology
Standards Addressed
I can analyze the relationships between the anatomical structures and physiological functions of the respiratory system.
Recommended Resource: Have your student login to their Conroe ISD SSO in order to have access to suggested resource.
Human Respiratory System:
Astronomy
Standards Addressed
I can recognize and identify constellations such as Ursa Major, Ursa Minor, Orion, Cassiopeia, and constellations of the zodiac.
Recommended Resource: Eyes on the Sky Stargazing Basics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUbG8jboh4M","Eyes on the Sky Stargazing Basics
Aquatics
Standards Addressed
I can compare differences in adaptations of aquatic organisms to freshwater and marine environments.
I can identify how energy flows and matter cycles through saltwater aquatic systems, including food webs, chains, and pyramids.
Recommended Resource: Have your student login to their Conroe ISD SSO in order to have access to suggested resource.
Marine Ecology:
Earth Space Science
Standards Addressed
I can identify the components and changes within the hydrosphere such as changes in polar ice caps and glaciers, salt water incursions, and groundwater levels in response to precipitation events or excessive pumping.
Recommended Resource: Encyclopedia Brittannica Hydrosphere Resource l
https://www.britannica.com/science/hydrosphere","Encyclopedia Brittannica Hydrosphere Resource
Forensics
Standards Addressed
I can explain the levels of tolerance and impairment due to alcohol consumption.
I can explain the precautions necessary in the forensic laboratory for proper preservation of blood samples.
Recommended Resource: Blood Alcohol Content and Tolerance Presentation
http://chemistry.armstrong.edu/nivens/Forensics/CHEM%204600/Chem4600Alcohol.pdf","Blood Alcohol Content and Tolerance Presentation
march 23-27, 2020
Biology
Standards Addressed
I can compare the structure of viruses to cells.
Recommended Resource: https://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/cells/virus.html
Chemistry
Standards Addressed
I can describe energy and its forms: kinetic, potential, chemical, thermal.
I can describe the law of conservation of energy and the processes of heat transfer in terms of calorimetry.
Recommended Resource: https://www.solarschools.net/knowledge-bank/energy/types
Physics/Principles of Technology
Standards Addressed
I can compare characteristics and behaviors of: transverse waves, electromagnetic waves and the electromagnetic spectrum, longitudinal waves, and sound waves
Recommended Resource: https://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/waves/Lesson-1/Categories-of-Waves
Anatomy & Physiology
Standards Addressed
I can analyze the physical, chemical, and biological properties of the respiratory system.
Recommended Resource: Have your student login to their Conroe ISD SSO in order to have access to suggested resource.
Astronomy
Standards Addressed
I can describe and explain the historical origins of the perceived patterns of constellations and the role of constellations in ancient and modern navigation.
I will observe and record the apparent movement of the Sun and Moon during the day.
Recommended Resource: https://www.lpi.usra.edu/education/skytellers/constellations/
Aquatics
Standards Addressed
I can compare differences in adaptations of aquatic organisms to freshwater and marine environments.
I can identify how energy flows and matter cycles through saltwater aquatic systems, including food webs, chains, and pyramids.
Recommended Resource: Have your student login to their Conroe ISD SSO in order to have access to suggested resource.
Earth Space Science
Standards Addressed
I can analyze how global ocean circulation is the result of: wind, tides, the Coriolis effect, water density differences, and the shape of the ocean basins.
Recommended Resource: http://www.tsgc.utexas.edu/topex/ocean.html
Forensics
Standards Addressed
I can explain the absorption, distribution, and elimination of alcohol through the human body.
I can describe the blood alcohol laboratory procedures.
Recommended Resource: http://chemistry.armstrong.edu/nivens/Forensics/CHEM%204600/Chem4600Alcohol.pdf