OCS Applied Science Standards

Module One Standards

OA6.1 Understand how humans can have positive and negative effects on the environment.

• 0A6.1.1 Explain how humans can have a positive impact on natural resources.

• OA6.1.2 Explain the effects of pollution on the earth, air and waterways and what can be done at the individual, family and community level to reduce pollution.

Module Two Standards

OA2.1 Understand Energy and its conservation.

• OA2.1.1 Identify forms of energy (solar, nuclear, wind, chemical).

• OA2.1.2 Explain the effects of various forms of energy on the environment.

• OA2.1.3 Identify ways that consumers can conserve energy.

Module Three Standards

OA 4.1 Understand properties of matter (color, shape, volume, density, texture)

• OA 4.1.1 Distinguish between the three states of matter (solid, liquid, gas)

• OA 4.1.2 Classify common materials according to their properties (color, shape, volume, density, texture)

Module Four Standards

OA5.1 Identify the uses and dangers of common chemicals.

• OA5.1.1 Identify uses of common chemicals.

• OA5.1.2 Identify dangers related to common household chemicals (chlorine, bleach, antifreeze, chemicals for lawn and garden, insecticides, rodent poison, de-icing salt).