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MTTC Integrated Science (Secondary) (094) Study Guide Test Alignment

Q: How closely does 240 align to the MTTC Integrated Science (Secondary) (094) exam?

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Coverage is shown transparently across covered, partially covered, and identified gaps: 118 covered, 20 partially covered, and 0 gaps across 138 competencies.

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Partially covered means the guide addresses the core parts of a competency, but some depth or subtopics may still be limited.

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CONSTRUCTING AND REFLECTING ON SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE (DOMAIN I) Partially covered

SMR I.001 Understand and apply the principles and procedures for conducting scientific research.

125 Qs10 Materials39 Cards3 VideosPartially covered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
a. formulating research questions and designing experiments	S.Background Research; S.Experimental Investigations	Covered	29	2	8	1	Covered by 2 topics (29 questions, 2 materials, 8 cards, 1 videos).
b. developing valid experimental designs for collecting and analyzing data and testing hypotheses	S.Scientific Method; S.Experimental Investigations	Covered	48	2	12	2	Covered by 2 topics (48 questions, 2 materials, 12 cards, 2 videos).
c. recognizing the role of control groups in experiments	S.Scientific Method	Covered	23	1	8	1	Covered by 1 topic (23 questions, 1 materials, 8 cards, 1 videos).
d. understanding procedures for collecting and interpreting data to minimize bias	S.Proper Data Analysis	Covered	9	1	0	0	Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
e. identifying procedures used in setting up and conducting scientific investigations in natural and laboratory settings	S.Non-Experimental Investigations; S.Non-Experimental Investigations - Field Studies	Covered	8	2	11	0	Covered by 2 topics (8 questions, 2 materials, 11 cards, 0 videos).
f. recognizing independent and dependent variables and analyzing the role of each in experimental design	S.Experimental Investigations	Covered	25	1	7	1	Covered by 1 topic (25 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 1 videos).
g. identifying how best to present data with graphs, tables, equations, and maps	M.Graphs and Plots; S.Best Chart for the Data	Covered	45	2	10	1	Covered by 2 topics (45 questions, 2 materials, 10 cards, 1 videos).
h. using and evaluating simple descriptive statistics	M.Observations, Conclusions, and Relationships	Covered	11	1	10	0	Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos).
i. interpreting data presented in different formats	M.Graphs and Plots	Covered	32	1	9	1	Covered by 1 topic (32 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 1 videos).
j. evaluating the validity of conclusions	M.Observations, Conclusions, and Relationships	Covered	11	1	10	0	Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos).
k. assessing the reliability of sources of information	S.Ethics and Publishing	Partially covered	0	1	1	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.

SMR I.002 Apply knowledge of methods and equipment used in scientific investigations.

160 Qs17 Materials81 Cards2 VideosCovered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
a. identifying and implementing procedures for the safe use, storage, and disposal of equipment and materials related to scientific investigations	S.Safety Rules; S.Safety Rules - Chemistry; S.Safety Rules - Biology; S.Emergency Procedures; S.Proper Handling - Chemicals; S.Maintaining Equipment	Covered	51	6	19	0	Covered by 6 topics (51 questions, 6 materials, 19 cards, 0 videos).
b. understanding the practices and requirements related to the humane treatment of animals	S.Proper Handling - Organisms Legal Codes	Covered	11	1	2	0	Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos).
c. applying procedures for selecting and using simple standard and metric measurement devices (e.g., rulers, balances, scales, thermometers)	S.Proper Tool Use; S.Proper Tool Use - High; S.Various Tools; S.Choose Appropriate Equipment - Advanced; S.Error In Measurements	Covered	30	5	52	0	Covered by 5 topics (30 questions, 5 materials, 52 cards, 0 videos).
d. solving problems involving measurement	S.Metric System; M.Metric System Estimations; M.Converting Units - Proportional Reasoning; M.Advanced Measurement Principles; S.Converting Units - Dimensional Analysis	Covered	68	5	13	2	Covered by 5 topics (68 questions, 5 materials, 13 cards, 2 videos).

SMR I.003 Understand the nature and history of scientific thought and inquiry.

69 Qs7 Materials75 Cards2 VideosCovered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
a. demonstrating knowledge of the reliance of scientific investigations on empirical data, verifiable evidence, and logical reasoning	S.Prediction, Explanation, Theory, Fact; S.Observation vs Inference	Covered	10	2	8	1	Covered by 2 topics (10 questions, 2 materials, 8 cards, 1 videos).
b. recognizing the effect of researcher bias on scientific investigations and the interpretation of data	M.Surveys	Covered	10	1	3	0	Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos).
c. identifying major scientific ideas developed by individuals from different periods and cultures	S.Key History of Science; S.Famous Experiments; S.Diversity in Science History	Covered	27	3	60	0	Covered by 3 topics (27 questions, 3 materials, 60 cards, 0 videos).
d. recognizing the dynamic nature of scientific knowledge, including ways in which scientific knowledge and theory are acquired and modified	S.Prediction, Explanation, Theory, Fact; S.Inquiry	Covered	29	2	9	2	Covered by 2 topics (29 questions, 2 materials, 9 cards, 2 videos).

SMR I.004 Understand the relationship of science and technology to contemporary, historical, and societal issues.

66 Qs7 Materials29 Cards1 VideosPartially covered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
a. recognizing the relationships and differences between science and technology	S.Impact of Space Science Technology	Partially covered	7	1	3	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
b. identifying how society influences the practice of science	S.Green Energy Technology	Partially covered	4	1	6	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
c. analyzing the issues related to scientific and technological changes	S.Ethics and Regulation	Partially covered	1	1	3	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (1 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
d. assessing the effects of science and technology on society	S.Ethics	Covered	10	1	0	0	Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
e. recognizing ethical issues (e.g., cloning, genetically modified foods, energy use) related to science and technology	S.Ethics; S.Ethics and Regulation; S.Environmental Stewardship	Covered	24	3	11	0	Covered by 3 topics (24 questions, 3 materials, 11 cards, 0 videos).
f. analyzing the effects of pollution and conservation on the environment	S.Human Populations Impact the Earth	Covered	20	1	3	0	Covered by 1 topic (20 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos).
g. evaluating the credibility of scientific claims made in various forums (e.g., the popular media, professional journals, advertising)	S.Credible Sources	Covered	11	1	6	1	Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 1 videos).

SMR I.005 Understand interrelationships among the life, physical, and earth/space sciences and their connections to mathematics and technology.

67 Qs5 Materials18 Cards0 VideosCovered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Notes
a. recognizing major unifying themes and concepts that are common to the various scientific disciplines and that connect science, mathematics, and technology (e.g., classification, cause and effect, conservation of energy, entropy)	S.Strategies for Passage-Based Questions	Covered	21	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (21 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
b. describing the integration and interdependence of the sciences	S.Interdisciplinary Connections	Covered	14	1	3	Covered by 1 topic (14 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos).
c. recognizing how common themes of science, mathematics, and technology (e.g., feedback, systems, scale) apply in real-world contexts	S.Systems Model; S.Nature of Science; S.Properties of Systems	Covered	32	3	15	Covered by 3 topics (32 questions, 3 materials, 15 cards, 0 videos).

LIFE SCIENCES (DOMAIN II) Partially covered

SMR II.006 Understand cell structure and function.

102 Qs12 Materials74 Cards3 VideosPartially covered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
a. describing the principles of cell theory	S.Cell Theory	Partially covered	4	1	2	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
b. applying knowledge of basic cell structures to explain their functions	S.Cellular Features - Form and Function; S.Parts of the Cell; S.Membrane Transport	Covered	41	3	26	2	Covered by 3 topics (41 questions, 3 materials, 26 cards, 2 videos).
c. describing the processes of mitosis and meiosis	S.Mitosis; S.Mitosis - Plant vs Animal; S.Meiosis	Covered	24	3	32	0	Covered by 3 topics (24 questions, 3 materials, 32 cards, 0 videos).
d. recognizing the steps involved in protein synthesis	S.Protein Synthesis - Eukaryotic vs Prokaryotic	Partially covered	0	1	1	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
e. comparing animal cells and plant cells	S.Types of Cells	Covered	8	1	9	0	Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos).
f. recognizing the roles of biomolecules in cell structure	S.Macromolecules; S.Macromolecules - Form and Function	Covered	21	2	7	1	Covered by 2 topics (21 questions, 2 materials, 7 cards, 1 videos).
g. analyzing the relationship between a cell's structure and its function	S.Types of Cells - Muscle and Epithelial	Partially covered	4	1	3	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.

SMR II.007 Understand the organization, characteristics, and functions of living things.

164 Qs16 Materials81 Cards3 VideosPartially covered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
a. recognizing the characteristics that differentiate living and nonliving things	S.Requirements of Life	Covered	10	1	5	1	Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 1 videos).
b. applying knowledge of systems for classifying organisms	S.Major Groups of Eukaryotic Life	Covered	32	1	20	0	Covered by 1 topic (32 questions, 1 materials, 20 cards, 0 videos).
c. analyzing the development of multicellular organisms by cell growth and division	S.Animal Body Plans - Embryological Development; S.The Cell Cycle; S.Growth and Development	Covered	12	3	11	0	Covered by 3 topics (12 questions, 3 materials, 11 cards, 0 videos).
d. describing the life cycles and reproductive strategies of common organisms	S.Growth and Development	Partially covered	5	1	0	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
e. comparing sexual and asexual reproduction	S.Plant Reproduction; S.Asexual Reproduction; S.Sexual Reproduction	Covered	38	3	23	0	Covered by 3 topics (38 questions, 3 materials, 23 cards, 0 videos).
f. analyzing the processes and products of photosynthesis and cellular respiration	S.Respiration; S.Respiration - Aerobic vs Anaerobic; S.Photosynthesis; S.Photosynthesis Reactions	Covered	37	4	17	1	Covered by 4 topics (37 questions, 4 materials, 17 cards, 1 videos).
g. identifying homeostatic and metabolic processes	S.Metabolism Molecules; S.Structures and Processes of Homeostasis - Advanced	Covered	11	2	4	0	Covered by 2 topics (11 questions, 2 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos).
h. recognizing levels of biological organization (e.g., cells, tissues, organs, systems) and analyzing interactions between the levels	S.Cells, Tissues, Organs, Organ Systems	Covered	11	1	6	1	Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 1 videos).
i. analyzing the functions of specialized structures (e.g., bark, fur) and systems (e.g., vascular, skeletal) found in plants and animals	S.Vascular vs Nonvascular Plants	Covered	13	1	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos).

SMR II.008 Understand characteristics of human biology.

141 Qs14 Materials82 Cards1 VideosPartially covered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
a. demonstrating knowledge of anatomical structures and physiological functions	S.Human Body Systems; S.Internal Transport; S.Movement and Support; S.Control Systems	Covered	42	4	32	1	Covered by 4 topics (42 questions, 4 materials, 32 cards, 1 videos).
b. recognizing common causes (e.g., immunologic, microbiologic, genetic) and characteristics of diseases and methods of prevention	S.Immune Systems; S.Cell Growth Issues; S.Cancer Causes; S.Infectious Agents; PE.Common Diseases; S.Common Human Mutations	Covered	68	6	36	0	Covered by 6 topics (68 questions, 6 materials, 36 cards, 0 videos).
c. demonstrating knowledge of human reproduction and growth	S.Reproduction and Development	Covered	8	1	2	0	Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos).
d. analyzing the effects of environmental factors, nutrition, and fitness on health	S.Healthy and Unhealthy Lifestyles; S.Nutrition	Covered	23	2	8	0	Covered by 2 topics (23 questions, 2 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos).
e. identifying factors that affect human population growth and diversity	S.Human Population Patterns	Partially covered	0	1	4	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.

SMR II.009 Understand concepts of heredity and modern genetics.

83 Qs13 Materials52 Cards2 VideosCovered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
a. recognizing how characteristics are passed from one generation to the next (e.g., Mendelian genetics, molecular basis of inheritance)	S.Factors of Genetic Transmission; S.Roles of DNA; S.Dominant vs Recessive; S.Relationship Between Genes and Traits; S.Non-Mendelian Inheritance; S.Non-Mendelian Inheritance - Linkage	Covered	33	6	26	1	Covered by 6 topics (33 questions, 6 materials, 26 cards, 1 videos).
b. predicting the inheritance of traits	S.Punnett Squares; S.Punnett Squares - Dihybrid Crosses	Covered	29	2	8	1	Covered by 2 topics (29 questions, 2 materials, 8 cards, 1 videos).
c. analyzing the influence of environmental factors (e.g., nutrition, pollution, climate change) and how they affect natural selection and mutation	S.Environmental vs Genetic; S.Types of Mutations - Environmental	Covered	8	2	6	0	Covered by 2 topics (8 questions, 2 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos).
d. recognizing characteristics and applications of modern genetics (e.g., genetic engineering, DNA fingerprinting)	S.Genetic Research; S.Genetic Research - Techniques; S.Genetic Research - Agriculture	Covered	13	3	16	0	Covered by 3 topics (13 questions, 3 materials, 16 cards, 0 videos).

SMR II.010 Understand evolutionary change of life on Earth.

98 Qs14 Materials46 Cards2 VideosPartially covered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
a. recognizing theories and processes associated with the origin, evolution, and extinction of life	S.Previous Evolution Theories; S.Evolutionary History - Origin Theories; S.Earth's History - Evolutionary History; S.Macroevolution Evidence	Covered	26	4	10	0	Covered by 4 topics (26 questions, 4 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos).
b. evaluating scientific evidence for these theories and processes (e.g., fossil record, genetics, speciation)	S.Macroevolution Methods; S.Macroevolution Methods - Advanced; S.Species; S.Genetic Isolation and Speciation; S.Other Causes of Speciation; S.Reproductive Isolation; S.Ecological Separation	Covered	35	7	28	0	Covered by 7 topics (35 questions, 7 materials, 28 cards, 0 videos).
c. applying knowledge of methods used to investigate evolution	S.Evolutionary History - Origin Theories	Partially covered	6	1	4	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
d. analyzing the roles of variation, natural selection, and adaptation in producing species diversity	S.Natural Selection; S.Types of Selection; S.Adaptations	Covered	37	3	9	2	Covered by 3 topics (37 questions, 3 materials, 9 cards, 2 videos).

SMR II.011 Understand characteristics of ecological systems.

156 Qs13 Materials54 Cards8 VideosPartially covered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
a. analyzing biotic and abiotic factors that affect populations, communities, ecosystems, and biomes	S.Growth Factors	Covered	12	1	6	1	Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 1 videos).
b. identifying strategies used by organisms to obtain basic requirements for life (e.g., nutrients, shelter, oxygen, water)	S.Habitats and Niches	Partially covered	7	1	3	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
c. analyzing factors that affect population dynamics	S.Types of Relationships; S.Competition	Covered	28	2	13	2	Covered by 2 topics (28 questions, 2 materials, 13 cards, 2 videos).
d. analyzing interrelationships among and effects of organisms, including humans, on ecosystems	S.Human Impact on Ecosystems	Partially covered	7	1	1	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
e. relating biogeochemical cycles to the functioning of ecosystems	S.Nitrogen Cycle; S.Carbon Cycle	Covered	27	2	9	2	Covered by 2 topics (27 questions, 2 materials, 9 cards, 2 videos).
f. analyzing energy transfers in food webs and food chains	S.Roles In Food Chain; S.Food Webs	Covered	41	2	15	2	Covered by 2 topics (41 questions, 2 materials, 15 cards, 2 videos).
g. applying knowledge of the process of ecological succession	S.Ecological Succession	Covered	8	1	3	0	Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos).
h. analyzing responses of ecosystems to changes in the environment (e.g., agriculture, land use, waste disposal)	S.Environment as a Pressure; S.Wildlife Impact on Ecosystems	Covered	9	2	3	0	Covered by 2 topics (9 questions, 2 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos).
i. analyzing issues related to the availability, management, and use of renewable and nonrenewable resources	S.Renewable vs Nonrenewable	Covered	17	1	4	1	Covered by 1 topic (17 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 1 videos).

EARTH/SPACE SCIENCES (DOMAIN III) Partially covered

SMR III.012 Understand characteristics of the lithosphere and the history and processes of the changing earth.

205 Qs16 Materials142 Cards3 VideosPartially covered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
a. comparing theories and evaluating evidence of Earth's origin	S.Earth's History; S.Earth's History - Physical Changes	Covered	14	2	19	0	Covered by 2 topics (14 questions, 2 materials, 19 cards, 0 videos).
b. identifying methods of determining the age of the earth	S.Advanced Origin of Universe	Partially covered	4	1	6	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
c. recognizing processes of structural change in the earth's crust (e.g., mountain building, seafloor spreading)	S.Constructive and Destructive Processes	Covered	29	1	14	1	Covered by 1 topic (29 questions, 1 materials, 14 cards, 1 videos).
d. demonstrating knowledge of the theory of plate tectonics and evidence that supports this theory	S.Tectonic Plate Theory; S.Tectonics and Earthquake Patterns	Covered	35	2	17	0	Covered by 2 topics (35 questions, 2 materials, 17 cards, 0 videos).
e. recognizing and describing the structure and composition of the earth and its layers	S.Structures of Earth	Covered	15	1	11	1	Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 11 cards, 1 videos).
f. demonstrating knowledge of the rock cycle and its relationship to the geologic timeline	S.Rock Cycle	Covered	24	1	8	1	Covered by 1 topic (24 questions, 1 materials, 8 cards, 1 videos).
g. analyzing the processes of rock, mineral, and soil formation	S.Properties of Rocks and Minerals; S.Soil	Covered	29	2	22	0	Covered by 2 topics (29 questions, 2 materials, 22 cards, 0 videos).
h. evaluating the effects of catastrophic phenomena (e.g., volcanism, meteor impacts, earthquakes) on the earth and biosphere	S.Volcanoes; S.Earthquakes; S.Advanced Earthquakes	Covered	27	3	34	0	Covered by 3 topics (27 questions, 3 materials, 34 cards, 0 videos).
i. identifying important topographical features of the earth and their characteristics	Types of Physical Features - Elementary; S.Ocean Features	Covered	21	2	27	0	Covered by 2 topics (21 questions, 2 materials, 27 cards, 0 videos).
j. reading topographic and geologic maps	S.Topographic Maps	Partially covered	7	1	2	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.

SMR III.013 Understand characteristics of the hydrosphere.

82 Qs9 Materials72 Cards2 VideosCovered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
a. demonstrating knowledge of the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of oceans, lakes, streams, and ground water	S.Surface Water vs Groundwater; S.Ocean Zones; S.River Features; S.Salt Water; S.Watershed Ecology	Covered	35	5	39	0	Covered by 5 topics (35 questions, 5 materials, 39 cards, 0 videos).
b. describing how ocean currents and temperature affect climate and the biosphere	S.Uneven Heating of Earth; S.Air Masses and Ocean Currents	Covered	21	2	12	1	Covered by 2 topics (21 questions, 2 materials, 12 cards, 1 videos).
c. using knowledge of the water cycle to explain watersheds and the movement and renewal of ground water	S.Water Cycle	Covered	20	1	9	1	Covered by 1 topic (20 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 1 videos).
d. describing the role of phase changes in the hydrologic cycle	S.Water Cycle - Physical Processes Driving	Covered	6	1	19	0	Covered by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 19 cards, 0 videos).
e. recognizing how energy from the sun drives the hydrologic cycle	S.Water Cycle - Physical Processes Driving	Covered	6	1	19	0	Covered by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 19 cards, 0 videos).

SMR III.014 Understand the earth's atmosphere, weather, and climate.

92 Qs8 Materials52 Cards1 VideosPartially covered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
a. recognizing and describing the structure and characteristics of the atmosphere	S.Composition and Layers of the Atmosphere	Covered	20	1	12	1	Covered by 1 topic (20 questions, 1 materials, 12 cards, 1 videos).
b. describing the processes and causes of atmospheric convection, cloud formation, and precipitation	S.Composition and Layers of the Atmosphere	Covered	20	1	12	1	Covered by 1 topic (20 questions, 1 materials, 12 cards, 1 videos).
c. applying knowledge of the characteristics of low- and high-pressure systems to explain the movement of air in the atmosphere and weather phenomena	S.Global Winds	Partially covered	4	1	0	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
d. evaluating the climatological evidence and mechanisms implicated in global warming and depletion of ozone in the upper atmosphere	S.Human Influences on Climate; S.Global Warming; S.Ozone Depletion	Covered	39	3	9	0	Covered by 3 topics (39 questions, 3 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos).
e. identifying equipment and techniques used to monitor the weather	S.Weather Tools; S.Weather Charts	Covered	24	2	16	0	Covered by 2 topics (24 questions, 2 materials, 16 cards, 0 videos).
f. interpreting meteorological and climatological information	S.Weather Charts	Covered	13	1	7	0	Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos).
g. applying knowledge of meteorologic techniques to predict the weather and climatic change	S.Predicting Severe Weather	Covered	5	1	16	0	Covered by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 16 cards, 0 videos).

SMR III.015 Understand features of the universe and the methods of astronomy.

147 Qs13 Materials159 Cards2 VideosCovered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
a. identifying the structure and components of the solar system	S.Components of the Solar System; S.The Sun - Advanced; S.Advanced Solar System Components	Covered	33	3	61	0	Covered by 3 topics (33 questions, 3 materials, 61 cards, 0 videos).
b. describing the planets and their characteristics	S.Components of the Solar System	Covered	21	1	30	0	Covered by 1 topic (21 questions, 1 materials, 30 cards, 0 videos).
c. understanding interactions and movements of the earth, moon, and sun and applying this knowledge to explain seasonal changes, moon phases, eclipses, and tides	S.Seasons; S.Tides; S.Lunar Cycle; S.Eclipses; S.Orbits of the Solar System	Covered	78	5	38	2	Covered by 5 topics (78 questions, 5 materials, 38 cards, 2 videos).
d. identifying other components of the universe (e.g., stars, galaxies) and their characteristics	S.Properties of Celestial Bodies; S.Star Characteristics; S.Types of Galaxies	Covered	21	3	53	0	Covered by 3 topics (21 questions, 3 materials, 53 cards, 0 videos).
e. comparing theories and evaluating evidence of the origin and evolution of the universe, stars, and the solar system	S.Origin of the Universe; S.Origin of the Solar System	Covered	15	2	35	0	Covered by 2 topics (15 questions, 2 materials, 35 cards, 0 videos).

PHYSICAL SCIENCES (DOMAIN IV) Partially covered

SMR IV.016 Understand the chemical properties of matter.

93 Qs9 Materials45 Cards2 VideosCovered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
a. using models of atomic structure to explain chemical behavior	S.Periodic Table and Chemical Properties	Covered	21	1	3	0	Covered by 1 topic (21 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos).
b. relating atomic structure to the structure and organization of the periodic table	S.Periodic Table Arrangement	Covered	10	1	6	1	Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 1 videos).
c. differentiating among elements, compounds, and mixtures	S.Elements and Compounds; S.Mixtures and Solutions	Covered	24	2	10	1	Covered by 2 topics (24 questions, 2 materials, 10 cards, 1 videos).
d. interpreting chemical symbols, formulas, and expressions	S.Periodic Table; S.Chemical Formulas; S.Advanced Chemical Formulas; S.Naming Basic Chemicals	Covered	34	4	23	0	Covered by 4 topics (34 questions, 4 materials, 23 cards, 0 videos).
e. identifying the molecular structures of various types of organic compounds (e.g., polymers, heterocyclic compounds, aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons)	S.Organic Compounds	Covered	5	1	10	0	Covered by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos).

SMR IV.017 Understand the nature of chemical changes in matter.

107 Qs12 Materials36 Cards0 VideosCovered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Notes
a. analyzing common chemical changes (e.g., acid-base reactions, redox reactions, aliphatic and alicyclic reactions) in terms of properties of reactants and products	S.Types of Reactions; S.Redox Reactions; S.Neutralization	Covered	23	3	10	Covered by 3 topics (23 questions, 3 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos).
b. recognizing types of chemical bonds, their characteristics, and their effects on the properties of matter	S.Types of Bonds; S.Single, Double, Triple Bonds; S.Hydrogen Bonds; S.Lewis Dot Structure	Covered	39	4	15	Covered by 4 topics (39 questions, 4 materials, 15 cards, 0 videos).
c. balancing equations	S.Balancing Chemical Reactions	Covered	14	1	1	Covered by 1 topic (14 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos).
d. demonstrating understanding of the mole concept	S.Stoichiometry	Covered	10	1	2	Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos).
e. analyzing factors that affect rates of reaction and chemical equilibrium	S.Equilibrium; S.Equilibrium and Gasses	Covered	13	2	7	Covered by 2 topics (13 questions, 2 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos).
f. identifying organic functional groups (e.g., alcohols, ethers, amines)	S.Functional Groups	Covered	8	1	1	Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos).

SMR IV.018 Understand the physical properties of matter, the ideal gas laws, and the nature of physical changes in terms of molecular behavior.

100 Qs11 Materials83 Cards4 VideosPartially covered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
a. demonstrating knowledge of the physical characteristics of matter (e.g., density, mass, atomic structure)	S.Parts of an Atom; S.Atoms and Molecules; S.Physical Properties	Covered	28	3	30	1	Covered by 3 topics (28 questions, 3 materials, 30 cards, 1 videos).
b. understanding the difference between weight and mass	S.Mass vs Weight	Covered	7	1	3	1	Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 1 videos).
c. applying knowledge of the characteristics of the states of matter	S.States of Matter	Covered	11	1	3	1	Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 1 videos).
d. describing what happens at the molecular level during changes of state	S.Phase Changes	Covered	20	1	7	1	Covered by 1 topic (20 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 1 videos).
e. identifying the changes in energy that occur during changes of state	S.Phase Diagrams	Covered	6	1	7	0	Covered by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos).
f. demonstrating knowledge of the physical properties of common materials (e.g., metals, nonmetals, water)	S.Physical Properties of Fluids	Partially covered	3	1	4	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (3 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
g. relating the structure of a crystalline solid to its physical properties (e.g., melting point, conductivity, solubility)	S.Molecular Structure of Materials Affecting Physical Properties	Covered	6	1	19	0	Covered by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 19 cards, 0 videos).
h. comparing the physical properties of mixtures and solutions	S.Colligative Properties of Solutions	Covered	5	1	12	0	Covered by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 12 cards, 0 videos).
i. demonstrating knowledge of the behavior of ideal gases, including the relationships among pressure, temperature, and volume	S.Gas Laws	Covered	14	1	4	0	Covered by 1 topic (14 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos).

SMR IV.019 Understand and apply the concepts of mechanics.

95 Qs12 Materials47 Cards2 VideosCovered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
a. analyzing motions in terms of concepts of displacement, velocity, and acceleration	S.Newton's Second Law; S.Motion Terms	Covered	20	2	9	1	Covered by 2 topics (20 questions, 2 materials, 9 cards, 1 videos).
b. recognizing how force and motion are related	S.Newton's First Law; S.Newton's Third Law	Covered	8	2	0	0	Covered by 2 topics (8 questions, 2 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
c. applying the laws of motion to various situations	S.Force and Newton's Laws; S.Newton's Laws Applied - Friction; S.Newton's Laws Applied - Pendulums; S.Newton's Laws Applied - Springs; S.Newton's Laws Applied - Connected Masses	Covered	44	5	12	1	Covered by 5 topics (44 questions, 5 materials, 12 cards, 1 videos).
d. understanding the concepts of inertial mass and momentum	S.Momentum	Covered	14	1	5	0	Covered by 1 topic (14 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos).
e. describing the types and uses of simple machines and explaining their principles of operation	S.Mechanical Advantage; S.Simple Machines - Advanced	Covered	9	2	22	0	Covered by 2 topics (9 questions, 2 materials, 22 cards, 0 videos).

SMR IV.020 Understand and apply the concepts of electricity and magnetism.

71 Qs9 Materials24 Cards0 VideosPartially covered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Notes
a. relating the phenomenon of electrostatic charge to the atomic structure of matter	S.Current and Coulombs	Partially covered	5	1	2	Partial coverage by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
b. describing the electrostatic forces between charges	S.Electrostatic Forces	Covered	9	1	2	Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos).
c. describing electric current and conduction in terms of flow of charge	S.Electrical Charges	Partially covered	4	1	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
d. analyzing electric circuits in terms of concepts of potential difference, current, and resistance	S.Circuits; S.Series and Parallel	Covered	26	2	11	Covered by 2 topics (26 questions, 2 materials, 11 cards, 0 videos).
e. recognizing that magnetic fields are produced by both magnets and electric currents	S.Electromagnets; S.Electromagnetic Induction; S.Magnetic Forces and Fields	Covered	25	3	9	Covered by 3 topics (25 questions, 3 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos).
f. understanding that electric current can be produced from magnetic field changes	S.Calculating Magnetic Field from Current	Partially covered	2	1	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (2 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
g. describing technological applications of electromagnetism	S.Electromagnets	Covered	8	1	6	Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos).

SMR IV.021 Understand and apply the basic concepts of energy and thermodynamics.

90 Qs8 Materials28 Cards2 VideosCovered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
a. describing the concept of work and understanding its relationship to energy	S.Work, Energy, Power; S.Work, Energy, Power - Calculations	Covered	11	2	4	0	Covered by 2 topics (11 questions, 2 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos).
b. identifying different forms of energy (e.g., kinetic, potential, thermal)	S.Types of Energy	Covered	29	1	8	1	Covered by 1 topic (29 questions, 1 materials, 8 cards, 1 videos).
c. understanding that energy may transform from one form to another, but that total energy is conserved	S.Conservation of Energy Calculations	Covered	8	1	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos).
d. discriminating between heat and temperature	S.Heat vs Temperature	Covered	11	1	3	0	Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos).
e. describing modes of heat transfer (i.e., convection, conduction, radiation)	S.Conduction, Convection, and Radiation	Covered	17	1	4	1	Covered by 1 topic (17 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 1 videos).
f. demonstrating understanding of the first and second laws of thermodynamics and relating them to the conversion of mechanical to thermal energy and vice versa, including the basic idea of entropy	S.Laws of Thermodynamics; S.Entropy	Covered	14	2	9	0	Covered by 2 topics (14 questions, 2 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos).

SMR IV.022 Understand the characteristics of waves and vibrations and the properties of light and sound.

109 Qs10 Materials43 Cards0 VideosPartially covered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Notes
a. identifying characteristics of waves and oscillations (e.g., amplitude, frequency, period) and relating these to perceived properties of sound and light (e.g., loudness, pitch, intensity, color)	S.Properties of Waves; S.Factors Affecting Waves; S.Sound; S.Doppler Effect; S.Light	Covered	70	5	27	Covered by 5 topics (70 questions, 5 materials, 27 cards, 0 videos).
b. describing types of wave (e.g., transverse, longitudinal)	S.Properties of Waves	Covered	18	1	13	Covered by 1 topic (18 questions, 1 materials, 13 cards, 0 videos).
c. applying the concept of light rays to the formation of shadows in various situations	S.Light	Covered	7	1	7	Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos).
d. demonstrating knowledge of the law of reflection and its application to the formation of images in mirrors	S.Reflection and Refraction; S.Mirrors	Covered	20	2	11	Covered by 2 topics (20 questions, 2 materials, 11 cards, 0 videos).
e. describing refraction of an interface and by lenses	S.Refraction Indexes	Partially covered	4	1	2	Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
f. recognizing characteristics and properties of the electromagnetic spectrum, including visible light	S.Electromagnetic Spectrum; S.Light Spectra	Covered	15	2	6	Covered by 2 topics (15 questions, 2 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos).

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