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Quantum Phenomena and Nuclear Physics
7th Grade · Science · Open Global Science
11 lessons
Goal
Analyze wave-particle duality, atomic emission/absorption spectra, radioactive decay, nuclear reactions, and mass-energy equivalence.
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Electron Energy Levels and Electromagnetic Radiation Transitions
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- 2Using Emission Spectra to Identify Elements in a Light SourcePremiumNot started yet
- 3Using Absorption Spectra to Identify Elements in a SubstanceNot started yet
- 4Evidence for Wave-Particle Duality from Atomic SpectraNot started yet
- 5Nuclear Structure and Strong Binding EnergyNot started yet
- 6Penetration and Ionization Power of Alpha, Beta, and Gamma RadiationNot started yet
- 7Using Conservation Laws to Identify Unknown Decay ProductsNot started yet
- 8Gamma Decay: Energy Release Without Particle EmissionNot started yet
- 9Using Graphs to Determine Half-LifeNot started yet
- 10Nuclear Fission, Fusion, and Mass-Energy EquivalenceNot started yet
- 11Applications and Safety Hazards of Ionizing RadiationNot started yet
Standards Covered
- OGS.8.PS.18Open Global Science Standards 2026™ · Science · Level 8 / Grade 7 (Age 12) · Grade 7Analyze quantum phenomena, wave-particle duality, atomic emission and absorption spectra, energy levels, and photoelectric/photochemical effects.
- OGS.8.PS.19Open Global Science Standards 2026™ · Science · Level 8 / Grade 7 (Age 12) · Grade 7Describe nuclear structure, radioactive decay (alpha, beta, gamma), half-life, nuclear binding energy, fission, fusion, relativistic mass-energy equivalence, and practical applications and hazards of ionizing radiation.
Curriculum Framework
7th Grade · Science · Open Global Science
1
8 lessons
Matter, Density, and Kinetic-Molecular Theory
Explain states of matter, thermal expansion, diffusion, and Brownian motion using particle models, and calculate mass, volume, and density.
2
7 lessons
Pure Substances, Mixtures, and the Periodic Table
Classify matter into elements, compounds, and mixtures, use chemical formulas, and apply periodic trends to predict reactivity.
3
6 lessons
Inorganic Compounds, Acids, Bases, and Salts
Analyze inorganic classes, electrolytic dissociation, pH balance, and neutralization reactions.
4
7 lessons
Kinematics: One- and Two-Dimensional Motion
Analyze motion using scalar and vector quantities, calculate velocity and acceleration, and interpret kinematic graphs.
5
8 lessons
Dynamics, Newton's Laws, and Friction
Apply Newton's three laws of motion, momentum conservation, and friction models to describe object dynamics.
6
7 lessons
Rotational Motion and Fluid Mechanics
Model circular motion dynamics, hydrostatic pressure, communicating vessels, and Archimedes' principle.
7
9 lessons
Work, Power, Energy, and Oscillations
Calculate mechanical work, power, kinetic and potential energy, simple machine efficiency, and simple harmonic oscillations.
8
8 lessons
Thermal Physics and Thermodynamics
Investigate conduction, convection, radiation, specific heat, latent heat, and thermodynamic laws.
9
10 lessons
Electrostatics and Direct-Current Circuits
Analyze electric charges, fields, potentials, and construct DC circuits using Ohm's, Joule's, and Kirchhoff's laws.
10
7 lessons
Electromagnetism, Induction, and AC Systems
Investigate magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction, motors, transformers, relays, and alternating current.
11
7 lessons
Wave Phenomena and Geometric Optics
Model wave behaviors including interference, diffraction, Doppler effect, reflection, refraction, and optical technologies.
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11 lessons
Quantum Phenomena and Nuclear Physics
Analyze wave-particle duality, atomic emission/absorption spectra, radioactive decay, nuclear reactions, and mass-energy equivalence.