Physical Science

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Welcome to Physical Science! Physical Science is a course designed to give students a basic background in chemistry and physics. Students will also gain valuable practical experience in scientific research and methods. The topics include: measurement; laboratory skills and techniques; matter, atoms and the periodic table; chemical reactions; forces; motion and energy; waves; and the mole.

1st Quarter (Chemistry)

Unit 1: Matter

Unit 2: Periodic Trends and Atomic Structure

Unit 3: Compounds

Unit 4: Chemical and Nuclear Reactions

Unit 5: Acids, Bases and Solutions

2nd Quarter (Physics)

Unit 6: Motion

Unit 7: Forces and Motion

Unit 8: Work and Energy

Unit 9: Waves

Unit 10: Electricity and Magnetism