PhysicAL Science

In this lab-based course, students will explore the topics of physical sciences such as physics, chemistry, earth science, and astronomy through a collaborative, problem-based approach. Students will develop and enhance skills related to measurement, graphing, data analysis, mathematical reasoning modeling, and communication. Students will be encouraged to explore the relationship between science and everyday life on political, economic, and policy levels.

GRADE LEVELS

10th, 11th, and 12th grade students

PREREQUISITES

Biology

TOPICS COVERED

Forensics, Health, Food Science, Aviation, Environment

TYPE OF WORK

Collaborative, project based, and real life situations

TYPE OF STUDENTS

Students that want to take a science course other than chemistry and physics and are not in a science career pathway.

CREDIT

General Education, but can take a test after 6 weeks to make it Honors Physical Science