Description: Students will be exposed to physical science topics in a cooperative program between the Science and Technology Education Departments. Topics focus on science concepts that can be applied to the students' experiences in everyday life. Learning will be facilitated through independent and collaborative research and experimentation as students make connections between concrete applications and abstract concepts. A project-based, multi-sensory approach will address individual learning styles and facilitate the use of alternative assessments. Instruction will be activity centered and use a mix of whole-class activities, large and small group presentations, cooperative learning, and individual projects. The course will be taught in a laboratory setting providing access to tools and materials for individual and collaborative projects. Tools will include hand tools for wood, metal, electronic, and simple chemical p operations, entrepreneurship, ethics and social responsibility, and technology.

Expectations: Students will be asked to observe, investigate and problem solve in a small group setting. It is expected that students complete reading assignments, participate in class, research some topics, and use critical thinking skills in the development of their projects. Students should be prepared to display and explain various physical science concepts using "real world" examples.