Course Description: Physical Science (Chemistry) is a one semester course focused on the study of chemistry.  The chemistry portion will focus on properties of matter, kinetic theory, the atomic model and periodic table trends.  Students will experience hands-on practice, guided practice, and quizzes/tests. 

Physical Science: Chemistry is a semester course (0.5 credit) primarily for sophomores. 

ISHA Code: 03159A000

Course Materials: Inspire Physical Science (McGraw Hill) 

Concept 1 - States of Matter 

Module 1 - Lesson 1 - The Methods of Science 

Lesson 2 - Standards of Measurement

Lesson 3 - Communicating with Graphs 

Lesson 4 - Science and Technology 

Module 14 - Lesson 1 - Matter and Thermal Energy

Lesson 2 - Properties of Fluids

Lesson 3 - Behavior of Gases 

Concept 2 - Classification of Matter 

Module 15 - Lesson 1 - Composition of Matter

Lesson 2 - Properties of Matter

Concept 3 - Properties of Atoms and the Periodic Table  

Module 16 - Lesson 1 - Structure of an Atom 

Lesson 2 - Masses of Atoms 

Lesson 3 - The Periodic Table

Concept 4 - Elements and Their Properties 

Module 17 - Lesson 1 - Metals  

Lesson 2 - Nonmetals

Lesson 3 - Mixed Groups

Concept 5 - Chemical Bonds

Module 18 - Lesson 1 - Stability in Bonding 

Lesson 2 - Types of Bonds

Lesson 3 - Writing Formulas and Naming Compounds 

Concept 6 - Chemical Reactions 

Module 19 - Lesson 1 - Chemical Changes 

Lesson 2 - Classifying Chemical Reactions 

Lesson 3 - Chemical Reactions and Energy 

Lesson 4 - Reaction Rates and Equilibrium