Course Description: Physical Science (Physics) is a one semester course focused on the study of physics. Physical Science will involve the study of the structures and states of matter. This introductory course may include such topics as forms of energy, wave phenomenon, electromagnetism, and physical  interactions.  The physics portion will focus on the study of motion: speed, velocity, and acceleration; and Newton’s Laws: force, gravity, and momentum.  Students will experience hands-on practice, guided practice, and quizzes/tests.

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

ISHA Code: 03159A000

Course Materials: Inspire Physical Science (McGraw Hill) 

Concept 1 -Motion

Module 1 

Lesson 1 - The Methods of Science

Lesson 2 - Standards of Measurement

Lesson 3 - Communicating with Graphs

Lesson 4 - Science and Technology

Module 2 

Lesson 1 - Describing Motion 

Lesson 2 - Velocity and Momentum 

Lesson 3 - Acceleration 

Concept 2 - Forces & Newton’s Laws

Module 3

Lesson 1 - Forces 

Lesson 2 - Newton’s Laws of Motion

Lesson 3 - Using Newton’s Laws

Concept 3 - Work & Energy

Module 4

Lesson 1 - Work and Machines 

Lesson 2 - Describing Energy

Lesson 3 - Conservation of Energy

Concept 4 - Electricity

Module 6 

Lesson 1 -Electric Charge

Lesson 2 - Electric Current  

Lesson 3 - More Complex Circuits

Concept 5 - Magnetism and Its Uses

Module 7 

Lesson 1 - Magnetism 

Lesson 2 - Electricity and Magnetism 

Lesson 3 -Producing Electric Current