Science Department
SCI1400 – Physical Science CP
· Full Year – 1 credit – Grade 9
· Selection Criteria: none
· Fee
This course is designed for students planning to attend college. Physical Science CP is a full-year course in which students are introduced to topics in the fields of chemistry and physics. Topics of interest include motion, astronomy, thermodynamics, sound, light, energy transformations, chemistry of the periodic table, and conservation principles. Physical Science is an activity driven course with an inquiry approach that provides both a meaningful and relevant explanation of the physical world. Students selecting this level should be prepared for rigorous expectations as far as preparation for class, homework and higher-level critical thinking.