PHYSICAL SCIENCE introduces students to basics of physics, chemistry and Earth science. This course is divided into two semester topics. The first semester consists of basic physics, including energy, electricity, magnetism, machines, and Newton’s 3 Laws. The second semester includes basic chemistry, including the atomic model, matter, periodic table, and chemical equations along with units on earth and space science. Throughout the course, problem solving and scientific investigation skills will be stressed. Math skills will also be necessary to perform calculations and solve basic equations.
First Semester: (Inquiry and Physics)
Quarter 1: Unit 1: Scientific Inquiry / Experimental Design, Unit 2: Motion, Speed and Velocity , Unit 3: Forces and Newton's Laws
Quarter 2: Unit 4: Energy, Work and Power Unit 5: Waves, Sound / Light, Unit 6: Electricity / Magnetism
Second Semester: (Chemistry and Earth Science)
Quarter 3: Unit 7: Atoms / Periodic Table, Unit 8: Nuclear Radiation, Unit 9: Matter / Properties,
Quarter 4: Unit 10: Chemical Bonds / Reactions, Unit 11: Plate Tectonics, Unit 12: Solar System and The Universe