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Physical Science
Course Description
Physical Science is a course that provides students with an introduction to physics and chemistry. The course will start with the chemistry portion. We will switch to physics concepts at the end of the first quarter. Instruction will be focused on the NC Essential Standards.
Unit of Study
Standards Addressed
Number of Instructional Days Allotted
Introduction to Scientific InquiryThinking Like a Scientist, Science Safety, Building a Classroom Culture of Inquiry5 daysProperties of Matter & the Periodic TablePSc.2.1 Understand types, properties, and structure of matter.15 daysChemical Bonding & ReactionsPSc.2.2 Understand chemical bonding and chemical interactions.15 daysAcids/Bases & Nuclear ChemistryPSc.2.2 Understand chemical bonding and chemical interactionsPSc.2.3 Understand the role of the nucleus in radiation and radioactivity.15 daysMotion & Newton’s LawsPSc.1.1 Understand motion in terms of speed, velocity, acceleration, and momentum.PSc.1.2 Understand the relationship between forces and motion.15 daysEnergy & ThermodynamicsPSc.3.1 Understand types of energy, conservation of energy and energy transfer.10 daysElectricity, Magnetism & WavesPSc.3.2 Understand the nature of waves.PSc.3.3 Understand electricity and magnetism and their relationship.10 days