| Course Objective: | Physical Science is a study of matter and energy. It emphasizes everyday applications of physical laws. |
| 1st Quarter: |
The Nature of Science:
Presents the scientific method as an example of problem solving.
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Physical Science Methods Introduces the SI system of measurements and graphing as two methods of gaining and interpreting information. |
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| Moving
Objects
Explains how objects can undergo patterns of changes in their positions when forces act upon them. |
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| Acceleration
and Momentum
Introduces Newton's Laws of Motion, and uses them to analyze and predict changes in the motion of objects. |
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| Energy
Introduces energy and its use in describing how matter behaves. |
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| 2nd Quarter | Using
Thermal Energy
Discusses the transfer, production, and uses of thermal energy. |
| Machines
Explains the input-output nature of simple and compound machines. |
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| Solids,
Liquids, and Gases
Explains why the energy content, or temperature of particles plays a major role in determining their state of matter. |
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| Classification
of Matter
Explains how to classify matter by observing the patterns that occur when it undergoes physical and chemical changes. |
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| 3rd Quarter | Atomic
Structure and the Periodic Table
Describes how the structure of an atom is related to its position on the periodic table. |
| Chemical
Bonds
Discusses the relationship between an atom's electron structure and its stability. |
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| Elements
and their Properties
Discusses metallic and nonmetallic properties of elements and their positions on the periodic table. |
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| Solutions
Describes the interaction of solute and solvent in the dissolving process. |
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| 4th Quarter: | Chemical
Reactions
Explains how chemical changes are classified and represented by balanced chemical equations. |
| Acids,
Bases and Salts
Describes the interactions that occur between an acid and base to produce a salt. |
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| Waves
and Sound
Explains how waves carry energy and how the amplification of a wave increases the energy. |
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| Electricity
Introduces the basic science and applications of electricity. |
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| Assessment: | Your grade for this class will be based on daily grades (including quizzes, worksheets, study questions, and labs) and test grades. You will be required to take notes on a daily basis. Most quizzes will be open notebook, therefore it is very beneficial to keep a neat, well-organized notebook. |
