Welcome to physical science! I hope that you have enjoyed a safe and entertaining summer vacation and are ready to learn. It is my goal that you expand upon your knowledge of life science, build skills that will assist you throughout your learning career and enjoy the journey in the process. The following outline will assist you in preparing for and successfully completing this course. If you have any additional questions or concerns, feel free to approach me at any time. I have an open door policy and will always consider any suggestion. After school hours I can be reached via email at [email protected]. Have a wonderful school year!
Scope & Sequence
A. Introduction to the Natural Sciences
B. Matter 1. Properties of Matter a. Density b. Buoyancy 2. States of Matter 3. Physical Changes in Matter 4. Chemical Changes in Matter
C. Periodic Table 1. Atoms 2. Elements 3. Trends of the Periodic Table 4. Compounds 5. Chemical Reactions
D. Stoichiometry
E. Electromagnetic Spectrum 1. Radio 2. Microwaves 3. Infrared 4. Visible Light 5. Ultra Violet 6. X-Rays 7. Gamma Rays
F. Forms of Energy 1. Mechanical 2. Kinetic 3. Potential 4. Heat 5. Light a. Nature of Light b. Vision 6. Sound a. Nature of Sound b. Hearing 7. Electricity & Magnetism a. Static Electricity b. Current Electricity
G. Energy Sources
F. Force & Motion 1. Acceleration 2. Velocity 3. Momentum
G. Energy & Work 1. Energy Transfer 2. Simple Machines