Physical Science Topics of Study

Physical Science is a course deigned to introduce
you to the sciences of Physics and Chemistry.
Typically students in my class would be
working in lab groups to conduct many
hands-on experiments that are designed
to help you understand the science
principles, laws, and theories that we will
discuss in class. However, since many of
these labs involve using shared equipment,
such as; lab burners, beakers, ring stands,
test tubes, and other lab equipment, our normal lab
procedures will have to be slightly modified this year to follow the Health and safety guidelines because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
I truly believe that Science is a hands-on subject. Yes there are some great online / virtual simulations that do a fine job, but nothing can replace the experience and knowledge gained from the physical lab. Rest assured, that it is my intention to give you as many hands-on lab opportunities as I safely can this year. Below are some of the topics that we will cover this year.
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The SI system of measurement (The Scientific Standard System)
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Scientific Design, Problem Solving and Engineering.
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Energy
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Understanding Density
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States of Matter
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Classification of Matter
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Atomic structure
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The Periodic Table
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Chemical vs Physical
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Waves: Sound, Light, & Electromagnetic
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Force and Laws of Motion
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Simple Machines
