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Physical Science topics to be covered:
Quarter 1
Introduction to Physical Science.
Investigating science problems (scientific inquiry).
The SI system (metric system)
The importance of safety by applying safety skill in all activities.
Quarter 2
The relationship between force, mass, and motion of objects.
Quarter 3
The nature of matter.
The different forms of energy and understanding the structure of matter.
Quarter 4
Current scientific views of the universe.
Major forces in nature.
The scientific view of how the Earth's surface is formed.
Textbook: Carle, Sarkis & Nolan. Physical Science: The Challenge of Discovery. Lexington, MA: D.C. Heath & co., 1991: Hewitt, Suchocki, Hewitt. Conceptual Physical Science, Addison Wesley, 2003 (Supplemental Textbook To see a weekly class schedule for 2003-2004To see projects and activities for 2003-2004