PHYSICAL SCIENCE
SC151
Course objectives
Required materials & notes
Syllabus
Text:
Hsu, T., (2002). Foundations of Physical Science, CPO Science,
NJ.
Course description:
Introduction of basic chemistry, physics, and mathematics concepts to lay a
solid foundation for higher level science courses. Relating these concepts
to daily activities and societal issues. Developing competency in scientific
skills using cognitive skills, critical thinking and hands-on practice.
Course objectives:
- Identify methods of scientific research and
discovery
The steps of scientific method
Laboratory use, safety and equipment
- Develop models of matter--basic building blocks
and their combinations
- Describe properties of matter
Reproduce the periodic table and note the natural family groupings
Recognize common chemical formulas and compute reaction
- Describe forces, motion and energy
Demonstrate the use of work, power and simple machine
Discuss energy-- forms, transformations and uses
Describe uses in electronics and computer science
- Identify wave characteristics
Consider waves in light and in sound
- Develop an understanding on the impact of physical
science in human life
Recognize the uses of technology
Explore career opportunities and note contributions to society
Discuss the economic and political use of scientific knowledge
Required materials:
Three-ring binder, two dividers, pencils, blue or black pens, red pen, box
of tissues, and a $5.00 lab fee.
Notes:
Student's grades will be posted in a timely manner through Shelby County School's
web-based PowerSchool. Parents and students can access grades 24/ 7.
Students will purchase and are expected to use
their Agenda Book on a daily basis to record assignments.
Make-up work is the responsibility of the student. He/she should check class
journal and request any handouts from the teacher.
Late assignments will be accepted one day late only for partial credit.
Expectations:
Students will follow
all rules and communicate politely. Students will abide by CHS Honor
Code at all times.
Parents will monitor use of the Agenda
Books & completion of assignments.
Parents will regularly view grades online
and communicate any concerns to me as soon as possible and can expect
my reply in a timely manner.
Parents will support the CHS discipline
policies when applied.
1st Nine Weeks:
Laboratory Safety
Ch. 1 -Scientific Inquiry & Metric System
Ch. 2 - Mathematical Models & Graphing
Ch. 3 - Force
Ch. 4 -Machines & Mechanical Systems
Ch. 5 - Work, Energy & Power
Ch. 6 - Electricity & Electric Circuits
Ch. 7 - Measuring Electricity
Ch. 8 - Electrical Relationships
Ch. 9 - Circuits
2nd Nine Weeks:
Ch. 10 - Magnets & Motors
Ch. 11 - Harmonic Motion
Ch. 12 - Waves
Ch. 13 - Sound & Music
Ch. 14 - Light & Color
Ch. 15 - Optics
3rd Nine Weeks:
Ch. 16 - Classification of Matter
Ch. 17 -Properties of Matter
Ch.18 -Atoms & Elements
Ch.19 - Molecules & Compounds
Ch. 20 - Chemical Reactions
Ch. 21 -Types of Reactions
4th Nine Weeks:
Ch. 22 - Chemistry & the Environment
Ch. 23 - Solutions
Ch. 24 - Water Quality
Ch. 25 - Acids & Bases
Ch. 26 - Heating & Cooling
Ch. 27 - Heat Transfer
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