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Physical Science

Jeannine Gowdy

Course Description

This class is geared for the early high school student – usually 9^th or 10^th grade.  It includes an introduction to the physical sciences (chemistry and physics), the scientific method and the metric system.  This class is necessary for preparation for upper-level laboratory courses and will help students develop an organized approach to problem solving.

Suggested Student Background

This class/book is designed for the early high school student who has a very solid junior high math background.  Algebra I is a co-requisite for this course.  Students must be able to read at or above a 9^th grade level.  Students must be able to do internet research and know how to use email.  Internet access is required. 

Textbooks

The Physical World 4th Edition, Student Textbook, Bob Jones University Press, © 2000, ISBN: 978-1-59166-552-6

The Physical World Lab Manual, © 2001, ISBN: 978-1-59166-793-3

Timeline

Students are expected to complete a summer assignment before class begins.  Please see the teacher web for Physical Science for the exact work required.

The course will begin with the scientific method and the metric system, and then continue with topics pertaining to matter, the atomic theory, and reactions.  The latter part of the year will include material on energy, mechanics, heat/temperature, electricity and magnetism.

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