Physical science is a lecture and laboratory oriented course designed to further enhance a student’s understanding of an ever-changing world. This course integrates the disciplines of physics and chemistry with emphasis placed on high order thinking skills using online activities, laboratory investigations, and problem solving activities.
Textbook used:
Physical Science: concepts in Action, Pearson, 2011.
Grading Scale:
25% homework, 25% labs, 25% Test, 25% quiz
Supplies needed:
pen/paper, notebook, spiral notebook for lab reports, Scientific calculator, flash drive
Royal Society of Chemisty Interactive Periodic Table
Syllabus:
REMIND 101:
Additional Resources:
Elements to Know for the Element name Test e config chart
color coded periodic table blank periodic table
fat daddy page 1 fat daddy page 2
important physical science formulas
Owen Instructional Videos:
Owen’s Instructional Videos for Physical Science
Physical Science Homework Handouts
Physical Science Power Points:
QUIZLETS:
Semester 1:
Lab equipt part 1 lab equipt part 2 Lab equipt part 3
lab safety symbols Scientific method quiz
Matter quiz metric Quiz Atom Quiz
Element Names and Symbols Test Review
Periodic Group characteristics
Periodic Table quiz & Element quiz Solution Chemistry quiz
Acid, Base and Organic chemistry quiz Chemical Bonding quiz
Semester 2:
Motion quiz Motion Quiz 1 Force quiz Force in fluid quiz
Lights and waves quiz Work and Power Quiz #1
Work Power and Simple Machines quiz #2
Projects:
PS project bridge PS project catapult
PS project circuit board PS project egg car
PS project egg drop PS project kaleidoscope
Project Report Guidelines:
Egg drop lab Report Format Bridge lab Report Format
Mouse Trap Car lab Report Format Catapult lab Report Format
Virtual Labs:
Videos:
Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapse