Physical Science – 9th Grade

The Physical Science online course functions as an introduction to the physical sciences and to scientific methodology. The objectives are to impart a basic knowledge of the physical properties and chemistry of matter.

Grade:

9

Duration:

2 Semester

Prerequisites:

None

Credit:

1.0

Description

Semester A

This is an introduction to the physical sciences and scientific methodology. The objectives are to impart a basic knowledge of the physical properties and chemistry of matter. Skills are developed in the classroom and reinforced through homework reading and interesting labs that relate to everyday life.

 

Semester B

This is an introduction to the physical sciences and scientific methodology. The objectives are to impart a basic knowledge of the physical properties and chemistry of matter. Skills are developed in the classroom and reinforced through homework reading and interesting labs that relate to everyday life.

Outline

Semester A

  • Energy

  • Force

  • Newton’s Laws

  • Machines

  • Waves

  • Light

 

Semester A Syllabus

 

Semester B

  • Lenses

  • Electricity

  • Matter

  • Modern Machines

  • Physical Science and the Environment

 

Semester B Syllabus