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Welcome to Physical Science Honors!

About this Class:
Physical Science Honors is a very challenging high school level class. Your grade in this class will be reflected on your high school transcripts and be seen by any colleges you eventually apply to.
In this class we will integrate mathematics and the physical sciences to begin an understanding of the foundations of modern science. You need to be prepared for a rigorous academic challenge ahead. Many students struggle in this course, but most eventually succeed. Those that do not usually either lack the math skills needed to do our work (you should at least be at the level of an algebra student) or lack the motivation to devote a significant amount of time to study and focus on our course material. For those of you willing and able to undertake the challenge, you will receive a thorough background in the foundations of modern Physics and Chemistry.
Texbook online access: ​curiosityplace.schoolspecialty.com

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Quarter I

  1. Introduction (What keeps the Universe together and changing?) (08-19 to 08-26)
  2. Develop interest in physical science
  3. Lab Safety
  4. Develop the logic and sequence of the scientific process 
  5. Lab Report writing and expectations​
  1. Measurement (How do you find out the mass of one grain of rice?)  (08-27 to 09-04)
  2. Develop the logic of using metric units
  3. Practice “measurements” by measuring
  4. SI unit conversions
  5. Data analysis, graphing and Interpretation
  6. Develop the concepts of mass, volume and density relationships
  1. Matter (How does the sun make energy?)  (09-05 to 09-18)
  2. Nature of Matter
  3. Atoms, elements, and compounds
  4. Phases of Matter
  5. Classification of Matter (homogeneous and heterogeneous)
  6. Properties of Matter
  1. Temperature (Which will increase in temperature at a higher rate; a bucket of water or a swimming pool?) (09-19 to 10-01)
  2. Develop the concept of temperature
  3. Temperature conversions
  4. Heat and Thermal Energy
  5. Transfer of Heat

  1. Behavior of Gases (Why do your ears pop when you are in an airplane?) (10-02 to 10-08)
  2. Atmosphere and pressure
  3. Factors affecting pressure
  4. Atomic Structure (Why is the water from prehistoric time the same as the water we drink today?) (10-10 to 10-24)
    1. Structure of the atom
    2. Atomic Models
    3. Periodic Table
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Pre-Test – 08/19 to 09/06
Physical Science SQSA1 (10/28 – 11/08)
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Quarter II

  1. Atomic Structure (Continued) (10-28 to 11-01)
  2. Chemical bonds and electrons
  3. Chemical formulas

  1. Chemical Reactions (How are the colors of fireworks created?)  (11-05 to 11-26)
    1. Chemical reactions
    2. Classifying reactions
    3. Photosynthesis and cellular respiration
    4. Biogeochemical cycles
    5. Processes related to cycles
    6. Human impact
 
  1. Energy and Chemical Reactions (Why do glow sticks glow?)  (12-02 to 12-19)
    1. Types of reactions
    2. Required energy
    3. Reaction systems
    4. Reaction rate
    5. Nuclear reactions
 
  1. Solutions (How do bugs walk on water?)  (12-20 to 01-16)
    1. Properties of water: The universal solvent
    2. Solutions
    3. Acids, bases, and pH
 
Physical Science SQSA 2 (1/21 – 2/07)
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Quarter III

  1. Motion (How does a rocket ship get into orbit?) (01-17 to 02-12)
  2. Develop the concept of motion
  3. Position
  4. Speed
  5. Velocity
  6. Acceleration
  7. Graphs of Motion

  1. Forces (Why do we wear a seatbelt?)  (02-13 to 02-27)
    1. Develop the concept of forces and equilibrium
    2. Newton’s First Law
    3. Newton’s Second Law
    4. Newton’s Third Law
    5. Law of Universal Gravitation
 
  1. Work & Machines (How do you move a refrigerator to the second floor?)  (02-28 to 03-06)
  2. Develop the concept of work
  3. Observe examples of work and power
  4. Analyze and synthesize qualitative work scenarios
  5. Identify and build simple machines
 
  1. Energy (How much energy is in a chocolate bar?)​  (03-09 to 03-20)
  2. Develop the concept of energy
  3. Forms of energy
  4. Energy transformation
  5. Law of Conservation of Energy
  6. Energy resources
  7. Review energy pyramid and trophic levels
 
​Physical Science SQSA 3 (03/30 - 04/13)
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Quarter IV

  1. Waves: Sound & Light (If you scream in space, do you hear the sound?​ (03-30 to 04-17)
  2. Develop the concept of waves
  3. Properties of sound
  4. Sound Waves
  5. Electromagnetic spectrum and optics
  6. Speed of light

  1. Annually Accessed Benchmark Reinforcement (04-20 to 05-01)
SC.8.E.5.1 (space travel); 5.3; 5.5; 5.6; 5.7; 5.8; 5.9; SC.7.E.6.2; SC.7.E.6.4; SC.7.E.6.5; SC.6.E.7.4; 7.5; SC.8.L.18.4  SC.7.L.15.2; 16.1; 17.2; SC.6.L.14.1; 14.2; 14.4; 14.5; 15.1 SC.6.P.13.1

  1. Electricity-Static Current (Why do socks stick together when you take them out of the dryer?) (05-04 to 05-08)
    1. Develop the concept of electricity
    2. Conductors, semiconductors, and insulators
    3. Electric circuits and systems
 
  1. Magnetism (Why should we not put magnets near our cell phones or computers?) (05-11 to 05-18)
    1. Develop the concept of magnetism
    2. Properties and interactions of magnets
    3. Electromagnets
    4. Electric motors and generators
 
  1. Behavior of Gases (What happens to pressure when temperature or volume changes?) (05-19 to 05-22)
    1. Gas Laws (Boyle’s Law, Gay-Lussac’s Law, Charles’ Law)
 
  1. Ramping-Up for Biology (What is the smallest living organism?) (05-26 to 06-03)
    1. Equipment and procedures
    2. Cells types
    3. Review of the scientific process
    4. Famous biologists
    5. Biology vocabulary
 
Physical Science Post-Test (05/20 - 06/03)
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