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Physical Science A++ This semester introduces students to the world of chemistry. Students start by looking at science as a whole. This means learning the methods and tools that scientists use to get meaningful results. Students then explore the structure and properties of matter—and how it changes in response to energy. Next, students practice reading and interpreting the periodic table. From there, students learn to use and interpret chemical names, formulas, equations, and models. Students also discover the types and properties of reactions, mixtures, solutions, acids, and bases. Finally, students examine nuclear reactions and their uses. Throughout the course, students also explore historical perspectives and the modern social impact of these topics. Physical Science B++ This semester introduces students to the world of physics. Students start by discovering what it means to be scientific. By looking at the ways scientists think, communicate, and do their jobs, students form a strong foundation for learning the sciences. Next, the course covers important aspects of motion and force, including the motion of fluids and Newton’s laws. Building up from these beginnings, students explore thermodynamics, energy, work, and machines. Next is the nature and properties of waves, followed by electricity and magnetism. Alongside their exploration of the scientific method, students work on a course project that introduces them to the field of engineering.

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In order to be reviewed as a laboratory science, we will need a list of laboratory experiments completed for this course and number of hours students spend doing laboratory assignments each week.

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Online / Virtual