Physical Science

Course Title: 
Physical Science
Course Description: 

Course Name has been changed to Earth Systems Science

Earth Systems Science Credits: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): none

How does our world work?

Grade(s): 9

Length: Year

This question is at the heart of the Earth Systems Science. In addition to emphasizing the development of a strong knowledge base in areas of physical and earth systems sciences, students gain an understanding of the practice of science through a variety of performance assessments. These performance activities include designing, building, and testing devices that, for example, demonstrate an understanding of the scientific process and the Laws of Thermodynamics. Additionally, students explore Newton’s Laws, the atmosphere, hydrosphere, climate change and the role plate tectonics has played in forming our present day geography on their way to developing a deeper understanding and appreciation of the scientific process.

School Information: 
District: 
SAU 39
State: 
NH
Address: 
412 Boston Post Rd.
Zip code: 
03031
Yes

Requested competency code:

Approved: 
Denied: 
Deferred: 
Deferred: 
Yes
Date: 
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Reason: 

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

Committee review :