Physical Science

Math Aspects of Science

• quantities
• mathematical relationships using tables, charts and graphs
• measurements
• introduction to balancing equations
• scientific notation
• metric system

Structure of Atoms

• atomic structure and theory
• discovery of subatomic particles
• fission, fusion

Structure and Properties of Matter

• Law of Conservation of Mass
• physical properties of matter
• states of matter
• mass, volume, density, buoyancy
• periodic table of elements

Chemical and Physical Changes

• physical changes, chemical changes
• boiling point, melting point, solubility
• chemical reactions -exothermic, endothermic
• variables affecting pressure
• atmospheric pressure, cohesion, adhesion
• kinetic molecular theory
• qualitative description of gases: gas laws

Motion and Forces (Introduction)

• Universal Law of Gravitation
• speed - velocity, acceleration, deceleration, terminal velocity, momentum
• equilibrium, friction
• Newton's Laws of Motion (i, ii, iii)
• simple machines
• effort force, resistance force, mechanical advantage
• Bernoulli's Principle

Energy and its Interaction with Matter (Introduction)

• Law of Conservation of Energy
• types of energy kinetic potential
• forms of energy solar, nuclear, mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiant (heat, light) heat and conduction electricity, magnetism

Earth and Space Science

Composition of the Earth and the Dynamics that Shape it:

• structure of the earth system geosphere, biosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere
• weather systems and climate
• geochemical and geophysical cycles effects of catastrophic events

Life Science

Reproduction and Heredity/Genetics

• reproduction life cycles sexual/asexual reproduction