Course Syllabus
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WHAT IS PHYSICAL SCIENCE? |
WHAT DOES THE COURSE COVER? |
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Physical science is the study of the observable world around us through experimental research. It covers both physics and chemistry.
This is a student-led course, we will be completing as many experiments as possible. There is also a significant mathematics dependency in this course.
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Section 1: Forces and Motion • Frame of reference • Objects in freefall • Newton’s Laws Section 2: Matter – Properties and Change • Types of Matter • Bonding • Radioactivity Section 3: Energy – Conservation and Transfer • Types of Energy • Waves • Electricity and Magnetism |
HOW WILL I BE GRADED?
Each term is worth 25% of your final grade, with the final exam (in January) also worth 25%.
Each term, you will be graded using a points system:
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Presentations |
Worksheets |
Tests |
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50 Points |
20 Points |
10 Points |
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Presentations will not be presented (except the last one). Will have time in class to complete, though will be set as homework. |
Time to complete in lesson. Not all worksheets will be graded. |
Given once a topic has been completed. Often practice questions will be given beforehand. |
WHAT WILL I NEED?
- Notebook or folder
- Chromebooks with charger for every lesson
- Scientific calculator is highly recommended (don’t need to buy the graphing variety, $10 scientific calculator will suffice)
HOW CAN I CONTACT YOU?
The best way to get a hold of me is via email: joshua.ansell@ucps.k12.nc.us
I am also only situated in room 822, where I will be both before and after school. If you wish to have any extra tuition, please don’t hesitate to ask.
Course Summary:
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