Physical Science
Miss Pitts
Room 240
Course Outline
1st 9 weeks – chemistry
measurement, mass density, volume, scientific method
phases of matter
physical and chemical changes
mixtures, elements and compounds
parts of an atom and atomic models
the periodic table
atomic bonding
chemical reactions and rates of reactions
acids and bases
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2nd 9 weeks- physics
motion, momentum
forces and newton’s laws
work, power, and simple machines
forms of energy
nuclear energy
electricity and magnetism
heat
waves, light and sound
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Supplies needed for class:
Textbook, binder, paper, pencil or pen (blue or black please), and a calculator
It is each student’s responsibility to keep up with his or her textbook.
The replacement fee of this book is $79.95.
Please keep textbooks at home. In class, we will be using the set provided.
Grading Policy:
1/3 Test Average
1/3 Quiz Average *Projects and labs will be graded as quizzes
1/3 Daily Average
Assessments:
We will be taking an SOL test at the end of the course (first semester will be in January)
Important Information:
-Since this is only a semester course, students must be prepared to work at a faster pace than most are used to.
-No late work will be accepted. Homework is to be turned in at the beginning
of the class period.
-Any assignment turned in with no name will receive a zero.
-Make up work is to be turned in within 5 days as per the student handbook.
Do not place any work to be graded in or around my desk. Please place
work in my hand.
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