Duration
10 Months
Prerequisites
None
Requirements
None
Course Summary
This lab-based course explores matter, chemical reactions, forces, energy, and waves, aligning with NGSS standards. Students engage in inquiry-based activities and hands-on labs, using common household materials to develop scientific skills through interactive learning.
Develop scientific literacy by understanding key physical science concepts, including matter interactions, motion, waves, and energy.
Deepen conceptual understanding of the relationships between matter, energy, and physical processes.
Apply scientific practices to investigate physical phenomena through hands-on experiments and interactive mini-investigations.
Strengthen critical thinking and problem-solving skills by analyzing and applying scientific principles to real-world situations.
Engage with multi-modal representations and feedback-rich activities to enhance comprehension and retention of physical science topics.
Foster scientific inquiry and communication skills through performance tasks, formative assessments, and summative evaluations.
Prepare students to demonstrate mastery of physical science content aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards.