Physical Science - SCI120

Currently the Physical Science course will BEGIN ON 7/1/2024. If you purchase this course today you will gain access to start the course on 7/1/2024. On or after 7/1/2024 Physical Science will return to a rolling enrollment which includes start dates of every business day.  If you have any questions please call us!

In this course, students will investigate matter and explore its properties and interactions in the world. They will learn to relate speed, velocity, and acceleration to objects in motion. Students will explore the nature of waves, sound, and the electromagnetic spectrum. They will explore electricity, and how electrical charges and electrical currents function. Students will study the physical and chemical properties of matter, including the different states of matter, atomic theory, the Periodic Table of Elements, electrons, bonding, chemical formulas and chemical reactions. Lastly, they will learn how electricity creates energy resources, and consider the environmental and human impacts of different types of resources. Hands-on lab investigations will be emphasized for students to engage with the course material. Please download a copy of the syllabus for a full course description.

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