Physical Science

Course Overview

Physical Science introduces students to the major natural sciences that investigate non-living systems. More specifically, this course examines the physical laws that govern the universe, as well as properties of matter from the atomic to the universal level. Physical Science is divided into two distinct topics, chemistry and physics, and dedicates a semester to each. The first semester of Physical Science focuses on chemistry, studying matter and the changes it undergoes. The second semester of Physical Science focuses on general principles of physics. Students will apply Newton’s laws to a variety of physical situations to describe forces and motions. They will analyze physical systems by applying the law of conservation of energy. Throughout the school year, students will engage in hands-on lab exercises that emphasize empirical inquiry.