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    • Unit 1: Science Exploration
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Course Description:

In Basic Physical Science students will learn about Physics and Chemistry.  Please see the Objectives posted for more details.  We are blessed with having a full year to complete a semester's worth of objectives.  This allows us to take our time and complete most of the practice during class. 

Important Documents:

- Basic Physical Science Syllabus, Objectives and Pacing Guide (pink)
- SQ3R Reading Guide (goldenrod)


- Note-taking and Vocabulary Practice Ideas
    * SQ3R Reading - Blank and Example
    * Cornell Notes - Blank and Example
    * Additional Reading Strategies - Three-Column Charts, 3-2-1, Concept Maps
   
* Vocabulary - Frayer model

Units of Study:

Semester 1:
Unit 1 - Exploration (Scientific Methods and Problem Solving)
Unit 2 - Motion (Speed and Acceleration)
Unit 3 - Forces (Balanced and Unbalanced)

Unit 4 - Newton's 3 Laws
Unit 5 - Final Project and Exam Prep

Semester 2:
Unit 6 - Properties of Matter
Unit 7 - Atomic Structure
Unit 8 - Ionic and Covalent Bonding
Unit 9 - Compounds
Unit 10 - Chemical Reactions
Unit 11 - Classification of Matter

Helpful Resources:

Physics Classroom
HyperPhysics
PhET
Khan Academy
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  • HPS
    • Weekly Agenda 21-22
    • HPS Calendars >
      • HPS Qtr 1 Calendar
      • HPS Qtr 2 Calendar
      • HPS Qtr 3 Calendar
      • HPS Qtr 4 Calendar
    • Unit 1: Nature of Science
    • Unit 2: Motion and Forces
    • Unit 3: Energy
    • Unit 4: Atomic Structure & Nuclear Reactions
    • Unit 5: Waves
    • Unit 6: Atoms, Bonding, and Chemical Reactions
    • Unit 7: Kinetic Molecular Theory and Matter
    • Unit 8: Systems of Earth
    • Unit 9: Astronomy
    • Mark Schemes
  • Basic Phys Sci
    • Basic Calendars >
      • Basic Qtr 1 Calendar
      • Basic Qtr 2 Calendar
      • Basic Qtr 3 Calendar
      • Basic Qtr 4 Calendar
    • Unit 1: Science Exploration
    • Unit 2: Motion
    • Unit 3: Forces
    • Unit 4: Newton's Laws
    • Unit 5: Semester 1 Final Project
    • Unit 6: Properties of Matter
    • Unit 7: Atomic Structure
    • Unit 8: Ionic and Covalent Bonding
    • Unit 9: Compounds
    • Unit 10: Chemical Reations
    • Unit 11: Classification of Matter
    • BPS Independent Study
  • Jr/Sr Geo
    • Geo Calendars >
      • Geo Qtr 1 Calendar
      • Geo Qtr 2 Calendar
      • Geo Qtr 3 Calendar
      • Geo Qtr 4 Calendar
    • Unit 1: Intro Geoscience
    • Unit 2: Plate Tectonics
    • Unit 3: Rocks
    • Unit 4: Geologic Time
    • Unit 5: Solar System/Space Tech
    • Unit 6: Stars, Galaxies, Big Bang
    • Unit 7: Oceanography
    • Unit 8: Weather/Climate
  • Grades
  • Contact/Info
    • About Mrs. Sjuts