4240: Physical Science

Physical Science is an introductory science course that focuses on the fundamental principles of chemistry and physics. Students will explore how matter and energy interact through the study of waves, force, motion, and electromagnetism. The course also examines atomic structure, the organization and trends of the periodic table, and the nature of chemical bonding and reactions. Emphasis is placed on hands-on activities and laboratory investigations, data collection, collaboration in cooperative groups, and analysis of scientific information. Students will apply science and engineering practices to explain phenomena, support scientific arguments with evidence, design solutions to problems, identify relationships between variables, and make predictions about how changes in one variable affect others.