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Physical Science

Course outline and study materials provided below
2019-2020 Textbook: For this class you may use either 1) BJU The Physical World - or - Physical Science, or 2) Holt Physical Science. 

Course Outline

1st Semester​

1. Measurement
    Lab: Measurement lab
    Reading: BJU Ch. 3, Holt Ch. 1

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1._measurement_lab_notes.docx
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1._measurement_homework_problems.docx
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1._measurement_tables_handout.docx
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1._measurement_class_notes.docx
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2. The properties of matter
    Lab: Iron and sulfur lab (Elements, compounds, and mixtures lab)
    Reading: BJU Ch. 4, Holt Ch. 2 & 4
2._properties_of_matter_homework_problems.docx
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2._elements_compounds_mixtures_lab_handout.pdf
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3. States of matter
    Lab: Oxygen lab
    Reading: BJU Ch. 5, Holt Ch. 3
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o2_lab_handout.pdf
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4. The atom
    Lab: Hydrogen lab
    Reading: BJU Ch. 6, Holt Ch. 11

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4._notable_atomic_theory_scientists.docx
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4._rutherfords_gold_foil_experiment.docx
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5. The periodic table
    Lab: Carbon dioxide lab
    Reading: BJU Ch. 7, Holt Ch. 12

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Periodic Table homework
Complete the Chapter Review questions #1-20 at the end of the "Periodic Table" chapter. That's Ch. 12 in the Golden Gate Bridge edition. 
6. Chemical bonding
    Lab: Nitrogen Compounds lab
    Reading: BJU Ch. 8, Holt Ch. 13

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Chemical Bonding homework
Complete the Chapter Review questions #1-13 at the end of the "Chemical Bonding" chapter. That's Ch. 13 in the Golden Gate Bridge edition of the book. 
7. Chemical reactions
    Lab: Chlorine lab
    Reading: BJU Ch. 9, Holt Ch. 14

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​Chemical Reactions homework
(15 questions, 100 points)
​Complete the Chapter Review questions #1-13 and #17-18 at the end of the "Chemical Bonding" chapter. That's Ch. 14 in the Golden Gate Bridge edition of the book. 
8. Solutions
    Lab: Copper compounds lab
    Reading: BJU Ch. 10, Holt Ch. 4

Solutions homework questions
(20 questions, 100 points)
Complete the "Elements, Compounds, Mixtures" Chapter Review questions #1-12 and #20-27. These are the ones that deal with "Solutions". 
This is Ch. 4 in the Golden Gate Bridge edition of the book. 
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9. Acids - Bases - Salts
    Lab: Electrolysis lab
    Reading: BJU Ch. 11, Holt Ch. 15

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2nd Semester

10. Kinetics: Matter in Motion
      Lab: Cart-Ramp lab (velocity and acceleration)
      Reading: BJU Ch. 13, Holt Ch. 5 & 6
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11._velocity___acceleration_homework_problems.docx
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11. Work and Machines
      Lab: Simple machines lab
      Reading: BJU Ch. 14, Holt Ch. 8
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12._simple_machines_homework_problems.docx
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12._building_stonehenge_assignment1.docx
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12. Fluid Mechanics
      Lab: Impromptu Design Challenge II
      Reading: BJU Ch. 15, Holt Ch. 7
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13._fluid_mechanics_need-to-know.pdf
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12._lagoon_water_design_challenge__2020_.docx
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lagoon_hut_water_challenge_-_student_examples.pdf
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13. Energy
      Lab: Impromptu Design Challenge I
      Reading: BJU Ch. 12, Holt Ch. 9
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13._energy___momentum_homework_problems__rev_2020_.docx
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energy_skate_park_phet_weblab__rev_2020_.docx
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phet_energy-skate-park_en.jar
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14. Heat and Temperature
      Lab: Thermodynamics lab
      Reading: BJU Ch. 16, Holt Ch. 10
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7._alt_energy_wind_power_design_lab.docx
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14._heat___temperature_lecture_notes.docx
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15. Electricity
      Lab: Circuits lab I
      Reading: BJU Ch. 17, Holt Ch. 17

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15._electricity_class_notes__2020_.docx
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Solar Power Design Problem instructions.docx
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16. Magnetism
      Lab: Electromagnetism WebLab
      Reading: BJU Ch. 18, Holt Ch. 18
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16._power_generation_class_presentation.docx
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17. Sound waves
       Lab: Sound waves lab
       Reading: BJU Ch. 19, Holt Ch. 21.
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18. Light and Electromagnetism
      Lab: DC motor build lab
      Reading: BJU Ch. 20, Holt Ch. 22
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