SC00402 - Physical Science 03159 (S1)

Physical Science, S1 is a laboratory course that explores the relationship between matter and energy. In this first semester, the instructional focus is on three general topics: The Nature of Science, Chemical Building Blocks, and Motion and Forces. Through direct instruction videos, vocabulary activities and lab demonstrations, students will learn about measurement, solids, liquids, gases, atoms, elements, the Periodic Table, chemical reactions, acids, bases, solutions, and carbon chemistry. Students will also learn about Newton’s laws, heat, work, and simple machines. Student understanding will be assessed through interactive lab exercises, quizzes, and tests. The online course also includes audio resources that can "read" content to students along with 17 different language translation options. Students will take a diagnostic pre-assessment prior to beginning each lesson and do not need to re-take those lessons where they demonstrate the ability to meet standards. This course is offered as a credit recovery option with teachers located in South Dakota.