Physical Science
High School Course
This course examines ways in which atoms interact to produce the physical world and reveals the language of science and its application to the classification of matter. You'll discover the secrets of nuclear power and chemical reactions, as well as the basic laws of physics and the properties of motion, waves, light, sound, electromagnetism and more.
This High School Course is also offered as part of the General Online Diploma program.
Credits: 1 Unit
Course ID: SCG01
Course Area: Science
Course Type: General
Study Method: Online
Course Outline:
- Unit 1:
- Lesson 1: Defining science and scientists
- Lesson 2: The scientific method
- Lesson 3: Laboratory safety
- Lesson 4: Measurements and the language of science
- Lesson 5: Ethics and science
- Lesson 6: Classification of matter
- Lesson 7: Physical and chemical properties
- Lesson 8: Phase changes in matter
- Lesson 9: Physical properties of solids
- Lesson 10: Density of solids
- Unit 2:
- Lesson 11: Atomic investigations
- Lesson 12: Atomic history and atomic theories
- Lesson 13: Modern atomic theory
- Lesson 14: The nuclear force - fission and fusion
- Lesson 15: Radiation and radioactivity
- Lesson 16: The periodic table
- Lesson 17: Periodic trends
- Lesson 18: Chemical reactions
- Lesson 19: Chemical reactions in nature
- Lesson 20: Body chemistry
- Unit 3:
- Lesson 21: Distance, displacement, speed and velocity
- Lesson 22: Acceleration
- Lesson 23: Forces and the laws of motion
- Lesson 24: Work and power
- Lesson 25: Simple machines
- Lesson 26: Energy
- Lesson 27: Mechanical waves
- Lesson 28: Sound waves
- Lesson 29: Sound and hearing
- Lesson 30: Properties of sound
- Unit 4:
- Lesson 31: Electrical charge and static electricity
- Lesson 32: Electric current
- Lesson 33: Generators and motors
- Lesson 34: Electric circuits
- Lesson 35: Magnetic fields and electromagnetism
- Lesson 36: Electromagnetic waves
- Lesson 37: The electromagnetic spectrum
- Lesson 38: Reflection, refraction and diffraction: properties of light
- Lesson 39: Light and vision
- Lesson 40: Electrical-magnetic applications
Items Provided by Students: None
