One semester will deal with the Chemical nature of matter. The other semester will deal with the Physical characteristics of matter. The experimental process will be emphasized. This class will give students a preliminary background in Chemistry and Physics. We will cover States and Properties of matter, periodic table, chemical bonds, reactions, & solutions. Then in Physics we will study motion, simple machines, energy, light & sound, electricity, & magnetism. Lots of hands-on activities. This is a great 9th grade class to get them ready for future courses in high school. Students will also receive a periodic table that will aid them in future science courses.
Topic Schedule
Week 1:Lab Safety Week 2:Properties of matter Week 3:States of Matter Week 4:Atomic Structure Week 5:Periodic Table Week 6:Chemical Bonds Week 7:Chemical Reactions Week 8:Solutions, Acids, and Bases Week 9:Carbon Chemistry Week 10:Nuclear Chemistry Week 11:Earth Interior Week 12:Earth’s Surface Week 13:Weather & Climate Week 14:Solar System & Universe Week 15:Motion Week 16:Fluids Week 17:Work, Power, Machines Week 18:Energy Week 19:Thermal Energy and Heat Week 20:Waves and Sound Week 21:Spectrum & Light Week 23:Optics Week 24:Electricity Week 25:Magnetism Week 26-28:Putting it all together!