Physical+Science

=Physical Science Seminar 2010-2011=

Physical Science is the study of physics and earth and space sciences. In this seminar, students will gain a solid understanding of the structure and properties of matter including atoms, waves, light, electricity, and magnetism. Students will also discover the role of energy, forces, and motion in our universe. In our astronomy unit, students will investigate the science of space by focusing on the origin and evolution of the universe. Finally, students will study the dynamics of earth science, such as the energy flow across the earth’s surface and its affect on weather and climate.



__** Unit 1: Force and Motion **__


 * Newton's Laws of Motion Resources
 * [|NASA: Space Basics]


 * [|NASA Home Page]
 * **CURRENT PROJECTS**
 * Breaking News Article - Due Friday October 22nd
 * [[file:Understanding Our Universe Project - Phys (Sept 20-24)].docx]]
 * [[file:Breaking News Guide-Understanding Our Universe.docx]]


 * Introduction to Rocketry
 * [[file:Applying Newton's Laws.pdf]]
 * [[file:How Rockets Work.pdf]]
 * [[file:3-2-1 Puff!.pdf]]- **Paper Rocket Test Report** --> Due Monday for Physical Sciences C,D,&E; Due Wednesday for Physical Sciences A&B
 * [[file:High-Power Paper Rockets.pdf]]

__** Unit 2: Energy **__

 * Energy & Motion
 * [|Kinetic Energy]
 * [[file:Energy HW.docx]]
 * Energy Transformations
 * The Great Robot Race
 * [[file:The Great Robot Race - Energy Lesson.mht]]
 * [[file:The Great Robot Race - Energy Lesson.pdf]]
 * The Wind Turbine
 * [[file:NOW Printable Pages Classroom - Wind Power PBS.mht]]
 * [|Power Struggle Video]
 * [[file:windpower.pdf]]
 * Simple Machines
 * ===[|Introduction to Simple Machines]===
 * [[file:Introduction_to_Levers[1].pptx]]
 * ===[|Rube Goldberg Device]===
 * ===science-class.net===
 * [[file:Levers.ppt]]
 * [[file:Pulleys.ppt]]
 * [[file:Types of Simple Machines.ppt]]
 * [[file:Graphing Levers.pdf]]
 * ===[[file:simple_machine1[1].pdf]]===
 * [[file:Simple_machines[1].docx]]
 * [[file:mechanical_advantage_internet_activity.pdf]]
 * [[file:mechanical_advantage_internet_activity.pdf]]

__** Unit 3: Waves **__

 * ===[|Tour the Spectrum]===
 * [[file:Tour the Spectrum handout.docx]]
 * [[file:waves.ppt]]

__** Unit 4: Astronomy **__

 * ===[[file:Cosmic Collisions KWL.docx]]===
 * [|The Hubble Deep Field Academy]
 * [[file:Hubble Academy Log.pdf]]
 * [|Einstein and His Theory of Relativity]
 * [|Is their life on other planets?]
 * [|What is Pluto?]
 * **A Tour of the Universe Project:**
 * [[file:BH_Project_process[1].docx]]
 * [[file:A Tour of Our Universe Project Description.docx]]
 * [[file:Oral Presentation Rubric - A Tour of Our Universe.docx]]
 * [[file:Into the Universe with Steven Hawking - Student.docx]]