9th Grade Physical Science Curriculum

Physical Science is an introductory laboratory course to the study of chemistry and physics. Chemistry is the study of the properties, classes, and structure of matter and its changes. It includes such topics as the periodic table of elements, atomic structure, molecules, solutions, and chemical reactions. Physics is the study of the interrelationships of matter and energy. It includes topical studies in motion, electricity, sound, and heat.

• Quarterly Assessments Topic List
• Course Objectives - Printable Summary (Adobe PDF)
  
  1. Methods of Science and Measurement
  1. Scientific Method
  2. SI & Graphing
  2. Laboratory Safety
  3. Structure and Properties of Matter
  1. Atoms
  2. Elements
  3. Characteristic Properties
  4. Composition of Matter
  4. Chemical Reactions
  5. Motions and Forces
  1. Laws of Motion
  2. Gravity
  6. Interactions of Energy and Matter
  1. Energy Types
  2. Waves
  3. Electromagnetic Waves
  4. Electricity
  5. Thermal Energy
• Core Labs - Summary (Adobe PDF)  |   Process Skills (Adobe PDF)
  
  1. Investigations & Experiments (CPO 1.2)
  2. Using a Scientific Model to Predict Speed (CPO 2.1)
  3. Force, Mass, and Acceleration (CPO 3.1)
  4. Energy Conservation (CPO 5.2)
  5. Conductors and Insulators
  6. More Electric Circuits (CPO 9.1)
  7. Harmonic Motion (Pendulum Lab; CPO 11.1)
  8. Natural Frequency & Resonance (CPO 12.3)
  9. Introduction to Sound (CPO 13.1)
  10. Introduction to Light (CPO 14.1-2)
  11. Laboratory Techniques Performance
  12. Separation of Mixtures
  13. Density Column (CPO 17.2)
  14. States of Matter (CPO 16.3)
  15. Comparing Molecules (CPO 19.3: Nuts & Bolts)
  16. Chemical Changes (CPO 20.1)
• Textbook