Physical Science A Syllabus

Course Description What is Physical Science? Semester 1: Intro to Chemistry Semester 2: Into to Physics In Physical Science we will be studying God’s complex creation and worshiping him by wanting to know more about him through what he gave us.

Teacher Mike Jacobs mjacobs@calvinchr.org Phone: 868-0397 no calls after 9:00 Free periods: 5th and 6th Taught at Denver Christian for 4 years, 2 summers in China, 3rd year at CCHS

Materials Book Calculator Notebook with paper Pen or pencil Planner Any worksheets or homework A fun loving attitude

What we will be studying Chapter 1: Nature and methods of Science 1. In an experiment a hypothesis is different than a theory because: A) A theory can be proved, a hypothesis can not B) A hypothesis can be proved, a theory can not C) They are the same thing

Chapter 4 Atomic structure 2. There are a total of four forces in the universe, what force is keeping you from falling through your seat right now: A) electromagnetic force B) gravity C) strong force D) weak force

Chapter 3: States of matter 3. In the diet coke/mentos experiment what makes the reaction? A) acid base reaction B) nuclear reaction C) nucleation D) Ionic bonds being broken

Chapter 5: Periodic table 4. We all know that the best part of knowing the chemicals is blowing them up, as you go down the periodic table do elements become: A) more reactive B) less reactive

Chapter 6: Chemical bonds 5. We all know the hardest substance on earth, but how is it bonded: (hint, it likes to share electrons) A) covalent B) ionic C) love D) super glue

Chapter 7 Chemical reactions 6. If I open up your parent’s car’s gas tank and drop a match in, will the car explode? A) yes B) no Bonus: Why or Why not?

Chapter 17 Waves and sound 7. When something goes past you it changes its pitch from high to low, this is called the Doppler effect. Is this a change in the wave’s: A) amplitude B) wavelength C) frequency D) wave speed

Robotics 8. When you write a program where the robot repeats a string of commands this is called a: A) repeat B) do over C) loop D) Jessica Simpson

Chapter 18: Light and the electromagnetic spectrum 9. Scientists fear that your cell phone may cause brain tumors because cell phones communicate with what type of electromagnetic waves: A) UV B) Infra red C) X rays D) Microwaves

Chapter 14: Work, force, power and the electromagnetic spectrum. 10. In my bedroom I have 2 100 watt light bulbs, if I leave them on all day (12 hours) I will waste how much money? A) $1.02 B) $ .52 C) $ .22 D) $ .12

Chapter 11: Force and Motion 11. If I jump out of a plane, before my parachute opens I will fall: A) straight down B) at a 45 degree angle down and forward C) at a curve going forward and down D) at a 45 degree angle backwards

Electricity and magnetism 12. What can kill you A) 20,000 volts B) 10,000 volts C) .1 amps D) .03 amps

Water Rockets 13. Last year the best rocket I saw launched about 152 yards. The best angle to launch your rocket for the maximum distance is: A) 30 degrees B) 45 degrees C) 55 degrees D) 90 degrees

Evaluation Cumulative points out of points possible (giant fraction) Worksheets/ homework: 1 point per question Quizzes: 10-30 points, 1-2 quizzes per chapter Tests: 100 points Exam: 20% of semester grade, not cumulative Participation: fudge factor

Doing well in HS 1: Always pay attention in class and ask question when you do not understand what is being covered. 2: Always do your homework 3: Read your notes 5-10 min every night, circle anything you do not understand and ask me the next day 4: See me outside of class or call me at home if you have questions. 5: Use your review sheets and review questions to study for the test. But make sure your are understanding concepts not just memorizing them.