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.