Physical ScienceThis is a one year laboratory course encompassing multiple areas of physical science and its relationship with the natural world around us. Students gain knowledge, skills and appreciation of science in such areas as astronomy, chemistry, geology, meteorology and physics through a variety of strategies. Students will develop skills in the manipulation of materials and equipment, as well as organizing and communicating scientific information. Appreciation and respect for the natural world will part of the course content. Students will become aware of careers in science. Homework is required. This course meets the subject area - g requirement for the UC/CSU approved course list.
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The Daily Happenings unit-by-unit calendar is ever evolving. Meaning it is subject to change as we progress through each unit. Nothing is "set in stone" until the day you actually have class. PDF copies of lecture notes and assignments may be accessed by clicking on the provided assignment link. You must be signed into your petk12 student email account to access class materials. Daily content will be posted, via Yannes' Google Drive, prior to class beginning each day.
Unit Packets are made at the end of every unit, click on the link above for the most up-to-date unit title page list.
Click here for a printable title page.
Video Resources are various links to videos you may find helpful when needing to review specific unit concepts. Videos are organized by unit topics.
Films and video clips are an excellent way to enhance student understanding, engagement, and learning. Please explore the evolving list of films we may watch this school year by clicking on the button above. Films are viewed in class based on time permitting. Each film listed is linked to to an outside informational cite.
Please note:
* a CUT from class = a ZERO on the assignments collected AND given that day (excluding unit tests)
* if absent the day of a test, it is YOUR responsibility to make it up during Academic Plus (A+) Time
Unit Packets are made at the end of every unit, click on the link above for the most up-to-date unit title page list.
Click here for a printable title page.
Video Resources are various links to videos you may find helpful when needing to review specific unit concepts. Videos are organized by unit topics.
Films and video clips are an excellent way to enhance student understanding, engagement, and learning. Please explore the evolving list of films we may watch this school year by clicking on the button above. Films are viewed in class based on time permitting. Each film listed is linked to to an outside informational cite.
Please note:
* a CUT from class = a ZERO on the assignments collected AND given that day (excluding unit tests)
* if absent the day of a test, it is YOUR responsibility to make it up during Academic Plus (A+) Time