Course Syllabus

What is Physical Science?

The first half of the course will focus on science skills, properties of matter and elements, and chemical reactions - all the basics of Chemistry. In the remainder of the year, we will look at the basics of Physics, including motion, energy, and electricity. 

About the Teacher: 

Office Hours: 

20 mins after class every day &
Asynchronous Wednesdays, 
by appointment
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Ms. MK Baker's Classroom - Click to attend virtual class

Google Meet: 

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Course Outline: 

Introduction to Scientific Inquiry

Matter and the Periodic Table

Chemical Bonding & Reactions

Solutions & Acids/Bases

Nuclear Chemistry

Energy & Heat

Electricity, Magnetism, & Waves

Contact Information: 

 mbaker@wcpss.net

 www.mkbaker.net 

@WCPSSPhysics

 

 

Classroom Expectations: 

We'll develop our class norms together at the start of week 2!

Department Grading Policy: 

Total Points

Tests and projects will generally be worth 100 points.

Quizzes, labs, and smaller activities will be worth 10-50 points, depending on depth of content/skills.

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Course Summary:

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