Science

This is a lab-based physics course designed for 9th graders. Using the processes of scientific inquiry, engineering design, and critical thinking, students will discover and apply patterns in such major physics topics as motion, forces, energy, waves, and electromagnetism. An important aim of the course is to develop and build students’ math abilities, problem solving skills, scientific literacy, and technical communication that will be useful in physics as well as in later science courses. This course will address NGSS physical science, inquiry and engineering standards, as well as reinforce good educational behaviors and study skills that will promote academic success. This is a required freshman class.