Mr. Vandercook's  
9th Grade Physical Science  
   In the first semester of Physical Science
we will cover the basics of chemistry
including a study of the atom, chemical
reactions, and chemical characteristics of
matter.
   The second semester is an introduction to
physics.  It will include mechanics, motion,
energy, light, sound, electricity, and
magnetism.

Nomenclature worksheet   List of ions
Nomenclature worksheet #2 Interactive
Writing chemical formulas  

Lesson Plans
             
First Semester
Chapter 1 What is Science
Chapter 2 Properties of Matter
Chapter 3 States of Matter
Chapter 4 Atomic Structure
Chapter 5 The Periodic Table
Chapter 6 Chemical Bonds
Chapter 7 Chemical Reactions
Chapter 8 Solutions, Acids and Bases
Chapter 9 Carbon Chemistry
Chapter 10 Nuclear Chemistry

                     Second Semester
Chapter 11 Motion
Chapter 12 Forces and Motion
Chapter 13 Forces in Fluids
Chapter 14 Work, Power, Machines
Chapter 15 Energy
Chapter 16 Thermal Energy and Heat
Chapter 17 Mechanical Waves and Sound
Chapter 18 The Electromagnetic Spectrum and Light
Chapter 19 Optics
Chapter 20 Electricity
Chapter 21 Magnetism
Class Rule:  There
will be no monkeying
around in the lab!