Physical Science

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Motion occurs throughout our physical world, from the readily observable motion of people and vehicles moving throughout our society to the less easily observable motion of atoms vibrating and planets orbiting. In this study of Phycical Science you will have an opportunity to investigate a wide range of science ideas. Here are some questions that have a practical application in peoples every day life.

Source Lou Bloomfield

How deep under water can I go while breathing from a hose that rises above the surface of the water?

Would ice in the freezer absorb the smell in the freezer?

Can infrared lasers, thermal cameras, digital cameras, or optical fiber cameras be used to see through walls of homes or to monitor people's conversations?

I have noticed that the more I stir the milk into my coffee, the hotter it gets, even though the milk is cold. How does it work?

I understand now why the sky is blue, but why are sunsets red and orange?

Why must you "shake down" a mercury fever thermometer?

To find the answers you may want to click on the question. As you work through the following lessons, record the completion date of each lesson and the mastery test score. When done, turn this page into your instructor for the grade.

A+ Lesson	Date of Completion	Mastery Test Score
Introduction to Physics
Motion
Energy
Machines
Waves
Electricity
Series Circuits
Parallel Circuits
Sound
Atoms
Chemical Reactions 1
Chemical Reactions 2
Changing Earth 1
Changing Earth 2
Chemical Changes
Plate Techtonics
Atmosphere
Hydrosphere
Lithosphere
Galaxy and Stars
Solar System
Universe
Volcanoes
Weathering and Erosion
Rocks and Minerals
Storm and Climate 1
Storms and Climate 2