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Physical Science

Course Outline:

Text: Science of the Physical Creation, Second Edition (A Beka)

Introduction to Science

  1. Science and Mathematics
  2. Science and Measurement
  3. The Scientific Method

Foundations of Chemistry

  1. Chemistry and Matter
  2. Inside the Atom
  3. Electrons and Chemical Properties

Molecules and Chemistry

  1. Mixtures and Compounds
  2. Chemical Bonds: Forces within Molecules
  3. Forces between Molecules

Chemistry in Action

  1. Chemical Reactions
  2. Organic Chemistry
  3. Biochemistry: The Chemistry of Life

Mechanics: Physics of Motion

  1. Describing Motion
  2. Motion and Forces

Waves and Sound

  1. Waves and Energy
  2. Sound Waves
  3. Behavior of Sound Waves

Light and Color

  1. The Nature of Light
  2. The Behavior of Light
  3. The Electromagnetic Spectrum
  4. The Speed of Light

Electrostatics and Magnetism

  1. Introduction to Electrostatics
  2. Transferring Charges
  3. Magnets and Magnetism
  4. Sources of Magnetism

Electricity

  1. Electric Current
  2. Electric Circuits
  3. Using Electricity
  4. Producing Electricity

Electronics

  1. Foundations of Electronics
  2. Semiconductor Electronics
  3. Electronic Computers

The Atmosphere

  1. Introducing the Atmosphere
  2. Heat and the Atmosphere

Foundations of Geology

  1. The Structure of the Earth

Interpreting the Fossil Record

  1. History of the Earth
  2. The record of Rocks
  3. Effects of the Flood
  4. Lack of Transitional Forms: Evidence Against Evolution
  5. The Evolution of Man: A Mistaken Belief

Rocks and Minerals

  1. Weathering and Erosion

Text can be ordered from www.abeka.com, 1-887-223-5226.

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Tutor: Don Luce

 

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