Accelerated Midde School Physical Science Course

This is a full year middle school Physical Science course that is "accelerated" to 15 weeks. We will meet twice a week and cover an entire year of Physical Science material at the middle school level. 

Due to the accelerated nature of the course it does move quicker than a non accelerated course. For example, there would be two worksheets assigned every week opposed to one.

Homework is assigned throughout the year for students to practice the material they are learning in class. These are worksheets and practice problems that are graded on completion. 

Quizzes are given throughout the course for students to check their understanding. These quizzes are online and generally 8-12 questions.

An exam is given at the middle and end of the course.

This course is appropriate for students who are in middle school and there are no prerequisites. Students can enroll at any time in the course and I have included the dates below for parents to see where we are in the course.

After completing the following, we will loop back to the start of the topics.


1. Week of March 10:
Lecture 1: World of Physical Science 
Lecture 2: Properties of Matter

2. Week of March 17:
Lecture 1: States of Matter
Lecture 2: Matter Cont.

3. Week of March 24:
Lecture 1: Elements Compounds and Mixtures
Lecture 2: Elements Compounds and Mixtures Cont.

4. Week of March 31:
Lecture 1: Matter and Forces in Motion
Lecture 2: Matter and Forces in Motion cont.

5. Week of April 7
Lecture 1: Matter and Forces in Motion cont.
Lecture 2: Forces in Fluids

6. Week of April 14
Lecture 1: Work, Machines, and Energy
Lecture 2: Work, Machines, and Energy cont.

7. Week of April 21
Lecture 1: Mid-Term Review
Lecture 2: Introduction to Atoms

8. Week of April 28
Lecture 1: The Periodic Table
Lecture 2: The Periodic Table cont.

9. Week of May 5
Lecture 1: Chemical Bonding
Lecture 2: Chemical Bonding cont.

10. Week of May 12
Lecture 1: Chemical Reactions and Compounds
Lecture 2: Chemical Reactions and Compounds cont.

11. Week of May 19
Lecture 1: Atomic Energy
Lecture 2: Atomic Energy cont.

12. Week of May 26
Lecture 1: Electricity
Lecture 2: Electricity

13. Week of June 2
Lecture 1: Electromagnetism
Lecture 2: Electronic Technology

14. Week of June 9
Lecture 1: Waves, Sound and Light
Lecture 2: Waves, Sound and Light cont.

15. Week of June 16
Lecture 1: Waves, Sound and Light cont.
Lecture 2: Overall Review


FAQ
Is this a full year course?
Yes! This is a full course for middle school physical science, but condensed into one "semester" or 15 weeks. This course is great for homeschool students, students wanting to learn physical science and more!

Will my student receive a grade?
Yes! I will keep track of quiz and exam grades for the student. Parents can request this grade any time during the course.

Can I opt out of a grade?
Yes! If you do not want a grade for the course but still want to see the quizzes, tests, and readings let me know. I will give you access to the entire course.

What is your background?
I have a MS and PhD in Chemistry. I have taught hundreds of classes in Chemistry and Biology from high school to graduate level.