First Semester Middle School Physical Science

This is a full year middle school Physical Science course (two semesters). This course will run for 28 weeks (14 weeks each semester) and each topic is shown below. 

Lab activities will be given regularly throughout the course. On average the labs will be spaced about every 2-3 weeks to follow the topics we are learning in class. They will only use common household items (rulers, water, juice, marbles, etc). A full list of items will be given to students at the start of the class.

Homework is assigned throughout the year for students to practice the material they are learning in class. Quizzes are given throughout the course for students to check their understanding. An exam is given at the end of each semester (2 total).

Students will be given a weekly reading. This will either be in the form of a pdf or an online open source textbook.

This course is appropriate for students who are in middle school and there are no prerequisites. 

Semester 1:
Week	Lecture Topic
Week 1	Introduction to Physical Science
Week 2	Matter
Week 3	States of Matter
Week 4	Physical and Chemical Properties
Week 5	Physical and Chemical Changes
Week 6	Atoms
Week 7	Atoms
Week 8	Periodic Table
Week 9	Periodic Table
Week 10	Chemical Bonds
Week 11	Reactions
Week 12	Acids and Bases
Week 13	Acids and Bases
Week 14	Radioactivity
Week 15	Radioactivity
Week 16	Semester Review


FAQ
Is this a full year course?
This is the first semester of two semesters that make up an entire year middle school physical science.

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.