2025-2026 Course Description Guide
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Conceptual Physical Science is a year long project-based course for students in the Alternative Program to gain a better understanding of how chemistry and physics affects most aspects of their lives.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
This physical science class will best meet the needs of students identified and approved by administration following strict criteria. This class is a project based, student centered, alternative class using the scientific method to solve problems and learn the following: general physics to include motion, force, energy, power, waves, electricity, and magnetism. General chemistry to include atoms/molecules/compounds, reactions, and acids/bases. Students will demonstrate their comprehension of the content through alternative assessments such as presentations, models, group work, and student initiated projects
OPEN TO GRADES: 9, 10, 11, 12
RECOMMENDED GRADES: 9
PREREQUISITES: Enrollment in Alternative Program or teacher recommendation
MAY REPEAT FOR CREDIT: No
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