Science 8 A

Science 8A uses multiple media sources to foster scientific inquiry and spark curiosity as the student explores topics in the physical sciences. Throughout this course, the student will discover ways that scientists use data, models, and technology to gather and apply information.

The student will learn about atomic composition and the properties of matter. They will also distinguish between chemical and physical changes in matter and investigate how thermal energy transfer affects particle motion in matter.

This course examines the relationship between potential and kinetic energy as the student explores how mass and speed affect energy transfer.

Additionally, the student will discover how different types of waves transmit light, sound, and other forms of energy both in the presence and absence of matter.