COURSE ID: VSCPS_B

Physical Science, S2

Current 2026-27
Start Date: August 17, 2026
End Date: May 20, 2027
District: Goshen County School District #1
Grade Levels: 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
Provider: GCSD 1 Virtual Education

This inquiry- and lab-based course is designed to support modern science curriculum and teaching practices. It robustly meets NGSS learning standards associated with middle school physical science. Content topics include structure and properties of matter, chemical reactions, forces and motion, force fi elds, energy, and waves. Each lesson includes one or more inquiry-based activities that can be performed online within the context of the lesson. In addition, the course includes a significant number of hands-on lab activities. Approximately 40% of student time in this course is devoted to true lab experiences, as defined by the National Research Council(2006, p. 3). (Credit Recovery versions available) *NCAA Approved*Lab materials note: All hands-on labs employ relatively common household materials. Please refer to the Student Syllabus or Teacher’s Guide for details on lab materials.

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