Physical Science Honors EVP

Name:

Physical Science Honors EVP (PHSC150e)
Department:

Enriched Virtual
Credits:

1.0 (yearlong course)
Suggested Prerequisites:

A grade of an 85% or higher in the subject area course taken the previous year.

Science 8 or 8th graders taking physical science need to have a 90% or higher in a 7th grade science course and be intending to progress to AP-level courses in high school science.

Physical Science Honors EVP

Description:

This course is designed to prepare students for future high school science courses with an introduction to a variety of topics such as the physics of motion, chemistry, matter, organisms, and energy. Students will learn and practice experimental procedures using household chemicals and supplies. Students will complete several research projects on the periodic table, climate, and cybersecurity. Students will apply scientific ideas learned as they design a game and build models and projects related to cellular respiration, motion, energy, and the environment.

This course has a lab component.

NOTE for Honors: Physical Science Honors (PHSC150) is an enriched version of PHSC100. The supplemental reading and activities in the Honors course allow students the opportunity to reinforce their learning as they gain a deeper understanding of the material. Students are supported by the teacher and by the lessons themselves as they work through the course. Students in the Honors course can expect an average of 1-2 hours of work per week in addition to the regular course content.

Special Notes:

This course is a part of the honors track, and intentional focus will be on the required knowledge and critical thinking and analytical skills to prepare a student to be successful in future upper level and Advanced Placement® (AP®) courses.

Special Instructions:

*As part of the NSA Live program, this course will have a live class requirement once a week at a set time; please see the website for time choices. This live class will include teaching, discussion with classmates from around the world, demonstrations, presentations, questions and answers, and other aspects of a live classroom. Students will have weekly due dates and stay on a traditional coursework schedule.

Semester 1: August 25 – January 18

Fall Break: November 24 – 28

Christmas Break: December 23 – January 2

Semester 2: January 20 – May 31

Spring Break: March 30 – April 3

Times: Tuesdays 8:00 AM US Central Time

FROM THE TEACHER

Do you enjoy doing experiments? Then Physical Science is the course for you. This class introduces the disciplines of chemistry, physics, and biology through many hands-on activities, creative projects, and experiments using household materials to help you understand the amazing processes that God has put in place to make creation function as it does. Have you ever wondered how hummingbirds eat? Do you know why some chemicals create colorful explosions? Can you build a Rube Goldberg device?

Examine a few elements, identify some forces, encourage good environmental habits, and we’ll discover some amazing animal relationships!

If there are books and materials for this course, they can be purchased from our Online Bookstore.

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Student Feedback

This was one of the best classes I have taken on NSA. There are so many fun projects, and I loved the chance to share them with my teacher and classmates every week! The class covers a wide variety of topics–from basic chemistry to astronomy–each of them made enjoyable with interactive games and lessons (a great teacher helps too!). Physical Science Honors EVP was a fun and challenging alternative to traditional homeschool science classes.

Cody

This is a useful and practical course. I enjoy studying it.

Maverick

The strengths of this course was that it helped the student to increase their ability as an independent learner in a learning environment. There were very helpful videos and weekly discussion posts that helped the students enhance further knowledge while they are studying alone.

Sabrina