This page shows the sequence of the topics throughout the school year 2004-2005.  After each subject there are 2 -3 links that help you find out more on the topic.  You never have to ask "What are we doing next?"

Ongoing:  These topics are covered all year long, but are first introduced in the 1st 6-weeks.
                Laboratory Skills & Safety
                   General lab safety
                   Eye safety
                   Accidents

Scientific Laws vs. Scientific Theory
    What is the difference?
    More in depth on the subject
    A little more...

Atomic Theory
    Strange Matter
    Historic Background
        Timeline
        History - Physics
    Structure
        Particle Adventure
        Sub-atomic particles
        Standard Model
        More info...
        More info Part II...
    Nuclear
        Intro to radiation
        Nuclear reactions
        Fission
        Isotopes

Properties of Matter
    Density, Viscosity, Buoyancy
         Great place to start
         Density
         Students explain
    Elements, Compounds, Mixtures
        Elements & the Periodic Table
        More on the elements
    Solutions
        Good background includes molarity
    Periodic Table & physical trends
         Good overview of trends
    Physical/Chemical Changes
         Good summary of terms
         Basic definitions
         Test your knowledge

Thermodynamics
    Heat intro
    Historical thermo
    Heat vs. Temperature
    Specific Heat
        Good Intro and Calculation help
    Movement of Heat
        Heat Transfer
    Phase Change
        Very complete overview

Chemical Reactions
    Naming, Formula writing
        Some naming help
         Naming Rules
         Practice: Formulas from names
         Lots of great info!
    Periodic trends & bonding
         Several topics on bonding
         Good Basic info on bonding
         Orbital shapes
         Electron configurations
    Law of Conservation of Mass
         Overview of reactions and balancing
         Very thorough site on chemical reactions
         StudyWorks Online Tutorial

Acids & Bases
    Concentration of Ions to pH, conductivity and reactivity
         Defines Acid vs. Base

         Acid & Base Characteristics
         Explanation of pH scale
         Some more on Acids & Bases

Waves
    Wave characteristics
        Waves vs. particles
        Basics of waves
        Covers all wave topics
    Nature of light & electromagnetic spectrum (interference, polarization, reflection, refraction)
        EM Waves
        Color, Reflection, Refraction
    Sound
        Sound waves
        More sound info
       Sound and Music
Force and Motion
    Significant figures & dimensional analysis
        Sig figs & more
        Tutorial on sig figs
        Great dimensional analysis how-to
        More on dimensional analysis
    Calculate speed, momentum, acceleration
        Velocity
        Acceleration
        Physics of pool
        Momentum
    Newton's Laws
        Forces & Newton's Laws
        Newtons' Laws and equations
        Nasa's interpretation

Potential & Kinetic energy
    Law of conservation of energy
        In rollercoasters
        The law explained
        Great summary

Simple Machines
    Summary of simple machines
    Work & Power
        From the BBC
        A physics level explanation
    Mechanical Advantage
        Mathematical relationship
        Great info!

Electricity
    Some history of lightning
    Covers almost all topics in electricity
    Static Electricity
        A good place to start
        Van de graaf generators
        The Physics Classroom
    Series and Parallel Circuits
        Start here...
        A little more complicated info
        Something to exercise your brain

Magnetism
    Everything you always wanted to know...
    Have you ever wondered....?
    Electromagnetism
        Levitation
    Technology Application
        Speakers

Energy Sources
    Economic and Environmental Impact
    Use and Conservation
         Alternative fuels
         Renewable energy
         Several links to energy topics

Careers in Physics and Chemistry  - Ongoing throughout the school year

Research History in Science - Ongoing throughout the school year

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