This laboratory course is planned to introduce the student to basic information in the fields of physics and chemistry, while at the same time helping the student strengthen observational, experimental, reasoning and mathematical skills. Students will study such physics topics as motion and energy, an such chemistry topics as types of matter, substances, and chemical reactions involving specific types of matter. Experimentation and presentation of topics will be rooted in the student's everyday experiences. The student who successfully completes the course will be well prepared, in terms of both information, reasoning and laboratory skills, for furhter study in all areas of science.
