Middle School Middle School Comprehensive Science III
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Number of Credits
1.0
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Estimated Completion Time
32-36 weeks
Suggested Prerequisites
N/ADescription
Think you know the world around you? Get ready to see it in a whole new way. In this course, you will build on what you already know and dive into the fascinating worlds of life science, physical science, and Earth-space science. You will explore topics like the properties of matter, atoms, photosynthesis, and the solar system. You'll also see how technology, engineering, and math are connected to everything you're learning. What's the best part? You'll get hands-on and virtual experiences with exciting 3D space explorations, gamified virtual investigations, and labs where you can do your own research, solve problems, and conduct experiments. Get ready to put on your lab coat and become a true scientist!Module One: Matter
-Examples and nonexamples of science
-Pseudoscientific ideas
-Steps of the scientific method
-Units of measurement
-Weight versus mass
-Volume and density
-Physical properties of matter
Module Two: Changes in Matter
-States of matter
-Physical and chemical changes
-Conservation of mass
-Thermal energy and chemical change
-Scientific models
Module Three: Elements and Compounds
-Atomic theory
-The periodic table
-Valence electrons
-Compounds
-Acids, bases, and salts
-Mixtures and pure substances
Module Four: Cycles and Conservation
-Science and society
-Photosynthesis
-Cellular respiration
-The carbon cycle
-Modeling in science
Module Five: The Universe
-Space and the universe
-Galaxies
-Stars
-Solar properties
-Electromagnetic spectrum
-Space weather
-Space technology
Module Six: Our Solar System
-Gravity
-Our solar system
-Properties of planets
-Seasons
-Tides
-Eclipses
-Moon phases