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General Science III

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Physical Science Online

General Science III (Physical Science) is a basic intermediate course intended to expose students to the designs and patterns in God’s physical universe. This course expands on General Science I and II courses. Some of the areas covered in General Science III include the structure of matter, atomic nuclei and radioactivity, geology, oceanography, astronomy, microbiology, medicine, and science today and in the future.

Students at this level should show development in their ability and understanding of scientific inquiry. Some of the units contain experiments and projects that seek to develop meaning for the student and to engage the student actively.

Smart Science Virtual Labs

The lab component of this Physical Science (Generat Science III) course will be fulfilled using Smart Science labs. All labs from Smart Science are completed online. Students will have a typical lab experience following scientific steps reaching their conclusions to the lab.

Students should spend time reviewing the introductory video reviewing the process for completing labs with Smart Science. There will be no equipment or supplies to purchase as you complete your labs online.

Watch the video from Smart Science “Beyond Learning – How to Think” to learn more about how to use your online lab program.

Physical Science Online – General Science III

UNIT 1 – OUR ATOMIC WORLD

  1. Course Overview
  2. Structure of Matter
  3. Quiz 1: Structure of Matter
  4. Radioactivity
  5. Quiz 2: Radioactivity
  6. Atomic Nuclei
  7. Quiz 3: Atomic Nuclei
  8. Nuclear Energy
  9. Essay: Reactors  
  10. Quiz 4: Nuclear Energy
  11. Applications and Environmental Hazards
  12. Quiz 5
  13. Test
  14. Alternate Test
  15. Reference

UNIT 2 – VOLUME, MASS, AND DENSITY

  1. Volume
  2. Quiz 1: Volume
  3. Mass
  4. Quiz 2: Mass
  5. Density
  6. Quiz 3: Density
  7. Special Project – Smart Science Lab – Gas Volume – Density
  8. Test
  9. Alternate Test
  10. Reference

UNIT 3 – PHYSICAL GEOLOGY

  1. Earth Structures
  2. Internal Structures
  3. Igneous Structures
  4. Essay: Volcanic Eruptions
  5. Mountains
  6. Quiz 1: Earth Structures
  7. Earth Changes
  8. Erosion and Sediment
  9. Oceans
  10. Quiz 2: Earth Changes
  11. Earth Movements
  12. Plate Tectonics
  13. Quiz 3: Earth Movements
  14. Special Project – Smart Science Lab – Erosion and Flow
  15. Test
  16. Alternate Test
  17. Reference

UNIT 4 – HISTORICAL GEOLOGY

  1. An Observational Science
  2. Sedimentary Rock
  3. Fossils
  4. Crustal Changes
  5. Quiz 1: An Observational Science
  6. Measuring Time
  7. Absolute Time
  8. Quiz 2: Measuring Time
  9. Special Project – Smart Science Lab – Basic Rock Identification
  10. Test
  11. Alternate Test
  12. Reference

UNIT 5: OCEANOGRAPHY

  1. Chronology and Techniques for Investigation
  2. Major Discoveries and Submersible Research
  3. Essay – The Moon and Tides
  4. Quiz 1: The History of Oceanography
  5. Geological Structure and Results of Profiling
  6. Turbidity, Sedimentation, and Currents
  7. Quiz 2: Geology of the Ocean
  8. Biology of the Ocean
  9. Chemistry of the Ocean
  10. Physical Properties of the Ocean
  11. Essay: Marine Report
  12. Quiz 3: Biological, Physical, and Chemical Properties
  13. Special Project – Smart Science Labs- Daily Tides
  14. Test
  15. Alternate Test
  16. Reference

UNIT 6 – ASTRONOMY

  1. Presuppositions
  2. Extent of the Universe
  3. Constellations
  4. Measuring the Universe
  5. Quiz 1: The Universe
  6. Gathering Light and Types of Telescopes
  7. Other Types of Telescopes
  8. Essay: Telescopes
  9. Quiz 2: Telescopes and Optics
  10. Space Explorations
  11. Quiz 3: Space Explorations
  12. Special Project – Smart Science Labs – Solar System Activity
  13. Test
  14. Alternate Test
  15. Reference

UNIT 7 – BODY HEALTH (PART 1)

  1. Microorganisms
  2. Categories of Pathogenic Organisms
  3. Characteristics of Infectious Diseases
  4. Essay: Medical Science  
  5. Quiz 1: Microorganisms
  6. Digestive Infections
  7. Respiratory Infections
  8. Nervous System Infections
  9. Quiz 2: Bacterial Infections
  10. Common Viral Infections
  11. Childhood Viral Infections
  12. More Serious Viral Infections
  13. Quiz 3: Viral Infections
  14. Protozoan Infections
  15. Rickettsial Infections
  16. Fungal Infections
  17. Quiz 4: Protozoan, Rickettsial, and Fungal Infections
  18. Test
  19. Alternate Test
  20. Reference

UNIT 8 – BODY HEALTH (PART 2)

  1. Body Defense Mechanisms
  2. Medical Drugs
  3. Essay: Chemotherapy
  4. Quiz 1: Disease Treatment
  5. Environmental Conditions
  6. Medical Advances and Total Health
  7. Quiz 2: Disease Prevention
  8. Governmental Agencies and Volunteer Groups
  9. Medical and Drug Control Organizations
  10. Quiz 3: Community Agencies
  11. Special Project: Smart Science Virtual Lab – Cancer Gene Detection
  12. Test
  13. Alternate Test
  14. Reference

 UNIT 9 – SCIENCE AND TOMORROW

  1. Agriculture and Waste
  2. Population
  3. Quiz 1: People and Their Land
  4. Energy Sources
  5. Debate: Fossil Fuels, Nuclear/Natural Power
  6. Industry, Transportation, and Urbanization
  7. Quiz 2: People and Their Work Environment
  8. Outer Space
  9. Inner Space and Self Exploration
  10. Quiz 3: People and Their New Frontiers
  11. Special Project: Smart Science Virtual Lab – Solar Energy
  12. Test
  13. Alternate Test
  14. Reference

UNIT 10 – REVIEW

  1. Nuclear Power
  2. The Metric System
  3. Quiz 1: Nuclear Power
  4. Weight Versus Mass
  5. Quiz 2: Weight Versus Mass
  6. Deposition Versus Erosion
  7. The Oceans, Continents; Earth in Space
  8. Quiz 3: Deposition Versus Erosion
  9. Practical Health
  10. Population and Environment
  11. Quiz 4: Practical Health
  12. Test
  13. Alternate Test
  14. Reference