Investigations of
Matter and Energy
Course Description
Grade Open to: 10-11-12
Semester: 1 & 2
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite/Grade Recommendation: 10th
grade; Placement only
Fees: Students must supply their own calculators.
Investigations into Matter and Energy examines scientific methodology,
the role of science in society, and the basic principles of chemical,
physical and earth sciences. Topics covered include: energy
and motion, the nature of matter, kinds of substances, interactions of
matter, waves, light and sound, electricity, energy resources, and the
flow of energy through organisms, ecosystems and societies. This
course contains a significant amount of laboratory work.
Instructors