Physical Science is a required class for Freshmen.  The class is an introduction to topics in Chemistry and Physics.  Beginning in the 2007-2008 school year, a Physical Science state assessment will be given to all students.

Main Topics:

• The Nature of Science
• Matter
• States of Matter
• Atoms and the Periodic Table
• The Structure of Matter
• Chemical Reactions
• Solutions
• Acids, Bases, and Salts
• Nuclear Changes
• Motion
• Forces
• Work and Energy
• Heat and Temperature
• Waves
• Sound and Light

Virtual Perspective Learning (VPL)

VPL is a learning tool that consists of on-line lessons and testing.  It can only be accessed if you have been assigned to a VPL class and have been given an assignment list to complete.  The web address is:

http://204.97.228.56/VPL/index.html

Your login name is the letters vh followed by the first letter of your first name followed by your last name (all lowercase).  Your password is your lunch card number (a 4 digit number such as 0200).

Date Last Modified: 08/11/06