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SCIH024: Physical Science 2

Credits: 0.5 units/5 hours
3 Evaluations, 3 Projects, 3 Progress Tests
3 Teacher Connects
(SCIH024055)

NCAA Approved
UC a-g Approved

This course is the second in a two-semester series that provides an introduction to the basic principles of physics and chemistry. Students will use basic mathematics in these areas as well as logical methods and practical applications. Topics covered include the properties and classification of matter, solids, liquids, and gases, chemical bonds and reactions, radioactivity and nuclear reactions, applications of chemistry, solutions, acids, bases, and salts, and organic compounds. Hands-on labs that allow students to experience the application of concepts, interactions, and processes are included.  Note: Lab kit is optional if student has access to all materials listed.

Course Materials

Required:
Textbooks: Glencoe Physical Science, 2017. (ISBN: 9780076774562)

SCIH024 Lab Kit (Items marked with an asterisk* are available in the SCIH 024 055 lab kit. Lab kit is optional if you have access to all items listed.)

*8 balloons
*Celsius thermometer
*universal indicator strips (25)

If you do not have access to the exact items on this list, you may substitute comparable items in the experiments. Suggested household and other common materials necessary to complete the labs in this course are:

100-mL beaker (or glass container)
400-mL beaker (or glass container)
large measuring cup or container (approx. 2 cups)
ice cubes
food coloring (a few drops)
vegetable oil (10 mL)
corn syrup (10 mL)
aluminum foil
steel nut (or other small metal object)
whole peppercorn (or other small, similar seed)
wool cloth (or item of wool clothing)
hot plate (or kitchen stove)
small box of baking soda
vinegar (200 mL)
15 index cards (or paper rectangles)
3 empty 0.5 L plastic bottles
200 pennies (or other two-headed coins or tokens)
shoe box (or other small box with a lid)
2 sugar cubes
400 mL distilled water
table salt (about 72 g)
white glue (10 mL)
borax laundry soap (about 100 mL)
permanent marker

Optional:
Physical Science 1 SCIH024055 (printed course content)
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Tuition
Online course content is included in tuition for all courses except those designated as "PRINT ONLY".
Tuition (SCIH024055)

Required Fee
A $50 non-refundable Administrative Fee is required for each course.
Administrative Fee

Optional Services

Some course materials are highly recommended for successful completion of the course, but not required. Course materials are available for purchase through Follett Virtual Bookstores.

Mail Processing Fee:
Selecting this service allows for print submission of evaluations, teacher connects, projects, and progress tests via regular postal mail. Mail Processing is required for all PRINT ONLY courses, and optional for all other courses.

Mail Processing (SCIH024055) [Add $35.00]

Summary
Course Price $300.00



  • Tuition (SCIH024055)  $250.00
  • Administrative Fee  $50.00

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