The Physical Science standards builds upon the skills of systematic investigation with a focus on variables and repeated trails. By using evidence and data students validate conclusions.
Students plan and conduct research involving both classroom experimentation and literature reviews.
There is a more in-depth understanding of the nature and stucture of matter and the characteristics of energy. Emphasize is placed on physical science principles. Excellent details to explainations and wonderful graphics and images. Supported by the Department of Energy discusses the importance of being energy efficient. Provides access to Ask an Energy Expert and links to Energy Information Adminstration Kids page that explains energy sources and directs to online Energy Education Resources.