physical science academic library (General Science III)

PHYSICAL SCIENCE ONLINE (General Science III)
​General Science III 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
With this General Science course labs will completed using Smart Science online labs.  Everything will be online and no need to purchase equipment or supplies for your labs. 

Before starting your first lab review the accompanying video that will explain the process for successfully completing your online labs. No equipment of supplies to purchase for these labs.  Smart Science will provide the student with a consistent lab standard following the scientific methods. 
UNIT 1 - OUR ATOMIC WORLD
UNIT 2 - VOLUME, MASS, AND DENSITY
  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  (Write a 600-word report discussing nuclear reactors. The report should include a description of the way a reactor works, and the theory behind nuclear reactions. Be sure to answer these questions: What are breeder reactors? How are they different from regular nuclear reactors? What are their advantages and disadvantages?)
  10.  Quiz 4: Nuclear Energy
  11.  Applications and Environmental Hazards
  12.  Quiz 5
  13. Special Project - Smart Science Virtual Lab - Radioactive Decay
  14.  Test
  15.  Alternate Test
  16.  Reference
  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-Temperature
  8. Special Project - Smart Science Virtual Lab -Density 
  9. Test
  10.  Alternate Test
  11.  Reference
UNIT 3 - PHYSICAL GEOLOGY
UNIT 4 - HISTORICAL GEOLOGY
  1.  Earth Structures
  2.  Internal Structures
  3.  Igneous Structures
  4.  Essay: Volcanic Eruptions (Write a 600-word report on what you learned about volcanic eruptions. Submit your report with a short bibliography referencing the sources you used for your research.)
  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
  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 Virtual Lab - Basic Rock Identification
  10. Test
  11. Alternate Test
  12. Reference
UNIT 5: OCEANOGRAPHY
UNIT 6 - ASTRONOMY
  1. Chronology and Techniques for Investigation
  2. Major Discoveries and Submersible Research
  3. Essay – The Moon and Tides (Research and write a short report on the effect of the moon on tidal reaction. The length of your report is to be 600 words. Be sure to cite your sources.)
  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  (Choose one of the following projects to complete: 1. Report on fish meal production, the role of fish meal in the food chain process which occurs off the coast of Peru, or on its value as a source of protein compared to other marine life. 2. Research the life of Jacques Cousteau. Write a brief paper on his importance to the science of oceanography.  Your report should be 300 words.)
  12. Quiz 3: Biological, Physical, and Chemical Properties
  13. Special Project – Smart Science Labs- Daily Tides
  14. Test
  15. Alternate Test
  16. Reference
  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 - Research the critical new developments in telescopes. Write a 200-word paper on the new developments.
  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)
UNIT 8 - BODY HEALTH (PART 2)
  1. Microorganisms
  2. Categories of Pathogenic Organisms
  3. Characteristics of Infectious Diseases
  4. Essay: Medical Science  (Refer to your assignment and select the appropriate topic of most interest to you.  This research paper will be the written and lab work for this unit.)
  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
  1.  Body Defense Mechanisms
  2.  Medical Drugs
  3.  Essay: Chemotherapy  (Research the importance of chemotherapy. Write a 200-word report on the uses of 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
UNIT 10 - REVIEW
  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
  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