Physical Science
Physical Science Instructor: Kathy Romanoff (using Derek Owens'
curriculum) Mrs. Romanoff has enjoyed working with young
people in the classroom for over thirty years. Her desire is to bring wonder
into each student's heart. She has enjoyed presenting Derek Owens'
Physical Science Course with its wonderful video lectures and workbook for nine years.
This Physical Science Course introduces
various principles of Physics, Chemistry, and Astronomy. The First Semester
investigates motion, forces, fluids, simple machines, and heat. Relationships
between matter and energy, time and space, input and output display the
intricacies of associations in science. ((We will cover the second semester in the fall.) The timeline
of various discoveries will introduce scientists and philosophers who changed
history through observation and experimentation. Friction, buoyancy, mechanical
advantage and heat transfer will merge the application of physics and the
recognition that science is the key to progress. The Second
Semester unites the four fundamental forces and how they are revealed in
nature, research and technology. It includes the study of electricity and magnetism,
atomic structure and the nature of nuclear change, along with the wonders of
our solar system and galaxies beyond. Text: "Physical Science Student Workbook" by Derek Owens, Semester 1 and Semester 2. Student Workbooks are available at Lulu.com at a wholesale price, usually around $30 per semester, or alternatively, can be printed from this website (derekowens.com) once a student has enrolled. Physical Science instructional videos will be available online. Each
student will receive a username and password for the teaching videos. Supplies: Scientific Calculator needed
($10.00 variety is sufficient), Loose-leaf notebook Tuition: $75.00 for 9 months beginning
Sept. 1 (Mr.
Owens' discounts are unavailable for this course) Lab/ Supply Fee: $20 a year. Schedule: Material is
presented and reviewed over a 2-3 week period. The presentation occurs via the
online videos composed by Mr. Owens; this material is reviewed and reinforced
in class by Mrs. Romanoff. Labs are usually performed in class along with
other reinforcing activities. Tests are administered at home after each 2-3
week period. A comprehensive final is administered in class at the end of each
semester.
For the information presented on Mr. Owens' webpage please search for Derek Owens.com. |
