Mr. Nelson
Courses
Chemistry (A, B)
Chemistry includes the study of the structure,
composition and behavior of matter, as well as factors that affect the interaction of matter. Laboratory investigations enhance the emphasis of process skills and laboratory safety. Students may apply chemical knowledge to problem solving, classifying matter, quantifying chemicals, and predicting chemical phenomena. Students use decision making and critical thinking to propose possible solutions in the study of issues concerning science and technology. Pre- AP/GT Chemistry will include content and skill development to prepare students for Chemistry AP. Required Prerequisite: Algebra I & one unit of high school science Suggested Prerequisite: Completion of concurrent enrollment in a second year of math. One Credit Integrated Physics and Chemistry (A, B)
This course presents a study of the physical and chemical interactions of matter. The chemistry concepts include the atom and its structure, formation of compounds and chemical reactions; and the physics concepts include motion, force, energy, electricity, and magnetism. Laboratory investigations emphasize development of process skills and safe manipulation of laboratory apparatus and materials. This course serves as a background for subsequent courses in chemistry and physics. It is not open to students with chemistry or physics credit.
Prerequisite: None One Credit Physics (A, B)
Physics is the organized study of the properties of substances and forms of energy found in the world, and the interactions of all of these. The first semester of this course focuses on classical mechanics - the fundamental concepts of linear motion, Newton’s laws, momentum and energy with laboratory applications of these topics. The second semester is predominantly wave phenomena and electromagnetism (field forces). Topics in the second semester include: waves, sound, light, linear optics, electricity and circuits with laboratory applications of these topics. This course is designed to provide the student with strong foundations in this branch of science. Strong emphasis is placed on problem solving skills, organizational skills, inductive reasoning and intuitive reasoning.
Prerequisite: Algebra I One Credit |
281-634-6012 I received my BS in physics from the University of Houston - University Park.
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