Priscilla Lundgren

Priscilla Lundgren holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Mount Saint Mary's University in Los Angeles. With a background in medical research, she worked at UCLA for over 10 years. Priscilla then transitioned to the care of the elderly by running her own senior care business. She later sold the company and retired becoming a stay-at-home mom. Despite her career shift, her passion for biology remains evident in her enthusiastic discussions about the life cycles of viruses. Priscilla loves gardening and cooking for loved ones. She can often be found exploring used book stores and getting overly excited at the produce at the farmers market.

Introduction to Physical Science

Ages: 11-13

This is a one year class that covers the 8th grade Physical Science standards

Homework REQUIRED: Please plan on 2 hours of homework / week.

Prerequisite: Students should be able to write at least a 5 paragraph essay, read at a 7th grade level and be comfortable with pre-algebra.

This physical science course introduces the properties and characteristics of the physical world.
Physical science explores two branches of science: chemistry and physics. The topics covered in
this course include:

the nature of matter and atoms,
how chemicals combine,
motion,
energy,
waves,
electricity, and
magnetism.

The course is aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), which emphasize critical thinking and engineering practices.

Our main textbook is Prentice Hall Science: CA Physical Science. Each student will have electronic
access to the textbook along with a workbook. Families are encouraged to use a physical book if it
helps their student. They are available for purchase new and used.

NGSS Standards Covered:
This one year course will cover NGSS MS-PS 1-4

Course Materials:
- E-Text book, workbook, and lab materials will be provided. Each student will need computer
access at home for the homework.
- Supplementary reading materials, online resources, and multimedia materials.
Homework:
There will be both written and reading homework due each week. It will take approximately 1-2
hours a week. All workbooks and lab materials will be provided.

Fall

Unit 1: Scientific Method
● Scientific Units
● Scientific Method
● How to Write a Lab Report

Unit 2: Matter
● Matter
● States and Properties of Solids, Liquids, Gasses

Unit 3: Atomic Structure and Bonds
● Elements and The Periodic Table
● Atoms and Bonding
● Acids, Bases, and Solutions.

Winter
Unit 4: Motion
● Properties of Motion
● Real World Motion Application

Unit 5: Force
● Properties of Force
● Forces of Gravity

Unit 6: Energy
● Properties of Energy
● Thermal Energy

Spring
Unit 7: Waves
● Sound Waves
● Electromagnetic Waves

Unit 8: Electricity
● Properties of Electricity
● Conducts of Electricity

Unit 9: Magnetism
● How Magnets works
● Properties of Magnetic force