Physical Science

Designed for: Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3

This comprehensive program covers the majority of the grades 1 through 3 curriculum requirements for the physical science strand.

Targeted Skills

Learn About Properties Of Matter
Buildings And Machines
Energy
Motion

Heat
Light
Sound
Magnets

Highlighted Features

Students are introduced to basic structures and are taught the principle of stability
The six simple machines are introduced and their real-life uses are explored
Changes of state are introduced and students learn to predict an imminent change
Introduces the concept of energy and teaches its various sources, forms and conversions

Covers the basic sources, types, behaviors and common uses of motion, heat, light and sound energy
Teaches the principles of magnetic attraction, repulsion and polarity
Shows students how magnet strength is related to distance, how magnets can work through certain objects and some common uses for magnets

Resources

Scope and Sequence

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