The Mindspring Physical Science curriculum adheres to state standards for most states' seventh grade science standards.  It is always suggested by Mindspring that parents review their child's curriculum regardless of the source or service employed.  Educational freedom provides parents with opportunities and responsibilities as the foundational providers of family guidance.  Feel free to enhance, replace, or omit sections of this curriculum.  Mindspring is here to support you in this endeavor.

Physical Science

Unit 1: Matter
-Atomic Structure and The Properties of Matter
-States of Matter
-Elements, Molecules, and Compounds
-Chemical Bonds
-Periodic Table
-Mixtures
-pH: Acids and Bases
-Science Project #1

Unit 2: Forces and Motion
-Mass vs. Weight
-Friction
-Newton's Laws of Motion
-Work
-Force in Fluids
-Simple Machines
-Science Project #2

Unit 3: Energy
-Forms of Energy
-Methods of Heat Transfer
-Characteristics of Waves
-Light
-Sound
-Science Project #3
-Electricity
-Circuits
-Magnetism
-Electromagnetism
-Science Project #4

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