introduction to physical science

1. What is Physical
Science?
Holt- Chapter 1, Section 1
Fusion- Unit 1, Section 1

2. What is science?
 A process of gathering knowledge about the natural world.
 Start with asking a question.
 Involves problem solving.

3. What is Physical Science?
 Physics and Chemistry
 The study of (nonliving) matter and energy
 Matter = the “stuff” that everything is made of

4. Chemistry- A Matter of Reactions!
 Chemistry = the study of all forms of matter,
including how matter interacts with other matter
 Structures and properties of matter
 How substances change
 Chemical reactions

5. Physics
 The way energy affects matter
 Motion, force, electricity, light and heat

6. Physical Science: All Around You
 Meteorology
 Study of the atmosphere
 Pressure, motion, force
 Geology
 Geochemists- rocks, soil
 Biology
 Chemical reactions, transfer of energy

7. Know your Textbook
 Fusion
 Table of Contents
 Essential question
 SOLs
 Engage Your Brain
 Guided Reading
 Lesson Review
 Reference Pages
 Glossary
 Holt
 Table of Contents
 Math Practice
 Connection to…
 Science in Action
 How to Use Your Textbook
 Introduction
 Chapter Outline
 Highlighted vocabulary
 Summary and Section Review
 Appendices
 Glossary and Index

8. Textbook Activity
In Fusion
Read “What is Science?” pg 4-6 answer
questions 1,2,6,7
Read “Common Habits” pg 10-11 answer
questions 13-18