Accelerated Studies in Physics and Chemistry

About this curriculum

ASPC is an ideal first science course designed for 9th grade  accelerated or "honors" students. These are students who love science, are strong in math, and aspire to a technical career or college program. Freshmen who have completed Algebra I (for example, in 8th grade) are typically best suited to this book. The math is Algebra I level, but exercises are intentionally a little more challenging. ASPC includes a full physics course, similar to Introductory Physics , but completes the physics by late-February to move into chemistry. After completing this text, students will be prepared to go on to  Chemistry for Accelerated Students . ASPC surpasses other physical science texts by providing a unified, in-depth scope, teaching students to use correct terminology, to communicate in succinct technical writing, and drawing infrequently overlooked worldview matters: understanding accurately what a theory is (and what it is not), the cycle of scientific enterprise, the research community and the history of science. What is knowledge? What kind of information does science…