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Apologia Physical Science Module 1 Links: Atoms & Metric System

Updated on June 22, 2023
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What is Physical Science?

Physical science is the study of non-living, natural topics such as:

  • Physics- the study of the motion of matter and it's energy.
  • Chemistry- the study of the composition, structure, properties and change of matter.
  • Geology- the study of the earth's materials and features, and how they change.
  • Meteorology- the study of the earth's atmosphere.
  • Astronomy- the study of celestial objects in space.

Physical Science Materials

Besides purchasing Apologia's 2nd Edition Exploring Creation with Physical Science Textbook, and the Solutions & Tests Manual, I have found 2 other products very helpful. The Student Notebook below is not required, but oh so worth it! It eliminates the need for photocopying the experiments, "On Your Own" questions, Study Guide questions, and module summaries. This alone saves time, ink & paper costs. The best part is that it includes a daily schedule for independent study, and colorful note-taking pages. Occasionally, there are also links to the Apologia website for digging deeper. I love that these pages are all bound and organized where they will stay clean and won't get lost!

Student Science Journal 3rd Edition

Save time, money, be organized, and stay on schedule with this colorful notebook! What's not to like?!
Save time, money, be organized, and stay on schedule with this colorful notebook! What's not to like?! | Source

I also have used the Apologia Physical Science Lapbook Journal by Knowledge Box Central, in its downloadable e-book form. It was so convenient to have all the labs, "On Your Own" questions, and module summaries pre-formatted and ready to print. We used these pre-typed pages before the above Student Notebook came out. Also included are amazing lapbooking minibooks for the Study Guide questions. These provide a more creative learning experience for the hands-on student. I printed these out on colored paper for the kids to cut and answer. Then they glued them to card stock pages and placed in a 3-ring notebook.

Lapbook Journal - by Knowledge Box

Lapbooking minibooks for the creative, hands-on student. 588 pages! Use the coupon on the last page to download a free PDF version of the lapbook in order to print pages.
Lapbooking minibooks for the creative, hands-on student. 588 pages! Use the coupon on the last page to download a free PDF version of the lapbook in order to print pages. | Source

Vocabulary

I found this FREE 3 page PDF of Apologia Physical Science Vocabulary at Donna Young.org.

Lab Supplies

Lab Kit for Apologia Physical Science Year
Lab Kit for Apologia Physical Science Year | Source

Experiments - Start a laboratory notebook!

1. Read through the entire experiment FIRST.

2. Start a new page in your notebook. Write down/draw any observations, measurements and calculations during the experiment (DATA).

3. On the next page, write a brief summary of what was done and what was learned.

The BrainPOP Scientific Method video is a great resource if you have an account.

Lab Safety

Proper Lab Attire 0:51

Disposing Chemicals Safely 6:30

Avoiding Common Lab Accidents 5:40

Proper Pouring 5:19

Hazmat Diamond 2:26

MSDS 3:05

How to use Fume Hoods 3:38

Don't be like Mr. Bean in the lab!

Atom

The smallest chemical unit of matter.

Online Lessons

Virtual Homeschool Group offers at-your-own-pace free online physical science classes , if you own the Apologia Physical Science book. The class includes teaching, labs, review, quizzes, and exams!

You can also find a free, online, interactive textbook for teaching kids about atomic structure at Chem4Kids. Online quizzes are included!

Molecule

Two or more atoms linked together to make a substance with unique properties.

Source

The Atom Song

History of the Atom Sing Along

Dalton, Thomson, Rutherford, and Bohr,

Schrödinger and Heisenberg and many, many more,

Used their brains to venture in the realm of inner-space,

And found the world of the atom was a weird and wondrous place.

Dalton did experiments and said I think it's clear

Atoms are tiny indestructible spheres.

Thomson worked with cathode rays said I disagree,

A plum pudding model makes much more sense to me.

A new chapter in atomic theory started to unfold

When Rutherford played around with atoms made of gold.

When a few of his alpha particles came bouncing back,

He hypothesized a nucleus had knocked them off the track.

Dalton, Thomson, Rutherford, and Bohr,

Schrödinger and Heisenberg and many, many more,

Used their brains to venture in the realm of inner-space,

And found the world of the atom was a weird and wondrous place.

Bohr saw spectral lines from hydrogen and said it seems to me

electrons move in orbits with specific energies.

Heisenberg said forget it, there's no way to know

the orbit or the path where the electron's gonna go.

Schrödinger used lots and lots of fancy mathematics,

Made a model of the atom based on quantum mechanics.

It has orbitals, and those are based on probability.

The atom is a fuzzy blob of pure uncertainty.

Dalton, Thomson, Rutherford, and Bohr,

Schrödinger and Heisenberg and many, many more,

Used their brains to venture in the realm of inner-space,

And found the world of the atom was a weird and wondrous place!

Music and Lyrics by Michael Offutt

You can learn more about these physicists and their theories through the Egaa Gymnasium High School curriculum.


Famous Physicists

Physicist
Country
Birth-Death Dates
John Dalton
United Kingdom
1766–1844
Sir Joseph John (J.J.) Thomson
United Kingdom
1856–1940
Ernest Rutherford
New Zealand
1871–1937
Niels Bohr
Denmark
1885–1962
Erwin Schrödinger
Austria-Hungary
1887–1961
Werner Heisenberg
Germany
1901–1976

Famous Physicists

Experiment 1.1 - Atoms and Molecules

Make copper hydroxycarbonate with:

............................................................

Eye protection such as goggles or safety glasses

A small, clear glass or jar

Baking soda

Tap water

9-volt battery

Two 9-inch pieces of insulated copper wire.

Scissors

Electrical tape (but cellophane or masking tape will work.)

A spoon for stirring

Experiment 1.1 Atoms & Molecules

Capture the hydrogen and oxygen gas from the electrolysis of water in test tubes. Which gas should produce more and why? To test your theory, first watch the video below. Then, CAREFULLY, with eye protection, add a small flame to each flammable gas. So which is hydrogen and which is oxygen?

Units of Measurement: Metric vs Customary

The metric system is now called the International System of Units. It is abbreviated SI Units because in French it is named Systeme International d'unites. All countries have officially adopted the SI, but some are using both units while changing over. The United States is making the least effort to switch. Currently, we mainly use Customary Units, except in the science, medicine, military, and automotive industries. The United Kingdom is further along than us, but still use some Imperial Units.

The NumberNut website has a measurement lesson that teaches length, mass/weight, volume, and time, in both metric and customary units.

The BrainPOP Measuring Matter video teaches mass, volume, and density in such a fun way. A great resource if you have an account!


A mnemonic to remember metric prefixes!

Metric Units
Metric Units | Source

Measurement Conversion

BrainPOP has 3 great videos about metric conversion, if you have an account:

  • Metric Units
  • Customary Units
  • Metric Vs. Customary

Converting Between Units

Metric System Chart
Metric System Chart

Experiment 1.2 - Cubits and Fingers

Supplies needed:

..........................

A long piece of string

A large tabletop

A person to help you

Cellophane tape

A pencil

Concentration

The quantity of a substance within a certain volume.

Experiment 1.3 - Concentration

Supplies Needed:

...........................

Vinegar

6 Tums tablets (You can use another antacid tablet, but it must have calcium carbonate as its active ingredient.)

Measuring cups

3 large glasses (They each must be able to hold at least 2 cups of liquid.)

Fun with Vocabulary

Visit Quizlet for Module 1 vocabulary review using flashcards, games, and tests.

Study Stack also has Module 1 vocabulary flashcards and games.

Quizzes

Test your knowledge with a Module 1 online quiz.

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This content is accurate and true to the best of the author’s knowledge and is not meant to substitute for formal and individualized advice from a qualified professional.

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