High School Physical Science

Physical Science Course—Interactive Science Notebook Table of Contents

This table of contents will be updated regularly, to reflect coursework that should be completed in your Interactive Science Notebook.

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List of suggested materials and supplies for this course: More updates coming soon!

(NOTE: materials and supplies DO NOT have to be purchased though Muhammad Online Science Academy affiliate links.  Muhammad Online Science Academy LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Muhammad Online Science Academy.)

COURSE BASICS

• A 1-Subject, 11 x 8½, college-ruled spiral notebook (5-Star brand spiral notebooks work well): https://amzn.to/3xRfsEI
• scientific calculator: https://amzn.to/3bFsg9F
• stopwatch
  • Bulk option: https://amzn.to/3QKNYZM
• 1-2 rolls of transparent tape
• scissors
• pencils/pens
• colored pencils
• highlighter
• printer paper (8 1/2" x 11")
• a ruler
• meter stick: https://amzn.to/3QHuFAC
  • Bulk option: https://amzn.to/3QL2IIo
• Safety glasses:

ADDITIONAL SUGGESTED MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES, LISTED BY UNIT

UNIT 1: ENERGY

Lab 1

• string
• paperclips
• washers or sinkers
• masking tape

Lab 2

• Erlenmeyer flask: or plastic cups
• vinegar
• baking soda
• plastic spoons
• 2 pipettes: https://amzn.to/3Pi500q or 2 eye-droppers: https://amzn.to/3yVDC1s
• Hot Wheels car(s) and track: https://amzn.to/3B0Mo0C
• 2 ring-stands (Optional): https://amzn.to/3uW1znU
• light-bulb & socket kit: https://amzn.to/3aKXSdQ
• D-cell Battery holder: https://amzn.to/3Ovpkud
• 2 D-cell Batteries
• alligator clip wire leads: https://amzn.to/3RJb4R3
• bucket of sand
• rubber bands or elastic hair ties
• jar with lid
• dry beans

Work and Energy: Activity 1 & 2

• 200-900 gram Toy vehicle (with wheels)
• mass and hanger set: https://amzn.to/3aNK5mU
• spring scale set: https://amzn.to/3o9PWWH
• a flat piece of wood, cardboard, or other item that can be used as a ramp (long enough to serve as a ramp from the floor to height of a chair).
• meter stick

Conservation of Energy Lab

• Hot Wheels track: https://amzn.to/3B0Mo0C
• 2 ring-stands (Optional): https://amzn.to/3uW1znU
• 1 marble
• meter stick or measuring tape

UNIT 2: MATTER

UNIT 3: MOTION

GPE and Speed Lab

• scientific calculator: https://amzn.to/3bFsg9F
• stopwatch
  • Bulk option: https://amzn.to/3QKNYZM
• meter stick or measuring tape
• Hot Wheels track: https://amzn.to/3B0Mo0C
• 1 small marble
• 1 large marble
• 1 golf ball
• A ramp or books or, 1 ring-stand (Optional): https://amzn.to/3uW1znU

Motion in a Straight Line—Part 1

• meter stick or 1 meter-long plank of wood, plastic, or metal
• Hot Wheels track: https://amzn.to/3B0Mo0C
• 1 large marble

Motion in a Straight Line—Part 2

• scientific calculator: https://amzn.to/3bFsg9F
• stopwatch
  • Bulk option: https://amzn.to/3QKNYZM
• meter stick or measuring tape
• Hot Wheels track: https://amzn.to/3B0Mo0C
• 1 large marble
• A ramp or books or, 1 ring-stand (Optional): https://amzn.to/3uW1znU
• Graph Paper

UNIT 4: FORCES

• mass and hanger set: https://amzn.to/3aNK5mU
• spring scale set: https://amzn.to/3o9PWWH
• 1 ring-stand (Optional): https://amzn.to/3uW1znU
• 5 marbles (all the same size/mass)
• 1 ruler with a ridge to hold the marbles
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UNIT 5: ELECTRICITY

• light-bulb & socket kit: https://amzn.to/3aKXSdQ
• D-cell Battery holder: https://amzn.to/3Ovpkud
• 2 D-cell Batteries
• alligator clip wire leads: https://amzn.to/3RJb4R3
• electric switch: https://amzn.to/3Yzj5dw
  • bulk: https://amzn.to/3FabzyW
• 1-2 large iron nails
• paperclips
• Various materials to test—the more you can find, the better!
  • Examples:
    • iron nail
    • brass fasteners
    • plastic straw
    • glass rod
    • copper wire
    • gold ring, necklace, bracelet, or coin
    • silver ring, necklace, bracelet, or coin
    • platinum ring, necklace, bracelet, or coin

UNIT 6: MAGNETISM

• 2 bar magnets: https://amzn.to/3xMmTg6
• compass: https://amzn.to/3OMTWYH
  • Bulk option: https://amzn.to/3bkdMfm
• iron filings: https://amzn.to/3O6BLNs
• several sheets of printer or notebook paper:
• plastic or glass bottle
• cow magnet (optional): https://amzn.to/3n5jZhL

UNIT 7: WAVES AND THE ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM

UNIT 8: ASTRONOMY