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Physical Science Archdiocese of Louisville Academic Expectations

"What's the Matter?" (Grades K-5)
Kindergarten: Properties of matter: solids, liquids, gases;
Changes in matter
Grade 1: Observable characteristics of matter and energy
Grade 3: Properties of each state of matter

"Lights Out!" (Grades 4-7)
Grade 2: Investigations of sources of light and heat
Grade 4: Light: sources, properties, lenses, spectrum of color, prisms

"Slam!" (Grades 4-8)
Grade 3: Energy and its sources introduction
Grade 8: Sources of energy, energy transformation and energy transfer

"Zap!" (Grades 4-8)
Grade 2: Forces used to move objects (e.g., gravity, magnets, and wind)
Grade 4: Properties and uses of magnets
Grade 4: Electricity: sources, properties, resources and new technologies
"Force is Right!" (Grades 5-8)
Grade 8: Newton’s Three Laws as they pertain to motion and forces

"Bounce!" (Grades 4-12)
Grade 5: Forces: properties and application
Grade 8: Newton’s Three Laws as they pertain to motion and forces
Grade 8: Sources of energy, energy transformation and energy transfer



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