Physical Science by Inquiry I

5- credits

Selected topics in physics, emphasizing experiments and the use of evidence to construct models for physical phenomena. Provides background for teaching middle school physical science as a process of inquiry and promote scientific literacy. Emphasis on depth of understanding and development of reasoning and representational skills essential to the scientific process; also develops writing skills related to communicating scientific concepts. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 2.0 in either PHYS 116 or PHYS 123. Offered: A.