Discover! MS Physical Science Set

Discover! Physical Science, 2^nd Edition, immerses students in how matter and energy interact in the world around us to build a strong foundation. Students begin by mastering the metric system, measurement, area, volume, mass, density, and graphing skills used by scientists and engineers. The course explores states of matter, atomic structure, and the Periodic Table, followed by investigations into chemical and physical changes, compounds, and mixtures. Learners study energy in many forms, including waves, thermodynamics, electricity, and magnetism, with a look toward the future of energy technologies. Core physics concepts such as force, work, motion, and energy are reinforced through hands-on problem solving. Simple machines—levers, wheels and axles, pulleys, inclined planes, screws, and friction—show how basic principles power everyday tools and structures. A Career Spotlight introduces careers such as Physicist, Mechanical Engineer, Civil Engineer, Nuclear Engineer, Electromagnetic Systems Designer, and Construction Engineer, helping students connect physical science concepts to real-world innovation and engineering solutions.

Discover! Physical Science set includes:

• Student Worktext A
  • Learn about historical foundations and leaders in physical sciences, models and visualizing data, scientific measurement systems, and the structure of matter. The text concludes with chemical and physical changes. Each unit features a related career, such as a civil engineer, physicist, and nuclear engineer.
• Worktext B
  • Continue with energy, electromagnetism, force, distance, and work. The text concludes with simple machines. Each unit features a related career such as working as a mechanical engineer, electromagnetic systems designer, physicist, and construction engineer.
• Instructor Guide
  • Take the guesswork out of lesson planning, offering helpful teaching tips, pacing suggestions, and complete answer keys for all activities and assessments.
• Assessment Booklet
  • Each unit includes a traditional assessment modeled after standardized tests and a performance assessment that challenges students to apply their understanding in creative, meaningful ways. Rubrics are included to support consistent and clear evaluation.
• Lab Book
  • Each unit includes at least one lab for each lesson. Labs provide a clear connection between the unit and the lab. Students make predictions, search for answers, and synthesize data collection to make inferences and/or suggest further research.