1. Physical Science
EOCT Prep Session
Presented by
Mrs. Tameka Weeks &
Mrs. Heather Harrison
Remember to save the slides as
a PDF document if you would
like a copy of the presentation
and you can also take notes!
2. Be Proactive
– Take responsibility for preparing!
Test Dates-Road Trip!
– Given “in person” not online
– December 10-12 for Block Courses and
special circumstances (students transferring in that
need EOCTs, students who missed testing last year, etc)
– First Half of May for Main
Administration in year long courses
3. Physical Science EOCT Preparation!
• What are EOCTs?
• End of Course Tests
• Required state tests for high school students given by certified teachers
throughout the state (locations/times sent thru kmail).
• Write those dates down when you get them and be ready to travel to one
of the many test sites set up across the state on those days.
• Required for Graduation- They are much like the graduation test that is
being phased out in Georgia. You must pass one EOCT in each content
area (Math, Science, English, Social Studies) at some point in your high
school experience in order to graduate.
• They count 15%, 20%, or 25% of your overall grade for the course. So if
you are passing with a 70 but fail the EOCT you could fail the whole class
so pad your grade if you are worried about taking tests to make sure that
does not happen. EOCTs can be retaken for the graduation requirement
but only your original test will count toward the 20%. If you miss an EOCT
then you do not get credit for the course until you take the EOCT and
there will not be an opportunity to do that until the next test
administration (December or May).
• The tests cover everything from all year in that content area. Teachers do
not make or get to see EOCTs so all related info is fair game!
4. It is like free help that is not cheating!
• Don’t forget!
• For the physical science test you may use…
• The formula sheet in the test booklet, there is
one in your sample test, get familiar with it!
• The Periodic Table that is inside your test book!
• Calculator-
– You must bring your own, you will want it for
Physical Science AND Math EOCTs!
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7. How to Prepare:
• As you know this test is state required and is comprehensive. To prepare
for this test, beyond doing well in course work, we are recommending
students take advantage of as many resources as possible. Some
possibilities for study include the close review of a COACH study guide,
Study Island, and the GaDOE Studyguide…
…and Special Live Class Connect Sessions (more info on this)
• Study Island- www.studyisland.com once you have taken a pretest,
everything else in that content area will open!
• Coach Guides
– To assist you in preparing for the EOCTs, you can obtain a copy of the COACH
study guide offered through Triumph Learning. The cost of the study guide is
$19.99 + shipping /handling and tax. You may also request a teacher’s copy
that contains the answers for the student guide at a reduced rate. The guide
should arrive at your home within 3-5 business days. To order call 1-800-221-
9372 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday through Friday or visit their
website http://www.testprep.com/c/@CvKVHimy4rLwU/Pages/orderinginfo.web?nocache@304034
• Ga DOE Study guide- I will File Transfer DOE Resources
– Sample Physical Science EOCT
– Answer Key to Sample Test
– Physical Science EOCT Studyguide
• Web Resources…
8. Physical Science
• Valdosta High School (I went to college at VSU) has
a great physical science EOCT review website:
• http://physicalscienceatvhs.pbworks.com/w/page/27748618/FrontPage
• Perry High School also has a great Physical Science
EOCT prep page with ppts:
• http://www.hcbe.net/schools/perry-high-school/science/lledger/physical-science-eoct-
review.aspx
• File Transfered DOE Resources
– Sample Physical Science EOCT
– Answer Key to Sample Test
– Physical Science EOCT Studyguide
• Let’s take a look at the Physical Science EOCT Studyguide!
12. States of Energy
• The most common energy
conversion is the conversion
between potential and
kinetic energy.
• All forms of energy can be in
either of two states:
– Potential - stored
– Kinetic - motion
13. Energy
Law of Conservation of Energy – energy cannot be
created or destroyed
Energy can be defined as the ability to do work.
• Because of the direct connection between
energy and work, energy is measured in the
same unit as work: joules (J).
• In addition to using energy to do work, objects
gain energy because work is being done on
them.
14. Types of Energy
Type of Energy Example of Energy
thermal fire, friction
sound thunder, doorbell
electromagnetic sunlight, microwave, uv rays, x-rays
chemical (potential) battery, wood, match, coal, gas
electrical lightning, generator
mechanical gasoline engine, windmill, simple machines
nuclear radioactive elements, sun, stars
17. Heat Transfer
• Convection
movement of gas or
liquid particles spreads
heat
• Conduction
heat is transferred by
particles touching
• Radiation
heat is transferred in
matter or space by
means of
electromagnetic waves
18. Nuclear Energy
• Fission • Fusion
• the splitting of the • light nuclei fuse or
atomic nucleus combine
• Examples: nuclear
power plant
21. Force
• A push or pull
• Measured in Newtons
• An object at rest and an
object moving at a constant
velocity is being acted upon
by a net force of zero
• The net force is zero when
the forces are equal and
opposite
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23. Gravity
Gravity depends on Distance and Mass…
• 2. Which exerts more gravity
- the Earth or the moon?
• 1. Who experiences more
gravity - the politician or
the astronaut?
24. Mass vs. Weight
Mass—the amount of
matter in an object
Weight—the force on
a body due to the
gravitational
attraction of another
body
Weight changes
based on location.
Mass NEVER changes.
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26. Newton’s 1st Law of Motion
• An object in motion will
stay in motion and an
object at rest will stay at
rest unless acted upon by
an unbalanced force
• Law of Inertia—why we
wear seat belts.
27. Newton’s 2nd & 3rd Laws of Motion
• F = ma
• For every action there is an
• equal and opposite reaction
28. Acceleration due to Gravity
• On Earth, all objects fall
with a constant acceleration
of 9.80 m/s2 in the absence
of air resistance.
• In other words, a falling object’s
velocity increases by 9.8 m/s
each second it falls!
29. Displacement, Velocity & Acceleration
• Displacement vs. distance - displacement has
a direction (as a crow flies)
• Velocity vs. speed – velocity has a direction
• Velocity = displacement
time
• Acceleration - rate at which velocity changes
• Acceleration = final velocity – initial velocity
time
32. Wave Properties
Wavelength - the distance between peak to peak , shorter
wavelengths = higher frequency
Amplitude- the maximum displacement
Amplitude is related to intensity, higher the amplitude the higher the
intensity (energy). For sound it means greater volume.
• Frequency- The number of events (waves, vibrations, oscillations)
that pass a point in a given amount of time, usually a second
• High frequency (short wavelength)
• Low frequency (long wave-length)
• Frequency is related to pitch, the higher the frequency the higher the
pitch
33. Types of waves
• Transverse - particles of the
medium move perpendicular to
the direction of the wave
example –Light/Electromagnetic-
DO NOT REQUIRE MEDIUM
• Longitudinal (aka compressional)-
particles move parallel to the
direction of the wave example –
sound- DO REQUIRE A MEDIUM
• Surface - particles move in
circular motion - longitudinal and
transverse examples-Seismic and
water waves
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35. Behaviors of Waves
• Reflection—wave
bounces off barrier
• Refraction—wave
changes direction as it
moves from one medium
to another
• Diffraction—the bending
of a wave around a barrier
36. Interference
• Constructive occurs when
two waves disturb the medium
in the same way. The
disturbance is larger than the
disturbance of either wave
separately
• Destructive is canceling
interference that occurs when
two waves disturb the medium
in opposite ways. The
disturbance is smaller than the
disturbance of either wave
separately
37. Doppler Effect
• As a sound source moves toward a listener, the
pitch seems to increase
• As the sound source moves away from the
listener, the pitch seems to decrease
38. Magnetic field
Magnetic field is
strongest where the
lines are closest
together
If you break the
magnet, north and
south poles will
reform on each piece
39. Electrical charges
• Charged particles exert forces on each other
• Like repels, opposites attract
• The greater the distance between the charges
the smaller the force
• Flow of electrons= electricity
40. Static electricity
Static electricity is
the charge that
stays on an object
– does not move
It can be positive
or negative
It can be
generated by
rubbing two
objects together
(friction) and
removing “loose”
41. Electrical charge generation
Induction - charge can be
generated by bringing a charged
object close to another one (aka
Charging by Induction)
Conduction – charge can be
generated by touching a charged
object to another object (aka
Charging by Contact)
42. Current (I) – flow rate (amperes)
Ohm’s Law Resistance (R) – drag (ohms)
Voltage (V) – force or pressure (volts)
43. Series circuit
Series Circuit: the components are lined up
along one path. If the circuit is broken, all
components turn off.
R = R1 + R2 + R3 + R4
44. Parallel Circuits
Parallel Circuit – there are several branching
paths to the components. If the circuit is
broken at any one branch, only the
components on that branch will turn off.
1/R = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3
45. Relate magnetism and electricity
• Electromagnet - Magnets can be created by
wrapping a wire around an iron core and
passing current through it
• Electromagnetic induction - Create an electric
current by moving a magnet through a coil of
wire ( generator)
To increase the strength of an
electromagnet
• Increase the number of coils
• Increase the number of batteries
46. What ‘s the difference between a
Motor and a Generator?
• Generator – converts mechanical
energy to electrical energy
example – water turns a turbine,
spins a magnet inside a coil to
generate electricity
• Motor - converts electrical energy
into mechanical energy example –
electricity from your car battery
turns a motor which drives your
wiper blades back and forth
47. We are going to take a quick break before we go into the
Chemistry part of Physical Science. When the timer runs
out, we will come back for the second half of our session
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