This document provides information about a 9th grade physical science course taught by Miss Barkanic during the winter and spring of 2013. The course will cover introductory concepts in chemistry, physics, and astronomy through lectures, labs, projects, and group activities. By the end of the course, students will understand and be able to apply fundamental principles in these disciplines. The textbook is Conceptual Physical Science Explorations and grades will be based on homework, classwork, quizzes, tests, projects, and presentations. Missed work is the student's responsibility to make up.