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physical science

any of the sciences concerned with nonliving matter, energy, and the physical properties of the universe, such as physics, chemistry, astronomy, and geology
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Aligned with the National Research CouncilAEs A Framework for K-12 Science Education and the Common Core State Standards, this text contains 22 lab investigations that teach middle school students argument-driven inquiry in physical science, an approach to lab instruction that involves presentations to peers, responding to questions, and writing, evaluating, and revising reports.
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Scientists, teachers and curriculum directors will produce six teaching modules focused on how environment-related science can be taught effectively to further students' understanding of life science, physical science, biology, chemistry, physics and earth science.
According to a study by Pimentel that appears in the third edition of the Encyclopedia of Physical Science and Technology, published in October 2001, 1.7 times more energy is required to grow and process corn and then distill the ethanol than is obtained from burning it.
This document was developed in response to the expressed need of physical science teachers for materials designed to facilitate and enhance the teaching of the 1999 North Carolina Standard Course of Study for Physical Science.
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