Beyond the GED with Physical Science. A Hands-on Science Curriculum.

This guide is designed to provide adult learners with hands-on activities and demonstrations to develop skills in physical science. The guide consists of four units on the following topics: introduction to chemistry, introduction to atomic structure, chemical formulas and equations, and common chemicals. Each unit contains some or all of the following: behavioral objectives, list of supplies needed for the unit, definitions of vocabulary, concepts covered in the unit, background information needed for the activities, activity sheets, and answer keys. Each activity sheet includes a list of materials needed for the activity, a detailed procedure, question(s) pertaining to the activity, and explanation/discussion of the reaction occurring during the activity. The activities presented in the curriculum may be incorporated into any science program with only slight modifications, and most activities require only common items that are readily available in kitchens and/or grocery stores. Concluding the guide are a pretest/posttest and answer key, and report describing the curriculum development project. Contains 15 references. (MN)