INTRODUCTION

to
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
LEARNING GOALS:
explain that science involves
asking
questions;
describe the relationship of
matter and energy to physical
science; and
discuss the four main branches
of physical science
Most objects around
you spend a great
deal of time sitting
quietly without
motion..
ON THE OTHER HAND…

SOLAR SYSTEM METEORS

seems to always move, and never standing still..
 is..
❖the process of gathering
knowledge about the natural
world
❖this is done through making
observations and asking
questions
Why do things
stand still?
Why do things
move?

Science begins with

curiosity and ends with
discovery…
 BRANCHES OF PHYSICAL
SCIENCE
Physics

PHYSICA
L PHYSICAL Astronomy
Chemistry
SCIENCE SCIENCE

Geology
 1. PHYSICS - A MATTER OF ENERGY!

- a branch of science that studies

MATTER and ENERGY
- Motion, force, electricity, light and
heat
- Scientists who are experts in physics
are called
PHYSICISTS.
2. CHEMISTRY - A MATTER OF REACTIONS!

- the study of all forms of matter,

including how matter interacts with one
another
Have you ever played solitaire, where you
arrange cards horizontally and vertically
looking for connections?
 DMITRI MENDELEEV

This pattern displayed in the periodic table helps us

understand atoms, chemical reactions, formulas,
compounds, atomic mass, and other concepts of the
periodic table of elements.
 3. GEOLOGY
⮚ the study of the origin, history, and
structure of Earth.
Geochemist are geologists who apply their
knowledge of heat, force, and chemistry to
understand how rocks and soil change over
time.
 4. ASTRONOMY
⮚ the study of everything in the universe
beyond Earth's atmosphere
 IMPORTANT DISCOVERIES IN PHYSICS

NICOLAUS GALILEO GALILEI ISAAC NEWTON

COPERNICUS “All falling objects would Three Laws of Motion
“Earth revolve around accelerate at the same rate
the sun.” regardless of their size,
shape, or mass in a
 IMPORTANT DISCOVERIES IN PHYSICS

ALBERT JOHN DALTON MAX KARL ERNST

EINSTEIN LUDWIG PLANCK
Theory of Relativity “Atomic Theory of
Matter” “Quantum Theory”
What is the relationship of matter and
energy to physical science?
❖ Energy and matter characterize both
physical and biological systems
▪ These systems are defined
both by the types of energy
and matter they contain
and how that matter and
energy move through
between systems

…energy and matter can

change forms but cannot be
created nor destroyed (Law of
Conservation of Energy)