Introduction to Physical Science

Student Projects

Adult learners in Introduction to Physical Science engaged in curriculum-based, student-led learning experiences. The final project is a capstone assessment where students apply course content, use technology, and apply skills developed throughout the semester as they produce a final product of their learning experience.

Professor C. D. Phillips

Spring 2024 – Earth Systems – Climate Change

Fall 2023 – Earth Systems and the Solar System

Class EMPACTS Final Presentation

Physical Science - Fall 2023 EMPACTS project Earth Systems

Surficial Processes
Global Warming

College Level Presentation
9th-12th Grade Lesson Plan
Grade level Presentation
Erosion Lab Activity
Demonstration Video 1
Demonstration Video 2
4th Grade Lesson Plan
Worksheet
Demonstration Video 1
Demonstration Video 2
Demonstration Video
Demonstration Document

Teaching K-12
The Solar System

K-6 Presentation
Lesson Plan
Activities
Demonstration video
K-6 Solar System Activity

Spring 2023 Earth Systems and the Solar System

2023 Class EMPACTS Project Final Presentation

Earth SystemsSolar System
College Level
Informational Presentation
K-6 Level
Informational Presentation
Demo Design DocumentActivity 1 Activity 2
DemoDemo

Spring 2022 – Climate Change and the Ocean Conveyor Belt

Fall 2021 – Teaching about Volcanoes


  • Demo team brainstorms about how to show the hydrologic cycle
  • Demo team brainstorms about how to show the hydrologic cycle
  • Demo team brainstorms about how to show the hydrologic cycle
  • Pre-Service Teachers work on lesson plan and activities for K-6 learners
  • Pre-Service Teachers work on lesson plan and activities for K-6 learners
  • Team planning how to engineer a demo of the hydrologic cycle