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Physics & Earth Science

A Khan-style middle-school science track for forces, motion, energy, waves, Earth systems, weather, climate, astronomy, and human impact using models and evidence.

This sequenced path uses cited public learning materials plus practice authored for PeerTutor. It does not reproduce provider exercises and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the linked providers.

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Course plan

7 units · 7 units, 12-16 weeks science cycle · work at your own speed

Start with Unit 1
What you will learn
  • Explain motion, force, energy, and waves with diagrams, data, and units.
  • Use Earth-system models to connect rocks, water, atmosphere, weather, climate, and space.
  • Write evidence-based science explanations instead of memorized definitions.

Your units

Open one unit at a time. Finish it before moving down the list.

  1. 1Motion, speed, and graph evidenceVideo -> practice -> tutor · 20 checks · 60 min
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    Watch

    Pause once. Explain one example.

    Learn, then retrieve
    Speed and velocity
    Khan Academy
    Video source: Khan AcademyNext: 20 checks
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    Practice

    20 checked questions

    Adaptive practice

    One clear check at a time

    20-item skill bank
    Mastery updates from checked workTarget: durable recall
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    Signed-out answers are checked without saving an identifier or attempt history.
  2. 2Forces and Newton-style reasoningSource -> practice -> tutor · 20 checks · 60 min
  3. 3Energy stores, transfers, and conservationSource -> practice -> tutor · 20 checks · 60 min
  4. 4Waves, sound, light, and informationVideo -> practice -> tutor · 20 checks · 60 min
  5. 5Earth systems, rocks, and geologic changeSource -> practice -> tutor · 20 checks · 60 min
  6. 6Weather, climate, and human impactVideo -> practice -> tutor · 20 checks · 60 min
  7. 7Astronomy and science explanation portfolioSource -> practice -> tutor · 20 checks · 60 min
Books, videos, and sources

Khan Academy materials are free on Khan Academy. PeerTutor is unofficial and is not endorsed by Khan Academy.

Speed and velocityThe water cycleWave propertiesMiddle school Earth and space science - NGSSMiddle school physics - NGSSNYS Grades 3-8 Science Learning StandardsNYS P-12 Learning Standards by Content AreaCollege Physics for AP Courses 2eOpenStax ScienceCK-12 Middle School Physical Science 2.0FlexBook textbooks and conceptsMiddle School Science Curriculum
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