Includes index and references.

Chapter 1. Origin of the chemical elements -- Chapter 2. Atomic structure -- Chapter 3. Chemical structures, properties, and uses of matter -- Chapter 4. Chemical reactions -- Chapter 5. Consumer products: household and personal essentials -- Chapter 6. Ancient and modern astronomy -- Chapter 7. Physical laws of motion -- Chapter 8. Waves, light, and electromagnetism -- Chapter 9. Relativity -- Index -- References.

The You and the Natural World Physical Science provides opportunities for learning meaningful and practical experiences and demonstrating of physical science concepts. This book presents a concise discussion of the origin of matter, their properties, interactions, and applications, and a study of the universal laws and principles in physics.
The You and the Natural World Physical Science covers the prescribed standards set by the Department of Education's K to 12 Program, creating a solid foundation for students to learn essential concepts.
The book is divided into two units; each unit with four to five chapters that sufficiently cover the content requirements of the K to 12 program. Each chapter is presented in a clear and logical sequence to help students systematically learn the different science concepts and principles. To stimulate critical thinking and promote active learning, the following features of the series are provided in each chapter: Big idea, Concept Map, Learning Competencies, Highlights, Design and Meke/Investigation, Focus On, and Assessments.