St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School:

Middle School Science

Maureen Ederle

Mrs. Maureen Ederle
Content Instructor

Abby Lecroy

Dr. Abby LeCroy
Lab Instructor

Middle School Science

Physical science is a branch of science that investigates the fundamental properties and behavior of non-living matter, including its composition, structure, motion, and interactions with energy, encompassing fields like physics and chemistry as its primary components; while physics focuses on the fundamental laws governing the universe, chemistry delves into the composition and transformation of matter, allowing scientists to understand phenomena like heat transfer, chemical reactions, and the behavior of particles at the atomic level, contributing significantly to technological advancements across various industries.