Physical Science - Integrated is an integrated science course that focuses on conceptual understanding of foundational core ideas, science and engineering practices, and crosscutting concepts, and is composed of physical science, Earth and space science, life science, and engineering design standards. Students will earn 1 unit of Smart Core/physical science credit for graduation. It is recommended that students be enrolled in Algebra I concurrently with this course. Students in physical science - integrated continue to develop their understanding of the core ideas in the physical, life, and earth and space sciences learned in middle school. These ideas include the most fundamental concepts from chemistry, physics, biology, and Earth and space science but are intended to leave room for expanded study in upper-level high school courses.