Section 01: Physics Introduction

Goal: To introduce students to the concept of Physics and the Scientific Method and language of mathematics on which it depends.

Objectives:

Students will be able to:

- explain why physics is the basic science.

- describe the circumstances under which a hypothesis or law must be changed or abandoned.

- distinguish between the everyday meaning and the scientific meaning of theory.

- distinguish between a hypothesis that is scientific and one that is not.

- distinguish between science and technology.

-use dimensional analysis to convert measurements from one system to another and convert measurements within a measurement system.

-simplify mathematical expressions.

-explain why the refinement of theories is a strength of science

Labs: Spring Stretching; Pendulum Swinging; Water Draining; Inertial Balance; Capacitance; Light & Optics; Inverse Square

Worksheets: See Below.

Reading Assignment: Chapter 1

Extra Credit: None at this time, but if you have any ideas, write up a proposal and I'll review it for consideration

Class Updates/Test/Quiz Schedule: Check the SOE for your class' quiz/test schedule.