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 Schoology Calendar for your class' e-homework and quiz/test schedule.