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Welcome! This is a standard high school laboratory physics course that focuses on a conceptual understanding of thermodynamics, waves, optics, matter and energy, different forces and how they change the motion of objects, and distinguishing among the three major natural forces: gravitational, electrical and magnetic in context with scientific investigation and relationships between science, technology, and society.
Units
Units
Quarter 1
Quarter 1
Unit 1 Science of Physics
Reading: chapter 1 p2-35
Investigation 1A: Graphs of motion
Investigation 1B: Musical sounds
Investigation 1C: RGB color matching
Review:
Answer 2 vocab questions from each section (6 total)
Answer 2 conceptual questions from each section (6 total)
Answer 1 quantitative problem
Answer 2 standardized test questions
Unit 1 Quiz
Unit 2 Physical Quantities and Measurement
Reading: chapter 2 p36-69
Investigation 2A: Indirect measurement, estimation, and scale
Investigation 2B: Graphical relationships
Investigation 2C: Algebraic relationships
Review:
Answer 2 vocab questions from each section (6 total)
Answer 2 conceptual questions from each section (6 total)
Answer 6 quantitative problems from each section (18 total)
Unit 2 Quiz
Unit 3 Position and Velocity
Reading: chapter 3 p70-
3A: Displacement
3B: Motion graphs
Unit 4 Acceleration
4A: Acceleration
4B: A model for accelerated motion
Quarter 2
Quarter 2
Unit 5 Forces and Newton's Laws
5A: Newton’s second law
5B: Hooke’s law
5C: Static and kinetic friction
Unit 6 Motion in Two and Three Dimensions
6A: Vector navigation
6B: Projectile motion
6C: Acceleration on an inclined plane
6D: Graphing motion on an inclined plane
Unit 7 Circular Motion
7A: Circular motion
7B: Orbits
7C: Extrasolar planets
Unit 8 Static Equilibrium and Torque
8A: Static equilibrium
8B: Structural design
Quarter 3
Quarter 3
Unit 9 Work and Energy
9A: Work and the force versus distance graph
Unit 10 Conservation of Energy
10A: Inclined plane and the conservation of energy
10B: Work and energy
10C: Springs and the conservation of energy
10D: Work done by friction
Unit 11Momentum and Collisions
11A: Conservation of momentum
11B: Inelastic collisions
11C: Elastic collisions
Unit 12 Machines
12A: Levers
12B: Pulleys
12C: Ramps and inclined planes
Quarter 4
Quarter 4
Unit 13 Angular Momentum
13A: Rotational inertia
13B: Conservation of angular momentum
13C: Center of mass
13D: Rolling down an inclined plane
Unit 14 Harmonic Motion
14A: Oscillators
14B: Damping and shock absorbers
14C: Resonance
Unit 15 Waves
15A: Waves
15B: Wave interactions
15C: Interference
15D: Wavelength and standing waves
Unit 16 Sound
16A: Sound waves
16B: Doppler effect
16C: How sound carries information
16D: Resonance and sound
Resources
Resources
Online Textbook
Online Textbook
Site: https://student.pasco.com
Student code: USHI026367-EP3-SB-0322-75VVH
Google Classroom
Google Classroom
Period 2: dymbkpo
Materials
Materials
1 or 2 inch binder
Folder paper
pencil (do not use pens)
Policies & Expectations
Policies & Expectations
Major Assignments
Major Assignments
Professor Project
Labs
Quizzes (1 per unit)
Exams (1 per quarter)
Grading Scale
Grading Scale
A 90 – 100%
B 80 – 89%
C 70- 79%
D 60 – 69%
F < 60%
Work Policies
Work Policies
Homework
All homework is due at the beginning of the next class unless stated otherwise. If you are absent, you are responsible for checking Google Classroom for the work missed. If you are not able to complete the homework on time due to an excused absence (with note), you must text or email me before the due date.
Quizzes
Quizzes are given to assess how much you are (or are not) learning. There are NO RETAKES for quizzes unless the average score for all classes is below 50% (retake will not be the same as the original quiz). You may make-up a quiz that you missed due to an excused absence (with note). No make ups without a note. Quiz schedule subject to change.
Exams
There will be an Exam at the end of each quarter. THERE ARE NO EXAM RETAKES. If you are absent (excused or not), you must see me to get instructions for an essay that will replace your exam grade (Essay due 2 days before the end of the quarter).
Labs
We will be working with potentially hazardous materials in the laboratory. Therefore, you must be prepared for labs (completed pre-lab, know procedures and purpose, wear proper clothing as discussed in lab-safety contract), and follow all lab and lab safety rules. Please check the calendar above for lab dates.
APA format
ALL typed assignments must be in APA format (double spaced, 12-pt Times New Roman, in-text citations, and reference list). For assignments less than 2 pages long, you do not need to include a title page, abstract, or header.
Classroom Policies
Classroom Policies
Class Duties
Complete one class duty per class period. Place your popsicle stick into the pocket of the task you completed.
Electronics
Treat school electronics and labware with care. Cell phones, headphones, and personal electronics must remain put away unless you are given permission to use them. If electronics become a distraction, they will be taken away until at least until the end of class.
Health
Wear a mask that covers your mouth and nose at all times
Wipe your desk with sanitizer at the end of each class
Stay at least 3 feet from others
Wash your hands with soap and water before and after all hands-on activities
Do not come to school if you are sick
Students are expected to be:
Self-directed Learners (The ability to be responsible for one's own learning)
Community Contributors (The understanding that it is essential for human beings to work together)
Complex Thinkers (The ability to demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving)
Quality Producers (The ability to recognize and produce quality performance and quality products)
Effective Communicators (The ability to communicate effectively)
Effective and Ethical Users of Technology (The ability to use a variety of technologies effectively and ethically)
Students will be able to:
Ask questions and define problems
Develop and use models
Plan and carry out investigations
Analyze and interpret data
Use mathematics and computational thinking
Construct explanations and design solutions
Engage in argument from evidence
Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information
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