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WEEK 1
WEEK 1
Monday (9/7/26) - NO SCHOOL (TEACHER WORK DAY)
Tuesday (9/8/26)
WHY PHYSICS?
Syllabus overview
Overview of class website
Discuss classroom layout & need-to-know areas
Get signed into Google Classroom & McGraw-Hill
Juniors dismissed @ 8:55 to high school auditorium
Wednesday (9/9/26)
Intro to Physics "Math Diagnostic"
Hand out & explore textbooks.
Read through & sign the Student Safety Contract
Complete & discuss "Lab Safety Quiz."
Thursday (9/10/26)
Correct & discuss "Math Diagnostic."
Encounter the Phenomenon: A Physics Toolkit
Read through "What is physics?" on p. 4
For tomorrow:
Read through the remainder of M1L1 (p. 5-9).
"Check Your Progress" #1-6 on p. 9
Friday (9/11/26)
Check & discuss the M1L1 questions.
Discuss the difference between a theory and law.
Demo & Discussion: How do physicists turn observations into explanations and predictions?
Observation vs. Inference
Module 1 Launch Lab: Mass and Falling Objects
WEEK 2
WEEK 2
Monday (9/14/26)
BELLRINGER: Review scientific notation.
Finish Module 1 Launch Lab: Mass and Falling Objects
Quick Investigation: Measuring Change
Work on "Section 1" of the Chapter 1 Study Guide (#1-6).
Tuesday (9/15/26)
Scientific notation review
Calculations involving scientific notation
Practice worksheet
New set of problems
Begin reading through Lesson 2 (Mathematics and Physics) on p. 10-13.
For tomorrow: Copy down Tables 1 & 2 from p. 10-11.
Wednesday (9/16/26) - EARLY DISMISSAL
Continue reading through Lesson 2 (Mathematics and Physics) on p. 10-13.
SIGNIFICANT FIGURES: Overview & Practice
For tomorrow: Complete the assigned Sig Figs problems.
Thursday (9/17/26)
Review & check yesterday's assignment on Sig Figs.
Read about "Dimensional Analysis" & "Solving Problems."
DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS: Overview & Practice
Step-by-step procedure
How many years would it take to get to the sun traveling at 60 mph?
For tomorrow:
Complete the assigned dimensional analysis problems.
Complete "Check Your Progress" questions, #7-11 on p. 13.
For Monday:
Read through M1L3 (Measurement) on p. 14-17.
Complete the 1.3 SmartBook.
Friday (9/18/26)
Check & discuss the M1L2 questions.
Dimensional Analysis w/ units squared or cubed
Measurement Lab
For Monday:
Read through M1L3 (Measurement) on p. 14-17.
Complete the 1.3 SmartBook.
WEEK 3
WEEK 3
Monday (9/21/26)
BELLRINGER: Precision vs. Accuracy
Complete conversion problems on previous handout (Part C).
Complete the "Measurement Lab."
For Wednesday:
Read through Lesson 4 on p. 18-23 (Graphing Data).
Describe the difference between the independent & dependent variables, then give an example of each from a hypothetical experiment.
Name, describe, sketch, and write the formula for a linear, quadratic, and inverse relationship.
Write the equation for slope, both in words and symbols.
Complete the "Physics Challenge" (#1-4) on p. 21.
Complete the "Practice Problems (#18) on p. 22.
Tuesday (9/22/26)
Confirm lab measurements.
For tomorrow:
Read through Lesson 4 on p. 18-23 (Graphing Data).
Describe the difference between the independent & dependent variables, then give an example of each from a hypothetical experiment.
Name, describe, sketch, and write the formula for a linear, quadratic, and inverse relationship.
Write the equation for slope, both in words and symbols.
Complete the "Physics Challenge" (#1-4) on p. 21.
Complete the "Practice Problems (#18) on p. 22.
Wednesday (9/23/26)
Quick Investigation: How far around?
Discuss & check over the Lesson 4 assignment(s).
Explore PhET simulations (slope)
Complete the "Chapter 1 Study Guide."
Thursday (9/24/26)
Finish checking over the Lesson 4 assignment(s).
Discuss the "Chapter 1 Study Guide."
Practice problems
Rearranging equations
Scientific notation
Significant figures
Dimensional Analysis
Graphing
Friday (9/25/26)
MODULE 1 TEST ~ A PHYSICS TOOLKIT
WEEK 4
WEEK 4
Monday (9/28/26)
How to interpret scores and symbols in JMC
Unit 1 Science Probe ~ Mechanics in One Dimension
What does the graph show about the race?
Encounter the Phenomenon: Representing Motion
Launch Lab: Toy Car Race
Launch the Lesson: Picturing Motion
As a class, read through Lesson 2.1 (p. 32-34).
Complete the 2.1 SmartBook.
For tomorrow:
Read through Lesson 2 on p. 35-38 (Where and When?).
Write down & define the BOLD terms in this section (9).
Tuesday (9/29/26)
Check BOLD terms from Lesson 2.
Complete Section 1 in the Module 2 Study Guide.
PhysicsLAB: Motion Diagrams
Wednesday (9/30/26)
Hand back & discuss Module 1 Test.
BELLRINGER: Reinforcement - Motion Diagrams
Complete & discuss the PhysicsLAB: Motion Diagrams.
Read through & take notes on Lesson 2 ~ Where and When? (p. 35-39).
For tomorrow: Complete "Check Your Progress" questions, #6-9 on p. 39.
Thursday (10/1/26)
Check & discuss CYP questions #6-9 on p. 39.
Complete Section 2 in the Module 2 Study Guide.
Read through & discuss Lesson 3 (Position-Time Graphs) on p. 40-44.
Complete "Practice Problems" #10-18 on p. 42 & 44.
For Monday: Complete the combined 2.2/2.3 SmartBook.
Friday (10/2/26)
BELLRINGER: #19 on p. 44 (Complete & turn in.)
Complete Section 3 in the Chapter 2 Study Guide.
Make corrections on Module 1 Test.
For Monday: Complete the combined 2.2/2.3 SmartBook.
WEEK 5
WEEK 5
Monday (10/5/26)
Discuss: Chapter 2 Study Guide - Section 3
Review: CYP #20-25 on p. 44
Practice: Complete Lesson 3 "Explore & Explains"
Finding Positions
Multiple Objects on a Position-Time Graph
Quick Investigation: Velocity Vectors
Tuesday (10/6/26)
Discuss Quick Investigation: Velocity Vectors.
Constant Speed Walking Lab
Wednesday (10/7/26)
Discuss & turn in "Constant Speed Walking Lab."
Wayground Intro & Activities (Position-Time Graphs)
Thursday (10/8/26)
Read through Module 2, Lesson 4: How Fast? (p. 45-51)
Complete the "Explore & Explains" (Practice & Check)
Velocity and Speed
Equation of Motion
Begin working on the Science Notebook WS - How Fast?
Friday (10/9/26)
Velocity Calculations (Enrichment & Reinforcement)
Continue working on 2.4 assignments.
Science Notebook WS - How Fast?
2.4 SmartBook
Fill out Section 4 in the "Chapter 2 Study Guide."
WEEK 6
WEEK 6
Monday (10/12/26)
Review for Module 2 Test: Representing Motion.
Chapter 2 Study Guide
Module 2 Vocabulary Practice (book website)
Module 2 Practice Test (book website)
Handouts/labs from Module 2
Tuesday (10/13/26)
MODULE 2 TEST ~ REPRESENTING MOTION
Wednesday (10/14/26) - EARLY DISMISSAL
Introduction to Module 3: Accelerated Motion
Encounter the Phenomenon
Lab: How does a ball's speed change as it rolls down a ramp?
Conduct the experiment & collect data.
Thursday (10/15/26) - NO SCHOOL
Friday (10/16/26) - NO SCHOOL
WEEK 7
WEEK 7
Monday (10/19/26)
Lab: How does a ball's speed change as it rolls down a ramp?
Analyze data & make conclusions.
Begin reading through M3L1 (Acceleration) on p. 57-65.
Tuesday (10/20/26)
Finish reading through M3L1 (Acceleration) on p. 57-65.
Go through Example Problems 1 & 2.
Work through "Explore & Explain: Calculating Acceleration."
Wednesday (10/21/26)
Compare, then discuss "Example" & "Practice" problems on p. 63-64.
Complete the "Check" at the end of the E&E.
Hand out & begin working on Section 1 of the Chapter 3 Study Guide.
Thursday (10/22/26)
Revisit and make corrections to "Check" at the end of the E&E.
Complete the 3.1 Lesson Check (Acceleration).
For tomorrow: Complete Section 1 in the "Chapter 3 Study Guide."
Friday (10/23/26)
Turn in 3.1 Assessment (V-T graph & questions)
Check over & discuss Section 1 of the "Chapter 3 Study Guide."
Wayground Quiz: Calculate and Understand Acceleration
Quick Investigation: Steel Ball Race (Set-up)
WEEK 8
WEEK 8
Monday (10/26/26)
Quick Investigation: Steel Ball Race
Tuesday (10/27/26)
Wednesday (10/28/26)
Thursday (10/29/26)
Friday (10/30/26)
WEEK 9
WEEK 9
Monday (11/2/26)
Tuesday (11/3/26)
Wednesday (11/4/26)
Thursday (11/5/26) - END OF 1ST QUARTER
Friday (11/6/26) - NO SCHOOL (TEACHER WORK DAY)
WEEK 10
WEEK 10
Monday (11/9/26)
Tuesday (11/10/26)
Wednesday (11/11/26) - SENIOR MENTORSHIPS
Thursday (11/12/26) - NO SCHOOL (P/T CONFERENCES)
Friday (11/13/26) - NO SCHOOL
WEEK 11
WEEK 11
Monday (11/16/26)
Tuesday (11/17/26)
Wednesday (11/18/26)
Thursday (11/19/26)
Friday (11/20/26)
WEEK 12
WEEK 12
Monday (11/23/26)
Tuesday (11/24/26)
Wednesday (11/25/26) - EARLY DISMISSAL
SENIOR MENTORSHIP SPEECHES
Thursday (11/26/26) - NO SCHOOL
Friday (11/27/26) - NO SCHOOL
WEEK 13
WEEK 13
Monday (11/30/26)
Tuesday (12/1/26)
Wednesday (12/2/26)
Thursday (12/3/26)
Friday (12/4/26)
WEEK 14
WEEK 14
Monday (12/7/26)
Tuesday (12/8/26)
Wednesday (12/9/26)
Thursday (12/10/26)
Friday (12/11/26)
WEEK 15
WEEK 15
Monday (12/14/26)
Tuesday (12/15/26)
Wednesday (12/16/26)
Thursday (12/17/26)
Friday (12/18/26)
WEEK 16
WEEK 16
Monday (12/21/26)
Tuesday (12/22/26)
Wednesday (12/23/26) - EARLY DISMISSAL
Thursday (12/24/26) - NO SCHOOL
Friday (12/25/26) - NO SCHOOL
WEEK 17
WEEK 17
Monday (1/4/27)
Tuesday (1/5/27)
Wednesday (1/6/27)
Thursday (1/7/27)
Friday (1/8/27)
WEEK 18
WEEK 18
Monday (1/11/27)
Tuesday (1/12/27)
Wednesday (1/13/27) - EARLY DISMISSAL
Thursday (1/14/27)
Friday (1/15/27)
WEEK 19
WEEK 19
Monday (1/18/27)
Tuesday (1/19/27)
Wednesday (1/20/27)
Thursday (1/21/27)
Friday (1/22/27) - END OF 2ND QUARTER
WEEK 20
WEEK 20
Monday (1/25/27) - NO SCHOOL (TEACHER WORK DAY)
Tuesday (1/26/27)
Wednesday (1/27/27)
Thursday (1/28/27)
Friday (1/29/27)
WEEK 21
WEEK 21
Monday (2/1/27)
Tuesday (2/2/27)
Wednesday (2/3/27)
Thursday (2/4/27)
Friday (2/5/27)
WEEK 22
WEEK 22
Monday (2/8/27)
Tuesday (2/9/27)
Wednesday (2/10/27)
Thursday (2/11/27)
Friday (2/12/27)
WEEK 23
WEEK 23
Monday (2/15/27) - NO SCHOOL
Tuesday (2/16/27)
Wednesday (2/17/27)
Thursday (2/18/27)
Friday (2/19/27)
WEEK 24
WEEK 24
Monday (2/22/27)
Tuesday (2/23/27)
Wednesday (2/24/27) - EARLY DISMISSAL
Thursday (2/25/27)
Friday (2/26/27)
WEEK 25
WEEK 25
Monday (3/1/27)
Tuesday (3/2/27)
Wednesday (3/3/27)
Thursday (3/4/27)
Friday (3/5/27)
WEEK 26
WEEK 26
Monday (3/8/27)
Tuesday (3/9/27)
Wednesday (3/10/27)
Thursday (3/11/27)
Friday (3/12/27)
WEEK 27
WEEK 27
Monday (3/15/27)
Tuesday (3/16/27)
Wednesday (3/17/27) - EARLY DISMISSAL
Thursday (3/18/27)
Friday (3/19/27)
WEEK 28
WEEK 28
Monday (3/22/27)
Tuesday (3/23/27)
Wednesday (3/24/27)
Thursday (3/25/27) - NO SCHOOL
Friday (3/26/27) - NO SCHOOL
WEEK 29
WEEK 29
Monday (3/29/27) - NO SCHOOL
Tuesday (3/30/27)
Wednesday (3/31/27)
Thursday (4/1/27)
Friday (4/2/27) - END OF 3RD QUARTER
WEEK 30
WEEK 30
Monday (4/5/27) - NO SCHOOL (TEACHER WORK DAY)
Tuesday (4/6/27)
Wednesday (4/7/27)
Thursday (4/8/27)
Friday (4/9/27)
WEEK 31
WEEK 31
Monday (4/12/27)
Tuesday (4/13/27)
Wednesday (4/14/27) - EARLY DISMISSAL
Thursday (4/15/27)
Friday (4/16/27)
WEEK 32
WEEK 32
Monday (4/19/27)
Tuesday (4/20/27)
Wednesday (4/21/27)
Thursday (4/22/27)
Friday (4/23/27)
WEEK 33
WEEK 33
Monday (4/26/27)
Tuesday (4/27/27)
Wednesday (4/28/27)
Thursday (4/29/27)
Friday (4/30/27)
WEEK 34
WEEK 34
Monday (5/3/27)
Tuesday (5/4/27)
Wednesday (5/5/27)
Thursday (5/6/27)
Friday (5/7/27)
WEEK 35
WEEK 35
Monday (5/10/27)
Tuesday (5/11/27)
Wednesday (5/12/27) - EARLY DISMISSAL
Thursday (5/13/27)
Friday (5/14/27)
WEEK 36
WEEK 36
Monday (5/17/27)
Tuesday (5/18/27)
Wednesday (5/19/27)
Thursday (5/20/27)
Friday (5/21/27)
WEEK 37
WEEK 37
Monday (5/24/27)
Tuesday (5/25/27)
Wednesday (5/26/27)
Thursday (5/27/27)
Friday (5/28/27) - CLASS OF 2027 GRADUATION
WEEK 38
WEEK 38
Monday (5/31/27) - NO SCHOOL
Tuesday (6/1/27)
Wednesday (6/2/27) - END OF 4TH QUARTER
Thursday (6/3/27) - TEACHER WORK DAY
Friday (6/4/27)
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