9/15/25-9/19/25

Monday-  No School-Professional Development Day

Tuesday

Period 2 Physics II

• Quiz-  23.1 Quantization and Planck's Constant Problems

Period 4 Honors Physics

• Lab "Acceleration Due to Gravity Due"

• Practice Quiz-"Kinematic Equations"

Period 5 Physics

• Collect p. 58 1-6 

• Practice Quiz-"Kinematic Equations"

Period 8 STEM

• Start Engagement #5

Period 6 Investigative Techniques

• Pinhole Cameras

Period 7 Robotics

• Continue programming EV3 robots with CS2 Curriculum

Wednesday

Period 2 Physics II

• Notes "Photoelectric Effect"

• Practice 23B p. 836

• Assign p. 836 1-4

Period 4 Honors Physics

• Quiz "Kinematic Equations"

Period 5 Physics

• Gravity problems

Period 8 STEM

• Start Engagement #5

Period 6 Investigative Techniques

• Pinhole Cameras

Period 7 Robotics

• Continue programming EV3 robots with CS2 Curriculum

Thursday

Period 2 Physics II

Period 4 Honors Physics

Period 5 Physics

Period 8 STEM

• Start Engagement #5

Period 6 Investigative Techniques

• Pinhole Cameras

Period 7 Robotics

• Continue programming EV3 robots with CS2 Curriculum

Friday

Period 2 Physics II

Period 4 Honors Physics

Period 5 Physics

9/8/25-9/12/25

Physics II  

Monday

• Physics II-Review notes 23.1 and worksheet 23.1 due.

Tuesday

• Start black body radiation simulation.

Wednesday

• Introduce E=hf equation.  Book problems 833 1-4

Period 4 Honors Physics and Period 5 General Physics

Monday

• Start Freefall Gizmo

Tuesday

• Acceleration due to Gravity Lab

Perform experiment and start graphing results.

Wednesday

• Finish lab and collect.  Honors will do a formal type written report due in one week 9/17/25

Period 6 Investigative Techniques

• Finish testing bridges.  Start pinhole cameras.

Period 7 Robotics

• Continue programming robots on the CS2N curriculum.  Work at your own pace.  Teacher will monitor progress of each team.

Period 8

• Continue working on new engagement due Friday 9/12/25

9/1/25-9/5/25

Monday-Labor Day no school

Tuesday 

Period 2 Physics II

• Finish diffraction problems worksheet.

• Review for Quiz on diffraction problems.

Period 3 Study Hall

Period 4 Honors Physics

• Complete graphs for Acceleration of Toy Car Lab

• Review assignment p. 44 1-6

• Introduce acceleration equation p. 49 1-5

Period 5

• Same as period 4

Period 6

• Continue working on balsa wood bridges, should complete them by Wednesday.

Period 7 Robotics

• Continue programming robots in CS2N website

Period 8

• Move to new engagements and continue working on Google Slides

Tuesday 9/3/25

Period 2 Physics II

• Quiz on diffraction problems.Period 4 Honors Physics

Period 4 Honors Physics

Period 5  Physics

• Same as period 4

Period 6

• Continue working on balsa wood bridges, should complete them by Wednesday.

Period 7 Robotics

• Continue programming robots in CS2N website

Period 8

• Move to new engagements and continue working on Google Slides

Thursday 9/4

Period 2

• Review practice quiz "Diffraction" and then take quiz.

Period 4 

• Practice quiz:  velocity and acceleration

Period 5

• Same as period 4

Period 8 STEM

• Continue working on engagement #3

Period 6 Invest. Tech.

• Finish up and test bridges

Period 7 Robotics

• Continue programming EV3 Robots

Friday 9/5

Period 2 Physics II

Period 4 Honors Physics

• Quiz velocity and acceleration problems

Period 5 Physics

• Same as period 4

Period 8 STEM

• Engagement #3 due, start engagement #4

Period 6 Invest. Tech.

• Finish up and test bridges

Period 7 Robotics

• Continue programming EV3 Robots

8/29/25

period 2 Physics Ii

(3.4.10.C and 3.4.12.C): These standards extend wave behavior discussions to include light effects such as Doppler effect, dispersion, absorption, and interference, again without explicit reference to diffraction. 

• Take apart wave tanks and put away.  Review wave lab, wave equation, diffraction, refraction.  Discuss that light has similar properties.

Quiz Tuesday "Refraction, Diffraction and Wave Tank Lab"

Wednesday start discussion on diffraction of light.

Thursday Gizmo on diffraction

Friday Using diffraction grating

Period 4 Physics

Mo3.2.12.A – Physical Science, Chemistry and Physics

• 3.4.12.C – Physics
  
  

Core Concepts:

1. Position, Velocity, and Acceleration
   
   

   • Understand and calculate displacement, velocity, and acceleration.
     
     

   • Interpret motion graphs (position-time, velocity-time).
     
     

   • Use equations of motion for constant acceleration (e.g., v=v0+atv = v_0 + atv=v0​+at, x=x0+v0t+12at2x = x_0 + v_0t + \frac{1}{2}at^2x=x0​+v0​t+21​at2).
     
     

2. Reference Frames
   
   

   • Describe motion relative to a chosen reference point or frame of reference.
     
     

3. Graphical and Algebraic Representations
   
   

   • Analyze and interpret linear motion using graphs, data tables, and kinematics equations.
     
     

   • Understand the slope of a position-time graph as velocity, and the slope of a velocity-time graph as acceleration.
     
     

4. Uniform vs. Accelerated Motion
   
   

   • Distinguish between uniform motion (constant velocity) and non-uniform motion (acceleration).
     
     

   • Describe free fall as an example of constant acceleration (due to gravity).
     
     

5. Problem Solving with Units and Vectors
   
   

   • Solve word problems involving one-dimensional motion using proper units.
     
     

   • Recognize motion in positive or negative direction along a line.

Mon:  Practice Quiz Ch. 1

Tues:  Quiz Ch. 1

Wed:  Start Ch. 2 "Motion in One Dimension"

Period 5 Honors Physics-  Same standards as period 1

Mon:  Practice Quiz Ch. 1

Tues:  Quiz Ch. 1

Wed:  Start Ch. 2 "Motion in One Dimension"

Period 6 Investigative Techniques

• Continue working on Balsa Bridges

Period 7 Robotics

• Continue working through the Lego EV3 programming challenges

Period 8 STEM

• Start new engagements

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8/18/25-8/22/25

Physics II Period 2

• Introduction to the course.

• Review wave definitions and properties.

• Start "Wave Tank" Gizmo

• 🎯 Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

• Describe the properties of mechanical waves (e.g., wavelength, frequency, amplitude, speed).
  
  

• Identify the differences between transverse and longitudinal waves.
  
  

• Conduct and analyze a wave tank experiment to observe wave behavior.
  
  

• Predict and explain the effects of changes in energy or medium on wave properties.

Standard - 3.2.10.B1:
Differentiate among the principles of force and motion.

• Investigate and explain the relationships among mass, force, and motion.
  
  

Standard - 3.2.10.B2:
Explain how energy can be transferred from one place to another.

• Explain how waves transfer energy.
  
  

• Differentiate among the types of waves (e.g., transverse, longitudinal).
  
  

Standard - 3.4.10.A1:
Apply concepts of systems, subsystems, feedback, and control to solve complex technological problems.

• Use tools and materials to observe systems in action.
  
  

🧪 Materials

• Wave tank or long clear plastic container
  
  

• Water
  
  

• Dyes (optional for visualization)
  
  

• Ruler or measuring stick
  
  

• Timer or stopwatch
  
  

• Objects to create barriers or obstacles (blocks, small boards)
  
  

• Data collection sheet
  
  

• Slinkies (optional for simulating longitudinal waves)
  
  

🧠 Vocabulary

• Wave
  
  

• Crest
  
  

• Trough
  
  

• Amplitude
  
  

• Wavelength
  
  

• Frequency
  
  

• Transverse wave
  
  

• Longitudinal wave
  
  

• Reflection
  
  

• Refraction
  
  

• Interference
  
  

📋 Procedure

1. Engage (5–10 min)

• Ask: “How does energy move across water when you drop a stone into a pond?”
  
  

• Show a quick demo or video clip of waves in action (ocean waves, ripple tank).
  
  

2. Explore (25–30 min)

Students conduct the Wave Tank Lab:

Lab Tasks:

• Create transverse waves by tapping or moving water side to side.
  
  

• Measure wave speed by timing wave travel over a fixed distance.
  
  

• Observe and record what happens when waves hit barriers (reflection), pass through openings (diffraction), or different materials (refraction).
  
  

• Optional: Use a slinky to model longitudinal waves.
  
  

Students complete a Wave Observation Sheet, recording measurements and descriptions for:

• Wavelength
  
  

• Amplitude
  
  

• Speed
  
  

• Wave behavior near obstacles
  
  

3. Explain (10–15 min)

Class discussion of observations:

• What changed when the wave’s energy or medium changed?
  
  

• How do these relate to real-world phenomena (e.g., sound waves, light, ocean waves)?
  
  

Introduce or reinforce key terms with visual aids or diagrams.

4. Elaborate (Homework or Extension)

• Have students research or write a short report on how waves are used in real-world applications (e.g., medical imaging, communication, seismology).
  
  

5. Evaluate (10 min)

Assessment options:

• Lab sheet completion and accuracy
  
  

• Exit ticket (e.g., “What is one way waves can be changed by the medium they move through?”)
  
  

• Quiz on wave vocabulary and concepts (optional)
  
  

📊 Differentiation & Accommodations

• Use visuals and diagrams for ELL or struggling learners.
  
  

• Allow students to work in pairs or small groups.
  
  

• Provide guided lab instructions for students needing extra support.
  
  

📎 Optional Extensions

• Introduce wave interference patterns.
  
  

• Use a phone or tablet slow-motion camera to analyze wave movement.
  
  

• Explore sound waves with tuning forks and water.
  
  

Period 4 Honors Physics

• Introduce the course

• Branches of physics activity-Draw a car and label the branches of physics that each part represents.

Period 5 Physics

• Same as period 4

Period 6 Investigative Techniques

• Introduce the course

• Discuss first project Sustainability and Solar OvensUse models to explore bridges (3.1.7.B).
  
  

• Apply the technological design process (3.2.7.D).
  
  

• Understand forces & motion on bridges (3.4.7.C).
  
  

• Explore structural design in engineering (3.6.7.C).
  
  

• Examine how technology solves human needs (3.8.7.B)

Period 4 and 5 Physics

Measurement notes and lab

PA Core Standards Addressed:

CC.2.4.2.A.1 – Measure and estimate lengths in standard units using appropriate tools.
CC.2.4.2.A.4 – Represent and interpret data using line plots, picture graphs, and bar graphs.

Period 7 Robotics

• Introduce the course and start building EV3 Robots

Science and Technology and Engineering Education (STE)

• 3.4.7.A1 – Describe how technology is used to extend human potential and analyze its impact.
  
  

• 3.4.7.B2 – Demonstrate how engineering design is applied in the development of a product or system.
  
  

• 3.4.7.C2 – Explain how automation and robotics affect people and the environment.
  
  

• 3.4.7.D1 – Apply the use of appropriate tools to solve problems and build models.
  
  

Mathematics

• CC.2.2.7.B.3 – Model and solve real-world and mathematical problems by using and connecting numerical, algebraic, and/or graphical representations.
  
  

• CC.2.4.7.A.1 – Use scale drawings and geometric constructions to solve problems.
  
  

Career Education and Work

• 13.1.8.A – Relate careers to individual interests, abilities, and aptitudes.
  
  

• 13.2.8.C – Develop an individualized career plan including goals based on research.

Period 8 STEM

• Introduce the course and start engagements.