11/3/25-11/7/25
Monday
Period 2 Physics II
Notes and video "Theory of Everything"
Period 4 Honors Physics
Finish power worksheet
Pre HP Lab Quiz
Period 5 Physics
Finish power worksheet
Pre HP Lab Quiz
Period 6 Investigative Tech.
Test Flight of airplanes
Period 7 Robotics
Continue programming robots
Period 8 STEM
Google slides for engagement #10 are due Tuesday.
Tuesday 11/5/25
Period 2 Physics II
Continue with Brief History of Time
Period 4 Honors Physics
HP Lab
Period 5 Physics
HP Lab
Period 6 Inv. Tech.
Last day to test airplanes.
Clean desks
Period 7 Robotics
Continue programming robots.
Period 8 STEM
Turn in slides
Start new slides engagement #11
Wednesday 11/6/27
Period 2 Physics II
Period 4 Honors Physics
Period 5 Physics
Period 6 Inv. Tech.
Airplanes worksheet
Period 7 Robotics
Program robots
Period 8 STEM
Continue working on engagement #11
Thursday 11/7/25
Period 2 Physics II
Period 4 Honors Physics
Period 5 Physics
Period 6 Inv. Tech.
Period 7 Robotics
Continue programming robots
Period 8 STEM
Continue working on engagement #11
Friday 11/7/25 No School
Parent Conferences
10/27/25-10/31/25
Period 2 Physics II
Introduce "Brief History of Time" Ch. 1-2 , wsht
Period 4 Honors Physics
Wsht. Potential Energy
Period 5 Physics
Wsht. Potential Energy
Period 6 Inv. Tech.
Work on airplanes
Period 7 Robotics
Program robots
Period 8
Tuesday, Oct 28
Period 2 Physics II
Chapter 3 Brief History of Time worksheet-"The Expanding Universe"
Period 4 Honors Physics
The Spring Constant Lab
Period 5 Physics
The Spring Constant Lab
Period 6 Inv. Tech.
Assemble Airplanes
Period 7 STEM
Engagement #10 due, start engagement #11
Period 8 Robotics
Programming Lego Spike
Wednesday October 29
Period 2 Physics II
Finish and collect Brief History of Time Ch. 3 Wsht
Start Documentary "A Brief History of Mine" with worksheet
Period 4 Honors Physics
Finish Hooke's Law Lab
Practice Quiz 5.1-5.2
Period 5 Physics
Finish Hooke's Law Lab
Practice Quiz 5.1-5.2
Period 6 Inv. Tech.
Assemble Airplanes
Period 7 STEM
Engagement #10 due, start engagement #11
Period 8 Robotics
Programming Lego Spike
Thursday October 30th
P2 Physics II
Day 2 Documentary and Wsht. "A Brief History of Mine"
Period 4 Honors Physics
Quiz 5.1-5.2
P5 Physics
Quiz 5.1-5.2Period 6 Inv. Tech.
Assemble Airplanes
Period 7 STEM
Continue working on engagement #11
Period 8 Robotics
Programming Lego Spike
Friday October 31st
P2 Physics II
P4 Honors Physics
P5 Physics
Period 6 Inv. Tech.
Assemble Airplanes
Period 7 STEM
Engagement #10 due, start engagement #11
Period 8 Robotics
Programming Lego Spike
10/20/25-10/24/25
Monday
Period 2 Physics II
Discuss General Theory of Relativity
Introduce and start movie "Eddington and Einstein"
Complete worksheet that accompanies the movie.
Period 4 Honors Physics
Start Ch. 5
Period 5 Physics
Start Ch. 5
Period 8 STEM
Continue with engagement #9
Period 6 Inv. Tech.
Start unit on flight
Period 7 Robotics
Continue programming robots.
Tuesday 10/21/25
Period 2 Physics
Continue Eddington & Einstein Movie and worksheet.
Period 4
Finish Work Worksheet
Period 5 Physics
Finish Work Worksheet
Period 8 STEM
Start engagement #10
Period 6 Inv. Tech.
Work on airplanes
Period 7 Robotics
Continue programming robots.
Wednesday 10/22/25
Period 2 Physics II
Continue Eddington & Einstein Movie and worksheet.
Period 4 Honors Physics
Sled Wars Gizmos
Period 5 Physics
Sled Wars Gizmos
Period 8 STEM
Continue engagement #10
Period 6 Inv. Tech.
Continue working on airplanes
Period 7 Robotics
Continue programming robots.
Thursday 10/23/25
Period 2 Physics II
Continue Eddington & Einstein Movie and worksheet.
Period 4 Honors Physics
Period 5 Physics
Period 8 STEM
Continue working on engagement #10
Period 6 Inv. Tech.
Period 7 Robotics
Continue programming robots.
Friday 10/24/25
Period 2 Physics II
Continue Eddington & Einstein Movie and worksheet.
Period 4 Honors Physics
Period 5 Physics
Period 8 STEM
Continue working on engagement #10
Period 6 Inv. Tech.
Period 7 Robotics
Continue programming robots.
10/14/25-10/17/25
Period 2 Physics II
Introduce relativity equations. Start worksheet.
Period 4 Honors Physics
4.4 Everyday Forces p. 145 1-3
Period 5 Physics
4.4 Everyday Forces p. 145 1-3
Period 8 STEM
Start engagement #9
Period 6 Inv. Tech.
Launch Rockets
Period 7 Robotics
Continue programming robots.
Wednesday 10/15/25
Period 2 Physics
Continue working on Relativity Problems
Period 4 Honors Physics
Practice Quiz 4.1-4.3
Period 5 Physics
Practice Quiz 4.1-4.3
Period 8 STEM
Continue working on engagement #9
Period 6 Inv. Tech.
Launch Rockets
Period 7 Robotics
Continue programming robots.
Thursday 10/16/25
Period 2 Physics II
Review relativity problems
Period 4 Honors Physics
Quiz 4.1-4.3
Period 5 Physics
Quiz 4.1-4.3
Period 8 STEM
Continue working on engagement #9
Period 6 Inv. Tech.
Wsht. Rockets
Period 7 Robotics
Continue programming robots.
Friday 10/17/25
Period 2 Physics II
Quiz "Relativity"
Period 4 Honors Physics
Coefficient of friction lab
Period 5 Physics
Coefficient of friction lab
Period 8 STEM
Continue working on engagement #9
Period 6 Inv. Tech.
Wsht. Newton's Laws
Period 7 Robotics
Continue programming robots.
10/6/25-10/10/25
Monday 10/6/25
Period 2 Physics II
Ch. 23 Vocab Matching Worksheet. Sub day-Financial Responsibility field trip.
Period 4 Honors Physics
Phet "Forces" simulation
Period 5 Physics
Notes 4.1 "Newton's First Law"
Period 6 Invetigative Techniques
Continue building rockets.
Period 7 Robotics
Continue programming robots
Period 8 STEM
Start engagement #8
Tuesday 10/7/25
Period 2 Physics II
Worksheet "Physics for Poets" chapter 8
Period 4 Honors Physics
p. 133 Practice 4A 1-4
Period 5 Physics
p. 133 Practice 4A 1-4 Period
Period 6 Invetigative Techniques
Continue building rockets.
Period 7 Robotics
Continue programming robots
Period 8 STEM
Continue working on engagement #8
Wednesday 10/8/25
Discuss Einstein's Miracle Year
Finish Ch. 8 "Physics for Poets" and collect
Period 4 Honors Physics
Start Newton's Three Laws Lab
Period 5 Physics
Period 6 Invetigative Techniques
Continue building rockets.
Period 7 Robotics
Continue programming robots
Period 8 STEM
Continue working on engagement #8
Thursday 10/9/25
Period 2 Physics II
Physics for Poets Ch. 9 Wsht.
Period 4 Honors Physics
Continue working on Newton's Three Laws Lab
Work on 4.3 Wsht. 1-24, do #25 tomorrow
Period 5 Physics
Continue working on Newton's Three Laws Lab
Work on 4.3 Wsht. 1-24, do #25 tomorrow
Period 6 Invetigative Techniques
Continue building rockets.
Period 7 Robotics
Continue programming robots
Period 8 STEM
Continue working on engagement #8
Friday 10/10/25
Period 2 Physics II
Einstein Crossword Puzzle
Period 4 Honors Physics
p. 137 Sample 4b, p. 138 1-5
Period 5 Physics
p. 137 Sample 4b, p. 138 1-5
Period 6 Invetigative Techniques
Continue building rockets.
Period 7 Robotics
Continue programming robots
Period 8 STEM
Turn in engagement #8, start working on engagement #9
9/29/25-10/3/25
Monday 9/29/25
Period 2 Physics 2
Notes and wsht. 23.2 "Models of the Atom"
Period 4 Honors Physics
Notes and wsht. "Projectiles Launched at an Angle"
Period 5
Notes and wsht. "Projectiles Launched at an Angle"
Period 7 Robotics
Continue programming LEGO EV3 on CS2N curriculum.
Period 8 STEM
Start work on engagement #7
Period 6 Inv. Tech.
Introduce rocket project
Tuesday 9/30/25
Period 2 Physics 2
Notes and wsht. 23.2 "Models of the Atom"
Period 4 Honors Physics
Notes and wsht. "Projectiles Launched at an Angle"
Period 5
Notes and wsht. "Projectiles Launched at an Angle"
Period 7 Robotics
Continue programming LEGO EV3 on CS2N curriculum.
Period 8 STEM
Start work on engagement #7
Period 6 Inv. Tech.
Introduce rocket project
Wednesday 10/01/25
Period 2 Physics 2
Notes 23.3 "Quantum Mechanics
P. 850 1-5
Period 4 Honors Physics
Quiz "Projectile Motion"
Period 5
Practice Quiz "Projectile Motion"
Period 7 Robotics
Continue programming LEGO EV3 on CS2N curriculum.
Period 8 STEM
continue working on engagement #7
Period 6 Inv. Tech.
Continue work on rocket project. Put motor mount in rocket, start on nose cone.
Thursday 10/2/25
Period 2 Physics 2
Review Ch. 23 Vocab
Period 4 Honors Physics
Start Chapter 5
Period 5
Quiz "Projectile Motion"
Period 7 Robotics
Continue programming LEGO EV3 on CS2N curriculum.
Period 8 STEM
continue working on engagement #7
Period 6 Inv. Tech.
Continue work on rocket project. Put motor mount in rocket, start on nose cone.
Friday 10/3/25
Period 2 Physics 2
Ch. 23 Kahoot
Period 4 Honors Physics
Period 5
Start Ch. 5
Period 7 Robotics
Continue programming LEGO EV3 on CS2N curriculum.
Period 8 STEM
continue working on engagement #7
Period 6 Inv. Tech.
Continue work on rocket project. Put motor mount in rocket, start on nose cone.
9/22/25-9/26/25
Monday September 22nd
Period 2 Physics II
Finish Quiz "Planck's Constant"
23.1 Quantization and Planck's Constant Problems
Notes "Photoelectric Effect"
Practice 23B p. 836
Assign p. 836 1-4
Period 4 Honors Physics
Finish and collect vector simulation
Period 5 Physics
Vector simulation, complete for homework.
Period 7 Robotics
Continue programming EV3 robots with CS2 Curriculum
Period 8 STEM
Move to new engagements.
Period 6 Investigative Techniques
Continue working on test pictures and final pictures with pinhole cameras.
Tuesday September 24th
Period 2 Physics II
23.1 Quantization and Planck's Constant Problems
Notes "Photoelectric Effect"
Practice 23B p. 836
Assign p. 836 1-4
Period 4 Honors Physics
Notes 3.3 p98 : Horizontal projectile motion.
Sample 3D together
p. 102 3D 1-4 Classwork
Period 5 Physics
Notes 3.3 p98 : Horizontal projectile motion.
Sample 3D together
p. 102 3D 1-4 Classwork
Period 7 Robotics
Continue programming EV3 robots with CS2 Curriculum
Period 8 STEM
Move to new engagements.
Period 6 Investigative Techniques
Continue working on test pictures and final pictures with pinhole cameras.
Wednesday September 25th- Early Release Day
Period 2 Physics II
Period 4 Honors Physics
Period 5 Physics
Period 7 Robotics
Continue programming EV3 robots with CS2 Curriculum
Period 8 STEM
Move to new engagements.
Period 6 Investigative Techniques
Continue working on test pictures and final pictures with pinhole cameras.
Thursday September 25th- First Core Day
Period 2 Physics II
Finish Quiz "Planck's Constant"
23.1 Quantization and Planck's Constant Problems
Notes "Photoelectric Effect"
Practice 23B p. 836
Assign p. 836 1-4
Period 4 Honors Physics
Period 5 Physics
Period 7 Robotics
Continue programming EV3 robots with CS2 Curriculum
Period 8 STEM
Move to new engagements.
Period 6 Investigative Techniques
Continue working on test pictures and final pictures with pinhole cameras.
Friday September 26th
Period 2 Physics II
Finish Quiz "Planck's Constant"
23.1 Quantization and Planck's Constant Problems
Notes "Photoelectric Effect"
Practice 23B p. 836
Assign p. 836 1-4
Period 4 Honors Physics
Period 5 Physics
Period 7 Robotics
Continue programming EV3 robots with CS2 Curriculum
Period 8 STEM
Move to new engagements.
Period 6 Investigative Techniques
Continue working on test pictures and final pictures with pinhole cameras.
9/15/25-9/19/25
Monday- No School-Professional Development Day
Tuesday
Period 2 Physics II
Only 3 students due to core training.
Period 4 Honors Physics
Lab "Acceleration Due to Gravity Due"
Kahoot review Ch. 1-2.2
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
Quiz- 23.1 Quantization and Planck's Constant Problems
Notes "Photoelectric Effect"
Practice 23B p. 836
Assign p. 836 1-4
Period 4 Honors Physics
Practice 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
Quiz-"Kinematic Equations"
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:
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+v0t+21at2).
Reference Frames
Describe motion relative to a chosen reference point or frame of reference.
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.
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).
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
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.