Introduction, Measurement, Estimating
Honors Physics Curriculum
Text: Physics, Giancoli, 6th Edition
Contents:
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Course Descripition
Major Concepts and Topics
Unit Descriptions
A. Course Descripition
B. Major Concepts and Topics
Unit 1: Measurement, Math, Motion in One Dimension
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Significant figures
Systems of units
Unit conversions using dimensional analysis
Reference frames
Position, distance, and displacement
The basic trigonometric functions
Speed and velocity
 Average
 Instantaneous
 Constant
Acceleration
 Average
 Instantaneous
 Constant
Equations of motion with constant acceleration
Free fall
Graphs of position versus time, velocity versus time, and acceleration versus time
Unit 2: Kinematics in Two Dimensions; Vectors
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Scalars (magnitude only)
Vectors (magnitude and direction)
Components
Addition and subtraction
Unit vectors
Vector position, displacement, velocity, and acceleration
Motion in two dimensions
Components of velocity and acceleration
Equations of motion for constant acceleration and constant velocity
Projectile Motion
Acceleration due to gravity: g
Independence of horizontal and vertical motions
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Air resistance
Basic equations
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Special case: zero launch angle
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General case
Characteristics of projectile motion
Relative motion
Unit 3: Dynamics-Newton's Laws of Motion
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Force
 Vector nature of force
 Weight
 Normal force
Mass
Reference frames
 Inertial
 Noninertial
Newton's laws
 First law (law of inertia)
 Second law ( F  ma )
 Third law (action-reaction force pairs)
Free-body diagrams
Friction
 Static friction
 Kinetic friction
Strings and pulleys
Unit 4 Circular Motion; Gravitation
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Uniform circular motion
 Centripetal acceleration
 Centripetal force
 Banked and unbanked highway curves
Newton's law of universal gravitation
 Universal gravitation constant G
 Inverse square dependence on the distance
 Point and spherical objects
 Cavendish experiment
Kepler's laws of orbital motion
 Law of orbits
 Law of areas
 Law of periods
Unit 5: Work and Energy
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Work
 Force in the direction of displacement
 Force at an angle to displacement
 Positive, negative, and zero work
 Constant force and variable force
Kinetic energy
Work-energy theorem
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Potential energy
 Gravitational
 Spring (Hooke's law)
Conservative and nonconservative forces
 Work and stored energy
 Path dependence or independence of work
Conservation of mechanical energy
Work done by nonconservative forces; changing mechanical energy
Law of conservation of energy
Power
Unit 6: Linear Momentum
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Linear momentum
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p  mv
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General form of Newton's second law
Impulse I  Fav t  p
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Conservation of momentum
 F  p / t  0
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Internal and external forces
Recoil
Collisions
 Inelastic
 Elastic
Center of mass
Unit 7: Rotational Motion
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Angular variables
 Angular position θ
 Angular velocity ω
 Angular acceleration α
Equations for rotational kinematics
 Connections with linear variables
 Rolling
Rotational kinetic energy
Moment of inertia
Conservation of mechanical energy
Torque
 Definitions
 Dynamic applications
Angular momentum
 Definitions
 Conservation of angular momentum
UNIT 8: Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM)
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Periodic motion
Frequency
Period
Simple harmonic motion
 F  p / t
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Sine and cosine curves
Connection to uniform circular motion
Position, velocity, acceleration
Mass on a spring
Simple pendulum
Conservation of energy applied to oscillating systems
Unit 9: Waves and Sound
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Waves
 Transverse and longitudinal
 Wavelength and frequency
 Speed of a wave
Superposition and interference
 Constructive and destructive
 Phase
 Standing waves
 Damped and driven oscillations and resonance
Sound waves
 Speed of sound
 Frequency and pitch
Intensity and intensity level
The Doppler effect
Beats
Unit 10: Electric Charge and Electric Field
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Electric charge
 Positive and negative
 Quantization of charge
 Conservation of charge
Electric properties of materials
 Insulators
 Conductors
 Semiconductors
Coulomb's law
The electric field
 Definition
 Field lines
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Induction
Electric potential energy
Electric potential
 Definition
 Equipotential surfaces
Capacitors
 Definition
 Dielectrics
 Electrical energy storage
Unit 11: Electric Currents and Simple Circuits
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Batteries
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Current
 Definition
 Simple circuits
 Conventional current
 Direct current (dc)
 Alternating current (ac)
Ohm's law and resistors
 Resistance and resistivity
 Ohmic and non-ohmic devices
Power
Unit 12: Magnetism and Induced emf
 Magnets and the magnetic field
 North and south poles
 Field lines
 Earth's magnetic field
 Magnetic force
 Moving charged particle
 Magnetic force right-hand rule
 Current-carrying
 Magnetic field
 Magnetic field right-hand rule
 Magnetic flux
 Induced emf
 Faraday's law
 Lenz's law
 Motional emf
 Mechanical work and electrical energy
 Generators
 Motors
Unit 13 Temperature, Heat, the Laws of Thermodynamics
 Temperature
 The zeroth law of thermodynamics
 Temperature scales
 Absolute zero
 Thermal expansion
 Linear
 Area
 Volume
 Heat
 Energy transfer
 Mechanical equivalent
 Specific heat
 Calorimetry
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Internal energy of a gas
 Phase equilibrium
 Latent heat
 Phase changes and energy conservation
 Mechanisms of heat exchange
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Conduction
Convection
Radiation
The first law of thermodynamics
 Definitions of Q, W and ΔU
 Sign conventions
 Specific heat at constant pressure
 Specific heat at constant volum
Unit 14: Light: Geometric Optics
 Wave fronts and rays
 Reflection and mirrors
 The law of reflection
 Plane mirrors
 Spherical mirrors—concave and convex
 Ray tracing and the mirror equation
 Refraction and lenses
 The law of refraction
 Total internal reflection
 Reflection
 Thin lenses—converging and diverging
 Ray tracing and the thin-lens equation
 Combinations of lenses
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The lensmaker’s equation
C. Unit Descriptions
Unit 1: Measurement, Math, Motion in One Dimension
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Essential Questions
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To determine location three dimensions are not enough, we need four. Why?
The United States is the only developed country to use the British system of measurement. What
are the advantages of the metric system and why do we not use it?
II.
Unit Objectives
Unit 1 presents the general definitions of science and physics and some of the conceptual tools needed to
begin their study. The unit reinforces calculation and measurement skills covered chemistry, including,
units and conversion factors, dimensional analysis, significant figures, and scientific notation. Many of
the concepts in this chapter, such as velocity and acceleration, are familiar to students from everyday
experiences, like driving a car. The unit lays the foundation for the treatment of two-dimensional motion
addressed in later chapters.
III. Acquired abilities:
On completion of Unit 1 students will be able to:
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use SI units to measure length, time, volume and mass
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solve problems using standard units, conversion factors, dimensional analysis, significant figures,
scientific notation, the basic trigonometric functions
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solve straight line, one dimension problems using the physics definitions of velocity, acceleration
and the effects of friction
solve straight line, one dimension problems (including free-fall) using the kinematic equations
create and interpret graphs of position versus time, velocity versus time, acceleration versus time
IV.
Evaluation Procedures and Methods
Labs:
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Calculating g (acceleration due to gravity) in Paramus
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Uniform velocity on an air track
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Uniform acceleration on an air track
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Graphing linear motion
Quizzes:
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Calculations using the basic trigonometric functions
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One- dimensional velocity and acceleration
Unit 2 Test
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Materials and Sources
From the student text, Physics, Giancoli, 6th Edition,
(Chapter-Section)
Topics
1-1, 1-2, 1-3
2-1 though 2-7
Transparencies
T1.
T2.
Table 1-3
T3.
T4.
Table 1-1 Some Typical Lengths or Distances (order of magnitude)
Table 1-2 Some Typical Time Intervals
Some Masses
Table 1-4 Metric (SI) Prefixes
Figure 1-12 Example 1-9. (Height by triangulation.)
Giancoli Instructor Resource disc Volume I
Unit 2: Kinematics in Two Dimensions; Vectors
I.
Essential Questions
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If we analyze two-dimensional motion, why are positive and neative signs not sufficient?
When analyzing projectile motion, why is there zero acceleration in the horizontal direction?
why is there constant acceleration in the vertical direction?
II.
Unit Objectives
This Unit moves the concepts of position, displacement, velocity, and acceleration into the twodimensional world. In two dimensions, direction can no longer be indicated simply by positive and
negative signs. Vectors and vector manipulations, important for the remainder of the course, are
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introduced. Projectile motion, or motion of an object under the influence of gravity only, is treated
thoroughly.
III.
New Jersey Core Curriculum Standards Addressed and Skill Objectives
Addressed Standards:
5.1.A.1
5.1.A.2
5.1.A.3
5.1.A.4
5.1.B.1
5.1.B.2
5.1.C.1
5.2.A.1
5.2.B.1
5.2.B.2
5.2.B.3
5.3.A.1
5.3.B.1
5.3.C.1
5.7.A.1
5.7.A.2
5.7.A.3
5.7.B.2
On completion of Unit
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students will be able to:
recognize the difference between vector and scalar quantities
add and subtract vectors both graphically and using the component method
solve problems involving projectiles
solve problems involving relative velocity using vector manipulation
Major Concepts and Topics
By the end of the unit, students should understand each of the following and be able to demonstrate their
understanding in problem applications as well as in conceptual situations.
 Scalars (magnitude only)
 Vectors (magnitude and direction)
 Components
 Addition and subtraction
 Unit vectors
 Vector position, displacement, velocity, and acceleration
 Motion in two dimensions
 Components of velocity and acceleration
 Equations of motion for constant acceleration and constant velocity
 Projectile Motion
 Acceleration due to gravity: g
 Independence of horizontal and vertical motions
 Air resistance
 Basic equations
o
Special case: zero launch angle
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General case
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 Characteristics of projectile motion
Relative motion
Evaluation Procedures and Methods
Worksheets:
Labs: The Tragectory of a Dart
Unit 2 Test:
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Materials and Sources
From the student text, Physics, Giancoli, 6th Edition,
Chapter 3
Giancoli Instructor Resource disc Volume 1
Unit 3: Dynamics: Newton's Laws of Motion
I.
Essential Questions
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2.
II.
Describe situations where a human can have zero acceleration.
Are the astronauts on the International Space Station weightless?
Unit Objectives
Unit 3 begins the study of the causes of motion (dynamics). An unbalanced force is one cause of motion.
“Normal-sized objects moving at normal speeds,” keep our atudies in the realm of Newtonian physics.
Newton's three laws are quite powerful and elegant and explain how an object moves when acted on by
one or more forces. Unit 3 introduces force as a push or pull. The vector nature of force is discussed and
contrasted with the scalar nature of mass. Weight and the normal force are presented as examples of
forces. Pulleys and springs are considered massless for now. Pulleys simply change the direction of the
tension in a string. In general, basic methods of problem solving are discussed.
III.
New Jersey Core Curriculum Standards Addressed and Skill Objectives
Addressed Standards:
5.1.A.1
5.1.A.2
5.1.A.3
5.1.A.4
5.1.B.1
5.1.B.2
5.1.C.1
5.2.A.1
5.2.B.1
5.2.B.2
5.2.B.3
5.3.A.1
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5.3.B.1
5.3.C.1
5.7.A.1
5.7.A.2
5.7.A.3
5.7.B.2
On completion of Unit students will be able to:
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using Newton’s second law convert units of mass to weight and the reverse
2.
analyze and apply the effects of friction and normal force on motion
3.
solve problems using Newton’s second law F  ma , including friction and pulleys
(Atwoods machine)
4.
given a situation, recognize which of Newton’s three laws is being applied
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describe situations illustrating each of Newton’s three laws
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sketch and apply free body diagrams to solve problems
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solve prolems involving inertial and noninertial frames (elevator problems)
IV.
Major Concepts and Topics
By the end of the unit, students should understand each of the following and be able to demonstrate their
understanding in problem applications as well as in conceptual situations.
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Force
 Vector nature of force
 Weight
 Normal force
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Mass
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Reference frames
 Inertial
 Noninertial
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Newton's laws
 First law (law of inertia)
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Second law ( F  ma )
Third law (action-reaction force pairs)
Free-body diagrams
Friction
Static friction
Kinetic friction
Strings and pulleys
Assumptions
Transmission of force
Evaluation Procedures and Methods
Worksheets:
Labs: 1.
F  ma on an Air Track
2. Students suggest experiments to demonstrate the first law
3. Detrmine the coefficient of friction
Unit 3 Test:
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Materials and Sources
From the student text, Physics, Giancoli, 6th Edition,
Chapter 4
Giancoli Instructor Resource disc Volume 1
Unit 4: Circular Motion
I.
Essential Questions
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4.
II.
Does a person weigh more at the north pole, the south pole, or the eqauator? Why?
How does a centrifuge separate substance, fro example, blood?
Under what conditions will a satellite stay in the same position in the sky?
What is the difference between centripetal force and centrifugal force?
Unit Objectives
Unit 4 begins with the study of uniform circular motion. This chapter introduces Newton's law of
universal gravitation and applies it to spherical objects which is elegant and simple, especially for
spherical or point objects. The force acting between centers of the objects, is always attractive, is
proportional to both masses, and is inversely proportional to the distance between the centers squared.
Kepler's laws are stated and discussed, as is the general equation for gravitational potential energy and its
role in the conservation of energy.
III.
New Jersey Core Curriculum Standards Addressed and Skill Objectives
Addressed Standards:
5.1.A.1
5.1.A.2
5.1.A.3
5.1.A.4
5.1.B.1
5.1.B.2
5.1.C.1
5.2.A.1
5.2.B.1
5.2.B.2
5.2.B.3
5.3.A.1
5.3.B.1
5.3.C.1
5.7.A.1
5.7.A.2
5.7.A.3
5.7.B.2
On completion of Unit students will be able to:
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solve problems involving the kinematics of uniform circular motion
2.
solve problems involving the dynamics of uniform circular motion
3.
solve uniform circular motion problems involving friction, tension, and banked turns
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analyze and calculate the gravitational force between ob jects using Newton’s Universal Law of
Gravitation
derive Kepler’s Law of Periods using Newton’s Law of Gravitation and Newton’s second law of
motion
Major Concepts and Topics
By the end of the unit, students should understand each of the following and be able to demonstrate their
understanding in problem applications as well as in conceptual situations.
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Uniform circular motion
 Centripetal acceleration
 Centripetal force
 Banked and unbanked highway curves
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Newton's law of universal gravitation
 Universal gravitation constant G
 Inverse square dependence on the distance
 Point and spherical objects
 Cavendish experiment
 Kepler's laws of orbital motion
 Law of orbits
 Law of areas
 Law of periods
V.
Evaluation Procedures and Methods
Worksheets:
Labs: 1.
Centrifugal force
2. Sketching a satellite’s orbit and Kepler’s Law of Areas
Unit 4 Test:
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Materials and Sources
From the student text, Physics, Giancoli, 6th Edition,
Chapter 5
Giancoli Instructor Resource disc Volume 1
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Unit 5: Work and Energy
I.
Essential Questions
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2.
3.
II.
If you hold you Art History text above your head for ten minutes you would do no work.
Explain.
Describe two situations where neative work has been performed.
The power company, PSE&G, sells us kilowatt-hours. Do we buy power or energy?
Explain.
Unit Objectives
Unit 5 introduces students to the important concepts of work and energy. Kinetic energy, potential energy,
and the law of conservation of energy are all covered. The important distinction between conservative and
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nonconservative forces is made. Conservation of mechanical energy is discussed in detail. Methods of
solving problems using energy considerations are demonstrated; these methods often lead to easier
solutions than methods involving kinematic equations. Power, the time rate of change of doing work, is
also defined.
III.
New Jersey Core Curriculum Standards Addressed and Skill Objectives
Addressed Standards:
5.1.A.1
5.1.A.2
5.1.A.3
5.1.A.4
5.1.B.1
5.1.B.2
5.1.C.1
5.2.A.1
5.2.B.1
5.2.B.2
5.2.B.3
5.3.A.1
5.3.B.1
5.3.C.1
5.7.A.1
5.7.A.2
5.7.A.3
5.7.B.2
On completion of Unit students will be able to:
1.
solve problems involving work done by a constant force
2.
solve, using the area under the curve, problems involving work done by a variable force
3.
recognize the difference between conservative and nonconservative forces
4.
apply the concept of potential energy using a hookean spring and/or gravity
5.
solve problems using conservation of energy instead of kinematic equations
IV.
Major Concepts and Topics
By the end of the unit, students should understand each of the following and be able to demonstrate their
understanding in problem applications as well as in conceptual situations.
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Work
 Force in the direction of displacement
 Force at an angle to displacement
 Positive, negative, and zero work
 Constant force and variable force
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Kinetic energy
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Work-energy theorem
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Potential energy
 Gravitational
 Spring (Hooke's law)
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Conservative and nonconservative forces
 Work and stored energy
 Path dependence or independence of work
 Conservation of mechanical energy
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Work done by nonconservative forces; changing mechanical energy
Law of conservation of energy
Power
Evaluation Procedures and Methods
Worksheets:
Labs: 1.
Calculating spring constant
2. Calculate the horsepower of a student ascending a flight of stairs
Unit 5 Test:
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Materials and Sources
From the student text, Physics, Giancoli, 6th Edition,
Chapter 6
Giancoli Instructor Resource disc Volume 1
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Unit 6: Linear Momentum
I.
Essential Questions
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2.
II.
Using the concept of impulse explain the purpose of an automobile’s crumple zone.
Give an example of an elastic collision in nature.
Unit Objectives
The conservation of momentum is the second major conservation law that students encounter. Momentum
is a vector quantity. The conservation of linear momentum is extremely important in the treatment of
collisions: elastic, inelastic, and explosions (or recoil).. The center of mass is defined. The cases of
collisions in two or three dimensions are covered as optional topics.
III.
New Jersey Core Curriculum Standards Addressed and Skill Objectives
Addressed Standards:
5.1.A.1
5.1.A.2
5.1.A.3
5.1.A.4
5.1.B.1
5.1.B.2
5.1.C.1
5.2.A.1
5.2.B.1
5.2.B.2
5.2.B.3
5.3.A.1
5.3.B.1
5.3.C.1
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5.7.A.1
5.7.A.2
5.7.A.3
5.7.B.2
On completion of Unit students will be able to:
1.
calculate the momentum of an object in linear motion
2.
calculate the impulse of an object using I  Fav t  p
3.
apply the concept of conservation of momentum using
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5.
solve problems involving collisions using conservation of momentum
calculate the center of mass of simple point mass systems using
xCM = Σ mixi
yCM = Σ miyi
M
M
IV.
 F  p / t  0 ,
Major Concepts and Topics
By the end of the unit, students should understand each of the following and be able to demonstrate their
understanding in problem applications as well as in conceptual situations.
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Linear momentum
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p  mv
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General form of Newton's second law
Impulse I  Fav t  p
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Conservation of momentum
 F  p / t
 F  p / t  0
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V.
Internal and external forces
Recoil
Collisions
 Inelastic
 Elastic
Center of mass
Evaluation Procedures and Methods
Worksheets:
Labs: 1.
Conservation of momentum on an air track
Unit 6 Test:
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Materials and Sources
From the student text, Physics, Giancoli, 6th Edition,
Chapter 7
Giancoli Instructor Resource disc Volume 1
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Unit 7: Solid Body Rotation
I.
Essential Questions
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2.
II.
Why is it easy to stay up on a bicycle if is moving but not is it is stationary?
Explain the difference between rolling inertia and sliding inertia.
Unit Objectives
Unit 7 begins the study of rotational motion. The variables of rotational motion are defined, used in
kinematic equations, and connected to their linear counterparts. A description of rolling is presented. The
causes of rotational motions are also considered. Just as forces cause translational motion, torques cause
rotational motion. The moment of inertia and rotational kinetic energy are defined, and energy
considerations are discussed. Angular momentum and rotational work are defined, and the conservation
of angular momentum in the absence of external torques is discussed.
III.
New Jersey Core Curriculum Standards Addressed and Skill Objectives
Addressed Standards:
5.1.A.1
5.1.A.2
5.1.A.3
5.1.A.4
5.1.B.1
5.1.B.2
5.1.C.1
5.2.A.1
5.2.B.1
5.2.B.2
5.2.B.3
5.3.A.1
5.3.B.1
5.3.C.1
5.7.A.1
5.7.A.2
5.7.A.3
5.7.B.2
On completion of Unit students will be able to:
1.
convert linear quantities, including displacement - x velocity - v, and acceleration – a, to angular
quantities: displacement - θ velocity - ώ, and acceleration – ά
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3.
4.
5.
apply rotstinal energy, both kinetic and potential, to solving problems
apply the concept of conservation of momentum to rotational motion
solve problems involving collisions using conservation of momentum
define torque and apply the concept to solve problems
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Major Concepts and Topics
By the end of the unit, students should understand each of the following and be able to demonstrate their
understanding in problem applications as well as in conceptual situations.

Angular variables
 Angular position θ
 Angular velocity ω
 Angular acceleration α
 Equations for rotational kinematics
 Connections with linear variables
 Rolling
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Rotational kinetic energy
 Moment of inertia
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Conservation of mechanical energy
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Torque
 Definitions
 Dynamic applications
 Angular momentum
 Definitions
 Conservation of angular momentum
V.
Evaluation Procedures and Methods
Worksheets:
Labs: 1.
Conservation of momentum on an air track
Unit 7 Test:
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Materials and Sources
From the student text, Physics, Giancoli, 6th Edition,
Chapter 8
Giancoli Instructor Resource disc Volume 1
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UNIT 8: Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM)
I.
Essential Questions
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2.
3.
II.
When is periodic motion “simple harmonic motion?”
Does a system with simple harmonic motion have energy?
Pertaining to shm, what is meant by a system?
Unit Objectives
The description and analysis of general periodic motion and the special case of simple harmonic motion
are treated thoroughly in Unit 8. Students enforce and apply knowledge of circular motion (from the
previous unit) to derive equations for the position, velocity and acceleration of an object undergoing
simple harmonic motion. The specific cases of a mass on a spring and a pendulum are emphasized.
Conservation of energy is applied to oscillating systems.
III.
New Jersey Core Curriculum Standards Addressed and Skill Objectives
Introduction, Measurement, Estimating
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Addressed Skills:
5.1.A.1
5.1.A.2
5.1.B.1
5.1.B.2
5.3.A.1
5.3.B.1
5.3.C.1
5.7.A.1
5.7.A.2
5.7.A.3
5.7.B.2
On completion of Unit 9 students will be able to:
1. calculate the spring constant of a spring given test data
2. design a lab procedure to record data to determine the spring constant of a spring
3. describe and apply Hooke’s Law.
4. using a sine curve graph of simple harmonic motion, determine the amplitude, frequency and period of
an object in shm.
5. solve problems related to the period of a mass on a spring,
given the spring constant and the magnitude of the mass.
6. solve problems related to the period of a pendulum, given the length of a pendulum and the
acceleration due to gravity (g).
7. calculate the kinetic, potential and total energy of an object in shm determined by the distance from
equilibrium.
IV.
Major Concepts and Topics
By the end of the unit, students should understand each of the following and be able to demonstrate their
understanding in problem applications as well as in conceptual situations.

Periodic motion
 Frequency
 Period

Simple harmonic motion
 Sine and cosine curves
 Connection to uniform circular motion
 Position, velocity, acceleration

Mass on a spring
 Simple pendulum
 Conservation of energy applied to oscillating systems
V.
Evaluation Procedures and Methods
Worksheets:
1. Periodic Motion, Frequency, and Period of an Object in SHM
2. Calculating Spring Constant
Labs:
1. Two Methods to Determine Spring Constant
2. Period of a Pendulum and Spring
Unit 8 Test: SHM
Introduction, Measurement, Estimating
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Materials and Sources
From the student text, Physics, Giancoli, 6th Edition,
(Chapter-Section)
Topics
11-1
Simple Harmonic Motion
11-2
Energy in the Simple Harmonic Oscillator
11-3
The Period and Sinusoidal Nature of SHM
11-4
The Simple Pendulum
11-5
Damped Harmonic Motion
Throughout the discussion of the chapter demonstrate shm properties using a spring and a simple
pendulum.
Giancoli Instructor Resource disc Volume II
UNIT 9: Waves and Sound
I.
Essential Questions
1.
2.
3.
II.
Give examples of longitudinal and transverse waves.
are ocean waves longitudinal or transverse? Explain.
Some string instruments (acoustical guitars, violins) are of high quality and others are
not. What determines the quality of a string instrument?
Unit Objectives
This unit introduces the student to basic wave properties and characteristics: superposition and
interference, standing waves, and refraction and diffraction. In addition to the production, transmission,
and detection of sound, beats, and the Doppler effect are also treated here. This chapter contains many
interesting applications of sound in modern technologies.
III.
New Jersey Core Curriculum Standards Addressed and Skill Objectives
Addressed Standards:
5.1.A.1
5.1.A.2
5.1.A.3
5.1.A.4
5.1.B.1
5.1.B.2
5.1.C.1
5.2.A.1
5.2.B.1
5.2.B.2
5.2.B.3
5.3.A.1
5.3.B.1
5.3.C.1
5.7.A.1
5.7.A.2
5.7.A.3
Introduction, Measurement, Estimating
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5.7.B.2
On completion of Unit students will be able to:
1.
determine the wave length, frequency and amplitude of a wave from its graph
2.
describe, and give examples, of the differences between transverse and longitudinal waves
3.
calculate the speed, wavelength and frequency of a wave
4.
describe, from calculations, the effects of interference, constructive and destructive
5.
describe and calculate the effects of the Doppler effect
5.
describe and calculate the effects of beats
IV.
Major Concepts and Topics
By the end of the unit, students should understand each of the following and be able to demonstrate their
understanding in problem applications as well as in conceptual situations.

Waves
 Transverse and longitudinal
 Wavelength and frequency
 Speed of a wave
 Superposition and interference
 Constructive and destructive
 Phase
 Standing waves
 Sound waves
 Speed of sound
 Frequency and pitch

The Doppler effect Intensity

Beats
V.
Evaluation Procedures and Methods
Worksheets:
Labs:
1. Calculate the speed of sound using a standing wave column
2. Standing waves
Unit 9 Test:
VI.
Materials and Sources Materials and Sources
From the student text, Physics, Giancoli, 6th Edition,
Chapters 11 and 12
Giancoli Instructor Resource disc Volume II