Teacher: Christopher Reed Year: 2013-14
Course: Physics
Month: All Months
A Unit 1- Pre-req for Physics
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Essential
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Assessments Skills
Content
Questions
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s S11.A.2.1-Apply knowledge of scientific investigation What is
Quiz use algebra to manipulate equations to rules &
t or technological design to develop or critique aspects physics?
required
solve for unknown variables.
consequences.
of the experimental or design process. (Reference:
What are the algebra and solve for unkown side of right triangle measurement.
3.2.10.B)
goals of this trigonometry using Pythagorean Theorem.
algebraic
G.2.1.1-Solve problems involving right triangles.
course?
skills
solve for unknown angle of right
equations.
A-CED.4-Rearrange formulas to highlight a quantity What is the
8/29/2014
triangle using trigonometric ratios.
right triangle
of interest, using the same reasoning as in solving
language of
solve for unknown side of right triangle trigonometry.
equations.
physics?
using trigonometric ratios.
A-REI.1-Explain each step in solving a simple
What are the
equation as following from the equality of numbers
mathematic
asserted at the previous step, starting from the
skills and
assumption that the original equation has a solution. content needed
Construct a viable argument to justify a solution
for this
method.
course?
G-SRT.8-Use trigonometric ratios and the Pythagorean
Theorem to solve right triangles in applied problems.
S Unit 2 - Forces ~ Introduction to forces and Newton's Laws of Motion.
e
Essential
p Standards
Assessments
Skills
Content
Questions
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e S11.A.1.3.1-1. Use appropriate
How do
Unit Test - Forces
describe how forces affect an
forces.
m quantitative data to describe or interpret forces lead to 9/20/2014
object's motion.
fundamental forces of
b change in systems (e.g., biological
changes in
Force Concept
list and describe the four
nature.
e indices, electrical circuit data,
motion?
Questions/Problems fundamental forces of nature.
field forces.
r automobile diagnostic systems data).
What are the 9/16/2014
distinquish between field and contact contact forces.
S11.C.3.1.1-1. Explain common
phenomena (e.g., motion of bowling
ball, a rock in a landslide, an astronaut
during a space walk, a car hitting a
patch of ice on the road) using an
understanding of conservation of
momentum.
3.2.P.B.1-Differentiate among
translational motion, simple harmonic
motion, and rotational motion in terms
of position, velocity, and acceleration.
Use force and mass to explain
force
Lab Activity characteristics Newton's 2nd Law
of an object at 9/12/2014
rest?
What are the
force
characteristics
of an object
moving at a
constant
speed in a
straight line?
forces.
draw free body diagrams.
calculate net forces.
describe Newton's 1st Law of
Motion.
describe Newton's 2nd Law of
Motion.
describe Newton's 3rd Law of
Motion.
solve qualitative and quantitative
problems using Newton's Laws.
compare and contrast mass and
free body diagrams.
net forces.
Newton's 1st Law of
Motion.
Newton's 2nd Law of
Motion.
Newton's 3rd Law of
Motion.
mass.
weight.
static friction.
kinetic friction.
Lessons
Resources
Lab follow-up &
Algebra Review - Sec
6A
Lecture - What is
physics?
Necessary algebra
and trigonometry
skills
Lessons
Resources
Investigating
Newton's Laws
of Motion
Conceptual
Physics Paul
Hewitt
translational motion or simple harmonic What are the
motion of objects. Relate torque and
force
rotational inertia to explain rotational characteristics
motion.
of an object
3.2.P.B.6-PATTERNS SCALE
whose speed
MODELS CONSTANCY/CHANGE
or direction is
Use Newton's laws of motion and
changing?
gravitation to describe and predict the
motion of objects ranging from atoms to
the galaxies.
N-VM.1-(+) Recognize vector
quantities as having both magnitude and
direction. Represent vector quantities by
directed line segments, and use
appropriate symbols for vectors and
their magnitudes (e.g., v, |v|, ||v||, v).
N-VM.3-(+) Solve problems involving
velocity and other quantities that can be
represented by vectors.
N-VM.4-(+) Add and subtract vectors.
N-VM.4a-Add vectors end-to-end,
component-wise, and by the
parallelogram rule. Understand that the
magnitude of a sum of two vectors is
typically not the sum of the magnitudes.
RST.11.3-Follow precisely a complex
multistep procedure when carrying out
experiments, taking measurements, or
performing technical tasks; analyze the
specific results based on explanations in
the text.
WHST.11-12.1.e-Provide a concluding
statement or section that follows from
or supports the argument presented.
S11.C.3.1-Use the principles of motion
and force to solve real-world
challenges. (Reference: 3.4.10.C,
3.6.10.C)
HS-PS2.1-Analyze data to support the
claim that Newton's second law of
motion describes the mathematical
relationship among the net force on a
macroscopic object, its mass, and its
acceleration.
weight.
normal force.
solve force problems involving static gravitational force (weight).
friction, kinetic friction, normal,
applied, and gravitational forces.
solve advanced, multi-step force
problems.
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Unit 3 - 1 Dimensional Motion ~ Introduction into visualization and analysis of motion in one dimension (linear motion)
Standards
Essential Questions Assessments Skills
Content
S11.A.1.3-Describe and interpret patterns of change in natural and
human-made systems. (Reference: 3.1.10.C, 3.1.10.E, 4.8.10.A)
S11.A.3.2-Compare observations of the real world to observations
of a constructed model. (Reference: 3.1.10.B, 3.2.10.B, 4.1.10.B,
4.6.10.A)
S11.B.3.2-Analyze patterns of change in natural or human-made
systems over time. (Reference: 3.1.10.C, 4.2.10.D, 4.3.10.B,
3.1.10.E, 4.3.10.C)
S11.C.3.1-Use the principles of motion and force to solve realworld challenges. (Reference: 3.4.10.C, 3.6.10.C)
3.2.P.B.1-Differentiate among translational motion, simple
harmonic motion, and rotational motion in terms of position,
velocity, and acceleration. Use force and mass to explain
translational motion or simple harmonic motion of objects. Relate
torque and rotational inertia to explain rotational motion.
WHST.11-12.2.e-Provide a concluding statement or section that
follows from and supports the information or explanation provided
(e.g., articulating implications or the significance of the topic).
S11.C.3.1.3-3. Explain that acceleration is the rate at which the
velocity of an object is changing.
How can motion be
modeled with
mathematics?
What are the
fundamental
differences
between constant
and accelerated
motions?
Under what
conditions can the
kinematic
equations for
motion be used?
How is free fall
motion and
example of
constant
accelerated
motion?
position-time
Graphs of Vernier
graphs.
Motion lab
velocity-time
equipment
graphs.
acceleration-time
graphs.
distance,
displacement,
speed, velocity,
acceleration, point
of reference, frame
of reference.
uniform (constant)
motion.
non-uniform
(accelerated)
motion.
equations that
model constant
motion.
equations
(kinematic
equations) that
model accelerated
motion.
free-fall motion.
Unit Test - interpret position-time graphs.
1-D Motion interpret velocity time graphs.
10/17/2014 interpret acceleration-time
Lab Activity graphs.
- Modeling generate position-time graph
Constant
given written scenario of
Motion
motion.
10/3/2014 generate velocity-time graphs
Lab Activity given written scenario of
motion.
Accelerated generate acceleration-time
Motion
graphs given written scenario
10/10/2014 of motion.
calculate speed, velocity,
displacement, time for objects
moving in constant motion.
calculate distance,
displacement, velocity,
acceleration, time for objects
moving in accelerated motion.
identify constant motion, no
motion, and accelerated motion
through analyzing motion
graphs.
calculate problems involving
free-fall motion.
Lessons
Resources
Unit 4 - Vectors & 2 Dimensional Motion ~ Introduction into visualization and analysis of motion in two dimensions (projectile motion)
Standards
Essential Questions Assessments Skills
Content
Lessons
Resources
S11.A.2.1-Apply knowledge of scientific investigation or
technological design to develop or critique aspects of the
experimental or design process. (Reference: 3.2.10.B)
S11.A.3.2-Compare observations of the real world to observations
of a constructed model. (Reference: 3.1.10.B, 3.2.10.B, 4.1.10.B,
4.6.10.A)
S11.C.3.1-Use the principles of motion and force to solve realworld challenges. (Reference: 3.4.10.C, 3.6.10.C)
3.2.P.B.1-Differentiate among translational motion, simple
harmonic motion, and rotational motion in terms of position,
velocity, and acceleration. Use force and mass to explain
translational motion or simple harmonic motion of objects. Relate
torque and rotational inertia to explain rotational motion.
How can twoUnit Quiz - distinguish between a scalar
dimensional motion Projectile and vector quantity.
be modeled with
Motion
add and subtract vectors
mathematics?
11/7/2014 graphically.
Why can a
Lab Activity identify appropriate coordinate
projectile's motion - Projectile systems for solving problems
be separated into Launched with vectors.
two distinct
Horizontally algebraically solve vector
motions?
11/4/2014 addition problems involving 2
Ranking
vectors that are at right angles.
Task resolve vectors into
Horizontal components.
algebraically solve vector
scalars.
Authentic physics
right triangle
projectile ranking
trigonometry.
problem tasks
vector
solving
components.
Vector
vectors.
Addition horizontal (parallel Graphical
to earch) forces. Approach
vertical forces
(gravity).
horizontal
projectiles.
angled projectiles.
RST.11.3-Follow precisely a complex multistep procedure when
carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing
technical tasks; analyze the specific results based on explanations
in the text.
RST.11.7-Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information
presented in diverse formats and media (e.g., quantitative data,
video, multimedia) in order to address a question or solve a
problem.
WHST.11-12.1.e-Provide a concluding statement or section that
follows from or supports the argument presented.
WHST.11-12.2.e-Provide a concluding statement or section that
follows from and supports the information or explanation provided
(e.g., articulating implications or the significance of the topic).
N-VM.1-(+) Recognize vector quantities as having both magnitude
and direction. Represent vector quantities by directed line
segments, and use appropriate symbols for vectors and their
magnitudes (e.g., v, |v|, ||v||, v).
N-VM.3-(+) Solve problems involving velocity and other quantities
that can be represented by vectors.
N-VM.4-(+) Add and subtract vectors.
N-VM.5-(+) Multiply a vector by a scalar.
N-VM.4a-Add vectors end-to-end, component-wise, and by the
parallelogram rule. Understand that the magnitude of a sum of two
vectors is typically not the sum of the magnitudes.
N-VM.4b-Given two vectors in magnitude and direction form,
determine the magnitude and direction of their sum.
N-VM.4c-Understand vector subtraction v – w as v + (–w),
where –w is the additive inverse of w, with the same magnitude
as w and pointing in the opposite direction. Represent vector
subtraction graphically by connecting the tips in the appropriate
order, and perform vector subtraction component-wise.
N-VM.5a-Represent scalar multiplication graphically by scaling
vectors and possibly reversing their direction; perform scalar
multiplication component-wise, e.g., as c(vx, vy) = (cvx, cvy).
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10/28/2014 vectors that are not at right
angles to each other.
distinguish the independence
between horizontal and vertical
motion on Earth.
solve problems involving
projectiles launched
horizontally.
solve problems involving
projectiles launched at an
angle.
Unit 4 - Vectors & 2 Dimensional Motion ~ Introduction into visualization and analysis of motion in two dimensions (projectile motion)
Standards
Essential
Questions
Assessments
S11.A.2.1-Apply knowledge of scientific investigation or How can
Unit Quiz technological design to develop or critique aspects of the twoProjectile
experimental or design process. (Reference: 3.2.10.B)
dimensional Motion
S11.A.3.2-Compare observations of the real world to
motion be
10/31/2013
observations of a constructed model. (Reference: 3.1.10.B, modeled with Lab Activity 3.2.10.B, 4.1.10.B, 4.6.10.A)
mathematics? Projectile
S11.C.3.1-Use the principles of motion and force to solve Why can a Launched
real-world challenges. (Reference: 3.4.10.C, 3.6.10.C)
projectile's Horizontally
Skills
Content
Lessons
Resources
distinguish between a scalar and vector
quantity.
add and subtract vectors graphically.
identify appropriate coordinate systems for
solving problems with vectors.
algebraically solve vector addition problems
involving 2 vectors that are at right angles.
resolve vectors into components.
scalars.
right triangle
trigonometry.
vector
components.
vectors.
horizontal
(parallel to
Authentic physics
projectile ranking
problem tasks
solving
Vector
Addition Graphical
Approach
3.2.P.B.1-Differentiate among translational motion,
motion be
simple harmonic motion, and rotational motion in terms of separated
position, velocity, and acceleration. Use force and mass to into two
explain translational motion or simple harmonic motion of distinct
objects. Relate torque and rotational inertia to explain
motions?
rotational motion.
RST.11.3-Follow precisely a complex multistep procedure
when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or
performing technical tasks; analyze the specific results
based on explanations in the text.
RST.11.7-Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in diverse formats and media (e.g.,
quantitative data, video, multimedia) in order to address a
question or solve a problem.
WHST.11-12.1.e-Provide a concluding statement or
section that follows from or supports the argument
presented.
WHST.11-12.2.e-Provide a concluding statement or
section that follows from and supports the information or
explanation provided (e.g., articulating implications or the
significance of the topic).
N-VM.1-(+) Recognize vector quantities as having both
magnitude and direction. Represent vector quantities by
directed line segments, and use appropriate symbols for
vectors and their magnitudes (e.g., v, |v|, ||v||, v).
N-VM.3-(+) Solve problems involving velocity and other
quantities that can be represented by vectors.
N-VM.4-(+) Add and subtract vectors.
N-VM.5-(+) Multiply a vector by a scalar.
N-VM.4a-Add vectors end-to-end, component-wise, and
by the parallelogram rule. Understand that the magnitude
of a sum of two vectors is typically not the sum of the
magnitudes.
N-VM.4b-Given two vectors in magnitude and direction
form, determine the magnitude and direction of their sum.
N-VM.4c-Understand vector subtraction v – w as v +
(–w), where –w is the additive inverse of w, with the
same magnitude as w and pointing in the opposite
direction. Represent vector subtraction graphically by
connecting the tips in the appropriate order, and perform
vector subtraction component-wise.
N-VM.5a-Represent scalar multiplication graphically by
scaling vectors and possibly reversing their direction;
perform scalar multiplication component-wise, e.g., as
c(vx, vy) = (cvx, cvy).
10/31/2013
Ranking Task Horizontal
Projectile
10/31/2013
algebraically solve vector addition problems
involving 2 vectors that are not at right angles
to each other.
distinguish the independence between
horizontal and vertical motion on Earth.
solve problems involving projectiles launched
horizontally.
solve problems involving projectiles launched
at an angle.
earch) forces.
vertical forces
(gravity).
horizontal
projectiles.
angled
projectiles.
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Unit 5 Energy ~
Standards
In this unit, students are introduced to ideas about energy. The concept of work is introduced as an energy transfer mechanism. Students solve problems
involving calculations of work, kinetic energy, and potential energy. Students are introduced to the conservation of energy and use the law to solve a variety of
problems.
Essential
Questions
Assessments Skills
Content
S11.A.2.1.3-3. Use data to make inferences and predictions, or to draw
How can we Unit Test - describe work as an work.
conclusions, demonstrating understanding of experimental limits.
account for Energy
energy transfer
energy transfer
S11.A.2.1.5-5. Communicate results of investigations using multiple
all the
12/19/2014 mechanism.
mechanism.
representations.
energies of an Lab Activity calculate work done kinetic energy.
S11.C.2.1-Analyze energy sources and transfer of energy, or conversion of object?
- Hooke's on an object given
work-kinetic
energy. (Reference: 3.4.10.B)
How is
Law
applied force and
energy theorem.
S11.C.2.1.3-3. Apply the knowledge of conservation of energy to explain
energy
12/4/2014 displacement.
gravitational
common systems (e.g., refrigeration system, rocket propulsion, heat pump). held/exhibited Problem Set solve problems
potential energy.
3.2.C.B.3-Describe the law of conservation of energy. Explain the difference in an object? - Energy
involving kinetic
elastic potential
between an endothermic process and an exothermic process.
12/15/2014 energy.
energy.
RST.11.3-Follow precisely a complex multistep procedure when carrying out
solve problems
Hooke's Law.
experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks; analyze
involving the work- conservation of
the specific results based on explanations in the text.
kinetic energy
energy.
WHST.11-12.2.e-Provide a concluding statement or section that follows
theorem.
forms of energy
from and supports the information or explanation provided (e.g., articulating
solve problems
(sound energy,
implications or the significance of the topic).
involving
thermal energy,
3.2.12.B.2-Explain how energy flowing through an open system can be lost.
gravitational potential electromagnetic
Demonstrate how the law of conservation of momentum and conservation of
energy.
energy,
energy provide alternate approaches to predict and describe the motion of
solve problems
gravitational
objects.
involving elastic
potential energy,
S11.A.3.1.3-3. Use appropriate quantitative data to describe or interpret a
potential energy.
elastic potential
system (e.g., biological indices, electrical circuit data, automobile diagnostic
solve problems
energy, chemical
systems data).
involving Hooke's
potential energy,
S11.A.3.2-Compare observations of the real world to observations of a
Law.
nuclear energy).
constructed model. (Reference: 3.1.10.B, 3.2.10.B, 4.1.10.B, 4.6.10.A)
solve problems
S11.B.3.2-Analyze patterns of change in natural or human-made systems
involving the
over time. (Reference: 3.1.10.C, 4.2.10.D, 4.3.10.B, 3.1.10.E, 4.3.10.C)
conservation of
HS-PS3.1-Create a computational model to calculate the change in the
energy.
energy of one component in a system when the change in energy of the other
identify the forms of
component(s) and energy flows in and out of the system are known.
energy an object
HS-PS3.2-Develop and use models to illustrate that energy at the
possesses at any
macroscopic scale can be accounted for as a combination of energy
time.
associated with the motions of particles (objects) and energy associated with
the relative position of particles (objects).
Lessons
Resources
Conservation
of Energy
with
Matchbox
Cars
physics
ranking
tasks
American
Association
of Physics
Teacher's
book on
energy &
impulse
and
momentum
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Unit 6 - Impulse & Momentum ~ Introduction to ideas about impulse and momentum
Standards
3.2.P.B.1-Differentiate among translational motion, simple harmonic
motion, and rotational motion in terms of position, velocity, and
acceleration. Use force and mass to explain translational motion or
simple harmonic motion of objects. Relate torque and rotational
inertia to explain rotational motion.
3.2.P.B.2-Explain the translation and simple harmonic motion of
objects using conservation of energy and conservation of momentum.
Describe the rotational motion of objects using the conservation of
energy and conservation of angular momentum. Explain how
gravitational, electrical, and magnetic forces and torques give rise to
rotational motion.
S11.A.1.1.4-4. Explain how specific scientific knowledge or
technological design concepts solve practical problems (e.g.,
momentum, Newton's laws of universal gravitation, tectonics,
conservation of mass and energy, cell theory, theory of evolution,
atomic theory, theory of relativity, Pasteur's germ theory, relativity,
heliocentric theory, gas laws, processing and feedback systems).
S11.A.1.3.1-1. Use appropriate quantitative data to describe or
interpret change in systems (e.g., biological indices, electrical circuit
data, automobile diagnostic systems data).
S11.A.2.1.3-3. Use data to make inferences and predictions, or to
draw conclusions, demonstrating understanding of experimental
limits.
S11.A.2.1.5-5. Communicate results of investigations using multiple
representations.
S11.C.3.1-Use the principles of motion and force to solve real-world
challenges. (Reference: 3.4.10.C, 3.6.10.C)
S11.C.3.1.1-1. Explain common phenomena (e.g., motion of bowling
ball, a rock in a landslide, an astronaut during a space walk, a car
hitting a patch of ice on the road) using an understanding of
conservation of momentum.
HS-PS2.2-Use mathematical representations to support the claim that
the total momentum of a system of objects is conserved when there is
no net force on the system.
HS-PS2.3-Apply scientific and engineering ideas to design, evaluate,
and refine a device that minimizes the force on a macroscopic object
during a collision.*
Essential
Questions
Assessments
How can
Unit Test you change Impulse &
an object's Momentum
momentum? 1/23/2015
What is
Lab Activity meant by Testing the
the "nature" Conservation of
of an
Momentum
impulse?
1/9/2015
Lab Activity Designing a
"good" car
bumper
1/14/2015
Skills
Content
describe momentum as a momentum.
measure of mass in
impulse.
motion.
change in
calculate an object's
momentum.
momentum.
impulsedescribe imulse as the momentum
product of force and
theorem.
time.
conservation of
calculate an impulse
momentum.
applied to an object.
elastic collision.
solve problems using
inelastic
the impulse-momentum collision.
theorem.
calculate the impulse,
and equivalently the
change in momentum,
by analzying a force vs.
time graph.
use the conservation of
momentum to solve a
variety of problems
including elastic,
inelastic, and perfectly
inelastic collisions.
Lessons
Resources
Introduction NOVA video to Ideas
History of
About
Vehicle
Impulse & Restraints/Safety
Momentum
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Unit 7 - Rotation In this unit, students are introduced to the following topics in rotation: circular motion, Newton's Universal Law of Gravity, Kepler's Laws, torque, and
~
rotational equilibrium.
Standards
S11.A.1.3.1-1. Use appropriate quantitative data to describe or interpret change
in systems (e.g., biological indices, electrical circuit data, automobile
diagnostic systems data).
S11.A.2.1.3-3. Use data to make inferences and predictions, or to draw
conclusions, demonstrating understanding of experimental limits.
S11.C.3.1.3-3. Explain that acceleration is the rate at which the velocity of an
object is changing.
3.2.P.B.1-Differentiate among translational motion, simple harmonic motion,
and rotational motion in terms of position, velocity, and acceleration. Use force
and mass to explain translational motion or simple harmonic motion of objects.
Relate torque and rotational inertia to explain rotational motion.
3.2.P.B.2-Explain the translation and simple harmonic motion of objects using
conservation of energy and conservation of momentum. Describe the rotational
motion of objects using the conservation of energy and conservation of angular
momentum. Explain how gravitational, electrical, and magnetic forces and
torques give rise to rotational motion.
3.2.P.B.6-PATTERNS SCALE MODELS CONSTANCY/CHANGE Use
Newton's laws of motion and gravitation to describe and predict the motion of
objects ranging from atoms to the galaxies.
G.2.2.1-Use and/or compare measurements of angles.
G.2.2.2-Use and/or develop procedures to determine or describe measures of
perimeter, circumference, and/or area. (May require conversions within the
same system.)
F-LE.1-Distinguish between situations that can be modeled with linear
functions and with exponential functions.
N-VM.1-(+) Recognize vector quantities as having both magnitude and
direction. Represent vector quantities by directed line segments, and use
appropriate symbols for vectors and their magnitudes (e.g., v, |v|, ||v||, v).
WHST.11-12.1.e-Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from
or supports the argument presented.
WHST.11-12.2.e-Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from
and supports the information or explanation provided (e.g., articulating
implications or the significance of the topic).
F-TF.1-Understand radian measure of an angle as the length of the arc on the
unit circle subtended by the angle.
WHST.11-12.2-Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of
historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes.
RST.11.10-By the end of grade 12, read and comprehend science/technical
texts in the grades 11–12 text complexity band independently and
proficiently.
HS-PS2.1-Analyze data to support the claim that Newton's second law of
Essential
Questions
Assessments Skills
Content
How does Warm-up - identifiy parts of a circle.
radius
uniform
vectors of make calculations involving circle
circular
objects in circles.
circumference
motion
uniform
calculate the speed of an
tangential
involve an circular
object moving in uniform
speed
acceleration? motion
circular motion.
centripetal
What are the 2/6/2015
solve problems invovling
acceleration
factors that Quiz centripetal acceleration.
centripetal
affect the
uniform
solve problems involving
force
gravitational circular
centripetal force.
centrifugal
force?
motion
differentiate between
force
How can the 2/13/2015 centripetal and centrifugal
gravitational
law of
Quiz forces.
force
equilibrium Gravitation explain how mass and distance Newton's Law
be extended & Kepler's affects the gravitational force. of Universal
to include Laws
solve problems involving
Gravitation
rotation?
2/25/2015 Newton's Universal Law of
orbital period
Quiz Gravitation.
orbital speed
Torque & equate centripetal force and
Kepler's Laws
Rotational gravitational force to describe torque
Equilibrium the motion of planets and
net force
3/11/2015 satellites.
net torque
Lab Activity solve various problems
rotational
- Uniform involving Kepler's Laws of
(static)
Circular
Planetary Motion.
equilibrium
Motion
calculate torque.
2/5/2015
use concepts of net torque and
Lab Activity net force to solve a variety of
- Force
rotational equilibrium
Fields
problems.
2/16/2015
Lab Activity
- Rotational
Equilibrium
3/9/2015
Lessons Resources
Newton's Perimeter
Law of Institute
Gravity - Global
Problem Positioning
Solving System
simulation
lab
activity
motion describes the mathematical relationship among the net force on a
macroscopic object, its mass, and its acceleration.
HS-PS2.4-Use mathematical representations of Newton's Law of Gravitation
and Coulomb's Law to describe and predict the gravitational and electrostatic
forces between objects.
3.2.12.B.1-Analyze the principles of rotational motion to solve problems
relating to angular momentum and torque.
M Unit 7 - Rotation In this unit, students are introduced to the following topics in rotation: circular motion, Newton's Universal Law of Gravity, Kepler's Laws, torque, and
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rotational equilibrium.
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Essential
c Standards
Assessments Skills
Content
Lessons Resources
Questions
h
S11.A.1.3.1-1. Use appropriate quantitative data to describe or interpret
change in systems (e.g., biological indices, electrical circuit data,
automobile diagnostic systems data).
S11.A.2.1.3-3. Use data to make inferences and predictions, or to draw
conclusions, demonstrating understanding of experimental limits.
S11.C.3.1.3-3. Explain that acceleration is the rate at which the velocity of
an object is changing.
3.2.P.B.1-Differentiate among translational motion, simple harmonic
motion, and rotational motion in terms of position, velocity, and
acceleration. Use force and mass to explain translational motion or simple
harmonic motion of objects. Relate torque and rotational inertia to explain
rotational motion.
3.2.P.B.2-Explain the translation and simple harmonic motion of objects
using conservation of energy and conservation of momentum. Describe the
rotational motion of objects using the conservation of energy and
conservation of angular momentum. Explain how gravitational, electrical,
and magnetic forces and torques give rise to rotational motion.
3.2.P.B.6-PATTERNS SCALE MODELS CONSTANCY/CHANGE Use
Newton's laws of motion and gravitation to describe and predict the motion
of objects ranging from atoms to the galaxies.
G.2.2.1-Use and/or compare measurements of angles.
G.2.2.2-Use and/or develop procedures to determine or describe measures
of perimeter, circumference, and/or area. (May require conversions within
the same system.)
F-LE.1-Distinguish between situations that can be modeled with linear
functions and with exponential functions.
N-VM.1-(+) Recognize vector quantities as having both magnitude and
direction. Represent vector quantities by directed line segments, and use
appropriate symbols for vectors and their magnitudes (e.g., v, |v|, ||v||, v).
WHST.11-12.1.e-Provide a concluding statement or section that follows
from or supports the argument presented.
WHST.11-12.2.e-Provide a concluding statement or section that follows
from and supports the information or explanation provided (e.g.,
articulating implications or the significance of the topic).
How does
uniform
circular
motion
involve an
acceleration?
What are the
factors that
affect the
gravitational
force?
How can the
law of
equilibrium
be extended
to include
rotation?
Warm-up vectors of
objects in
uniform
circular
motion
3/3/2014
Quiz uniform
circular
motion
3/3/2014
Quiz Gravitation &
Kepler's Laws
3/3/2014
Quiz - Torque
& Rotational
Equilibrium
3/3/2014
Lab Activity Uniform
Circular
Motion
3/3/2014
Lab Activity Force Fields
3/3/2014
Lab Activity Rotational
Equilibrium
3/3/2014
identifiy parts of a circle.
make calculations
involving circles.
calculate the speed of an
object moving in uniform
circular motion.
solve problems invovling
centripetal acceleration.
solve problems involving
centripetal force.
differentiate between
centripetal and
centrifugal forces.
explain how mass and
distance affects the
gravitational force.
solve problems involving
Newton's Universal Law
of Gravitation.
equate centripetal force
and gravitational force to
describe the motion of
planets and satellites.
solve various problems
involving Kepler's Laws
of Planetary Motion.
calculate torque.
use concepts of net
torque and net force to
solve a variety of
rotational equilibrium
problems.
radius
circle
circumference
tangential speed
centripetal
acceleration
centripetal force
centrifugal force
gravitational force
Newton's Law of
Universal Gravitation
orbital period
orbital speed
Kepler's Laws
torque
net force
net torque
rotational (static)
equilibrium
Newton's Perimeter
Law of Institute
Gravity - Global
Problem Positioning
Solving System
simulation
lab
activity
F-TF.1-Understand radian measure of an angle as the length of the arc on
the unit circle subtended by the angle.
WHST.11-12.2-Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or
technical processes.
RST.11.10-By the end of grade 12, read and comprehend science/technical
texts in the grades 11–12 text complexity band independently and
proficiently.
HS-PS2.1-Analyze data to support the claim that Newton's second law of
motion describes the mathematical relationship among the net force on a
macroscopic object, its mass, and its acceleration.
HS-PS2.4-Use mathematical representations of Newton's Law of
Gravitation and Coulomb's Law to describe and predict the gravitational
and electrostatic forces between objects.
3.2.12.B.1-Analyze the principles of rotational motion to solve problems
relating to angular momentum and torque.
Unit 8 - Simple Harmonic Motion & Basic Wave Theory ~ In this unit, students are introduced to simple harmonic motion and basic ideas about waves.
Standards
Essential
Questions
Assessments Skills
S11.A.3.1.3-3. Use appropriate quantitative data to describe or interpret a How is simple Simple
system (e.g., biological indices, electrical circuit data, automobile
harmonic
Harmonic
diagnostic systems data).
motion
Motion &
S11.A.3.2.1-1. Compare the accuracy of predictions represented in a model fundamentally Basic Wave
to actual observations and behavior.
different than Theory Unit
S11.C.3.1.3-3. Explain that acceleration is the rate at which the velocity of contstant
Test
an object is changing.
motion and 3/31/2014
3.2.P.B.1-Differentiate among translational motion, simple harmonic
uniform
Lab Activity motion, and rotational motion in terms of position, velocity, and
accelerated Factors
acceleration. Use force and mass to explain translational motion or simple motion?
Affecting the
harmonic motion of objects. Relate torque and rotational inertia to explain How does
Period of a
rotational motion.
simple
Simple
3.2.P.B.2-Explain the translation and simple harmonic motion of objects
harmonic
Pendulum
using conservation of energy and conservation of momentum. Describe the motion
3/31/2014
rotational motion of objects using the conservation of energy and
connect with Lab Activity conservation of angular momentum. Explain how gravitational, electrical, waves?
Extracting 'g'
and magnetic forces and torques give rise to rotational motion.
Using a
3.2.P.B.5-Explain how waves transfer energy without transferring matter.
Simple
Explain how waves carry information from remote sources that can be
Pendulum
detected and interpreted. Describe the causes of wave frequency, speed, and
3/31/2014
wave length.
Wave
WHST.11-12.1.e-Provide a concluding statement or section that follows
Amplitude &
from or supports the argument presented.
Frequency
F-TF.2-Explain how the unit circle in the coordinate plane enables the
Ranking
extension of trigonometric functions to all real numbers, interpreted as
Tasks
radian measures of angles traversed counterclockwise around the unit
3/31/2014
identify objects that
exhibit simple harmonic
motion.
relate simple harmonic
motion as the projection
of uniform circular
motion.
generate position,
velocity, and acceleration
functions that model
simple harmonic motion.
use models of simple
harmonic motion to solve
various problems.
determine factors that
affect the period of a
simple pendulum.
solve a variety of
problems involving
simple pendulums and
mass/spring systems.
solve simple harmonic
motion problems using
an energy approach.
identify a wave as an
energy transfer
Content
Lessons
simpel
Direct Instruction - Models
harmonic
for Simple Harmonic Motion
motion.
projection of
uniform
circular
motion.
postion,
velocity,
acceleration
functions.
period of a
simple
pendulum.
mass/spring
systems.
energy
approach.
wave as an
energy
transfer
mechanism.
longitudinal
waves.
transverse
waves.
Resource
The
Mechani
Universe
Resonan
Physlets
simulatio
Phet
simulatio
circle.
F-TF.5-Choose trigonometric functions to model periodic phenomena with
specified amplitude, frequency, and midline.
HS-PS4.1-Use mathematical representations to support a claim regarding
relationships among the frequency, wavelength, and speed of waves
traveling in various media.
S11.A.2.1.1-1. Critique the elements of an experimental design (e.g.,
raising questions, formulating hypotheses, developing procedures,
identifying variables, manipulating variables, interpreting data, and
drawing conclusions) applicable to a specific experimental design.
mechanism.
distinguish between
longitudinal and
transverse waves.
identify amplitude,
frequency, and
wavelength given a
sketch of a transverse
wave.
make calculations of
speed, wavelength, and
frequency using the wave
speed equation.
use the principle of
superposition to
determine how waves
will interact when they
meet.
calculate wavelength,
frequency, and speed of
standing waves.
describe reflection,
refraction, and
diffraction.
speed.
frequency.
wavelength.
period.
principle of
superposition.
standing
waves.
reflection.
refraction.
diffraction.
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Essential
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Assessments Skills
Content
Lessons Resources
Questions
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l S11.A.3.1.3-3. Use appropriate quantitative How is simple Simple
identify objects that simpel
Direct
The Mechanical Universe - Resonance
data to describe or interpret a system (e.g., harmonic
Harmonic exhibit simple
harmonic
Instruction Physlets simulations
biological indices, electrical circuit data,
motion
Motion & harmonic motion. motion.
- Models Phet simulations
automobile diagnostic systems data).
fundamentally Basic Wave relate simple
projection of for Simple
S11.A.3.2.1-1. Compare the accuracy of
different than Theory Unit harmonic motion as uniform
Harmonic
predictions represented in a model to actual contstant
Test
the projection of
circular
Motion
observations and behavior.
motion and 4/15/2014 uniform circular
motion.
S11.C.3.1.3-3. Explain that acceleration is uniform
Lab Activity motion.
postion,
the rate at which the velocity of an object is accelerated - Factors
generate position, velocity,
changing.
motion?
Affecting velocity, and
acceleration
3.2.P.B.1-Differentiate among translational How does
the Period acceleration
functions.
motion, simple harmonic motion, and
simple
of a Simple functions that model period of a
rotational motion in terms of position,
harmonic
Pendulum simple harmonic
simple
velocity, and acceleration. Use force and
motion
4/1/2014
motion.
pendulum.
mass to explain translational motion or
connect with Lab Activity use models of
mass/spring
simple harmonic motion of objects. Relate waves?
- Extracting simple harmonic
systems.
torque and rotational inertia to explain
'g' Using a motion to solve
energy
rotational motion.
Simple
various problems. approach.
3.2.P.B.2-Explain the translation and simple
harmonic motion of objects using
conservation of energy and conservation of
momentum. Describe the rotational motion
of objects using the conservation of energy
and conservation of angular momentum.
Explain how gravitational, electrical, and
magnetic forces and torques give rise to
rotational motion.
3.2.P.B.5-Explain how waves transfer
energy without transferring matter. Explain
how waves carry information from remote
sources that can be detected and interpreted.
Describe the causes of wave frequency,
speed, and wave length.
WHST.11-12.1.e-Provide a concluding
statement or section that follows from or
supports the argument presented.
F-TF.2-Explain how the unit circle in the
coordinate plane enables the extension of
trigonometric functions to all real numbers,
interpreted as radian measures of angles
traversed counterclockwise around the unit
circle.
F-TF.5-Choose trigonometric functions to
model periodic phenomena with specified
amplitude, frequency, and midline.
HS-PS4.1-Use mathematical representations
to support a claim regarding relationships
among the frequency, wavelength, and
speed of waves traveling in various media.
S11.A.2.1.1-1. Critique the elements of an
experimental design (e.g., raising questions,
formulating hypotheses, developing
procedures, identifying variables,
manipulating variables, interpreting data,
and drawing conclusions) applicable to a
specific experimental design.
Pendulum
4/8/2014
Wave
Amplitude
&
Frequency
Ranking
Tasks
4/9/2014
determine factors
wave as an
that affect the period energy
of a simple
transfer
pendulum.
mechanism.
solve a variety of
longitudinal
problems involving waves.
simple pendulums transverse
and mass/spring
waves.
systems.
speed.
solve simple
frequency.
harmonic motion
wavelength.
problems using an period.
energy approach.
principle of
identify a wave as superposition.
an energy transfer standing
mechanism.
waves.
distinguish between reflection.
longitudinal and
refraction.
transverse waves. diffraction.
identify amplitude,
frequency, and
wavelength given a
sketch of a
transverse wave.
make calculations of
speed, wavelength,
and frequency using
the wave speed
equation.
use the principle of
superposition to
determine how
waves will interact
when they meet.
calculate
wavelength,
frequency, and
speed of standing
waves.
describe reflection,
refraction, and
diffraction.
Unit 9 - Sound ~ Introduction to Sound Waves.
Standards
S11.A.1.3.1-1. Use appropriate quantitative
data to describe or interpret change in
systems (e.g., biological indices, electrical
circuit data, automobile diagnostic systems
data).
S11.A.2.1.1-1. Critique the elements of an
experimental design (e.g., raising questions,
formulating hypotheses, developing
procedures, identifying variables,
manipulating variables, interpreting data,
and drawing conclusions) applicable to a
specific experimental design.
3.2.P.B.5-Explain how waves transfer
energy without transferring matter. Explain
how waves carry information from remote
sources that can be detected and interpreted.
Describe the causes of wave frequency,
speed, and wave length.
WHST.11-12.2.e-Provide a concluding
statement or section that follows from and
supports the information or explanation
provided (e.g., articulating implications or
the significance of the topic).
HS-PS4.1-Use mathematical representations
to support a claim regarding relationships
among the frequency, wavelength, and
speed of waves traveling in various media.
Essential
Questions
In what ways
is sound
important to
us?
How is a
sound wave
different from
other waves?
Assessments Skills
Content
Lessons
Quiz describe the
sound waves. Doppler
Sound
generation of sound pitch.
Shift
4/25/2014 waves.
speed of
Lab Activity describe, in terms of sound.
- Standing frequency, high and Doppler
Sound
low pitch sounds.
Effect.
Waves
list and describe
sound
4/22/2014 factors that affect
intensity.
Ticket Out - the speed of sound. harmonics.
Doppler
describe the Doppler
Shift
Effect with respect
4/24/2014 to perceived
frequency.
solve problems
involving the
Doppler Effect.
calculate sound
intensity given
power and distance.
calculate the speed
of sound in air using
wooden blocks,
microphone
probeware, and
standing waves in
tubes.
solve a variety of
problems involving
harmonics generated
on strings and
tubes.
Resources
Physlets simulations
Phet simulations
Audacity (tone generation), amplifier, speakers
Audacity physics resource page http://audacityphysics.pbworks.com/w/page/41219753/
Audacity%20Physics%20Homepage
Unit 10 - Light: Reflection, Refraction, Diffraction ~ Reflection, Refraction, Diffraction in the context of light.
Standards
Essential
Questions
3.2.P.B.5-Explain how waves transfer
How does
energy without transferring matter. Explain light behave
how waves carry information from remote like a wave?
sources that can be detected and interpreted.
Describe the causes of wave frequency,
speed, and wave length.
S11.C.2.1.1-1. Compare or analyze different
types of waves in the electromagnetic
spectrum (e.g., ultraviolet, infrared, visible
light, x-rays, microwaves) as it relates to
their properties, energy levels, and motion.
G-CO.12-Make formal geometric
constructions with a variety of tools and
methods (compass and straightedge, string,
reflective devices, paper folding, dynamic
geometric software, etc.). Copying a
segment; copying an angle; bisecting a
segment; bisecting an angle; constructing
perpendicular lines, including the
perpendicular bisector of a line segment;
and constructing a line parallel to a given
line through a point not on the line.
G-MG.1-Use geometric shapes, their
measures, and their properties to describe
objects (e.g., modeling a tree trunk or a
human torso as a cylinder).
RST.11.3-Follow precisely a complex
multistep procedure when carrying out
experiments, taking measurements, or
performing technical tasks; analyze the
specific results based on explanations in the
text.
WHST.11-12.2.e-Provide a concluding
statement or section that follows from and
supports the information or explanation
provided (e.g., articulating implications or
the significance of the topic).
3.2.12.B.5-Research how principles of wave
transmissions are used in a wide range of
technologies. Research technologies that
incorporate principles of wave transmission.
HS-PS4.3-Evaluate the claims, evidence,
Assessments Skills
Content
Lessons
Resources
Test - Light, demonstrate an
Wave
understanding of the
Properties, nature of light.
and
demonstrate an
Geometric understanding of the
Optics
law of reflection
4/24/2015 distinguish between
Lab Activity real and virtual
- Diffraction images
of Light
demonstrate an
4/10/2015 understanding of
Lab Activity refraction
- Thin Film solve problems
Interference using Snell’s Law
4/22/2015 solve problems
using the thin lens
equation
draw ray diagrams
involving convex
(converging) lenses
demonstrate an
understanding of
diffraction
demonstrate an
understanding of
how interference
patterns of light are
produced
using condition for
constructive
interference, solve
problems involving
interference of light
from double slits
and interference
from diffraction
gratings
demonstrate an
understanding of
thin film
interference
nature of
light
law of
reflection
real image
virtual image
refraction
diffraction
Snell's Law
thin lens
equation
flat, concave,
convex
mirrors
converging,
diverging
lenses
interference
patterns
thin film
interference
Snell's
CIPT Diffraction of Light lab activities packet
Law and
Total
Internal
Reflection
and reasoning behind the idea that
electromagnetic radiation can be described
either by a wave model or a particle model,
and that for some situations one model is
more useful than the other.
HS-PS4.5-Communicate technical
information about how some technological
devices use the principles of wave behavior
and wave interactions with matter to
transmit and capture information and
energy.*
HS-PS4.1-Use mathematical representations
to support a claim regarding relationships
among the frequency, wavelength, and
speed of waves traveling in various media.
M Unit 11 a Electricity &
y Magnetism ~
Standards
In this unit, students study the basics of electricity through a series of hands-on activities. CASTLE (Capacitor Aided System for Teaching and Learning
Electricity) curriculum and materials are used. The goal is for students to come away from this unit with a firm conceptual understanding of charge flow,
energy in circuits, resistance, and capacitance. Analogies and models are used heavily in this unit.
Essential
Assessments Skills
Questions
3.2.P.B.2-Explain the translation and simple harmonic motion What is Quiz 1 of objects using conservation of energy and conservation of happening CASTLE
momentum. Describe the rotational motion of objects using
in the
5/8/2015
the conservation of energy and conservation of angular
wires in Quiz 2 momentum. Explain how gravitational, electrical, and
an
CASTLE
magnetic forces and torques give rise to rotational motion.
electrical 5/22/2015
3.2.P.B.4-Explain how stationary and moving particles result circuit? Quiz 3 in electricity and magnetism. Develop qualitative and
What do CASTLE
quantitative understanding of current, voltage, resistance, and resistors 5/29/2015
the connections among them. Explain how electrical induction do to
is applied in technology.
moving
S11.A.3.2.3-3. Describe how relationships represented in
charge?
models are used to explain scientific or technological concepts Where
(e.g., dimensions of the solar system, life spans, size of atomic does the
particles, topographic maps).
moving
S11.C.2.1.4-4. Use Ohm's Law to explain resistance, current charge
and electro-motive forces.
originate?
S11.C.3.1.4-4. Describe electricity and magnetism as two
What
aspects of a single electromagnetic force.
makes
RST.11.10-By the end of grade 12, read and comprehend
charge
science/technical texts in the grades 11–12 text complexity move in a
band independently and proficiently.
circuit?
3.2.12.B.4-Describe conceptually the attractive and repulsive
forces between objects relative to their charges and the
distance between them.
Content
Indicate that bulbs will not light if there is compass
a break in a continuous closed loop.
deflection
Identify loops in which bulbs will and
conductor
will not light by inspecting diagrams.
insulator
Provide evidence based on compass
continuous
observations supporting a one-way
conducting
direction of
path
flow in a closed loop.
conventional
Define a circuit as an unbroken loop of charge flow
electrical components that forms a
resitors &
continuous conducting path.
resistance
Using words and arrows, describe the
charge flow
direction of conventional charge flow in a rate
circuit.
series
Describe the differences observed when connections
testing conductors and insulators.
parallel
Explain how conductors and insulators
connections
relate to a “continuous conducting path”. schematic
Trace the conducting path through a light (circuit)
bulb.
diagrams
Trace the conducting path through a
capacitance
circuit using “conventional” charge flow & capacitor
direction.
Genecon vs.
Identify resistors as objects that hold back baterry
or partially block charge flow in circuits.
Lessons
Resources
Sub-unit
learning
cycle resistance
CASTLE (CapacitorAided System for
Teaching and
Learning Electricity)
curriculum &
materials
Describe a way to rank the degree of
holding-back capability of a group of
resistors.
Describe evidence that light bulbs are
resistors -- as well as sources of light and
heat.
Use bulb brightness and compass
deflection as dual indicators of flow rate
in
circuits.
Draw representations on circuit diagrams
to correlate flow rate and bulb
brightness.
Explain how adding bulbs in
series/parallel will increase/reduce overall
resistance.
Describe evidence that connecting wires
have far less resistance than filament
wires.
Distinguish flow rate (amount/sec
through) from speed (distance/second
traveled).
Draw schematic diagrams of simple
circuits.
Identify the parts of a capacitor (two
metal plates separated by an insulator).
Draw arrows to show direction of charge
flow during capacitor charging and
discharging.
Identify the places in a circuit where
mobile charge originates.
Describe both a battery and a Genecon as
a pump for moving charge in a circuit.
Differentiate between energy (transferred)
and charge (recycled) in a circuit.
Explain that the Genecon requires an
external source of energy while a battery
contains an internal source of stored
energy.
Provide evidence that a wire has
negligible resistance.
Describe evidence that a battery possesses
internal resistance.