Radnor High School
Course Syllabus
Revised 9/1/2012
Advanced Physics
0342
Credits: 1.0 Credit,
Weighted: Unweighted
Length: Year
Format: Meets Daily
Grades: 11 & 12
Prerequisite(s): Advanced Chem. or higher
Co-requisite(s): Trigonometry or higher
Overall Description of Course
I. Course Description
Advanced Physics is an algebra-based college preparatory course that provides a
challenging examination of mechanics (motion, forces, energy, and momentum),
optics (lenses and mirrors), waves and electricity (current, voltage, resistance, and
circuits) and magnetism. Thorough reading of the textbook and comprehension of
concepts and writing lab reports are expected of these students. A moderate degree
of independent study is required.
Student Objectives:
The goals of Advanced Physics include the following:
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Problem Solving Skills
Understand relationships between physical quantities
Understand the world through mathematical relationships
Prepare students to perform experiments
Materials & Texts
MATERIALS
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scientific calculator (or a graphing calculator)
protractor
ruler
three-ring notebook with pockets
TEXT
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Giancoli, Physics, 5th edition. Prentice Hall
Activities, Assignments, & Assessments
ACTIVITIES
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Mathematical Concepts
A.
Metric System, Significant Figures and Unit Analysis
B.
Graphical Analysis
C.
Vector Addition and Subtraction
D.
Trigonometry
E.
Error Analysis
Newtonian Mechanics
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Kinematics
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Newton’s Laws of Motion
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Uniform Circular Motion
Newton’s Law of Universal Gravitation
Origin of Solar System and Universe
Life Cycle of a Star
Work, Energy, and Power
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Newton’s First Law of Motion
Newton’s Second Law of Motion and Free Body Diagrams
Newton’s Third Law of Motion
Applications of Newton’s Laws including Friction
Circular Motion and Gravitation
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Motion in One Dimension
Graphing Motion
Projectile Motion
Work and Energy Relationship
Work done by Springs
Conservation of Energy including PE and KE
Power
Simple Machines and Mechanical Efficiency
Momentum
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Impulse and Momentum Relationship
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III.
Conservation of Momentum
Elastic vs. Inelastic Collisions
Electricity and Magnetism
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Electrostatics
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Electric Circuits
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Ohm’s Law
Resistors in Series and Parallel Circuits
Electric Power and Cost of Operating Appliances
Electrical Efficiency
Alternative Energy Sources
Magnetic Fields
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Coulomb’s Law
Capacitors
Relationship between Electricity and Magnetism
Applications of Magnetism
Waves and Optics
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Geometric Optics
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Reflection and Refraction
Mirrors and Lenses
Waves and Vibrations
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Properties and Types of Waves
Pendulums
Young’s Double Slit Experiment
Electromagnetic Waves
ASSIGNMENTS
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Text Chapters 1-9, 16-25 (selected sections only)
Selected assignments from Section Reviews and End of Chapter Reviews
Selected Worksheet Activities
ASSESSMENTS
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Common Mid-Term and Final Exams
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Common Core Lab Activities
Graphical Analysis Activities
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Motion of a Motorized Cart
Motion Down the Inclined Plane
Free fall/Acceleration Due to Gravity
Map Exercise
Projectile Motion
Newton’s 2nd Law of Motion
Equilibrium
Friction
Hooke’s Law
Conservation of Energy
Simple Machines/Mechanical efficiency
Conservation of Momentum and Kinetic energy
Torque
Ohm’s Law
Series and Parallel circuits
Electric devices
Reflection
Snell’s Law
Lenses
The Pendulum
Terminology
inclined plane, free fall, acceleration, gravity, Projectile Motion, Newton’s Laws of
Motion, equilibrium friction, Hooke’s Law, Conservation of Energy, simple
machines/mechanical efficiency, conservation of momentum, kinetic energy, torque,
Ohm’s Law, series and parallel circuits, reflection, Snell’s Law, lenses, pendulum
The Nature of Physics – Physics Basics, Units, Unit Conversions, Vectors
Common Core Standards
3.1.11.D-Analyze scale as a way of relating concepts and ideas to one another by some measure.
3.1.11.D-Analyze scale as a way of relating concepts and ideas to one another by some measure.
3.1.11.D-Analyze scale as a way of relating concepts and ideas to one another by some measure.
S11.A.3.3-Compare and analyze repeated processes or recurring elements in patterns. (Reference:
3.1.10.C, 3.2.10.B)
Student Objectives:
KNOWLEDGE
Base Units
Derived Units
Metric System & Prefixes
The Role of Units in Problem-Solving
Unit Dimensional Analysis – Relationship between different units for the same quantity
Significant Figures – Reflecting Accuracy & Precision in Measurements & Calculations
Error Analysis - Percent Error & Percent Difference
Graphical Analysis – Scale for Graphs, Data and Data Symbols, Meaning of Slope
SKILLS
name the 7 base SI units
explain the relationship between base units and derived units
identify the unit multiplier for the most common metric prefixes
metric prefixes (kilo, milli, centi …)
identify the number of significant figures in a written value
write a measurement or calculation to the correct number of significant figures
estimate solutions to problems and compare answers to estimations to determine
validity of problem-solving technique
use scientific notation in calculations
distinguish between percent error and percent difference
calculate the percent error for a measurement or calculation
calculate percent difference between two measurements or calculations
express the proper units for the product or quotient of 2 or more values
convert a value from one metric unit to another, convert between English and metric
dimensional analysis (unit analysis, label factor)
select appropriate axes scales for plotting a set of data
appropriately label the axes of a graph, including units
accurately plot a value on an X-Y graph
identify the appropriate symbol to represent a measurement on a graph
calculate the slope of a linear best-fit curve, including units
infer the physical meaning of the slope of a plot
Materials & Texts
MATERIALS
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scientific calculator (or a graphing calculator)
protractor
ruler
three-ring notebook with pockets
TEXT
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Giancoli, Physics, 5th edition. Prentice Hall
Activities, Assignments, & Assessments
ACTIVITIES
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SI Unit System
Significant Figures
Units and Units Conversion
Graphical Analysis
ASSIGNMENTS
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Text Chapters
ASSESSMENTS
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LAB: Circle Circumference Lab
Terminology
SI Unit System, significant figures, units and units conversion, graphical analysis
Vectors
Student Objectives:
KNOWLEDGE
Trigonometry & Pythagorean Theorem
Vector Addition & Subtraction
Negative Vectors
SKILLS
use the sine, cosine, and tangent functions in problem-solving
use the Pythagorean theorem in problem-solving
identify the properties of a vector
draw a vector to scale and in the appropriate direction
determine the magnitude and direction from a drawn vector
add vectors mathematically and graphically
calculate the components of vectors and use them to find the vector sum
Materials & Texts
MATERIALS
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scientific calculator (or a graphing calculator)
protractor
ruler
three-ring notebook with pockets
TEXT
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Giancoli, Physics, 5th edition. Prentice Hall
Activities, Assignments, & Assessments
ACTIVITIES
Trigonometric Review
Vector Addition
ASSIGNMENTS
ASSESSMENTS
LAB: Tension Protractor Lab
LAB: Traveling Around Pennsylvania (Map Lab)
Terminology
vector, scalar, components, projectile motion,
The Nature of Physics
Common Core Standards
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)
Student Objectives:
KNOWLEDGE
Models, Theories and Laws
SKILLS
define a scientific model
define scientific theory
differentiate between scientific theory and scientific law
apply concepts of models as a method to predict and understand science and
technology
Materials & Texts
MATERIALS
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scientific calculator (or a graphing calculator)
protractor
ruler
three-ring notebook with pockets
TEXT
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Giancoli, Physics, 5th edition. Prentice Hall
Activities, Assignments, & Assessments
ACTIVITIES
Paradigms of Nature
ASSIGNMENTS
ASSESSMENTS
Terminology
model, law, theory
Kinematics in One and Two Dimensions
Common Core Standards
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)
3.4.11.C-Analyze the principles of force and motion.
S11.A.3.3-Compare and analyze repeated processes or recurring elements in patterns.
(Reference: 3.1.10.C, 3.2.10.B)
Student Objectives:
KNOWLEDGE
Distance
Displacement
average speed
instantaneous speed
velocity
acceleration
free fall
Graphs of Motion – Position vs. time
Graphs of Motion – Velocity vs. time
Projectile Motion
Relative Velocity
SKILLS
differentiate between distance and displacement
calculate displacement for a multi-step trip
differentiate between instantaneous speed and average speed
calculate average speed for a trip
calculate the velocity of an object
differentiate between speed and velocity
define acceleration in terms of velocity
calculate the acceleration of an object moving at constant acceleration
calculate the displacement of an object moving at constant acceleration
calculate the velocity of an object moving at constant acceleration
choose appropriate coordinate systems to solve problems of motion
draw and use diagrams and/or particle models to explain motion of objects
apply concepts of kinematics to the description of everyday phenomena and technology
classify free-fall as motion with uniform acceleration
define the value of g at the Earth’s surface
calculate the displacement and velocity of a dropped object as a function of time in the absence of air
resistance
determine the position of an object at any time from the plot
calculate the average velocity over some time interval from the plot of position vs. time
determine the velocity of an object at any time from the plot of velocity vs. time
calculate the average acceleration over some time interval from the plot of position vs. time
calculate the displacement of an object by finding the area under a velocity vs. time graph
show that the horizontal component of an object’s motion has no effect on the vertical component of
motion
describe the path of an object for projectile motion
describe the velocity and acceleration at the highest point in the path of an upwardly launched projectile
calculate the velocity and position of a projectile at any time after launch
show that the horizontal component of an object’s motion has no effect on the vertical component of
motion
describe the path of an object for projectile motion
describe the velocity and acceleration at the highest point in the path of an upwardly launched projectile
calculate the velocity and position of a projectile at any time after launch
calculate the velocity of a boat moving in a current relative to the ground
calculate the velocity of an airplane relative to the ground when it is flying in wind
Materials & Texts
MATERIALS
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scientific calculator (or a graphing calculator)
protractor
ruler
three-ring notebook with pockets
TEXT
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Giancoli, Physics, 5th edition. Prentice Hall
Activities, Assignments, & Assessments
ACTIVITIES
One Dimensional Kinematics
Free fall
Graphing Motion
Two-dimensional Kinematics
Relative Velocity (Honors)
ASSIGNMENTS
ASSESSMENTS
LAB: Constant Speed Lab
LAB: Constant Acceleration Lab (Motion Down an Inclined Plane)
LAB: Measurement of “g”
LAB: Reaction Time
LAB: Projectile Motion Lab
Terminology
distance, displacement, average speed, instantaneous speed, velocity, acceleration,
free fall, Graphs of Motion – Position vs. time, Graphs of Motion – Velocity vs. time,
projectile motion, relative velocity, kinematics
Forces & Newton’s Law
Common Core Standards
3.4.11.C-Analyze the principles of force and motion.
Student Objectives:
KNOWLEDGE
Newton’s First Law
mass
inertia
Newton’s Second Law
weight
friction
Newton’s Third Law of Motion
Free-Body Diagrams
SKILLS
define force
define inertia
predict the reaction/movement of an object based on the law of inertia
distinguish between mass and weight
calculate the weight of a mass on other planets
state the relationship between acceleration and net force.
state the relationship between acceleration and mass.
state and explain Newton's second law and use it to solve problems.
account for the effects of friction on motion.
show how the presence of air resistance leads to a terminal velocity for falling objects.
Students will differentiate between static and kinetic friction.
Students will determine the equilibrant force given a number of concurrent forces acting
on an object.
Students will be able to identify action-reaction pairs in problems involving forces.
draw the free body diagram for an object.
Analyze and solve equilibrium applications of Newton’s Laws.
Analyze and solve non-equilibrium applications of Newton’s Laws.
Materials & Texts
MATERIALS
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scientific calculator (or a graphing calculator)
protractor
ruler
three-ring notebook with pockets
TEXT
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Giancoli, Physics, 5th edition. Prentice Hall
Activities, Assignments, & Assessments
ACTIVITIES
Newton's Laws of Motion
Drawing FBDs
ASSIGNMENTS
ASSESSMENTS
LAB: Puck Activity
LAB: Newton's 2nd Law of Motion
LAB: Friction
LAB: Equilibrium
Terminology
distance, displacement, average speed, instantaneous speed, velocity, acceleration,
free fall, Graphs of Motion – Position vs. time, Graphs of Motion – Velocity vs. time,
projectile motion, relative velocity, kinematics, inclined plane, free fall, acceleration,
gravity, Projectile Motion, Newton’s Laws of Motion, equilibrium friction, Hooke’s Law,
Conservation of Energy, simple machines/mechanical efficiency, conservation of
momentum, kinetic energy, torque, Ohm’s Law, series and parallel circuits, reflection,
Snell’s Law, lenses, pendulum
Circular Motion and Universal Gravitation
Common Core Standards
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.D.3.1-Explain the composition, structure and origin of the universe. (Reference:
3.4.10.D)
Student Objectives:
KNOWLEDGE
Kinematics of Uniform Circular Motion
centripetal acceleration
centripetal force
centrifuge
satellite
Newton’s Law of Universal Gravitation
satellite
weightless vs. weightlessness
gravity
Kepler’s Laws
orbits
SKILLS
Students will define centripetal acceleration and explain its dependence on the speed of
an object and the radius of the circle.
Students will be able to explain why a banked curve helps a car negotiate a turn.
Students will be able to apply concepts of linear and circular dynamics to the description
of everyday phenomena and technology
Students will relate Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation to Kepler's Laws of Planetary
Motion, and calculate the periods and speeds of objects in orbit.
Law of Ellipses, Law of Equal of Areas, Law of Harmonics
Materials & Texts
MATERIALS
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scientific calculator (or a graphing calculator)
protractor
ruler
three-ring notebook with pockets
TEXT
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Giancoli, Physics, 5th edition. Prentice Hall
Activities, Assignments, & Assessments
ACTIVITIES
Circular Motion
Gravity
Kepler’s Laws of Planetary Motion
ASSIGNMENTS
ASSESSMENTS
LAB: Circular Motion
LAB: Kepler's Laws
Terminology
kinematics of uniform circular motion, centripetal acceleration, centripetal force,
centrifuge, satellite, Newton’s Law of Universal Gravitation, satellite, weightless vs.
weightlessness, gravity, Kepler’s Laws, orbits
Work and Energy
Common Core Standards
S11.C.2.1-Analyze energy sources and transfer of energy, or conversion of energy.
(Reference: 3.4.10.B)
S11.C.2.1-Analyze energy sources and transfer of energy, or conversion of energy.
(Reference: 3.4.10.B)
Student Objectives:
KNOWLEDGE
Work done by a constant force
The work-energy principle
Conservative and Non-conservative forces
air resistance
friction
Power
Conservation of Mechanical energy
SKILLS
Students will be able to calculate the amount of work done by a constant force, and will
know that it is a scalar quantity.
Students will be able to calculate the amount of work done on an object by examining its
force vs. displacement graph
Students will define work as it relates to a change in energy of an object.
Students will use a model to relate the concepts of work and energy.
Students will differentiate between path-dependent and path-independent forces.
Students will be able to identify specific types of conservative and non-conservative
forces. (ex: Gravity, friction, air resistance)
Students will correctly identify the difference between work or energy and power and
calculate the power used.
Students will solve problems using the law of conservation of energy.
Materials & Texts
MATERIALS
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scientific calculator (or a graphing calculator)
protractor
ruler
three-ring notebook with pockets
TEXT
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Giancoli, Physics, 5th edition. Prentice Hall
Activities, Assignments, & Assessments
ACTIVITIES
Work by a Constant Force
Work Energy Principal
Conservative Forces
Power and Work
Conservation of Energy
ASSIGNMENTS
ASSESSMENTS
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LAB: Hooke's Law
LAB: "Lifting Weights"
LAB: Conservation of Energy (track)
LAB: Challenge
Terminology
work done by a constant force, the work-energy principle, conservative and nonconservative forces, air resistance, friction, power, conservation of mechanical energy
Momentum and Collisions
Common Core Standards
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-Use the principles of motion and force to solve real-world challenges.
(Reference: 3.4.10.C, 3.6.10.C)
3.4.11.C-Analyze the principles of force and motion.
3.8.11.C-Evaluate the consequences and impacts of scientific and technological
solutions.
Student Objectives:
KNOWLEDGE
Linear momentum
Conservation of momentum
Collisions and impulse
applications of collision and impulse
safety equipment
Elastic and Inelastic collisions
center of mass
2-D collisions
conservation of momentum and energy
SKILLS
Students will define linear momentum, and be able to use the concept to solve problems
of one-dimensional motion.
Students will understand that linear momentum is a vector quantity.
Students will understand the conservation of momentum of a system of objects, and
apply it to solve problems involving collisions.
Students will be able to explain rocket and jet propulsion in terms of the conservation of
momentum.
Students will define an impulse, and understand how it relates to an object's change in
momentum.
Student will be able to apply the concept of impulse to understand why cars have
airbags, and athletes wear padding and helmets.
Students will understand the difference between elastic and inelastic collisions and
provide examples of each type of collision. Students will measure the change in
momentum of objects involved in collision, and determine from the data the type of
collision that occurred.
Materials & Texts
MATERIALS
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scientific calculator (or a graphing calculator)
protractor
ruler
three-ring notebook with pockets
TEXT
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Giancoli, Physics, 5th edition. Prentice Hall
Activities, Assignments, & Assessments
ACTIVITIES
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Linear Momentum
Conservation of Momentum
Video-High Speed Impact
Types of Collisions
ASSIGNMENTS
ASSESSMENTS
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LAB: Conservation of Momentum
ACTIVITY: Rockets
LAB: Air Track Collisions
Terminology
linear momentum, conservation of momentum, collisions and impulse, applications of
collision and impulse, safety equipment, elastic and inelastic collisions, center of mass,
2-D collisions, conservation of momentum and energy
Rotational Physics
Common Core Standards
3.4.11.A-Apply concepts about the structure and properties of matter.
3.4.11.C-Analyze the principles of force and motion.
Student Objectives:
KNOWLEDGE
Center of Mass
Torque
force
moment arm
clockwise and counter-clockwise torques
Statics
equilibrium
stability
balance
stress & strain
SKILLS
Students will be able to calculate the center of mass one- and two-dimensional systems
of objects.
Students will be able to use the center of mass of an object to calculate the object’s
weight.
Students will be able to calculate the moments of various objects in a system.
Students will calculate the magnitude and sense of torque associated with a given force.
Students will solve problems involving static bodies using Newton’s Second Law of
Motion and Torque.
Materials & Texts
MATERIALS
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scientific calculator (or a graphing calculator)
protractor
ruler
three-ring notebook with pockets
TEXT
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Giancoli, Physics, 5th edition. Prentice Hall
Activities, Assignments, & Assessments
ACTIVITIES
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Center of Mass
Torque and Rotation
Equilibrium, Forces, and Torque
ASSIGNMENTS
ASSESSMENTS
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LAB: Rotational Equilibrium
LAB Challenge: Mass of a Meter Stick
LAB: Ring Equilibrium
Terminology
center of mass, torque, force, moment arm, clockwise and counter-clockwise torques,
statics, equilibrium, stability, balance, stress & strain
Waves and Sound
Common Core Standards
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)
Student Objectives:
KNOWLEDGE
Wave Motion
period
frequence
amplitude
wave velocity
Types of Waves
transverse wave
longitudinal wave
transmission of energy
Reflection and interference of waves
superposition
Standing waves
node
antinode
Refraction and diffraction
Simple Harmonic Motion
simple pendulum
Characteristics of Sound
pitch
frequency
intensity
decibels
beats
Doppler effect
SKILLS
Students will explain the transfer of energy using wave motion.
Students will apply the concepts of wave motion, sound, and resonance to the
description of everyday phenomena and technology.
Students will identify and provide examples of transverse and longitudinal waves.
Students will relate wave speed, wavelength, and frequency.
Students will define the principle of superposition as it relates to wave interference.
Students will be able to locate the nodes and antinodes in a standing wave model.
Students will understand the kinematics of simple harmonic motion.
Students will identify sound as a longitudinal wave.
Students will be able to calculate the speed of sound in various media.
Materials & Texts
MATERIALS
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scientific calculator (or a graphing calculator)
protractor
ruler
three-ring notebook with pockets
TEXT
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Giancoli, Physics, 5th edition. Prentice Hall
Activities, Assignments, & Assessments
ACTIVITIES
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Wave Properties
Types of Waves
Adding Waves
ASSIGNMENTS
ASSESSMENTS
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LAB: Simple Pendulum
Terminology
wave motion, period, frequency, amplitude, wave velocity, types of waves, transverse
wave, longitudinal wave, transmission of energy, reflection and interference of waves,
superposition, standing waves, node, antinode, refraction and diffraction, simple
harmonic motion, simple pendulum, characteristics of sound, pitch, frequency, intensity,
decibels, beats, Doppler effect
Light and Geometric Options
Common Core Standards
S11.C.2.1-Analyze energy sources and transfer of energy, or conversion of energy.
(Reference: 3.4.10.B)
3.8.11.C-Evaluate the consequences and impacts of scientific and technological
solutions.
Student Objectives:
KNOWLEDGE
The wave nature of light
Interference-Young’s double-slit experiment
The particle nature of light
Reflection: Plane mirrors
light ray
image
ray diagram
Images formed by spherical mirrors
Index of refraction
Snell’s Law
total internal reflection
The formation of images by lenses
The thin-lens equation and the magnification equation
The Human Eye
Prisms and Rainbows
SKILLS
Huygen's Principle
Interference Pattern
Photoelectric Effect and Solar Panels
Students will apply the ray model of light to locate images on a plane mirror.
Students will confirm experimentally the Law of Reflection.
Describe the role of reflection in common technologies.
Students will locate images formed by concave and convex mirrors using light rays.
Students will be able to differentiate between real images and virtual images.
Student will be able to use the mirror equation to determine image location &
properties.
Students will recognize that light travels at different speeds through different media
Students will use Snell's Law to determine the index of refraction of different media.
Students will define the critical angle of a medium.
Students will explain the importance of total internal reflection to the application of fiber
optics.
Describe the role of refraction in common technologies.
Students will locate images formed by concave and convex lenses using light rays.
Student will be able to use the lens maker's equation to locate images and determine
image properties.
Materials & Texts
MATERIALS
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scientific calculator (or a graphing calculator)
protractor
ruler
three-ring notebook with pockets
TEXT
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Giancoli, Physics, 5th edition. Prentice Hall
Activities, Assignments, & Assessments
ACTIVITIES
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Light and Waves
Dual (Wave/Particle) Nature of Light
Properties of Spherical Mirrors
Reflection & Refraction
Properties of Lenses
Thin Lens Equation
Applications of Light
ASSIGNMENTS
ASSESSMENTS
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LAB: Plane Mirrors
LAB: Prism
LAB: Thin Lens
Terminology
the wave nature of light, interference, Young’s double-slit experiment, the particle nature
of light, reflection: plane mirrors, light ray, image, ray diagram, images formed by
spherical mirrors, index of refraction, Snell’s Law, total internal reflection, the formation
of images by lenses, the thin-lens equation and the magnification equation, The Human
Eye, prisms and rainbows
Charge, Current & Circuits
Common Core Standards
S11.C.1.1-Explain the relationship between the structure and properties of matter.
(Reference: 3.4.10.A)
3.4.11.A-Apply concepts about the structure and properties of matter.
3.4.11.C-Analyze the principles of force and motion.
S11.C.2.2-Demonstrate that different ways of obtaining, transforming, and distributing
energy have different environmental consequences. (Reference: 3.4.10.B, 4.8.10.C,
4.2.10.A)
S11.C.2.1-Analyze energy sources and transfer of energy, or conversion of energy.
(Reference: 3.4.10.B)
S11.C.2.1-Analyze energy sources and transfer of energy, or conversion of energy.
(Reference: 3.4.10.B)
S11.D.1.2-Analyze how human-made systems impact the management and distribution
of natural resources. (Reference: 4.2.10.C, 3.5.10.B, 3.6.10.A)
S11.C.2.1-Analyze energy sources and transfer of energy, or conversion of energy.
(Reference: 3.4.10.B)
3.8.11.C-Evaluate the consequences and impacts of scientific and technological
solutions.
S11.C.2.2-Demonstrate that different ways of obtaining, transforming, and distributing
energy have different environmental consequences. (Reference: 3.4.10.B, 4.8.10.C,
4.2.10.A)
S11.C.2.1-Analyze energy sources and transfer of energy, or conversion of energy.
(Reference: 3.4.10.B)
Student Objectives:
KNOWLEDGE
Charged objects and the electric forces they exert.
charge in the atom (electron, proton, neutron)
negative charge
static electricity
electroscope
Insulators and Conductors
conductor
insulator
movement of charge (induction and conduction)
Coulomb’s Law
Capacitors (Relationship between charge and voltage)
The electric battery
Electromotive force and current
Ohm’s Law and the measurement of current, voltage, and resistance.
Electric Power
Electrical Applications
Power in household circuits, Safety and the physiological effects of current
Resistors in series and parallel
resistance
ammeter
voltmeter
DC circuits
Kirchoff's rules
electromotive force
Magnets and magnetic fields
Electric motors
right-hand rule
SKILLS
Students will solve problems relating to charge, electric fields, and forces.
Students will be able to identify materials that are good insulators and materials that are
good conductors.
Students will explain why certain materials will conduct well and why other materials are
poor conductors.
Students will apply Coulomb's Law to solve problems involving charge distribution.
Students will define and calculate electric potential difference.
Students will describe Ohm's law and how it relates to the resistance of current flow.
Students will be able to calculate the power of various electrical components
Students will apply electrostatic and electrodynamics concepts to the description of
everyday phenomena and technology.
Students will be able to explain how a circuit breaker protects a household circuit.
Students will calculate the power consumption of several typical household appliances.
Students will calculate the cost of electricity consumed in a household.
Students will describe a series and a parallel circuit and explain the difference between
the two types of circuits.
Students will calculate current, voltage drops, and equivalent resistance for devices
connected in series and in parallel.
Students will be able to differentiate between the earth's magnetic north pole and its
geographic north pole. Â Students will understand how objects become magnetized.
Students will define domains as they relate to magnetic objects.
Students will explain how a changing magnetic field produces an electric current, and
solve problems involving wires moving in a magnetic field.
Student will construct a simple electric motor.
Materials & Texts
MATERIALS
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scientific calculator (or a graphing calculator)
protractor
ruler
three-ring notebook with pockets
TEXT
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Giancoli, Physics, 5th edition. Prentice Hall
Activities, Assignments, & Assessments
ACTIVITIES
ASSIGNMENTS
ASSESSMENTS
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LAB: Ohm's Law
LAB: Efficiency of Appliances
LAB: Circuits
LAB: Make a Better Motor
Terminology
charged objects and the electric forces they exert, charge in the atom (electron, proton,
neutron), negative charge, static electricity, electroscope, conductor, insulator,
movement of charge (induction and conduction), Coulomb’s Law, capacitors
(relationship between charge and voltage), the electric battery, electromotive force and
current, Ohm’s Law and the measurement of current, voltage, and resistance, electric
power, electrical applications, power in household circuits, safety and the physiological
effects of current, resistors in series and parallel, resistance, ammeter, voltmeter, DC
circuits, Kirchoff's rules, electromotive force, magnets and magnetic fields, electric
motors, right-hand rule
Electrodynamics and Circuits
Materials & Texts
MATERIALS
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scientific calculator (or a graphing calculator)
protractor
ruler
three-ring notebook with pockets
TEXT
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Giancoli, Physics, 5th edition. Prentice Hall