14-15physicsmap-1

Physics

1

Dates Topics Processes ConnectionsI I can …

8/6-8/14 Math of Physics Algebra

a. factional equations

b. quadratic equations Test:alg/geo MC

c. graphing Test: trig ORQ

Geometry

a. pythagorean theorem b. circles c. parallel lines d. quadrilateralsTrigonometry a. sine, cosine, tangent b. Law of sines c. Law of cosines

8/15-8/26 Vectors Addition and subtraction of Demo of force table

concurrent/coplanar vectors Test ORQ

Determine resultants Lab: Friction

Vector components Determine components

Vector products

Statics First condition of equilibrium

Concepts/Voabulary

Activities/ Assessments

remove fractions from equations

Worksheet on algebra & graphing

Math, Reading, Art, Careers

graph and solve quadratic eqs.

Worksheet on trig & geometry apps

appy the pythagorean theorumapply the geometry of circles. identify and apply trig. Functionsapply the laws of sines and cosines

Define vectors, displacement, resultant and componentsDemonstrate vector addition (subtraction)

Resolution of concurrent vectors

Lab: 1st & 2nd Cond of equilibrium

Apply to real work problems

Apply first condition of equilibrium

Physics

2

Equilibrium of a rigi Friction solids

body Fluid frictionParallel forces Describe types of friction

Torques

jaw

apply the first condition of equil.Apply forces on inclined planes

Second condition of equilibrium

Analyze laws that involve frictionApply concept of nonconcurrent forcessecond condition of equilibriumCalculate center of mass or gravityAnalyze mechanics of the foot, forearm in the median position, lower leg,

Physics

3

Dates Topics Processes ConnectionsI can

8/27-9/12 Machines Pulleys Demo types of machines

Levers-classes of Lab: pulleys

Inclined planes Test Machines ORQ

Screws Test: Biophysics ORQWheel and axleWedgesMechanical advantageEfficiencyWorkPower

9/15-10/2 Kinematics Types of motion

(motion in one plan Speed & velocity Demo: halls Carriage

& one direction) Acceleration Lab: ballistics

Apply equations of motionRelative velocities

Free fall

Motion in Projectile motion 2 dimensions Muzzle velocities as a function of time

Angle of elevationTime of flight of a projectile in motion

Concepts/Vocabulary

Activities/ Activities

Predict mechanical advantage


Determine that machines are not 100% efficientmachines to make life easierof definition of work & power

Specify difference in speed and velocity

Demo: falling bodies apparatus


Determine rate of change with respect to timeDevelop equation for motion from definitions

Average & instantaneous values

direction

Analyze position of an object in 2 dimensional space

Appraise the factors that determine/affect the trajectory

Physics

4

Maximum heightRange

10/13-11/14 Dynamics Forces & motion Lab: newtons 2nd law

Newtons 1st,2nd,3rd Laws Test:momentumUnits of forces reference Test: Kinetic energyFrames of reference Apply Newton's Laws Test: conservation of energy

Momentum Test: collisions

Impulse Test: gravitation forcesAtwood machine acceleratingTension in cables

11/117-12/1 Conservation Laws Energy (Potential & Kinetic)

Work

Collisions (elastic & inelastic)Units of energy collisions

Ballistic pendulum

Periods of a pendulum

circular and simple Uniform circular motion Analyze circular motion

Apply to real world (hunting, bombing of targets)

Analyze motion and the forces that produced it


Distinguish between at rest and in motion-establishment of frame

Determine equations from implications of Newton's LawsApply Newton's laws using Atwood machine to systems that are

Analyze Conservation of energy & momentum


Analyze work defined in terms of energy changesbetween elastic & inelastic

Describe emphasis on the importance of proper units of energyPredict outcomes using ballistic pendulum

1/5-1/13Lab:Factors affecting Period of pendulum


Physics

5

harmonic motion Centripetal forces

Centripetal acceleration Test: simple harmonics

GravitationWeightlessness spacecraft Test: rotary motion

Kepler Laws of Motion

Conical Pendulums

1/17/1/30 Rotary motion Radians

Angular velocityAngular acceleration linear & rotary

Angular momentumRotational kinetic energy relationships

Moments of inertiaTransformation equation from linear to rotary & vice versaConservation of momentum

2/2-2/13 Elasticity Hooke's Law Lab: Hookes Law

Stress Test ORQ

Strain

LeChatlier's Principle

Determine causes of circular motion

Calculation of acceleration due to gravity

Calculate the acceleration due to gravity on earthApply the laws of motion & Kepler to orbiting

Test: circular/planetary motion

Calculate safe speeds to negotiating curvesanalyze simple harmonic motion

Develop units involving radians


Evaluate equations involving velocity, acceleration, both

Analyze the importance of shape when calculating angular

Apply rotary motion to games of chance, athletics, etc

Measure the concept of elasticity


Appraise the effects of exceeding the elastic limitrelationship between stress and strainApply Young's Modulus to elevator cables, telephone wires, bones

Physics

6

Elastic Limits etcCoefficients of restitution

Topics Processes Connections

2/17-2/27 Heat Heat capacity Develop kinetic theory Lab: specific heat

(thermodynamics) Specific heat Lab: thermocouple

Laws of thermodynamics

Heating curves

Thermal expansion

3/2-3/12 Nuclear energy Radioactivity Use of Geiger Counter Lab

Half life

Particle detectors

Particle acceleratorFission & pollutionFusion

Concepts/Vocabulary

Activities/ Activities


Apply kinetic theory to thermodynamicsDevelop heating curves for various substancesAnalyze expansion and contraction is a function of temperatureApply heating & cooling to everyday exp

Assess Radioactivity and Half lifeDevelop methods for particle detector & acceleratorGeneralize fission and fusionAppraise fission & fusion in energy problems

Physics

7

3/16-4/17 Electricity Ways to generate DC current

magnetism Combination of cells Series/parallel circuits lab

Current and EMFResistance Apply Ohm's LawOhm's Law Apply Kirchoff's LawKirchoff's Laws Draw complete circuitsCircuits use the right hand rulemagnetism

4/20-5/15 Optics & Light Huygen's Principle vs Newton lab: ripple tank

Straight line propagation Laser/hologram demo

Reflection effect of lens on light lab

Refraction

Lenses

Locating imagesDiffractionInterferencesPolarization

*Current Topics Readings done weekly*ACT ans AP Type assessments given at the end of a unit*Problem solving requires the drawing of visual models

Determine the production of the flow of electrons

Van de Graff generator demo


series combination of cellsDesign resistance in parallels and series

Construct waves and rays to explain electromagnetic phenomena


Generalize the optics of lensesCritique refraction, reflectionCritique interference, polarization, & diffractionApply polarization to construct to check for stressMeasure wavelength of lines in a spectra

14-15physicsmap-1

Documents