physics
Course Description
This course is designed for college bound students. Physics will provide the student with the opportunity to use and apply mathematics, and will prepare the student with a good foundation for taking an initial general physics course at the college level. The course will cover the following areas: problem solving, motion, forces, energy and momentum, electricity, and if time permits, light, sound. The course is paced according to the general need and ability of the class. A variety of experiments will be performed throughout the school year to enhance and demonstrate concepts and to develop proper laboratory techniques. Written assignments and laboratory reports will be required. Students can expect an average of at least one half hour of work outside of class each day. This course will challenge and enlighten those students who wish to prepare themselves for the challenge of the college science curriculum.
Who should take this course:
Students with intentions of going to a 4 year school.
Students with intentions of going to a 4 year school.
Power StandardsSemester 1
1. Understand the process of the scientific method to analyze data, interpret relationships and trends, and solve real world problems. 2. Identify and describe relationships between a set of variables. 3. Understand the process of the scientific method to analyze data, interpret relationships and trends, and solve real world problems. 4. Describe the motion of an object using the four tools (x vs t, v vs t, a vs t graphs, motion maps, and kinematic equations). 5. Describe the motion of an object based on identifying the forces acting on the object. 6. Describe curved motion of an object based on identifying the forces acting on the object. 7. Use the concepts of impulse and conservation of momentum to describe the behavior of a system. Semester 2 8. Use the concepts of impulse and conservation of momentum to describe the behavior of a system. 9. Electricity & Magnetism. Use the concepts of charge, potential difference, and resistance to describe the behavior of a circuit. 10. Waves & Sound. Describe the properties of mechanical waves and their applications to sound. 11. Light & Optics. Describe the properties of light, the ray model and geometrical optics including mirrors and lenses. InstructorsMr. Christian Rosenzweig (West)
Mr. Bryan Wright (East) |
Grade Breakdown60% Tests & Quizzes
30% Lab Reports & Graded Classwork 10% Homework Completion Retake PolicyA student can retake per semester within two weeks of receiving the test back. Only one retake will be permitted per test. The student must first go in and meet with the teacher prior to completing a retake.
Homework PolicyHomework may be turned in up to one week late for half credit.
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