Physics
Syllabus
Essential Questions:
- How can we predict and explain interactions between objects and within systems of objects?
- How is energy transferred and conserved?
- How are waves used to transfer energy and send and store information?
Course Learning Objectives
Students will:
- Properly use terminology associated with the scientific method.
- Develop and use graphical models to explain physics concepts
- Use mathematics and computational thinking to quantify variables and identify units
- Make predictions, plan and carry out investigations involving physics concepts, such as Newton’s three laws, momentum and energy conservation, and more.
- Analyze and interpret data between voltage, current, and resistance of a circuit.
- Evaluate a claim based on evidence and reasoning.
- Apply their understanding of physics concepts to evaluate a complex real-world problem.
UNIT 1: Motion in 1D
Week 1 Introduction to Physics
Week 2 Nature of Physics
Week 3 Kinematics in 1-D; Describing Motion
Week 4 Describing Motion Through Equations
Week 5 Kinematics in 1-D; Freely Falling Bodies
UNIT 2: Dynamics
Week 6 Vectors
Week 7 Kinematics in 2-D; Relative Velocity & Projectile Motion
Week 8 Newton's Laws of Motion
Week 9 Newton's Laws of Motion; Applications
UNIT 3: Energy & Motion
Week 10 Impulse-Momentum Theorem
Week 11 Momentum Conservation
Week 12 Work, Energy & Power
Week 13 Energy Conservation
Week 14 Transferring Thermal Energy
UNIT 4: Field Forces & Energy
Week 15 Circular Motion
Week 16 Universal Gravitation & Kepler’s Laws
Week 17 Static Electricity; Charging
Week 18 Electric Forces & Electric Fields
UNIT 5: Electromagnetism
Week 19 Electrical Energy
Week 20 Electrical Circuits
Week 21 Magnetism & Electromagnetism
Week 22 Electromagnetic Induction
Week 23 Electric Energy Generation
UNIT 6: Wave Energy
Week 24 Vibration & Waves
Week 25 Wave Behavior
Week 26 Standing Waves & Sound
Week 27 Light Waves & Color
Week 28 Reflection & Mirrors
Week 29 Refraction & Ray Model of Light
Week 30 Dual Nature of Light
Week 31 Optimizing Information Technologies
Week 32 Waves in Technology
Week 33 Review, Wrap Up, and Final Exam