Conceptual Physics (Period 4) Assignments
- Instructors
- Term
- 2011-2012 School Year
- Department
- (d) Science
- Location
- 326
- Description
-
Course Description
Prerequisite: Pre-Algebra or Algebra Readiness
Co-requisite: Algebra I
Conceptual Physics is the first high school laboratory science course, and is required of all students for graduation. It is a required prerequisite for AP Physics. Some simple geometry and trigonometry will be taught when needed. Students will:
- Solve problems with the relationships between distance, velocity, acceleration, and time in simple situations including circular motion and trajectories.
- Solve problems where momentum is conserved, and where different types of energy are conserved.
- Study and solve problems of work and power relating these to the thermodynamics of a heat engine.
- Study a variety of types of waves and their features.
- Learn about electric circuits, magnetism, and electro-magnetic waves, and solving problems with passive circuits.
- Conduct laboratory experiments focusing on using technology to gather and analyze data accurately.
- Conduct genuine error analysis, troubleshoot, and modify their procedures to yield valid results.
Course Materials
Conceptual Physics, The High School Physics Program.Paul Hewitt, 2009 Pearson Education, Inc.
Link to Powerschool for grades
Link to SuccessNet for online textboox
Essential Standards and Resource Links
Investigation and Experimentation Students can distinguish between a variable and controlled parameter in a test, and can evaluate the accuracy and reproducibility of data, graph data, and solve equations algebraically. Linear Motion and Forces Students can describe concepts and solve linear problems involving distance, velocity, acceleration, force, angular velocity, tangential velocity, centripetal force, torque, and gravity. They can distinguish between vector and scalar information, and solve vector problems for right- angle, parallel, and opposing vectors. They can create and interpret motion graphs Energy and Momentum Students can describe concepts and solve problems involving linear and rotational momentum, work, power, kinetic energy, and potential energy. They understand when energy and momentum are conserved properties. Thermodynamics Students can solve problems related to heat flow, specific heat, temperature, heat engines, and the Ideal Gas Law, using concepts including the Laws of Thermodynamics and the Kinematic Theory of Matter. Waves Students can identify or solve for characteristics of waves including frequency, wavelength, velocity, energy capacity, and orientation. They understand and can describe wave phenomenon including diffusion, diffraction, reflection, and interference. They know general facts about the electromagnetic spectrum. Electricity and Magnetism Students can solve problems to determine characteristics of circuits involving voltage sources, resistors, and capacitors using Ohm’s Law and the Power Law. Students can draw and interpret field diagrams and relate them to the force on a charged particle. Students understand how a transistor operates and how it is used in technology. Students understand the link between electricity and magnetism and can identify the orientation of a current or magnetic field using the Right Hand Rule.
Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
Due:
Assignment
Continue studying for final exams
Due:
Assignment
Skim Ch. 10,11,13,14 for concepts and vocab in preparation for gravity and circular motion retake.
Due:
Assignment
Ch. 37 Notes
Due:
Assignment
P. 661 #27-29, P. 676 #1-7, P. 695 #1-30, P. 714 #1, 25-32
Due:
Assignment
Complete test corrections on Electricity and Magnetism
Retake will be in one week.
Retake will be in one week.
Due:
Assignment
Ch. 36 Notes
Due:
Assignment
Electricity and Magnetism Lab due
Due:
Assignment
Ch. 33 Notes
Due:
Assignment
Ch. 32 Notes
Due:
Assignment
Complete circuits packet
Due:
Assignment
Ch. 35 Notes due
Due:
Assignment
Ch. 34 Notes
Due:
Assignment
Waves Lab Due
Due:
Assignment
Ch. 26: notes
27, 28, 29: skim, check vocab on review page
Ch. 30: notes OR complete 4 more correct ray diagrams and check vocab
27, 28, 29: skim, check vocab on review page
Ch. 30: notes OR complete 4 more correct ray diagrams and check vocab
Due:
Assignment
Finish practice test, study for Waves test.
Due:
Assignment
Corrections to Benchmark
Due:
Assignment
Finish the benchmark.
Due:
Assignment
Create four ray diagrams; one for each type of lens and mirror. Use a focal length of 1" and an object length of 2". Use your classnotes and the uploaded powerpoint for help if needed.
Due:
Assignment
Complete test corrections for the Thermodynamics Test. Plan on staying Wednesday during Advisory if you're in need of a retake.
Due:
Assignment
Ch. 25 Notes
Due:
Assignment
Group test/ study guide completed.
Due:
Assignment
Science fair projects are due.
Due:
Assignment
Bring science fair research papers in both digital and printed formats, and any other resources needed to take advantage of 45 minutes of work time.
Due:
Assignment
Ch. 24 Notes
Due:
Assignment
P. 465 #53-61
Study vocabulary and concepts for quiz.
Study vocabulary and concepts for quiz.
Due:
Assignment
P. 463 #1-26
Due:
Assignment
Ch. 23 Notes
Due:
Assignment
P. 445 #1-39 odd, 40-45
Due:
Assignment
Ch. 22 Notes, complete the gravity take-home practice test. We will have class time to continue working on temperature conversions and specific heat problems before the quiz.
Due:
Assignment
P. 424 #1-10, 21-28, 30-35
Due:
Assignment
Ch. 21 Notes
Due:
Assignment
Ch 17 Notes
Due:
Assignment
Study gravity and circular motion using the practice quiz.
Due:
Assignment
P. 260 #53-64
P. 280 #40-50
P. 280 #40-50
Due:
Assignment
Complete test corrections on the semester 1 final.
Due:
Assignment
Ch. 14 Notes or Summary
Due:
Assignment
Science Fair 1st anti-procrastination deadline
Question
Hypothesis
Background Research
Procedure (rough draft, pre-revision)
Materials List
Check-in with an expert of some type (teachers might count depending on the topic)
Question
Hypothesis
Background Research
Procedure (rough draft, pre-revision)
Materials List
Check-in with an expert of some type (teachers might count depending on the topic)
Due:
Assignment
Ch. 13 Notes
Begin preparing for final exam on Dec. 22, which will include circular motion and gravitation.
Begin preparing for final exam on Dec. 22, which will include circular motion and gravitation.
Due:
Assignment
Chapter 11 notes or summary (circular motion).
Bring in all lab supplies needed for the egg drop.
Bring in all lab supplies needed for the egg drop.
Due:
Assignment
Complete test corrections.
On all problems requiring calculations, first identify givens and associate them with a variable. Then write out the equations. Then plug-in. Then solve, and include a unit label with your answer.
On all conceptual problems, provide an explanation of the principle behind the correct answer choice.
Sloppy or incomplete work on test corrections will receive a redo, so please do this well the first time.
On all problems requiring calculations, first identify givens and associate them with a variable. Then write out the equations. Then plug-in. Then solve, and include a unit label with your answer.
On all conceptual problems, provide an explanation of the principle behind the correct answer choice.
Sloppy or incomplete work on test corrections will receive a redo, so please do this well the first time.
Due:
Assignment
P. 166 #15-18 all, 27-41 odd, 48
Due:
Assignment
Read chapter 9. Starting with Chapter 9 Section 8, take detailed notes (simple machines).
Continue working on Egg Drop Lab calculations.
Continue working on Egg Drop Lab calculations.