Time Frame: Kinematics 1 (1 Month)

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Course/Subject: Physics

Time Frame: Kinematics 1 (1 month)

National Benchmark / State Standard / Content / Skills / Assessment
All motion is relative to whatever frame of reference is chosen, for there is no motionless frame from which to judge all motion.
Any object maintains a constant speed and direction of motion unless an unbalanced outside force acts on it / 3.2.P.B1: Differentiate among translational motion, simple harmonic motion, and rotational motion in terms of position, velocity, and acceleration.
Use force and mass to explain translational motion or simple harmonic motion of objects.
3.2.P.B6: Use Newton’s laws of motion and gravitation to describe and predict the motion of objects ranging from atoms to the galaxies.
3.2.P.B7:It’s a big list so it’s not included here / All things horizontal motion
Distance vs. Displacement
Speed vs. Velocity
Scalars vs. Vectors
Work on conversions within problems
cm – km, sec – min – hours
Acceleration
From v-t graph: x = vot + ½ at2
From that equation: v2 = vo2 + 2ax / Algebraic Manipulation
Dimensional Analysis
Graphic Interpretation and Analysis
Analysis, Synthesis and Evaluation of Real World Situations
Distinguish between vectors and scalars
Describe, in words, the motion of an object given a v-t graph
Calculate x, V, or a given the appropriate graph
Distinguish between speed and velocity
Solve problems / Quizzes-Tests
Football practice
field and trundle wheels
Poke-A-Dots
Motion Detectors
Graphing

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Course/Subject: Physics

Time Frame: Kinematics 2 (1 month)

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Time Frame: Kinematics 3 (1 month)

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Course/Subject: Physics

Time Frame: Kinematics 4 (1 month)

National Benchmark / State Standard / Content / Skills / Assessment
Any object maintains a constant speed and direction of motion unless an unbalanced outside force acts on it
In most familiar situations, frictional forces complicate the description of motion, although the basic principles still apply.
The change in motion (direction or speed) of an object is proportional to the applied force and inversely proportional to the mass.
Many forms of energy can be considered to be either kinetic energy, which is the energy of motion, or potential energy, which depends on the separation between mutually attracting or repelling objects.
Thermal energy in a system is associated with the disordered motions of its atoms or molecules. Gravitational energy is associated with the separation of mutually attracting masses.
Electrical potential energy is associated with the separation of mutually attracting or repelling charges.
Although the various forms of energy appear very different, each can be measured in a way that makes it possible to keep track of how much of one form is converted into another. Whenever the amount of energy in one place diminishes, the amount in other places or forms increases by the same amount.
If no energy is transferred into or out of a system, the total energy of all the different forms in the system will not change, no matter what gradual or violent changes actually occur within the system. / 3.2.P.B1: Differentiate among translational motion, simple harmonic motion, and rotational motion in terms of position, velocity, and acceleration.
Use force and mass to explain translational motion or simple harmonic motion of objects.
3.2.P.B2: Explain the translation and simple harmonic motion of objects using conservation of energy and conservation of momentum
3.2.P.B6: Use Newton’s laws of motion and gravitation to describe and predict the motion of objects ranging from atoms to the galaxies.
3.2.P.B7: It’s a big list so it’s not included here / Work
Energy… KE and PE
Springs… Hooke’s Law and ½ kx2 / Define work, KE and PE
Apply the Law of Conservation of Energy
Identify the component of a force that does work
Demonstrate understanding that the work done on an object = KE
Define and calculate power
Recognize when positive and negative work is being done by a force
Explain why W = Fd does NOT apply for springs
Solve problems using Hooke’s Law
Apply Energy conservation to springs / Quizzes – Tests
Labs
Work Lab - Stairs
Energy Lab - Marble Lab
Tarzan Lab
Hooke’s Law Lab

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Course/Subject: Physics

Time Frame: Kinematics 5 (1 month)

National Benchmark / State Standard / Content / Skills / Assessment
All motion is relative to whatever frame of reference is chosen, for there is no motionless frame from which to judge all motion.
Whenever one thing exerts a force on another, an equal amount of force is exerted back on it.
Any object maintains a constant speed and direction of motion unless an unbalanced outside force acts on it
In most familiar situations, frictional forces complicate the description of motion, although the basic principles still apply.
The change in motion (direction or speed) of an object is proportional to the applied force and inversely proportional to the mass.
Many forms of energy can be considered to be either kinetic energy, which is the energy of motion, or potential energy, which depends on the separation between mutually attracting or repelling objects.
Thermal energy in a system is associated with the disordered motions of its atoms or molecules. Gravitational energy is associated with the separation of mutually attracting masses. Electrical potential energy is associated with the separation of mutually attracting or repelling charges.
Although the various forms of energy appear very different, each can be measured in a way that makes it possible to keep track of how much of one form is converted into another. Whenever the amount of energy in one place diminishes, the amount in other places or forms increases by the same amount.
If no energy is transferred into or out of a system, the total energy of all the different forms in the system will not change, no matter what gradual or violent changes actually occur within the system. / 3.2.P.B1: Differentiate among translational motion, simple harmonic motion, and rotational motion in terms of position, velocity, and acceleration .
Use force and mass to explain translational motion or simple harmonic motion of objects.
Relate torque and rotational inertia to explain rotational motion.
3.2.P.B2: Explain the translation and simple harmonic motion of objects using conservation of energy and conservation of momentum.
Describe the rotational motion of objects using the conservation of energy and conservation of angular momentum.
Explain how gravitational, electrical, and magnetic forces and torques give rise to rotational motion.
3.2.P.B6:
Use Newton’s laws of motion and gravitation to describe and predict the motion of objects ranging from atoms to the galaxies.
3.2.P.B7:
It’s a big list so it’s not included here / Momentum – Collisions
Impulse
Angular quantities / Define momentum and impulse
Demonstrate understanding of force over a time interval and impulse
State and apply the Law of Conservation of Momentum
Differentiate between elastic and inelastic collisions by mathematically applying the Law of Conservation of Momentum with conservation of kinetic energy
Define a radian in a physically relevant manner
Solve problems utilizing both conservation and energy
Differentiate between linear and angular quantities
Compare linear kinematic quantities to angular quantities
Solve problems using , , , Net 
Demonstrate understanding of moment of inertia
Calculate Krot
Solve problems using conservation of energy / Quizzes – Tests
Labs
Air tracks and gliders
Momentum-Impulse Lab
Conservation of energy with Krot Marble
Angular quantities, tension, Fnet Lab
Pirate Lab

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Course/Subject: Physics

Time Frame: Kinematics 6 (1 week) / Electricity and Magnetism 1 (3 weeks)

National Benchmark / State Standard / Content / Skills / Assessment
All motion is relative to whatever frame of reference is chosen, for there is no motionless frame from which to judge all motion.
Whenever one thing exerts a force on another, an equal amount of force is exerted back on it.
Any object maintains a constant speed and direction of motion unless an unbalanced outside force acts on it
The change in motion (direction or speed) of an object is proportional to the applied force and inversely proportional to the mass.
Many forms of energy can be considered to be either kinetic energy, which is the energy of motion, or potential energy, which depends on the separation between mutually attracting or repelling objects.
Gravitational energy is associated with the separation of mutually attracting masses. Electrical potential energy is associated with the separation of mutually attracting or repelling charges.
Although the various forms of energy appear very different, each can be measured in a way that makes it possible to keep track of how much of one form is converted into another. Whenever the amount of energy in one place diminishes, the amount in other places or forms increases by the same amount.
If no energy is transferred into or out of a system, the total energy of all the different forms in the system will not change, no matter what gradual or violent changes actually occur within the system.
The motion of electrons is far more affected by electrical forces than protons are because electrons are much less massive and are outside of the nucleus.
Most materials have equal numbers of protons and electrons and are therefore electrically neutral. In most cases, a material acquires a negative charge by gaining electrons and acquires a positive charge by losing electrons. Even a tiny imbalance in the number of protons and electrons in an object can produce noticeable electric forces on other objects.
In many conducting materials, such as metals, some of the electrons are not firmly held by the nuclei of the atoms that make up the material. In these materials, applied electric forces can cause the electrons to move through the material, producing an electric current. In insulating materials, such as glass, the electrons are held more firmly, making it nearly impossible to produce an electric current in those materials. / 3.2.P.B1: Differentiate among translational motion, simple harmonic motion, and rotational motion in terms of position, velocity, and acceleration .
Use force and mass to explain translational motion or simple harmonic motion of objects.
Relate torque and rotational inertia to explain rotational motion.
3.2.P.B2: Explain the translation and simple harmonic motion of objects using conservation of energy and conservation of momentum.
Describe the rotational motion of objects using the conservation of energy and conservation of angular momentum.
Explain how gravitational, electrical, and magnetic forces and torques give rise to rotational motion.
3.2.P.B4: Explain how stationary and moving particles result in electricity and magnetism.
Develop qualitative and quantitative understanding of current, voltage, resistance, and the connections among them.
Explain how electrical induction is applied in technology.
3.2.P.B6: Use Newton’s laws of motion and gravitation to describe and predict the motion of objects ranging from atoms to the galaxies.
3.2.P.B7: It’s a big list so it’s not included here / Statics
I. Point Charges
A. Electrostatic Force
1. Nature of Charges
2. Coulomb’s Law
3. Vector Sum of
Forces
B. E Field
1. Assignment of
Direction
2. Sketch of E Field
3. E = F / q
C. Electric Potential
1. Energy per unit
charge
2. V = kQ / r / Describe conditions of static equilibrium
Solve problems using both net and Fnet
Differentiate between static and dynamic equilibrium
Students will quantitatively and qualitatively describe how electric force, field and potential affect point charges. / Quizzes – Tests
Bridge Lab
Static Electricity Labs/Demos
Electroscope
Van de Graaff Generator
High Voltage Source
Faraday Cage Videos

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Course/Subject: Physics

Time Frame: Electricity and Magnetism 2 (1 month)

National Benchmark / State Standard / Content / Skills / Assessment
Most materials have equal numbers of protons and electrons and are therefore electrically neutral. In most cases, a material acquires a negative charge by gaining electrons and acquires a positive charge by losing electrons. Even a tiny imbalance in the number of protons and electrons in an object can produce noticeable electric forces on other objects.
In many conducting materials, such as metals, some of the electrons are not firmly held by the nuclei of the atoms that make up the material. In these materials, applied electric forces can cause the electrons to move through the material, producing an electric current. In insulating materials, such as glass, the electrons are held more firmly, making it nearly impossible to produce an electric current in those materials.
At very low temperatures, some materials become superconductors and offer no resistance to the flow of electrons.
Semiconducting materials differ greatly in how well they conduct electrons, depending on the exact composition of the material. / 3.2.P.B1:
Differentiate among translational motion, simple harmonic motion, and rotational motion in terms of position, velocity, and acceleration.
Use force and mass to explain translational motion or simple harmonic motion of objects.
3.2.P.B2: Explain the translational and simple harmonic motion of objects using conservation of energy and conservation of momentum.
Describe the rotational motion of objects using the conservation of energy and conservation of angular momentum.
3.2.P.B4: Explain how stationary and moving particles result in electricity and magnetism.
Develop qualitative and quantitative understanding of current, voltage, resistance, and the connections among them.
Explain how electrical induction is applied in technology.
3.2.P.B7: It’s a big list so it’s not included here / II. Circuits
A. Definition of Current
B. Ohm’s Law
C. Electric Power
D. Resistors
1. Series
2. Parallel
E. Kirchhoff’s Rules
1. Junction Rule
2. Loop Rule
F. Capacitors
1. Series
2. Parallel / Students will quantitatively, qualitatively and experimentally determine how flow of electric charge in a D.C. circuit is influenced by batteries, resistors and capacitors. / Quizzes – Tests
Labs
Resistor Code Labs
Circuit Analysis Lab – Multimeter
Capacitor Lab / Demo
Phet Demos

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Course/Subject: Physics

Time Frame: Electricity and Magnetism 3 (2 weeks) / Waves 1 (2 weeks)

National Benchmark / State Standard / Content / Skills / Assessment
All motion is relative to whatever frame of reference is chosen, for there is no motionless frame from which to judge all motion.
Cyclic change is commonly found when there are feedback effects in a system – as, for example, when a change in any direction gives rise to forces or influences that oppose that change.
Whenever one thing exerts a force on another, an equal amount of force is exerted back on it.
Any object maintains a constant speed and direction of motion unless an unbalanced outside force acts on it
If no energy is transferred into or out of a system, the total energy of all the different forms in the system will not change, no matter what gradual or violent changes actually occur within the system.
The change in motion (direction or speed) of an object is proportional to the applied force and inversely proportional to the mass.
Electric currents in the earth's interior give the earth an extensive magnetic field, which we detect from the orientation of compass needles.
The interplay of electric and magnetic forces is the basis for many modern technologies, including electric motors, generators, and devices that produce or receive electromagnetic waves.
When electrically charged objects undergo a change in motion, they produce electromagnetic waves around them.
Magnetic forces are very closely related to electric forces and are thought of as different aspects of a single electromagnetic force.
Moving electrically charged objects produces magnetic forces and moving magnets produces electric forces. / 3.2.P.B1: Differentiate among translational motion, simple harmonic motion, and rotational motion in terms of position, velocity, and acceleration.
Use force and mass to explain translational motion or simple harmonic motion of objects.
Relate torque and rotational inertia to explain rotational motion.
3.2.P.B2: Explain the translational and simple harmonic motion of objects using conservation of energy and conservation of momentum.
Describe the rotational motion of objects using the conservation of energy and conservation of angular momentum.
Explain how gravitational, electrical, and magnetic forces and torques give rise to rotational motion.
3.2.P.B4: Explain how stationary and moving particles result in electricity and magnetism.
Develop qualitative and quantitative understanding of current, voltage, resistance, and the connections among them.
Explain how electrical induction is applied in technology.
3.2.P.B5: Explain how waves transfer energy without transferring matter.
Explain how waves carry information from remote sources that can be detected and interpreted.
Describe the causes of wave frequency, speed, and wave length.
3.2.P.B6: Use Newton’s laws of motion and gravitation to describe and predict the motion of objects ranging from atoms to the galaxies.
3.2.P.B7: It’s a big list so it’s not included here / Electromagnetism
A. Currents Produce a B field
(RHR 1)
B. Force on a moving charge in B
Field (RHR 2)
C. Force Between Two Parallel
Wires

Induced EMF – Lenz’s Law

I. Simple Harmonic Motion
A. Pendulums
1. Calculations
2. Create Equation and Graph of
Motion
B. Period / Frequency
II. Wave Type
A. Transverse
B. Longitudinal
IIII. Parts of a Wave
A. Crest / Compression
B. Trough / Rarefaction
C. Amplitude
D. Wavelength / Students will quantitatively, qualitatively and experimentally determine the relationship between electric charge and magnetic field.
Determine the magnetic field due to a current-carrying wire.
Correctly define magnetic flux.
Apply a change in flux through a closed conducting loop to correctly determine the
direction of the induced current.
Apply Lenz’s and Farraday’s Law to correctly determine the force on a current carrying loop due to a change in magnetic flux.
Students will be able to classify a wave as transverse or longitudinal.
Students will be able to draw and label the parts of a wave
Students will be able to measure and calculate properties affecting simple harmonic motion. / Quizzes – Tests
Labs
Lab: Plot of x, v and a for pendulum.
Swingers Lab
Snakey Lab
Phet Demos

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