UNIT 1 - Measurement
This is our first unit and in it we will review significant digits, unit conversions, right triangle trigonometry, accuracy & precision, and lab tools and their uncertainty. Most of these concepts were learned in Physical Science and the goal of this unit is to make sure we are all able to do the basics and all students have the foundation necessary for success in further chapters. The concepts covered in this unit can be found in chapter 1 of the textbook (only the first four sections) and in class notes.
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Readings: Cutnell & Johnson sections 1.1-1.4
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Day |
Lesson |
Handouts |
Assignments
Due |
1 |
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Class
Expectations & Grading Policy
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2 |
First Homework Set out
Uncertainty in Measurements, Significant Figures & Scientific Notation review
mini Activity - It Figures!?!
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Homework
Set: Meas.
Sig.
Dig. & Sci Not Wkst.
Sig. Dig. Extra Notes
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Quiz - Course Procedures (online)
Student Data Sheet (online) |
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Unit Conversions Review, Accuracy and Precision & Types of Error
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Unit
Conversions Wkst.
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Sig.
Dig. & Sci. Not Wkst.
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4 |
Dimensional Analysis, Order of Magnitude Estimation
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Wkst Dimens. Analysis & OOM
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Unit Conversions Wkst.
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5 |
Right Triangle Trigonometry Review, Graphing Data
Concepts in Mechanics Pretest
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Right Triangle Trig. Practice... |
Wkst Dimens. Analysis & OOM
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6 |
Using Graphs to Analyze Data
Graphical Analysis Activity (BYOD)
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Graphical
Analysis Activity
Graphical Analysis (Sample)
Screencast (click for low quality preview or download for better quality):
How to Make a Graph
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7 |
Intro to the Lab, Tools & Precision
Lab: Direct Measurement
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Lab:
Direct MeasurermentHow to use a Vernier Caliper
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8 |
Activity - Indirect Measurement
Error Propagation
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Activity - Indirect Measurement |
Graphical
Analysis Activity
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9 |
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Activity - Indirect Measurement
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10 |
Check Homework
Set
Review for Test |
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Homework Sets |
11 |
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Lab:
Measurement (rubric) |
First
Lab Writeup due next week |
UNIT 3 - Motion in One Dimension
Students will investigate concepts related to speed and acceleration in one dimension. Students will learn to graph motion and interpret graphs of motion. Students will learn the equations of kinematics and use them to solve real world problems like how high they can throw a baseball based on the time of flight, and how long it will take a police car to catch a speeding getaway car. The concepts covered in this unit can be found in chapter 2 of the textbook and in class notes.
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download a Unit Outline
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for the Unit
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Readings
: Cutnell & Johnson sections 2.1-2.8
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Day
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Lesson
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Handouts
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Assignments Due
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1 |
Activity - Measuring Motion of Toys I
Discussion - Average Speed, Instantaneous Speed, Average Velocity, Acceleration
Examples with Velocity and Acceleration
Distance vs. Displacemnent - Vector Walk (all 3 parts) |
Homework
Set - Kinematics
Measuring
the Motion of Toys I
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2 |
Graphing Speed
and Acceleration
Discussion: Analysis of dist. v. time and vel. v. time
Graphs
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Wksht -
Graphing
Speed and Acceleration
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Measuring
the Motion of Toys I |
3 |
Can You Walk the Walk?
Computer Activity
P01 and Activity P02
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Activity
P01
Activity
P02
XC Match Graphs
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Wksht
- Graphing Speed and Acceleration
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4 |
Lab - Measuring Motion of Toys with a Spark Timer |
Measuring
the Motion of Toys II
Data
Table for Truck Lab
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Activity
P01
Activity
P02
(XC)
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5 |
Computer
Lab – Making
a Spreadsheet for the Truck Lab (BYOD)
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Sample Spreadsheets: (PDF File)
(Excel File)
Screencasts (click for low quality preview or download for better quality):
Making the Data Table
Making the Graphs
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6 |
Discussion: Equations of Kinematics…followed
by examples
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7 |
Advanced Kinematics Examples:
Penny Drop Example (part 2)
Homework Set Work Time
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8 |
A High Speed Chase
Group
Problems Worksheet
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9 |
Quiz 3 – Kinematics in 1D
Homework Set Work Time
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Group Problems Worksheet
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Group Problem: A High Speed Chase |
10 |
Go
over all worksheets and activities
Check Homework Sets
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Lab – Spark Timer Motion (rubric)
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Homework
Sets
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11 |
Test 3 -
Kinematics in 1D
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Lab
due next school day
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UNIT 5 - Newton's Laws
In this unit students will investigate concepts of force, weight, friction, tension, and gravity. Students will learn Newton's Laws and apply them to real world situations. Students will learn how to draw Free Body Diagrams as a way to solve problems. Students will apply concepts learned in various activities, culminating with a lab that investigates how acceleration, force, and mass are related. As an application, students will apply concepts of force, weight, friction, tension, and gravity to solving real world static and dynamic problems.The concepts covered in this unit can be found in chapter 4 of the textbook and in class notes.
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Readings: Cutnell & Johnson pp. 85-119, Sections 4.1-4.12
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Day |
Lesson |
Handouts |
Assignments
Due |
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Discussion - Forces, Gravitation, Apparent Weight, Weight vs. Mass
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Homework
Set-Newton's Laws
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The Law of Inertia
Inertia
Demos
Activity-Inertia
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Activity - Inertia |
Lab-Target
Shoot
Find Fg between you and neighbor
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Activity - Forces & Newton's Laws
Activity - Free Body Diagrams
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Demo: Activity-Balloon
Race
The
Law
of Force-Counterforce
Pre Lab - Newton's 2nd Law |
Activity-Balloon
Race
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Newton's 2nd Law Activity
Section Outlines Due
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Lab
Investigation- Newtons 2nd Law |
Lab-
Newton
's 2nd Law
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Discussion - Tension, Normal Forces, & Frictional Forces; The
Vector Nature of Forces |
Worksheet - Combining & Resolving Forces
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Review
Questions
Equilibrium
Applications of Newton’s Laws
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Worksheet – Equilibrium
Applications
Answer Key |
Worksheet-Combing
and Resolving Forces |
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Review
Questions
Non-equilibrium Applications of
Newton’s Laws |
Worksheet – Non-Equilibrium
Applications
Answer Key |
Wkst - Equilibrium
Applications |
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Quiz 5 -
Newton’s
Laws
Homework Set Work Time |
Lab-
Newton
's 2nd Law
(rubric) |
Wkst - NonEquilibrium
Applications
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Check
Homework Sets
Review for Test |
Newton's Laws Review
How to Solve Physics Problems PPT |
Homework
Sets
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Test 5 - Newton's Laws |
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Labs
due on next school day... |
UNIT
6 - Uniform Circular Motion
In this unit, students will review concepts of rotation and revolution and apply them—along with Newton’s Laws to real life problems that involve circular motion. Students will learn the difference between centripetal force and centrifugal force. Students will apply concepts learned to issues like building space stations with artificial gravity. Readings for this unit can be found in chapter 5 of the textbook.
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Notes for the Unit
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Readings:
pp. 131-147, §5.1-5.7
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Day |
Lesson |
Handouts |
Assignments
Due |
1 |
UCM Video clips
Discussion - Rotation, Revolution, Period, Frequency, Definiton of UCM, centripetal vs. centrifrugal
Demos – Bucket, Spinning bobbers, bulging Earth.
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Homework Set - UCM
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Discussion – Centripetal vs. Centrifrugal Forces, Rounding
Turns, Banking Airplanes
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3 |
Discussion – Vertical Circles, Banked
Turns |
Screencast of Lesson |
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4 |
Discussion - Satellites, Artificial Gravity, Living in Space?
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5 |
Concepts in Mechanics Posttest :-)
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Check Homework
Sets
Review for Test
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Homework
Sets
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TEST 6 – UCM |
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