Physics I (Gifted/Accelerated)
Unit 1: Kinematics and Motion (Holt: Chapter 1-3)
Lesson Date |
Topic |
Classwork |
Homework |
Additional Resources |
Thurs, January 5 |
Introductions Nature of Science |
-Watch "October Sky" for Rocket Design Ideas -Set up Data Tables for Rocket Lab Data Collection |
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Fri, January 6 |
Lab Skills Scientific Method |
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Mon, January 9 |
Measurements Scientific Method |
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Tues, January 10 |
Measurements Observations Scientific Method |
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Wed, January 11 |
Scientific Method |
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Thurs, January 12 |
Scientific Method |
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Fri, January 13 |
Math Review |
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Mon, January 16 |
Speed & Velocity Acceleration Frame of Reference |
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Tues, January 17 |
Speed & Velocity Acceleration Frame of Reference |
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Wed, January 18 |
Speed & Velocity Acceleration Frame of Reference |
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Thur, January 19 |
Speed & Velocity Acceleration Frame of Reference |
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Friday, January 20 |
Free Fall Acceleration |
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Monday, January 23 |
Free Fall Acceleration |
Notes: |
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Tues, January 24 |
Free Fall Acceleration |
Lab: Free Fall Reaction Time Quiz: Chapter 2 (Motion in One Direction) |
Free Fall Acceleration Problem Set |
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Wed, January 25 |
Free Fall Acceleration |
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Thur, January26 |
Projectile Motion (Launched Horizontally) |
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Friday, January 27 |
Projectile Motion (Launched at Angles) |
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Monday, January 30 |
Projectile Motion (Launched at Angles not on Flat Surfaces) |
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Tues, January 31 |
Projectile Motion |
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Wed, Feb 1 |
Projectile Motion |
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Thur, Feb 2 |
Projectile Motion |
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Fri, Feb 3 |
Kinematics & Motion [All Topics] |
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Wed, Sept 7 |
Kinematics & Motion [All Topics] |
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Thurs, Sept 8 |
Kinematics & Motion [All Topics] |
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Fri, Sept 9 |
Kinematics & Motion [All Topics] |
Objectives for Unit:
1.Calculate average velocity using given information
2. Calculate acceleration using given information
3. Differentiate between a scalar and a vector
4. Analyze a position vs time graph to find velocity
5. Analyze a velocity vs time graph to find acceleration
6. Analyze a velocity vs time graph to find displacement
7. Calculate velocity, acceleration, time, and/or displacement using kinematic equations
8. Analyze free fall motion using the acceleration due to gravity
1.Calculate average velocity using given information
2. Calculate acceleration using given information
3. Differentiate between a scalar and a vector
4. Analyze a position vs time graph to find velocity
5. Analyze a velocity vs time graph to find acceleration
6. Analyze a velocity vs time graph to find displacement
7. Calculate velocity, acceleration, time, and/or displacement using kinematic equations
8. Analyze free fall motion using the acceleration due to gravity
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Unit 2: Forces & Laws of Motion (Holt: Chapter 4)
Objectives for Unit:
1. State and give an example of Newton’s Laws of Motion 2. State the forces acting on an object using free body diagrams.
3. Differentiate between kinetic and static friction
4. Calculate frictional force using coefficient of friction
5. Calculate the forces acting on an object using Newton’s Laws of Motion
6. Determine the conditions needed to maintain a state of equilibrium
7. Analyze, write net force equations, and calculate acceleration for systems of objects
1. State and give an example of Newton’s Laws of Motion 2. State the forces acting on an object using free body diagrams.
3. Differentiate between kinetic and static friction
4. Calculate frictional force using coefficient of friction
5. Calculate the forces acting on an object using Newton’s Laws of Motion
6. Determine the conditions needed to maintain a state of equilibrium
7. Analyze, write net force equations, and calculate acceleration for systems of objects
Lesson Date |
Topic |
Classwork |
Homework |
Additional Resources |
Monday, September 12 |
Introduction to Forces & Laws of Motion |
-Watch "October Sky" for Rocket Design Ideas -Set up Data Tables for Rocket Lab Data Collection |
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Tuesday, September 13 |
Changes in Motion/Forces Free Body Diagrams |
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Wednesday, September 14 |
Newton's Laws of Motion NFL (Inertia & Equilibrium) |
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Thursday, September 15 |
Newton's Laws of Motion NFL (Inertia & Equilibrium) |
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Friday, September 16 |
Newton's Laws of Motion NSL & NTL Calculating Net Force |
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Monday, September 19 |
Newton's Laws of Motion NSL & NTL Calculating Net Force |
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Tuesday, September 20 |
Newton's Laws of Motion NSL & NTL Calculating Net Force |
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Wednesday, September 21 |
Newton's Laws of Motion NSL & NTL Calculating Net Force |
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Thursday, September 22 |
Everyday Forces Weight & Normal Force |
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Friday, September 23 |
The Force of Friction |
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Monday, September 26 |
The Force of Friction |
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Tuesday, September 24 |
The Force of Friction |
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Wednesday, September 25 |
Forces & Laws of Motion [All Topics] (Chapter 4) |
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Thursday, September 26 |
Forces & Laws of Motion [All Topics] (Chapter 4) |
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Friday, September 27 |
Forces & Laws of Motion [All Topics] (Chapter 4) |
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Unit 3: Circular Motion & Gravitation (Holt: Chapter 7)
Objectives:
1. Calculate gravitational force using Newton’s Universal Law of Gravity
2. Measure and calculate centripetal force
3. Use kinematics in relation to Newton’s Laws of Motion to analyze more complex systems including pulleys, inclined planes, and loops.
1. Calculate gravitational force using Newton’s Universal Law of Gravity
2. Measure and calculate centripetal force
3. Use kinematics in relation to Newton’s Laws of Motion to analyze more complex systems including pulleys, inclined planes, and loops.
Lesson Date |
Topic |
Classwork |
Homework |
Monday, October 3 |
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Tuesday, October 4 |
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Wednesday, October 5 |
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Thursday, October 6 |
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Friday, October 7 |
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Monday, October 10 |
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Tuesday, October 11 |
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Wednesday, October 12 |
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Thursday, October 13 |
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Friday, October 14 |
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Monday, October 17 |
Torque & Simple Machines (Chapter 7.4- pp.254-260) |
-Quiz (Ch.7.1-7.2): Circular Motion & Gravitation -Notes: Rotational Equilibrium & Torque -Lab: Balancing Torques |
Study for Unit 3 Test |
Tuesday, October 18 |
Torque & Simple Machines (Chapter 7.4- pp.254-260) |
-Complete "Balancing Torques" Lab |
Lab Report: Balancing Torques Study for Unit 3 Test |
Wednesday, October 19 |
Circular Motion & Gravitation [All Topics] (Chapter 7- pp. 233-260) |
Review for Unit 3 Test (Circular Motion & Gravitation) |
Study for Unit 3 Test |
Thursday, October 20 |
Circular Motion & Gravitation [All Topics] (Chapter 7- pp. 233-260) |
Unit 3 Test (Circular Motion & Gravitation) |
Start Reading Chapter 5 & 6 |
Friday, October 21 |
Rube Goldberg |
Work on Rube Goldberg Benchmark #1 |
Read Chapter 5-6 |
Unit 4: Work, Energy, & Momentum (Holt: Chapter 5 & 6)
Keywords: efficiency, energy, gravitational potential energy, kinetic energy, power, work, conservation of mechanical energy, change in momentum, elastic collision, impulse, inelastic collision, impulse, oblique collision, conservation of momentum
Lesson Date |
Topic |
Class Work |
Homework |
Monday, October 24 |
Circular Motion & Gravitation |
Unit 3 Test Group Retake |
Read Chapter 5-6 |
Tuesday, October 25 |
Work, PE, & KE (Chapter 5.1-5.3) |
Notes (Work) Worksheet (Math Practice Unit 4) |
Worksheet (Work & Energy) |
Wednesday, October 26 |
Work, PE, & KE Conservation of Energy (Chapter 5.1-5.3) |
-Notes (Work-Energy Theorem) -Activity: How Do You Compare with MJ? (Work-Energy Mini-Lab) |
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Thursday, October 27 |
Power (Chapter 5.4) |
Notes: (Power & Efficiency) Lab: Who's Got the Power? |
Worksheet Problem Set #4: Power Complete all outstanding lab reports |
Friday, October 28 |
Power & Efficiency (Chapter 5.4) |
Quiz: Work & Energy Notes: Conservation of Energy Turn in Lab Books (Circular Motion, Torque, W-Theorem, Power Stairs) |
Worksheet Problem Set #2 and 3: PE, KE, & Conservation of E |
Monday, October 31 |
Momentum & Impulse Conservation of Momentum Elastic & Inelastic Collisions (Chapter 6) |
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Tuesday, November 1 |
Momentum & Impulse Conservation of Momentum Elastic & Inelastic Collisions (Chapter 6) |
Worksheet (Math Practice Unit 4) Due |
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Wednesday, November 2 |
Momentum & Impulse Conservation of Momentum Elastic & Inelastic Collisions (Chapter 6) |
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Thursday, November 3 |
Momentum & Impulse Conservation of Momentum Elastic & Inelastic Collisions (Chapter 6) |
Quiz: Momentum & Impulse |
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Friday, November 4 |
Momentum & Impulse Conservation of Momentum Elastic & Inelastic Collisions (Chapter 6) |
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