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Physical Science-Physics
Assignment List
Assignment Name |
Method of Instruction |
Can Be Completed Outside Class |
Unit 1: Nature of Science |
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| 1) About Science: Chapter 1 Notes- | Textbook |
X |
| 2) Hypotheses, Laws and Theories | Whole Class ppt file |
X |
| 3) Missing Computer Chip Activity | Whole Class | X |
| 4) Math Review | Video Based | X |
| 5) Units and Measurement | lab/worksheet | |
| 4) Conversions | X |
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| 5) Rounding and More Conversions | handout | X |
| 6) Data, Graphs, and Relationships EXCEL File |
handout | X |
| 7) Interpolating and Extrapolating | Handout | X |
| 8)Egg Drop Project Intro (February 17/18) | small group | |
| 9) Nature of Science Review | handout | X |
| 10) Nature of Science Test (Expected Date of Completion Feb 11th) |
Assessment | |
Unit 2: Describing Motion |
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| 1) Identifying Variables and GERC Format | Video Based | X |
| 2) Scalar, Vector, Speed, Velocity, Acceleration | Handout | X |
| 3) Motion Graphs Lab | In-class lab | |
| 4) Motion Graphs On-line | Internet | X |
| 5) Egg Drop: Data Collection and Prediction Graphing Directions (February 24/25) | Small group | |
| 6) Egg Drop Competition (February 26/27) | Small group | |
| 7) GERC with Gravity! | Video Based | X |
| 8) Speed Conversions | Home/classwork | X |
| 9) Egg Drop Final Report (due Mar 5/6) | Home/classwork | |
| 10) Mythbusters Penny Drop | DVD | |
| 11) Describing Motion Review | Home/classwork | X |
| 12) Describing Motion Test (Expected Date of Completion March 3rd) |
Assessment | |
Unit 3: Newton's Laws |
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| 1) Newton's Laws Demo Day (March 6/7) | Whole Class | |
| 2) Newton's Laws (Inertia) Mech.Universe Video | DVD | |
Internet/Lab |
X
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| 4) Newton's 2nd Law | Video Based | X |
| 5) Newton's Laws Quick Review | Home/classwork | X |
| 6) Newton's Laws Test (Expected Date of Completion March 21st) |
Assessment | |
| 7) Speed of Sound ( March 20/21) | Whole Class | |
Unit 4:Gravitations and Cosmic Evolution |
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| 1) Apple and the Moon Mech Universe Video | DVD | |
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X |
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X |
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| 4) Gravitational Interactions/ Cosmic Evolution Review | Home/classwork | X |
5) Gravitational Interactions/ Cosmic Evolution Test |
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Unit 5: Energy |
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| 1) Work and Power | X |
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| 2) Physical Exercise Lab | In-class Lab | |
| 3) Conservation of Energy Packet |
and In-class Lab |
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| 4) Mousetrap Atomic Bomb (April 24/25) | Whole Class | |
| 5) Fission and Fusion Powerpoint ppt/pdf | Powerpoint | X |
| 6) Energy Unit Review (Get from Instructor) | Handout | X |
| 7) Energy Test (Expected Date of Completion May 7th) |
Assessment | |
Unit 6: Waves |
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| 1) Pendulum Lab | In-class Lab | X |
| 2) Speed of Sound Lab | Whole Class | |
| 3) Waves GERC | Video Based | X |
| 4) Interference, Beats, Doppler Effect PPT file | Internet/PPT | X |
| 5) Color Addition Light Show (May 8/9) | Whole Class | |
| Handout/PPT | X |
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| In-Class Lab | ||
| 8) Light Refraction PPT file | Handout/PPT | |
| 9) Waves Review (get from Instructor) | Handout | X |
| 10) Waves Test (Expected Date of Completion May 26th) |
Assessment | |
| Semester Review (Get from Instructor) | Handout | X |
| Semester Final (Expected Date of Completion May 29th) |
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Science EXPO (April 28th or 29th from 4-6 pm) |
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| Science EXPO Details, Paper and Poster Requirements | Handout | |
| Science EXPO Data Collection Verification Form | Handout | |
| Science EXPO Paper Example | Handout | |
| Science EXPO Poster Example | Handout | |
Updated:January 17, 2008