SMCPS Course Syllabus

SMCPS Course Syllabus Course: STEM Physics I (Honors) Course Number: 043450

Dates Covered Course Duration:  Semester X Year Text Resources College Physics (6th Edition), Wilson, Buffa, Lou used throughout the course Supplemental Resources Phet Computer Simulations used throughout the course

Scope and Sequence: Marking Period 1 Unit 1: Kinematics Instructional Resources: College Physics, Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 3 Learning Objectives Classroom Assessments Physics Ratios Investigation 5.1 Know and apply the laws of mechanics to explain the behavior of the physical world. 5.1.1 Use analytical techniques appropriate to the study of physics. Capturing Displacement with Motion  distinguish between scalar and vector quantities (e.g. speed v. velocity; distance v. displacement) Detector Investigation  symbolically represent vector quantities (angle for direction, length for magnitude)  add vectors (same and opposite directions and at right angles) Capturing Velocity with Motion Detector  resolve vectors graphically Investigation 5.1.2 The student will use algebraic and geometric concepts to qualitatively and quantitatively describe an object’s motion. Motion and Graphs Test  motion with a constant velocity  motion with a constant acceleration Interactive Lecture Demonstration for  linear frames of reference Constant Acceleration  projectile motion (mathematical solutions to include initial horizontal velocity and vertical velocity, time of flight, height of trajectory, range; conceptual questions not restricted) Graphs and Tracks Activity  free fall Analysis of St. Mary's County Fair amusement park rides Activity

Free Fall Investigation

One-D Kinematics Test

Vectors Analysis Explorations

Projectile Motion Computer Simulation Investigation 2-D Kinematics Unit Test Marking Period 1 Unit 2: Dynamics Instructional Resources: College Physics, Chapter 4 Learning Objectives Classroom Assessments Physics Newton’s Laws of Force Exploration Stations 5.1 Know and apply the laws of mechanics to explain the behavior of the physical world. 5.1.3 The student will analyze and explain how Newton’s Laws describe changes in an object’s motion. Newton’s Second Law of Motion  the effect of balanced forces (fnet = 0) (quantitative and qualitative) Investigations  the effect of unbalanced forces (fnet ≠ 0) (quantitative and qualitative)  inertia (application) (qualitative only) Friction Inquiry Activities  relationship among force, mass and acceleration (describe qualitative relationships and calculate)  action/reaction (application, qualitative and quantitative) Motion and Friction Computer Simulation 5.1.4 The student will analyze the behavior of forces.  friction (quantitative and qualitative description of its nature and behavior) Seat Belt Safety: Pax River Horizontal Accelerator Field Trip and Investigation

Interactive Lecture Demonstration: Newton's Third Law

Dynamics Unit Test Common Assessments (PLC) County Assessment Diagnostic Assessment

Marking Period 2 Unit 3: Circular Motion and Universal Gravity Instructional Resources: College Physics, Chapter 7 Learning Objectives Classroom Assessments Physics Circular Motion Simulation Investigation 5.1 Know and apply the laws of mechanics to explain the behavior of the physical world. NASA J-Track 3D Satellite Tracking 5.1.4 The student will analyze the behavior of forces. Investigation  inverse square relationship of gravity (describe how the force changes as the distance changes)  relation to work and power (qualitative and quantitative) Circular Motion and Universal Gravitation  relation to impulse and momentum (qualitative and quantitative) Test  circular motion (qualitative and quantitative)

Marking Period 2 Unit 4: Conservation Laws Instructional Resources: College Physics, Chapter 5, Chapter 6, Chapter 11 Learning Objectives Classroom Assessments Physics Conservation of Momentum Investigations 5.1 Know and apply the laws of mechanics to explain the behavior of the physical world. 5.1.5 Analyze systems with regard to the conservation laws. Impulse and Momentum Investigation  conservation of momentum (applications and calculation in one dimension)  conservation of energy (relationship between potential and kinetic including calculations and conversions) Conservation of Energy Investigations

5.3 Recognize and relate the laws of thermodynamics to practical applications. Conservation of Energy Computer 5.3.1 Relate thermodynamics to the balance of energy in a system. Simulations  Thermal equilibrium (conditions and definition, differentiate between heat energy and temperature)  Heat energy transfer (conduction, convection, radiation) Conservation Unit Test  Application of heat energy to the Law of Conservation of Energy  Irreversibility of heat energy transformations  Specific heat and calorimetry (both describe and calculate) Common Assessments (PLC) County Assessment Diagnostic Assessment

Marking Period 3 Unit 5: Electrostatics and Magnetostatics Instructional Resources: College Physics, Chapter 15, Chapter 19 Learning Objectives Classroom Assessments Physics Electrostatics Investigations 5.2 Know and apply the laws of electricity and magnetism and explain their significant role in nature and technology. 5.2.1 Describe the types of electric charges and the forces that exist between them. Coulomb's Law Computer Simulation  inverse square relationship of electrical forces (describe how the force changes as the distance changes) Investigation  the attractive/repulsive nature of the forces between charges  Coulomb’s Law (describe qualitative relationships, include quantitative calculations) Electric Field Investigations

5.2.2 Describe the sources and effects of electric and magnetic fields. Electric Field Computer Simulations  Qualitative description of electric field created by a static charge distribution (point charge, line of charge, parallel plates) Magnetic Field Investigations

E and M Statics Unit Test Marking Period 3 Unit 6: Electricity and Magnetism Instructional Resources: College Physics, Chapter 16, Chapter17, Chapter 18, Chapter 20 Learning Objectives Classroom Assessments Physics Ohm’s Law Investigation 5.2 Know and apply the laws of electricity and magnetism and explain their significant role in nature and technology. 5.2.2 Describe the sources and effects of electric and magnetic fields. Light Bulb Alternatives Inquiry  Qualitative description of magnetic field created by moving charges  Qualitative description of the force on a moving charge or on a current carrying wire in a magnetic field Series and Parallel Circuit Investigations  Simple D.C. series and parallel circuits (diagram of series and parallel circuits; use of meters to measure quantities in each circuit; calculations of voltage, current, and resistance using Ohm’s Law; and calculations of Complex Circuits Computer Simulation equivalent resistance and power)  Practical applications (safety, grounding, circuit breakers, fuses) Circuit Protection Investigation: Pax River 5.2.3 Qualitatively describe the applications of electromagnetic induction. Environmental Factors Field Trip and  Electromagnetic induction (definition) Investigation  Motors (energy transformations)  Generators (energy transformations) Build a DC Motor Activity Transformer Investigation

Circuits Unit Test Marking Period 3 Unit 7: Wave Motion Instructional Resources: College Physics, Chapter 13, Chapter 14 Learning Objectives Classroom Assessments Physics Slinky Wave Parameters Investigation 5.4 Explain and demonstrate how vibrations and waves provide a model for our understanding of various physical phenomena. Sound Interference Investigation 5.4.1 Compare qualitatively how waves are propagated and transmit energy.  Physical v. electromagnetic (transmission media, relative speeds, examples such as sound and light) Diagnostic Imaging Technology: St.Mary's  Longitudinal v. transverse (direction of vibration relative to direction of transmission, examples such as sound Hospital Field Trip and light) 5.4.2 Describe wave characteristics using both diagrams and calculations. Wave Behavior Computer Simulation  Wavelength Investigation  Frequency (including relationship to period and energy transmitted)  Velocity Wave Motion Unit Test  Amplitude (including relationship to energy transmitted) 5.4.3 Qualitatively describe the physical behaviors of waves.  Diffraction (causes and relationship between wavelength and size of opening)  Interference (constructive and destructive)  Polarization (relation to type of wave, effect on intensity of light)  Doppler effect (examples and explanation including frequency shift)

Common Assessments (PLC) County Assessment Diagnostic Assessment

Marking Period 4 Unit 8: Geometric Optics Instructional Resources: College Physics, Chapter 22, Chapter 23, Chapter 25 Learning Objectives Classroom Assessments Physics Reflection Investigation 5.4 Explain and demonstrate how vibrations and waves provide a model for our understanding of various physical phenomena. Refraction Investigation 5.4.3 Qualitatively describe the physical behaviors of waves.  Reflection (apply the law of reflection, represent image formation for plane and concave surfaces using a ray Build a Galilean Telescope Activity diagram)  Refraction (causes and resultant behavior, which may include ray diagrams for behavior at a plane boundary Optics Unit Test and for double convex lenses)

Marking Period 4 Unit 9: Nuclear Physics and Modern Physics Instructional Resources: College Physics, Chapter 27, Chapter 29, Chapter 30 Learning Objectives Classroom Assessments Physics Photoelectric Effect Computer Simulation 5.5 Investigate certain topics in modern physics. Investigation 5.5.1 Cite evidence of the wave/particle duality in the nature of matter.  Wave/particle duality of electromagnetic energy (electron-positron annihilation, conservation of mass and Half-Life Investigation energy/E = mc2)  Photoelectric effect (relationship of current produced to frequency and intensity of wave) Comparison and applications of Fission and 5.5.2 Qualitatively explain the processes associated with nuclear energy and its applications. Fusion  Radioactive decay (half-life; alpha, beta, and gamma emission processes)  Fission/fusion (distinguish between, compare with other sources of energy) Modern Physics Unit Test Common Assessments (PLC) County Assessment

Grading Elements: Weight Grading Element Example Evidence of Learning Frequency 60% Assessments Unit Tests, Quizzes and Performance Tasks

40% Assignments Homework, Classwork, Laboratories

Teacher Information: Name: Allen Skinner SMCPS Email [email protected]