AP Physics C Curriculum
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Randolph Township Schools Randolph High School AP Physics C Curriculum “Nothing happens until something moves.” - Albert Einstein Department of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Anthony Emmons, Supervisor Curriculum Committee Alicia Gomez Andrew Palmer Curriculum Developed: July 13, 2020 Date of Board Approval: September 15th, 2020 1 Randolph Township Schools Randolph High School AP Physics C Curriculum Table of Contents Mission Statement ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 3 Affirmative Action Statement .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3 EDUCATIONAL GOALS ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Curriculum Pacing Chart ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Unit I: Kinematics ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7 Unit II: Dynamics & Newton’s Laws of Motion ............................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Unit III: Work, Energy, and Power .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23 Unit IV: Systems of Particles and Linear Momentum ....................................................................................................................................................................... 32 Unit V: Rotation ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 39 Unit VI: Oscillations .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 50 Unit VII: Gravitation .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 56 Unit VIII: Electrostatics ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 62 Unit IX: Conductors, Capacitors, Dielectrics .................................................................................................................................................................................... 75 Unit X: Electric Circuits .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 84 Unit XI: Magnetic Fields ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 94 Unit XII: Electromagnetism ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 103 Unit XIII: Exam Review .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 111 Unit XIV: Extensions and Enrichment ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 113 APPENDIX A .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 115 APPENDIX B .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 116 2 Randolph Township Schools Randolph High School AP Physics C Curriculum Mission Statement We commit to inspiring and empowering all students in Randolph schools to reach their full potential as unique, responsible and educated members of a global society. Affirmative Action Statement Equality and Equity in Curriculum The Randolph Township School district ensures that the district’s curriculum and instruction are aligned to the state’s standards. The curriculum provides equity in instruction, educational programs and provides all students the opportunity to interact positively with others regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender, religion, disability or socioeconomic status. N.J.A.C. 6A:7-1.7(b): Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973; N.J.S.A. 10:5; Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 3 Randolph Township Schools Randolph High School AP Physics C Curriculum EDUCATIONAL GOALS VALUES IN EDUCATION The statements represent the beliefs and values regarding our educational system. Education is the key to self-actualization, which is realized through achievement and self-respect. We believe our entire system must not only represent these values, but also demonstrate them in all that we do as a school system. We believe: • The needs of the child come first • Mutual respect and trust are the cornerstones of a learning community • The learning community consists of students, educators, parents, administrators, educational support personnel, the community and Board of Education members • A successful learning community communicates honestly and openly in a non-threatening environment • Members of our learning community have different needs at different times. There is openness to the challenge of meeting those needs in professional and supportive ways • Assessment of professionals (i.e., educators, administrators and educational support personnel) is a dynamic process that requires review and revision based on evolving research, practices and experiences • Development of desired capabilities comes in stages and is achieved through hard work, reflection and ongoing growth 4 Randolph Township Schools Randolph High School AP Physics C Curriculum Introduction AP Physics C is an elective course in the STEM department. It is taught as a second-year calculus-based course for juniors and seniors who have completed AP Physics 1 & Pre-Calculus. This course covers both the mechanics half and electricity and magnetism half of the AP Physics C curriculum. The mechanics portion of the course will apply calculus to topics in kinematics, dynamics, energy, momentum, circular and rotational motion. The electricity and magnetism portion of this course will introduce students to electrostatics, electric circuits, magnetic fields, and electromagnetism. The course provides students with the opportunity to earn AP college credit. The course makes use of both technology and traditional methods to collect and analyze data. Details of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Science can be found at Science NJSLS 2020 (June). 5 Randolph Township Schools Randolph High School AP Physics C Curriculum Curriculum Pacing Chart SUGGESTED TIME UNIT NUMBER CONTENT - UNIT OF STUDY ALLOTMENT 2 weeks I Kinematics 2 weeks II Dynamics and Newton’s Laws of Motion 1 week III Work, Energy, and Power 2 weeks IV Systems of Particles and Linear Momentum 2 weeks V Rotation 1 week VI Oscillations 3 weeks VII Gravitation 3 weeks VIII Electrostatics 2 weeks IX Conductors, Capacitors, Dielectrics 4 weeks X Electric Circuits 3 weeks XI Magnetic Fields 3 weeks XII Electromagnetism 4 weeks XIII Exam Preparation and Review 4 weeks XIV Extension and Enrichment 36 weeks is the average 6 Randolph Township Schools Randolph High School AP Physics C Curriculum Unit I: Kinematics TRANSFER: The motion of an object can be described by mathematical equations, graphs and diagrams, and through words. STANDARDS / GOALS: ENDURING UNDERSTANDINGS ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS AP Physics C Big Idea 1: Change - There are relationships among the vector • In which ways can we describe Interactions