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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR
COURSE: College Prep Physics
SEMESTER: Fall 2012
TEACHER(S): Amanda Allen, Lisa Knutson
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WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS
(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 1 Friday, 8/3 Skill focus: Review of scientific method
Identify and apply the steps of the scientific method in solving problems
Puzzle Activity (horse puzzle and nature of science) List and review steps of scientific method Discuss the application of the scientific method in solving the puzzle Louis Armstrong Video
SCSh 1,7,9 GHSGT Characteristics of Science
Monday, 8/6 Skill focus: Review of scientific method
Identify and apply the steps of the scientific method in solving problems
Critical Thinking Activity- History Lab-Marshmallow Tower
SCSh 1-8 GHSGT Characteristics of Science
Tuesday, 8/7 Skill focus: Review of scientific method
Identify and apply the steps of the scientific method
Physics Myths with an emphasis on dropped objects Begin Lab-Scientific Process (Period of a Pendulum)
SCSh 4-6,8-9 GHSGT Characteristics of Science
Wednesday, 8/8 Skill focus: Manipulation and recording of metric measurements
Identify and apply the steps of the scientific method
Complete Lab-Scientific Process (Period of a Pendulum)
SCSh 4-6,8-9 GHSGT Characteristics of Science
Thursday, 8/9 Skill focus: Manipulation and recording of metric measurements
Determine the precision of measured quantities using significant digits
Define the base and derived SI units
Math Boot Camp Pre-test
SCSh 4-6,8-9 GHSGT Characteristics of Science
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Friday, 8/10 Skill focus: Manipulation and recording of metric measurements
Perform metric conversions using dimensional analysis
Perform arithmetic operations using scientific notation
Apply the rules for significant digits to express uncertainty in measured and calculated values
Review rules for counting significant digits Practice counting significant digits given various
measurements Review rules for scientific notation Practice scientific notation Order of Magnitude Activity Review the importance of units and types of units
SCSh 4-6,8-9 GHSGT Characteristics of Science
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS
(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 2 Monday, 8/13
Distinguish between
accuracy and precision
Determine the precision and accuracy of measured quantities using standard deviation and percent error
● Practice performing metric conversions using dimensional analysis ● Solve problems using dimensional analysis Measuring activity
SCSh 4-6,8-9 GHSGT Characteristics of Science
Tuesday, 8/14 Skill focus: Manipulation and recording of metric measurements
Graph the relationship between independent and dependent variables
Interpret graphs
Recognize relationships in graphs
NBC Learn video ● Lab-Accuracy vs Precision
SCSh 4-6,8-9 GHSGT Characteristics of Science
Wednesday, 8/15 Skill focus: Manipulation and recording of metric measurements
Graph the relationship between independent and dependent variables
Interpret graphs
Recognize relationships in graphs
● Discuss and complete lab (Types of Graphs) ● Graph data from Accuracy and Precision Lab in order to practice graph interpretation
SCSh 4-6,8-9 GHSGT Characteristics of Science
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Thursday, 8/16 Skill focus: Manipulation and recording of metric measurements
All objectives weeks 1-2 ● Review sheet Or ● Review activity/game
SCSh 4-6,8-9 GHSGT Characteristics of Science
Friday, 8/17 Skill focus: Manipulation and recording of metric measurements
All objectives weeks 1-2 ● Common Assessment (Unit Test-Measurement)
SCSh 4-6,8-9 GHSGT Characteristics of Science
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS
(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 3 Monday, 8/20 Skill focus: Analysis of the motion of objects in one dimension
Compare and contrast vector and scalar quantities
Compare and contrast distance and displacement
Outside Reading –“October Sky”*
● Begin 1-D motion with a focus on important vocabulary ● Give examples of vector and scalar quantities ● Pirate Vector Activity
SP1b-c, SCSh 1-9 GHSGT Domain 5
Tuesday, 8/21 Skill focus: Analysis of the motion of objects in one dimension
Construct position-time graphs for moving objects
Interpret position-time graphs
Measure and calculate average and instantaneous velocity in a given frame of reference.
Outside Reading-“October Sky”*
● Review graphical analysis Distance and Displacement Distance and Displacement Activity
SP1a-c, SCSh 1-9 GHSGT Domain 5
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Wednesday, 8/22 Skill focus: Analysis of the motion of objects in one dimension
Construct position-time graphs for moving objects
Interpret position-time graphs
Define velocity and speed
Measure and calculate average and instantaneous velocity in a given frame of reference.
Outside Reading-“October Sky”*
● Vectors at an angle activity Vector Addition
SP1a-c, SCSh 1-9 GHSGT Domain 5
Thursday, 8/23 Skill focus: Analysis of the motion of objects in one dimension
Define acceleration Relate velocity and
acceleration to the motion of an object
Construct velocity-time graphs for moving objects
Interpret velocity-time graphs
● Lab-Speed and Velocity
SCSh 1-9 SP1a-c GHSGT Characteristics of Science and Domain 5
Friday, 8/24 Skill focus: Analysis of the motion of objects in one dimension
Construct velocity-time graphs for moving objects
Interpret velocity-time graphs
Apply graphical and mathematical relationships to solve problems related to constant acceleration
Vector Quiz Constant Velocity Activity
SP1a-c, SCSh 1-9 GHSGT Domain 5
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS
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Week 4 Performance Essay
Monday, 8/27 Skill focus: Analysis of the motion of objects in one dimension
Construct acceleration-time graphs for moving objects
Determine displacement from a velocity-time graph
● Construct acceleration-time graphs from previously collected lab data ● Practice interpreting acceleration-time graphs ● Practice determining displacement from velocity-time graphs
SP1a-c, SCSh 1-9 GHSGT Domain 5
Tuesday, 8/28 Skill focus: Analysis of the motion of objects in one dimension
Interpret velocity-time graphs
Explain velocity –time graphs using applicable vocabulary
Story Graph writing assignment SP1a-c, SCSh 1-9 GHSGT Domain 5
Wednesday, 8/29 Skill focus: Analysis of the motion of objects in one dimension
All objectives weeks 3 and 4
● Review guide or review activity
SP1a-c, SCSh 1-9 GHSGT Domain 5
Thursday, 8/30 Skill focus: Analysis of the motion of objects in one dimension
All objectives weeks 3 and 4
● Common Assessment (Unit test -Velocity and Acceleration)
SP1a-c, SCSh 1-9 GHSGT Domain 5
Friday, 8/31 Professional Learning (Early Release)
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS
(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 5 Monday, 9/3 LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
Tuesday, 9/4 Skill focus: Analysis of the motion of objects in two dimensions
Interpret, predict and draw charts for position, velocity and acceleration of common situations
Describe in words
Moving Man (pHet) simulation in groups using lap tops
Discuss in round table the reasoning by graph interpretations
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the reasoning used in understanding the charts
Wednesday, 9/5 Skill focus: All to date
All objectives weeks 1-4 ●Benchmark #1 review activity SCSh 1-9 SP1a-c, f-h GHSGT Domain 5
Thursday, 9/6 Skill focus: All to date
All objectives weeks 1-4 ●Benchmark #1 SCSh 1-9 SP1a-c, f-h GHSGT Domain 5
Friday, 9/7 Skill focus: Analysis of the motion of objects in two dimension
Analyze/describe objects in two dimensional motion using component vectors
Solve relative velocity problems
●Practice solving relative velocity problems SP1a-c, f-h SCSh 1-9 GHSGT Domain 5
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS
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Week 6 Monday, 9/10 Skill focus: Analysis of the motion of objects in two dimensions
Represent vector quantities both algebraically and graphically
Define component and resultant vectors
Analyze/describe objects in two dimensional motion
●Lab-Paper River
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using component vectors
Solve relative velocity problems
Tuesday, 9/11 Skill focus: Analysis of the motion of objects in two dimension
Represent vector quantities both algebraically and graphically
Define component and resultant vectors
Analyze/describe objects in two dimensional motion using component vectors
Solve relative velocity problems
●Discuss and complete lab
SP1a-c, f-h SCSh 1-9 GHSGT Domain 5
Wednesday, 9/12 Skill focus: Analysis of objects in free fall
Determine the mathematical relationships among position, velocity, acceleration, and time.
●Lab-Displacement and Acceleration
SP1a-c, SCSh 1-9 GHSGT Domain 5
Thursday, 9/13 Skill focus: Analysis of objects in free fall
Determine the mathematical relationships among position, velocity, acceleration, and time
●Demonstrate derivation of kinematic equations ●Foldable of kinematic equations ●Practice solving problems involving the application of kinematic equations
SP1a-c, SCSh 1-9 GHSGT Domain 5
Friday, 9/14 Skill focus: Analysis of objects in free fall
Define the acceleration due to gravity
Experimentally determine the acceleration due to gravity
Analyze/describe objects in free fall
●Lab-Acceleration Due to Gravity (Vernier Probes with Picket Fence) ●Explore Learning Activity
SP1a-c, SCSh 1-9 GHSGT Domain 5
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Week 7 Performance Essay
Monday, 9/17 Skill focus: Analysis of objects in free fall
Analyze/describe objects in free fall
Solve problems involving objects in free fall
Graph motion of objects in free fall
●Apply kinematic equations in solving problems involving objects in free fall
SP1a-c, SCSh 1-9 GHSGT Domain 5
Tuesday, 9/18 Skill focus: Analysis of objects in free fall
Analyze/describe objects in free fall
Solve problems involving objects in free fall
Graph motion of objects in free fall
●Lab-Determining Reaction Time ●Solve problems involving objects in free fall
SP1a-c, SCSh 1-9 GHSGT Domain 5
Wednesday, 9/19 Skill focus: Analysis of the motion of projectiles
Recognize that the vertical and horizontal components of a projectile are independent
Determine the relationships among the height, time in air, initial velocity, and range of a horizontal projectile
●Demo-Ballistics Car ●Demo-Horizontal Projectile vs Dropped Object ●Introduce application of kinematic equations to horizontal projectile problems
SP1a-c, f-h SCSh 1-9 GHSGT Domain 5
Thursday, 9/20 Skill focus: Analysis of the motion of projectiles
Describe the motion of horizontal projectiles through the application of kinematic equations
● Issue October Sky Books and assignment detail Practice solving problems applying kinematic equations to
horizontal projectiles
SP1a-c, f-h SCSh 1-9 GHSGT Domain 5
Friday, 9/21 Skill focus: Analysis of the motion of projectiles
Describe the motion of horizontal projectiles through the application of kinematic equations
●Lab-Target Practice SP1a-c, f-h SCSh 1-9 GHSGT Domain 5
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WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS
(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 8 Monday, 9/24 Skill focus: Analysis of the motion of projectiles
Describe the motion of horizontal projectiles through the application of kinematic equations
●Discuss lab results ●Quiz-Horizontal Projectiles ●Solve horizontal projectile problems
SP1a-c, f-h SCSh 1-9 GHSGT Domain 5
Tuesday, 9/25 Skill focus: Analysis of objects in free fall and horizontal projectiles
All objectives weeks 5-7 ●Review game or review sheet SP1a-c, f-h SCSh 1-9 GHSGT Domain 5
Wednesday, 9/26 Skill focus: Analysis of objects in free fall and horizontal projectiles
All objectives weeks 5-7 ●Common Assessment (Unit test-Free Fall) SP1a-c, f-h SCSh 1-9 GHSGT Domain 5
Thursday, 9/27 Skill focus: Analysis of the motion of projectiles
Recognize that the vertical and horizontal components of a projectile are independent
Determine the relationships among the height, time in air, initial velocity, and range of a projectile launched at an angle
●Explore Learning Activity ●Introduce application of kinematic equations to projectiles launched at an angle ●Practice solving problems applying kinematic equations to projectiles launched at an angle
SP1a-c, f-h SCSh 1-9 GHSGT Domain 5
Friday, 9/28 Skill focus: Analysis of the motion of projectiles
Describe the motion of projectiles launched at an angle through the application of kinematic equation
●Lab-Air Powered Rockets SP1a-c, f-h SCSh 1-9 GHSGT Domain 5
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WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS
(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 9 Monday, 10/1 Skill focus: Analysis of the motion of projectiles
Describe the motion of projectiles launched at an angle through the application of kinematic equations
●Complete and discuss lab ●Practice solving problems applying kinematic equations to projectiles launched at an angle
SP1a-c, f-h SCSh 1-9 GHSGT Domain 5
Tuesday, 10/2 Skill focus: Analysis of the motion of projectiles
Describe the motion of projectiles launched at an angle through the application of kinematic equations
●Practice solving problems applying kinematic equations to projectiles launched at an angle
SP1a-c, f-h SCSh 1-9 GHSGT Domain 5
Wednesday, 10/3 Skill focus: Analysis of the motion of projectiles
Describe the motion of projectiles launched at an angle through the application of kinematic equations
●Relay Review Game-Practice solving problems applying kinematic equations to projectiles launched at an angle
Quiz: Projectile Motion
SP1a-c, f-h SCSh 1-9 GHSGT Domain 5
Thursday, 10/4 Skill focus: Analysis of forces and the relationship to Newton’s Laws of Motion
Understand forces through the use of velocity and acceleration vectors
Predict how an external force will effect the speed of an object
Explain the effects of force on an object using a free body diagram
Forces in Motion pHet Simulation using MacLab
Friday, 10/5 Skill focus: Analysis of forces
Define and classify forces
●Demonstrate different types of forces ●Draw free body diagrams to illustrate forces
SP1b, d, e, g-h SCSh 1-9
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and the relationship to Newton’s Laws of Motion
Draw free body diagrams to illustrate forces
Compare and contrast situations involving balanced and unbalanced forces
●Lab-Balanced or Unbalanced Forces (Jenga game
GHSGT Domain 5
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS
(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 10 Benchmark Week #2
Monday, 10/8 Skill focus: Analysis of forces and the relationship to Newton’s Laws of Motion
Define Newton’s First Law of Motion
Explain the meaning of Newton’s First Law of Motion
●Lab-Inertial Balance
SP1b, d, e, g-h SCSh 1-9 GHSGT Domain 5
Tuesday, 10/9 Skill focus: All to date
All objectives weeks 1-9 ●Review Sheet for midterm exam
SP1a-c, f-h SCSh 1-9 GHSGT Domain 5
Wednesday, 10/10 Skill focus: All to date
All objectives weeks 1-9 ●Review Sheet or review game for midterm exam
SP1a-c, f-h SCSh 1-9 GHSGT Domain 5
Thursday, 10/11 Skill focus: All to date
All objectives weeks 1-9 ●Midterm Exam (Benchmark #2)
SP1a-c, f-h SCSh 1-9 GHSGT Domain 5
Friday, 10/12 Professional Learning Day (Student Holiday)
Monday, 10/15 FALL HOLIDAY
Tuesday, 10/16 Skill focus: Define Newton’s ●Demonstrate the differences between actual weight and SP1b, d, e, g-h
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Analysis of forces and the relationship to Newton’s Laws of Motion
Second Law of Motion
Apply Newton’s Second Law in describing how the weight and mass of an object are related
Differentiate between actual weight and apparent weight
Describe the relationship between drag force and terminal velocity
Apply Newton’s First and Second laws in solving problems
apparent weight using force pad. ●Demonstrate Newton’s Second law ●Practice solving problems involving the application of Newton’s Second law
SCSh 1-9 GHSGT Domain 5
Wednesday, 10/17 PSAT/ASVAB/College Fair
Skill focus: Analysis of forces and the relationship to Newton’s Laws of Motion
Apply Newton’s First and Second laws in solving problems
Apply Newton’s Universal law of Gravitation to solve problems
●Practice solving problems involving the application of Newton’s Second law and Newton’s Law of Gravitation
SP1b, d, e, g-h SCSh 1-9 GHSGT Domain 5
Thursday, 10/18 Professional Learning (Early Release)
Friday, 10/19 HOMECOMING (Early Release)
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS
(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 11 Monday, 10/8 Skill focus: Analysis of forces and the relationship to Newton’s Laws of Motion
Define Newton’s Third Law of Motion
Explain the tension in ropes and springs in terms of Newton’s Third law
●Demonstrate Newton’s Third law using Vernier Force probes ●Activity-Greek Waiter ●Demo and explain tension forces at various angles ●Introduce the solving of problems involving tension forces
SP1b, d, e, g-h SCSh 1-9 GHSGT Domain 5
Tuesday, 10/9 Skill focus: Analyze the tension in ●Practice solving problems involving tension forces SP1b, d, e, g-h
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Analysis of forces and the relationship to Newton’s Laws of Motion
ropes and springs in terms of Newton’s Third law
SCSh 1-9 GHSGT Domain 5
Wednesday, 10/10 Skill focus: Analysis of forces and the relationship to Newton’s Laws of Motion
Define centripetal force
Describe how centripetal acceleration depends on the object’s speed and the radius of the circle
●Lab-Uniform Circular Motion
SP1b, d, e, g-h SCSh 1-9 GHSGT Domain 5
Thursday, 10/11 Skill focus: Analysis of forces and the relationship to Newton’s Laws of Motion
Analyze the motion of objects moving in a circular path
●Solve problems involving circular motion through the application of Newton’s laws of motion
SP1b, d, e, g-h SCSh 1-9 GHSGT Domain 5
Friday, 10/12 Professional Learning Day (Student Holiday)
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS
(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 11 Monday, 10/22 Skill focus: Analysis of forces and the relationship to Newton’s Laws of Motion
Distinguish between static and kinetic friction
Define coefficient of friction
Solve problems involving the application of the coefficient of friction
●Demonstrate various situations involving static and kinetic friction ●Practice solving problems involving the application of the coefficient of friction
SP1b, d, e, g-h SCSh 1-9 GHSGT Domain 5
Tuesday, 10/23 Skill focus: Analysis of forces and the relationship to Newton’s Laws of Motion
Solve problems involving the application of the coefficient of friction
●Lab-Coefficient of Friction
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Wednesday, 10/24 Skill focus: Analysis of forces and the relationship to Newton’s Laws of Motion
Analyze the motion of an object on an inclined plane with and without friction
●Demonstrate the motion of an object on an inclined plane ●Solve problems involving the motion of an object on an inclined plane
SP1b, d, e, g-h SCSh 1-9 GHSGT Domain 5
Thursday, 10/25 Skill focus: Analysis of forces and the relationship to Newton’s Laws of Motion
All objectives weeks 9-11 ●Review sheet or review activity
SP1b, d, e, g-h SCSh 1-9 GHSGT Domain 5
Friday, 10/26 Skill focus: Analysis of forces and the relationship to Newton’s Laws of Motion
All objectives weeks 9-11 ●Common Assessment (Unit test-Forces)
SP1b, d, e, g-h SCSh 1-9 GHSGT Domain 5
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS
(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 12 Performance Essay
Monday, 10/29 Skill focus: Describe momentum and impulse and apply to the interactions between objects
Define momentum Measure and
calculate the vector nature of momentum
Determine the impulse given to an object
Demonstrate the factors required to produce a change in momentum
●Video clips-Car Crash Video ●Demonstrate Impulse and the factors required to change momentum ●Practice solving momentum and impulse problems
SP3c-e SCSh 1-9 GHSGT Domain 5
Tuesday, 10/30 Skill focus: Describe momentum and impulse and apply to the interactions
Compare and contrast elastic and inelastic collisions
Relate Newton’s Third law to conservation of
●Demonstrate elastic and inelastic collisions ●Demonstrate the conservation of momentum ●Explore Learning Activity ●Solve conservation of momentum problems
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between objects
momentum
Solve conservation of momentum problems
Wednesday, 10/31 Skill focus: Describe momentum and impulse and apply to the interactions between objects
Describe how momentum is transferred during a collision
Calculate the momentum involved in a collision
Interpret data from a collision
●Lab-Sticky Collisions
SP3c-e SCSh 1-9 GHSGT Domain 5
Thursday, 11/1 Skill focus: Describe momentum and impulse and apply to the interactions between objects
Describe how momentum is transferred during a collision
Calculate the momentum involved in a collision
Interpret data from a collision
Describe angular momentum and its conservation
●Complete and discuss lab ●Demonstrate angular momentum ●Solve momentum problems
SP3c-e SCSh 1-9 GHSGT Domain 5
Friday, 11/2 Skill focus: Describe momentum and impulse and apply to the interactions between objects
All objectives weeks 12-13
●Lab-Egg Drop
SP3c-e SCSh 1-9 GHSGT Domain 5
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(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 13 Monday, 11/5 Skill focus: Describe momentum and impulse and apply
All objectives weeks 12-13
●Review sheet or review activity
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to the interactions between objects
Domain 5
Tuesday, 11/6 Skill focus: Describe momentum and impulse and apply to the interactions between objects
All objectives weeks 12-13
●Common Assessment (Unit test-Momentum)
SP3c-e SCSh 1-9 GHSGT Domain 5
Wednesday, 11/7 Skill focus: Relate force to work and explain how machines ease the load
Describe the relationship between work and energy
Calculate work Calculate the power used
●Launch Lab-What Factors Affect Energy? ●Practice solving work and power problems graphically and analytically
SP3f and g SCSh 1-9 GHSGT Domain 5
Thursday, 11/8 Skill focus: Relate force to work and explain how machines ease the load
Demonstrate a knowledge of simple machines
Define mechanical advantage
Differentiate between ideal and actual mechanical advantage
Calculate the ideal and actual mechanical advantages for different types of simple machines
●Classify examples of simple machines ●Provide examples of simple machines ●Activity-Build a Mousetrap ●Practice solving problems for ideal and actual mechanical advantage
SP3f and g SCSh 1-9 GHSGT Domain 5
Friday, 11/9 Skill focus: Relate force to work and explain how machines ease the load
Differentiate between ideal and real machines in terms of efficiency
Calculate efficiencies of simple and
●Practice calculating the efficiencies of simple and compound machines
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compound machines
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS
(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 14 Benchmark Week #3
Monday, 11/12 Skill focus: All to date
All objectives weeks 1-13 ●Review sheet or review activity
SP1a-h, 3c-e SCSh 1-9 GHSGT Domain 5
Tuesday, 11/13 Skill focus: All to date
All objectives weeks 1-13 ●Benchmark #3
SP1a-h, 3c-e SCSh 1-9 GHSGT Domain 5
Wednesday, 11/14 Skill focus: Relate force to work and explain how machines ease the load
Differentiate between ideal and actual mechanical advantage
Calculate the ideal and actual mechanical advantage for different types of simple machines
Calculate the efficiencies of different types of simple machines
●Lab-Mechanical Advantages and Efficiencies of Simple Machines
SP3f and g SCSh 1-9 GHSGT Domain 5
Thursday, 11/15 Skill focus: Relate force to work and explain how machines ease the load
Differentiate between ideal and actual mechanical advantage
Calculate the ideal
●Complete the Lab-Mechanical Advantages and Efficiencies of Simple Machines
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and actual mechanical advantage for different types of simple machines
Calculate the efficiencies of different types of simple machines
Friday, 11/16 Skill focus: Relate force to work and explain how machines ease the load
All objectives weeks 14-15
●Lab-Building a Rube Goldberg machine Or ●Create and illustrate a Rube Goldberg machine
SP3f and g SCSh 1-9 GHSGT Domain 5
THANKSGIVING BREAK
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS
(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 15 Performance Essay
Monday, 11/26 Skill focus: Analysis of rotational motion
Describe angular displacement
Calculate angular velocity
Calculate angular acceleration
●Launch lab-How do objects rotate as they roll? ●Practice solving problems involving angular velocity and angular acceleration
SP1a-c, f-h SCSh 1-9 GHSGT Domain 5
Tuesday, 11/27 Skill focus: Analysis of rotational motion
Describe torque and the factors that determine it.
Solve problems involving the application of torque
Calculate net torque
●Demonstrate torque using a level ●Practice solving problems involving the application of torque Demonstrate net torque Solve problems involving the calculation of net torque
SP1a-c, f-h SCSh 1-9 GHSGT Domain 5
Wednesday, 11/28 Skill focus: All to date
All objectives weeks 1-11 ●Performance Essay
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Thursday, 11/29 Skill focus: Analysis of rotational motion
Define the moment of inertia
Calculate the moment of inertia
●Demonstrate the moment of inertia for two different objects ●Solve problems involving the calculation of moment of inertia
SP1a-c, f-h SCSh 1-9 GHSGT Domain 5
Friday, 11/30 Skill focus: Analysis of rotational motion
Define Newton’s Law of Rotational Motion
Solve problems involving the application of Newton’s Law of Rotational Motion
●Explain Newton’s law of Rotational Motion ● Solve problems involving the application of Newton’s Law of Rotational Motion
SP1a-c, f-h SCSh 1-9 GHSGT Domain 5
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS
(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 16 Monday, 12/3 Skill focus: Analysis of rotational motion
Define center of mass Explain how the
location of center of mass affects the stability of an object
Define conditions for equilibrium
●Demonstrate and explain the location of a balance point for a simple mobile ●Demo-Center of mass (book p. 212) ●Mini-Lab-Spinning Tops
SP1a-c, f-h SCSh 1-9 GHSGT Domain 5
Tuesday, 12/4 Skill focus: Analysis of rotational motion
Collect and organize data about the forces acting on a scaffolding
Describe clockwise and counterclockwise torque
Compare and contrast translational and rotational equilibrium
●Lab-Translational and Rotational Equilibrium SP1a-c, f-h SCSh 1-9 GHSGT Domain 5
Wednesday, 12/5 Skill focus: Analysis of rotational motion
All objectives weeks 16-17
●Review sheet or activity SP1a-c, f-h SCSh 1-9 GHSGT Domain 5
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Thursday, 12/6 Skill focus: Analysis of rotational motion
All objectives weeks 16-17
●Common Assessment (Unit test-Rotational Motion) SP1a-c, f-h SCSh 1-9 GHSGT Domain 5
Friday, 12/7 Skill focus: Analyze, evaluate, and apply the principle of conservation of energy
Define kinetic and potential energy
Identify different types of kinetic and potential energy
Calculate kinetic and potential energy
●Demonstrate the conversion of energy using different types of toys ●Relate work to potential and kinetic energy ●Solve problems involving the calculation of kinetic and potential energy
SP3a-b SCSh 1-8 GHSGT Domain 4
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Week 17 Monday, 12/10 Skill focus: Analyze, evaluate, and apply the principle of conservation of energy
State the law of conservation of energy
Solve problems using the law of conservation of energy
●Demonstrate the conservation of energy using a roller coaster and the pendulum bowling ball ●Relate conservation of energy to pendulum lab of 1st semester ●Solve problems through the application of the law of conservation of energy
SP3a-b SCSh 1-8 GHSGT Domain 4
Tuesday, 12/11 Skill focus: Analyze, evaluate, and apply the principle of conservation of energy
Demonstrate the law of conservation of energy
Solve problems using the law of conservation of energy
●Lab-Law of Conservation of Energy
SP3a-b SCSh 1-8 GHSGT Domain 4
Wednesday, 12/12 Skill focus: Analyze, evaluate, and apply the principle of conservation of energy
Demonstrate the law of conservation of energy
●Lab-Building a Roller Coaster
SP3a-b SCSh 1-8 GHSGT Domain 4
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Thursday, 12/13 Skill focus: Analyze, evaluate, and apply the principle of conservation of energy
Demonstrate the law of conservation of energy
●Complete the Lab-Building a Roller Coaster
SP3a-b SCSh 1-8 GHSGT Domain 4
Friday, 12/14 Skill focus: All to date
All objectives weeks 1-17
●Review sheet or activity SP1a-h, 3c-e SCSh 1-9 GHSGT Domain 5
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS
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Week 18 Benchmark Week #4
Monday, 12/17 Skill focus: All to date
All objectives weeks 1-17
●Review sheet or activity SP1a-h, 3c-e SCSh 1-9 GHSGT Domain 5
Tuesday, 12/18 Semester Exams (Benchmark #4) – 1st
& 2nd
Periods
Wednesday, 12/19 Semester Exams (Benchmark #4) – 3rd
& 4th
Periods
Thursday, 12/20 Semester Exams (Benchmark #4 – 5th
& 6th
Periods
Friday, 12/21 Professional Learning Day (Student Holiday)
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WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS
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Week 1 Monday, 1/7 Professional Learning Day (Student Holiday)
Tuesday, 1/8 Skill focus: Evaluate the significance of energy in understanding the structure of matter and the universe
Determine the number of neutrons and protons in nucleotides
Define the binding energy of the nucleus
Relate the energy released in a nuclear reaction to the change in binding energy during the reaction
●Review subatomic particles and numbers of each in various nucleotides ●Problems requiring the determination of the number of subatomic particles in nucleotides ●Practice calculating mass defect and binding energy
SP2 SCSh 1-8 GHSGT Domains 3 and 4
Wednesday, 1/9 Skill focus: Evaluate the significance of energy in understanding the structure of matter and the universe
Describe the three forms of radioactive decay
Explain how the instability of radioactive isotopes results in spontaneous nuclear reactions
Write nuclear equations
●Compare and contrast the types of radioactive decay ●Explore Learning Activity ●Use a Geiger counter to demonstrate the existence of radioactive isotopes ●Practice writing nuclear decay equations ●Nuclear equations puzzle
SP2 SCSh 1-8 GHSGT Domains 3 and 4
Thursday, 1/10 Skill focus: Evaluate the significance of energy in understanding the structure of matter and the universe
Define half-life Calculate the amount
remaining and activity of radioactive material after a given time
●Lab-Radioactivity and Half-Life ●Introduce the solving of half-life problems
SP2 SCSh 1-8 GHSGT Domains 3 and 4
Friday, 1/11 Skill focus: Evaluate the significance of energy in understanding the
Calculate the amount remaining and activity of radioactive material after a given time
●Practice solving half-life problems SP2 SCSh 1-8 GHSGT Domains 3 and 4
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structure of matter and the universe
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS
(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 2 Monday, 1/14 Skill focus: Evaluate the significance of energy in understanding the structure of matter and the universe
Define nuclear fission and fusion
Write nuclear reactions representing fusion and fission
Relate the energy produced through fission and fusion by stars as a driving force in the universe
Describe the operation of a nuclear reactor
●Compare and contrast fusion and fission ●Video clips/simulations of nuclear reactors ●Practice writing fusion and fission reactions
SP2 SCSh 1-8 GHSGT Domains 3 and 4
Tuesday, 1/15 Skill focus: Evaluate the significance of energy in understanding the structure of matter and the universe
All objectives weeks 1 and 2
●Review sheet or review activity SP2 SCSh 1-8 GHSGT Domains 3 and 4
Wednesday, 1/16 Skill focus: Evaluate the significance of energy in understanding the structure of matter and the universe
All objectives weeks 1 and 2
●Common Assessment (Unit test-Nuclear Physics) SP2 SCSh 1-8 GHSGT Domains 3 and 4
Thursday, 1/17 Skill focus: Observe the behavior of electric
Demonstrate the charged objects exert forces, both
●Lab-Introduction to Electrostatic Charges SP5 SCSh 1-8
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charges and examine the forces that between them
attractive and repulsive
Recognize the charging is the separation, not the creation of charges
Describe the difference between conductors and insulators
GHSGT Domains 3 and 5
Friday, 1/18 Skill focus: Observe the behavior of electric charges and examine the forces that between them
Summarize the relationships between electric forces, charges, and distance
Explain how to charge objects by conduction and induction
●Notes/Activity-Building an Electroscope SP5 SCSh 1-8 GHSGT Domains 3 and 5
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS
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Week 3 Monday, 1/21 MLK HOLIDAY
Tuesday, 1/22 Skill focus: Observe the behavior of electric charges and examine the forces that between them
State Coulomb’s Law Compare and
contrast Coulomb’s law with Newton’s law of gravitation
Apply Coulomb’s Law to problems in one and two dimensions
●Demonstrate Coulomb’s Law ●Compare and contrast Coulomb’s law with Newton’s law of gravitation ●Solve problems using Coulomb’s law
SP5 SCSh 1-8 GHSGT Domains 3 and 5
Wednesday, 1/23 Skill focus: Observe the behavior of electric charges and examine the forces that between them
Define an electric field
Define electric potential difference
Describe how charges are distributed on solid
●Demonstrate electric fields using plasma balls, Tesla coils, fluorescent bulbs, etc. ●Demonstrate charge distribution and transfer with a Van de Graaff generator
SP5 SCSh 1-8 GHSGT Domains 3 and 5
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and hollow conductors
Thursday, 1/24 Skill focus: Observe the behavior of electric charges and examine the forces that between them
Solve problems relating to charge, electric fields, and forces
● Practice solving problems involving coulomb’s law, electric charge, electric fields, and electric forces
SP5 SCSh 1-8 GHSGT Domains 3 and 5
Friday, 1/25 Skill focus: Observe the behavior of electric charges and examine the forces that between them
Determine the variables that affect how charged bodies interact.
Predict how charged bodies will interact.
Describe the strength and direction of the electric field around a charged body.
Use free-body diagrams and vector addition to help explain the interactions.
Simulation Electric Field Hockey (pHet) SP5 SCSh 1-8 GHSGT Domains 3 and 5
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS
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Week 4 Performance Essay
Monday, 1/28 Skill focus: Observe the behavior of electric charges and examine the forces that between them
All objectives weeks 1 and 2
●Review activity or review sheet
SP5 SCSh 1-8 GHSGT Domains 3 and 5
Tuesday, 1/29 Skill focus: Observe the behavior of electric
All objectives weeks 3 and 4
●Common Assessment (Unit test-Electrostatics)
SP5 SCSh 1-8
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charges and examine the forces that between them
GHSGT Domains 3 and 5
Wednesday, 1/30 LA & FA
Skill focus: Explain energy transfer in simple electric circuits
Describe conditions that create current in an electric circuit
Design closed circuits
●Lab-Producing an Electric Current ●Use analogy to describe how electric currents are similar to water currents ●Draw diagrams of electric circuits
SP5 SCSh 1-8 GHSGT Domain 5
Thursday, 1/31 Skill focus: Explain energy transfer in simple electric circuits
Differentiate between power and energy in an electric current
Explain Ohm’s law Solve problems
involving the relationship among power, current, and voltage
Solve problems applying Ohm’s law
●Use a power bill to illustrate differences between power and energy ●Explain the factors affecting resistance ●Solve problems using Ohm’s law
SP5 SCSh 1-8 GHSGT Domain 5
Friday, 2/1 Skill focus: Explain energy transfer in simple electric circuits
Describe series circuits
Calculate currents, voltage drops, and equivalent resistances in series circuits
●Demonstrate examples of series circuits and the relationship among voltage, current, and equivalent resistance ●Solve problems requiring the application of Ohm’s law to series circuits
SP5 SCSh 1-8 GHSGT Domain 5
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WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS
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Week 5 Benchmark Week #1
Monday, 2/4 LA and FA
Skill focus: Explain energy transfer in simple electric circuits
Describe parallel circuits
Describe and explain safety devices used to protect household wiring
Calculate currents, voltage drops, and equivalent resistances in parallel circuits
●Demonstrate examples of parallel circuits and the relationship among voltage, current, and equivalent resistance ●Solve problems requiring the application of Ohm’s law to parallel circuits
SP5 SCSh 1-8 GHSGT Domain 5
Tuesday, 2/5 Math and FL
Skill focus: All to date
All objectives weeks 1-4
●Review activity or review sheet
SP2, 3a-b, 5 SCSh 1-8 Domains 3-5
Wednesday, 2/6 Science and Health/PE
Skill focus: All to date
All objectives weeks 1-4
●Benchmark #1
SP2, 3a-b, 5 SCSh 1-8 Domains 3-5
Thursday, 2/7 Social Studies/CTAE
Skill focus: Explain energy transfer in simple electric circuits
Construct series, parallel, and combination circuits
Apply Ohms’ law to calculate currents, voltage drops, and equivalent resistances in all types of circuits
●Lab-Building Electric Circuits
SP5 SCSh 1-8 GHSGT Domain 5
Friday, 2/8 Skill focus: Explain energy transfer in simple electric circuits
Calculate currents, voltage drops, and equivalent resistances in combination circuits
●Practice solving problems involving the application of Ohm’s law to combination circuits
SP5 SCSh 1-8 GHSGT Domain 5
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Week 6 Monday, 2/11 Skill focus: Explain energy transfer in simple electric circuits
Calculate currents, voltage drops, and equivalent resistances in combination circuits
Lab: Mystery Cans- determining the resistance of an unknown resistor using the applications of series and parallel circuits
Tuesday, 2/12 Skill focus: Explain energy transfer in simple electric circuits
All objectives weeks 5 and 6
●Review sheet or review activity
Wednesday, 2/13 Skill focus: Explain energy transfer in simple electric circuits
All objectives weeks 5 and 6
●Common Assessment (Unit test-Current Electricity)
Thursday, 2/14
Friday, 2/15
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS
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Week 7 Performance Essay
Monday, 2/18 WINTER HOLIDAY
Tuesday, 2/19 WINTER HOLIDAY
Wednesday, 2/20 WINTER HOLIDAY
Thursday, 2/21 Skill focus: Determine the relationship between moving electric charges and magnetic fields
Determine the properties of magnets and the origin of magnetism in materials
●Lab-Properties of Magnets SP5 SCSh 1-8, GHSGT Domain 5
Friday, 2/22 Skill focus: Determine the relationship between moving electric charges and magnetic fields
Compare and contrast magnetic fields
Observe and illustrate magnetic fields
Compare magnetic fields with electrical and gravitational
●Demo magnetic fields using iron filings ●Demonstrate the use of field lines to illustrate magnetic fields ●Compare and contrast magnetic fields with electrical and gravitational
SP5 SCSh 1-8, GHSGT Domain 5
Monday, 2/25 Skill focus: Determine the
Explain and demonstrate how a
●Lab-Electromagnets
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relationship between moving electric charges and magnetic fields
changing magnetic field produces and electric current
Compare and contrast motors and generators
GHSGT Domain 5
Tuesday, 2/26 Skill focus: Determine the relationship between moving electric charges and magnetic fields
Relate magnetic induction to the direction of the force on a current-carrying wire in a magnetic field
●Review activity
SP5 SCSh 1-8, GHSGT Domain 5
Wednesday, 2/27 Social Studies/CTAE
Skill focus: Determine the relationship between moving electric charges and magnetic fields
All objectives week 7 ●Quiz-Magnetism
SP5 SCSh 1-8, GHSGT Domain 5
Thursday, 2/28 Skill focus: Analysis of the properties and applications of mechanical and electromagnetic waves
Relate wave speed, wavelength, and frequency
Compare simple harmonic motion to sine waves
●Lab-Introduction to Wave Characteristics
SP4a-d SCSh 1-8 GHSGT Domain 5
Friday, 3/1 Skill focus: Analysis of the properties and applications of mechanical and electromagnetic waves
Contrast transverse and longitudinal waves
Identify how waves transfer energy without transferring matter
Compare and contrast mechanical and electromagnetic waves
Explain the
●Demo transverse and longitudinal waves using slinkys ●Compare and contrast properties of mechanical and electromagnetic waves
SP4a-d SCSh 1-8 GHSGT Domain 5
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electromagnetic spectrum
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS
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Week 8 Monday, 3/4 Skill focus: Analysis of the properties and applications of mechanical and electromagnetic waves
Solve problems relating wave speed, wavelength, and frequency for both mechanical and electromagnetic waves
●Practice solving problems relating wave speed, wavelength, and frequency
SP4a-d SCSh 1-8 GHSGT Domain 5
Tuesday, 3/5 Skill focus: Analysis of the properties and applications of mechanical and electromagnetic waves
Describe how waves are reflected at rigid and non rigid boundaries
Apply the principle of super position to the phenomenon of interference
Describe how interference produces standing waves
●Demo reflection of waves from different types of boundaries using slinkys ●Demo reflection and wave interference using video simulations ● Demo and explain standing waves ●Draw graphic illustrations of interference and superposition of waves Standing Waves Lab/Superposition Activity
SP4a-d SCSh 1-8 GHSGT Domain 5
Wednesday, 3/6 Skill focus: Analysis of the properties and applications of mechanical and electromagnetic waves
Define reflection State the law of
reflection Describe how waves
are refracted at boundaries between media
Relate a wave’s speed to the medium in which it travels
●Demo refraction using refraction tank ●Illustrate refraction using refraction applet ●Activity-Refraction and Reflection of Light
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Thursday, 3/7 Skill focus: All to date
All objectives weeks 7-8
●Review sheet or review activity
SP2, 3a-b, 4a-d, 5 SCSh 1-8 Domains 3-5
Friday, 3/8 Skill focus: All to date
All objectives weeks 7-8
Common Assessment: Waves Unit Test SP2, 3a-b, 4a-d, 5 SCSh 1-8 Domains 3-5
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS
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Weeks 9/10 Benchmark Week #2
Monday, 3/11 Skill focus: Analyze and describe sound in terms of wave properties and behavior
Relate the properties of sound waves to our perception of sound
●Describe and demonstrate how the properties of sound waves relate to our perceptions ●Review problems involving the relationship among wavelength, frequency, and speed of sound waves
SP4b-d SCSh 1-8 GHSGT Domain 5
Tuesday, 3/12 LA& FA
Skill focus: Analyze and describe sound in terms of wave properties and behavior
Identify applications of the Doppler effect
Solve problems involving the application of the Doppler effect
●Identify and explain applications of the Doppler effect ●Demonstrate the Doppler effect ●Explain the production of sonic booms ●Practice solving problems involving application of the Doppler effect
SP4b-d SCSh 1-8 GHSGT Domain 5
Wednesday, 3/13 Math and FL
Skill focus: Analyze and describe sound in terms of wave properties and behavior
Solve problems involving the application of the Doppler effect
●Practice solving problems involving application of the Doppler effect
SP4a-d SCSh 1-8 GHSGT Domain 5
Thursday, 3/14 Professional Learning (Student Holidays)
Friday, 3/15
Monday, 3/18 Skill focus: Analyze and describe sound in terms of wave
Describe the unit measurement for sound level
Solve problems
●Demo the relationship between amplitude and loudness ●Explain the decibel unit ●Solve problems using the decibel
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properties and behavior
involving the application of the decibel
Domain 5
Tuesday, 3/19 Social Studies/CTAE
Skill focus: All to date
All objectives weeks 1-10
●Review sheet or review activity
SP2, 3a-b, 4a-d, 5 SCSh 1-8 Domains 3-5
Wednesday, 3/20 Science/Health
Skill focus: All to date
All objectives weeks 1-10
●Midterm Exam (Benchmark #2)
SP2, 3a-b, 4a-d, 5 SCSh 1-8 Domains 3-5
Thursday, 3/21 Early Release- Introduce Musical Instrument Project
Friday, 3/22
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS
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Week 11 Performance Essay
Monday, 3/25 Skill focus: Analyze and describe sound in terms of wave properties and behavior
Demonstrate an understanding of resonance
Compare and contrast open and closed pipe resonance
Determine harmonics and fundamental frequencies
●Demo resonance using open and closed pipes ●Demo resonance using resonance tube ●Solve fundamental harmonic problems for open and closed pipe resonators
SP4b-d SCSh 1-8 GHSGT Domain 5
Tuesday, 3/26 Skill focus: Analyze and describe sound in terms of wave properties and behavior
Apply open and closed pipe resonance in demonstrating variations in sound among instruments
●Lab-Making Music
SP4b-d SCSh 1-8 GHSGT Domain 5
Wednesday, 3/27 Math and FL
Skill focus: Analyze and describe sound in terms of wave
Collect and organize data to obtain resonant points in a closed pipe
●Lab-Measuring Sound Waves
SP4b-d SCSh 1-8 GHSGT
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properties and behavior
Measure the length of a closed pip resonator
Analyze the data to determine the wavelength of a sound wave
Domain 5
Thursday, 3/28 Skill focus: Analyze and describe sound in terms of wave properties and behavior
Define beats Solve problems
involving beat frequencies
●Demonstrate beat frequencies ●Solve problems involving beat frequencies
SP4b-d SCSh 1-8 GHSGT Domain 5
Friday, 3/29
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Week 12 Performance Essay
Monday, 4/1 Skill focus: Analyze and describe sound in terms of wave properties and behavior
All objectives weeks 9-10
●Review sheet or review activity
SP4b-d SCSh 1-8 GHSGT Domain 5
Tuesday, 4/2 Skill focus: Analyze and describe sound in terms of wave properties and behavior
All objectives weeks 10-11
●Common Assessment (Unit test-Sound)
SP4b-d SCSh 1-8 GHSGT Domain 5
Wednesday, 4/3 SCIENCE + HEALTH/PE
Thursday, 4/4
Friday, 4/5 Skill focus: Analyze and describe sound in terms of wave properties and behavior
All objectives weeks 10-11
Work on Musical Projects in Class SP4a-d SCSh 1-8 GHSGT Domain 5
SPRING BREAK
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS
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Week 13
Monday, 4/15 Skill focus: Analyze and describe sound in terms of wave properties and behavior
All objectives weeks 10-11
●Presentation of Musical Instrument Projects
SP4a-d SCSh 1-8 GHSGT Domain 5
Tuesday, 4/16 Skill focus: Analysis of the properties and applications of mechanical and electromagnetic waves
All objectives weeks 10-11
●Presentation of Musical Instrument Projects
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Wednesday, 4/17
Thursday, 4/18
Friday, 4/19
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Week 14
Monday, 4/22 Skill focus: Analyze and describe light in terms of wave properties and behavior
Examination of electromagnetic waves
Solve problems involving the speed of light
Predict the effect of distance on light’s illumination
Predict the effect of combining colors of light and mixing pigments
Demonstrate the polarization of light
Explain and demonstrate the laws of reflection and refraction
Solve problems involving reflection and refraction
Practice solving problems involving the speed of light Compare and contrast different types of electromagnetic
waves Demonstrate the polarization of light Practice solving problems involving Malus’s Law
SP4a-c SCSh 1-8 GHSGT Domain 5
Tuesday, 4/23 Skill focus: Analyze and describe light in terms of wave properties and behavior
Examination of electromagnetic waves
Solve problems involving the speed of light
Predict the effect of distance on light’s illumination
Lab-Snell’s Law Practice solving problems involving Snell’s law Lab-Investigating Color Explain and demonstrate umbras and penumbras
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Predict the effect of combining colors of light and mixing pigments
Explain and demonstrate the laws of reflection and refraction
Solve problems involving reflection and refraction
Wednesday, 4/24 Skill focus: Determine the location and nature of images formed by the reflection or refraction of light
Locate the images formed by plane mirrors
Explain how concave and convex mirrors form images
Describe the properties and uses of spherical mirrors
Determine the locations and sizes of spherical mirror images
Lab-Mirror Images Draw ray tracings to predict images formed by concave and
convex mirrors Practice solving problems using the mirror equation
SP4e SCSh 1-8 GHSGT Domain 5
Thursday, 4/25 Skill focus: Determine the location and nature of images formed by the reflection or refraction of light
Describe how real and virtual images are formed by convex and concave lenses
Describe the properties and uses of concave and convex lenses
Determine the locations and sizes of images formed by lenses
Describe how the eye focuses light to form an image
Explain
Lab-Convex Lenses and Focal Length Draw ray tracings to predict images formed by concave and
convex lenses Practice solving problems using the lens equation Compare and contrast various optical instruments
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nearsightedness and farsightedness and the use of lenses
Describe the optical systems in common optical instruments
Friday, 4/26 Describe how real and virtual images are formed by convex and concave lenses
Describe the properties and uses of concave and convex lenses
Determine the locations and sizes of images formed by lenses
Describe how the eye focuses light to form an image
Explain nearsightedness and farsightedness and the use of lenses
Describe the optical systems in common optical instruments
Lab-Convex Lenses and Focal Length Draw ray tracings to predict images formed by concave and
convex lenses Practice solving problems using the lens equation Compare and contrast various optical instruments
SP4e SCSh 1-8 GHSGT Domain 5
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS
(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 15 Benchmark Week #3
Monday, 4/29 Skill focus: Describe the dual nature of waves and particles and the importance of the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle
Explain matter as a particle and as a wave
Describe the Uncertainty Principle
Explain the photoelectric effect
*Solve problems
Lab-Modeling the Photoelectric Effect Explore learning activity-Photoelectric effect
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involving the photoelectric effect
Review for Final Exam
Tuesday, 4/30 Social Studies/CTAE
Wednesday, 5/1 LA & FA
Thursday, 5/2 Math & FL
Skill Focus: All to date
All objectives weeks 1-14
Review sheet or activity SP2, 3a-b, 4a-d, 5 SCSh 1-8 Domains 3-5
Friday, 5/3 Science & Health
Skill Focus: All to date
All objectives weeks 1-14
Benchmark 3 SP2, 3a-b, 4a-d, 5 SCSh 1-8 Domains 3-5
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Week 16 Monday, 5/6 Skill Focus: Analyze and describe light in terms of wave properties and behavior
All objectives weeks 13-14
Review sheet or review activity SP4e SCSh 1-8 GHSGT Domain 5
Tuesday, 5/7 Skill Focus: Analyze and describe light in terms of wave properties and behavior
All objectives weeks 13-14
Common Assessment – Light unit test SP4e SCSh 1-8
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GHSGT Domain 5
Wednesday, 5/8 Skill Focus: Evaluate the significance of energy in understanding the structure of matter and the universe
Relate the energy produced through fission and fusion
Explain the different processes of fission and fusion through video
Discuss the pros and cons of nuclear energy in a social context
SP2a
Thursday, 5/9 Skill Focus: Evaluate the significance of energy in understanding the structure of matter and the universe
Explain radioactive decay and nuclear reactions
Practice solving nuclear reactions using a model system
SP2b
Friday, 5/10 Explain radioactive decay and nuclear reactions
Lab: Radioactive materials testing SP2a-b
AP Exams Monday, 5/6 – AP Chemistry (AM) and AP Psychology (PM) Wednesday, 5/8 – AP Calculus (AM) Thursday, 5/9 – AP English Literature (AM) Friday, 5/10 – AP English Language (AM), AP Art (AM), and AP Statistics (PM)
Career Pathways Testing Tuesday, 5/7 Wednesday, 5/8 Thursday, 5/9 (PM – Make-Up Exams)
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS
(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 17 Monday, 5/13 Review for Final Exams . . . review sheets/games/activities
Tuesday, 5/14
Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR
COURSE: College Prep Physics
SEMESTER: Fall 2012
TEACHER(S): Amanda Allen, Lisa Knutson
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Wednesday, 5/15
Thursday, 5/16
Friday, 5/17 EOCTs, Yearbooks, Carnival, Class Night
AP Exams Monday, 5/13 – AP Biology (AM) and AP Music Theory (AM) Tuesday, 5/14 – AP Government (AM) Wednesday, 5/15 – AP US History (AM) Thursday, 5/16 – AP Macroeconomics (AM) and AP World History (AM) Friday, 5/17 – AP Human Geography (AM)
EOCTs Thursday, 5/16 – Economics Friday, 5/17 – 9
th Lit & Comp, Math 2
(Other EOCTs will be given during Semester Exam periods.)
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS
(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 18 Benchmark Week #4
Monday, 5/20 Senior Exams (Benchmark #4 – 5th
, 6th
, & 7th
)
Tuesday, 5/21 Senior Exams (Benchmark #4 – 1st
, 2nd
, 3rd
, & 4th
) / Semester Exams (Benchmark #4 – 7th
)
Wednesday, 5/22 Semester Exams (Benchmark #4 – 1st
& 2nd
)
Thursday, 5/23 Semester Exams (Benchmark #4 – 3rd
& 4th
)
Friday, 5/24 Semester Exams (Benchmark #4 – 5th
& 6th
)