Unit 1 Newton's 1st Law (12 Days)
At the end of each class, please complete the daily evaluation
Complete the assignments below. Anti-green is Must-Do, green is Should-DO, anti-red is Strive-to-Do, and anti-blue is there if you need extra help. Once each lesson required is completed and you do not need to do anymore, complete the exit ticket. The exit tickets can be found in the designated area of the classroom. The exit ticket MUST be completed in the independent work area of the class. The purpose of the exit ticket is to demonstrate you truly understand the material.
80% correct required on the exit ticket to move on to the next lesson. If less than 80% is scored, there is an opportunity to complete more work, review with a Master, or a brief reteach session with Mr. Skapetis.
At the end of each unit will be a review activity, followed by the test. Everyone will participate in the review activity and test at the same time. Occasionally, we will need to have a whole class lab to conserve space, time, or supplies.
All activities should be completed cooperatively with 1 partner, unless otherwise noted.
Before asking Mr. Skapetis a question, you must ask 3 classmates your question. If they do not sufficiently answer your question, then you may ask. It's not that he doesn't want to help you, but this policy frees him to reteach and grade the steady flow of work.
If there seems to be a glitch in my system or thinking, please let me know so this can be a smooth process going forward.
*Hint* If it's underlined, it's a link.
I can plot constant velocity on a displacement vs time graph
I can compare the difference between a vector and scalar quantity
Make a copy of the data sheet. Then, Complete the entire activity with one partner on a whiteboard with your names on it. Take a picture when finished.
Retrieve the printed guided notes in class. Then Watch the videos to the right and complete the guide. Pause as necessary. Though this is to be completed independently, you may ask questions with each other if you are struggling to understand. Don't forget you can pause and rewind.
3) Practice Problems
Answer as many of these problems as you need. Do not check the solution until you have justified every answer.
4) Reading:
OpenStax Read the pages mentioned in the PPT
5) Math Refresher :
Review the information and complete the 10 questions at the end of each.
6) Exit Ticket
Lesson 1.2 Representing Motion (3-5 days) I can calculate velocity from a displacement vs time graph
I can describe the difference between speed and velocity
I can graphically compare “average” and “instantaneous” velocity
1) Phet Simulation:
Use this site to complete the entire activity with one partner on paper or a whiteboard with your names on it. Take a picture when finished.
Retrieve the printed guided notes in class. Then Watch the videos to the right and complete the guide. Pause as necessary. Though this is to be completed independently, you may ask questions with each other if you are struggling to understand. Don't forget you can pause and rewind.
Video Link:
Please watch each video. I know the temptation is there to only watch the first and skip to the problems. However, this will negatively affect your understanding.
3) Practice Problems
1 Set, 2 sets, 3 sets
Problem Set 3
Answer as many of these problems as you need. Do not check the solutions below until you have justified every answer.
4) Reading
Read this brief Summary
5) Calculus Connection
Watch the following:
How to find derivative (Slope)
Derivative Rules
How to find integral (Area)
Integral Rules
Try the following problems:
Calculus Practice.....Solutions
6) Exit Ticket
Please see Mr. Skapetis for instructions on completing this.
Lesson 1.3 Frames of Reference (2 days)
I can quantitatively compare motion from multiple frames of reference
I can translate between 2 or more frames of reference for the same motion
Though this is to be completed independently, you may ask questions with each other if you are struggling to understand. Don't forget you can pause and rewind.
Video Link:
Please watch each video. I know the temptation is there to only watch the first and skip to the problems. However, this will negatively affect your understanding.
3) Practice Problems
1 Set
Answer as many of these problems as you need. Do not check the solutions below until you have justified every answer.
Solutions- ask another group
5) Calculus Practice
Complete the worksheet as instructed.
6) Exit Ticket
Please see Mr. Skapetis for instructions on completing this.
Lesson 1.4 Types of Forces (3 days)
I can identify multiple forces acting on an object
I can create multiple representations of forces acting on a body
I can describe Newton's First Law
I can identify conditions for equilibrium
Though this is to be completed independently, you may ask questions with each other if you are struggling to understand. Don't forget you can pause and rewind.
Video Link:
Please watch each video. I know the temptation is there to only watch the first and skip to the problems. However, this will negatively affect your understanding.
2) Newton's 1st Law and net Force Demo:
Whole class watch and discuss.
3) Practice Problems
1 Set
The solutions are restricted, so please ask Mr. Skapetis to view them
5) Calculus Practice
Complete the worksheet as instructed.
6) Exit Ticket
Please see Mr. Skapetis for instructions on completing this.
Lesson 1.5 Energy and Momentum Preview (3 days)
I can use evidence (speed, stretch, height) to describe and calculate all types of energy present.
I can explain the implications of the conservation of energy
I can show that the TOTAL energy in a closed system is always the same
I can use the conservation of energy to solve for an unknown energy or variable in a problem
I can define and calculate momentum
I can use the conservation of momentum to solve for missing variables in linear collisions
I can calculate “before” and “after” momenta for multiple objects
Go to all stations and note your o watch and discuss.
Though this is to be completed independently, you may ask questions with each other if you are struggling to understand. Don't forget you can pause and rewind.
Video Link:
Please watch each video. I know the temptation is there to only watch the first and skip to the problems. However, this will negatively affect your understanding.
3) Practice Problems
Problem Set 1......Solutions
Problem Set 2.......Solutions
Problem Set 1
For Problem Set 1, skip #6
4) In other Words
Still not getting it? See it explained a different way.
6) Exit Ticket
Please see Mr. Skapetis for instructions on completing this.
Unit 1 Review (1 day)
2) Practice Test
Complete the practice test. If you understand everything on here, you will be fine on the test.
3) AP Physics C Problems
4) Test