Science
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