Mission to Mars
"How can I successfully land a rover on Mars?"
Complete the assignments below. Yellow is Must-Do, green is Should-DO, and cyan is Strive-to-Do. 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.
Mission Introduction (1 Day)
I can recognize the role of creativity in constructing scientific questions. SC.912.N.1.7
1) Set-up Physics Log
i) In your notebook, skip the a page. Number the bottom right hand side of each page- include the backs.
2) WDYT
i) At the top of the page, label the Page as Mission to Mars - 1 Introduction.
ii) Cut and tape/glue this task list on the first page.
iii) Skip a line and write WDYT. Copy and answer the following questions:
1) What do you know about space travel?
2) Travel to Mars?
3) What Physics knowledge might you need to know?
IT IS PERFECTLY FINE TO BE WRONG. Don't use other people's answers. what do YOU think?
3) Investigate
i) Watch this video while filling in the guided notes. Attach the guided notes in your notebook.
ii) Now, watch this video to learn what it is like to be an engineer at NASA. Yes, you need to know this.
4) Exit Ticket
i) Complete the Exit Ticket independently
Lesson 2 -Missions of the Past (1 day)
1) History
i) At the top of the next page, write "2 Missions of the Past".
ii) Skip a line and write "Timeline".
iii) Watch this video
iv) Draw a timeline that reflects the information in the video.
v) Watch the Curiosity landing video
2) Investigate
i) Skip a line and write 'Investigate'
ii) Follow the instructions for this investigate. Please let Mr. Skapetis know if you are at number 4 and need a motion detector.
iii) If you are absent, complete the simulation here.
3) Physics Talk
i) This is the reading section of the book. You may read and take notes from this section. Or, you can watch the video here. You MUST do one
ii) Write down any new vocabulary words in your vocab log.
iii) Answer the "Checking Up" questions at the end of the reading.
4) Active Physics Plus
i) Complete the Active Physics Plus activity
5) WDYTN
i)Answer the What Do You Think Now question in the book now that you have reviewed/learned the material
6) Physics To Go
i) Answer questions #1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10
ii) Answer questions #3, 4, 6, 11
iii) Answer Inquiring Further questions
7) Complete exit ticket. When you are finished with at least the required work, ask Mr, Skapetis for the exit ticket for this lesson
I can create a d vs t and a v vs t graph for motion of a body.
1) WDYT
i) At the top of the next page of your notebook, Label the Page as Ch. 1 Section 4- Graphing Motion.
ii) Skip a line and write WDYT. Answer the What Do you think question at the beginning of the section as best as you can. IT IS PERFECTLY FINE TO BE WRONG. Don't use other people's answers. what do YOU think?
3) Physics Talk
i) This is the reading section of the book. You may read and take notes from this section. Or, you can watch the video here. You MUST do one
ii) Write down any new vocabulary words in your vocab log.
iii) Answer the "Checking Up" questions at the end of the reading.
4) Active Physics Plus
i) Complete the Active Physics Plus activity
5) WDYTN
i)Answer the What Do You Think Now question in the book now that you have reviewed/learned the material
6) Physics To Go
i) Answer questions #1, 11-14
ii) Answer questions #2-10, 15
iii) Answer Inquiring Further questions
7) Complete exit ticket. When you are finished with at least the required work, ask Mr, Skapetis for the password exit ticket for this lesson
I can explain the exponential relationship between stopping distance and initial velocity.
I can use kinematics equations to solve problems.
1) WDYT
i) At the top of the next page of your notebook, Label the Page as Ch. 1 Section 4- Graphing Motion.
ii) Skip a line and write WDYT. Answer the What Do you think question at the beginning of the section as best as you can. IT IS PERFECTLY FINE TO BE WRONG. Don't use other people's answers. what do YOU think?
2) Investigate
i) Skip a line and write 'Investigate'
ii) Use the available materials to complete the investigate. Please remember to treat the equipment with respect (use it properly, keep it clean, and return it to the materials area when finished).
iii) If you are absent, complete the simulation here.
3) Physics Talk
i) This is the reading section of the book. You may read and take notes from this section. Or, you can watch the video here. You MUST do one
ii) Write down any new vocabulary words in your vocab log.
iii) Answer the "Checking Up" questions at the end of the reading.
4) Active Physics Plus
i) Complete the Active Physics Plus activity
5) WDYTN
i)Answer the What Do You Think Now question in the book now that you have reviewed/learned the material
6) Physics To Go
i) Answer questions #1-5
ii) Answer questions #6-10
iii) Answer Inquiring Further questions
7) Exit Ticket
When you are finished with at least the required work, ask Mr, Skapetis for the password exit ticket for this lesson
I can identify the area of an intersection that is safe and unsafe to pass through during a yellow light.
I can use kinematics equations to solve problems.
1) WDYT
i) At the top of the next page of your notebook, Label the Page as Ch. 1 Section 4- Graphing Motion.
ii) Skip a line and write WDYT. Answer the What Do you think question at the beginning of the section as best as you can. IT IS PERFECTLY FINE TO BE WRONG. Don't use other people's answers. what do YOU think?
2) Investigate
i) Skip a line and write 'Investigate'
ii) Watch the first 1:27 of this video to begin answering the questions.
iii) Use this spreadsheet for the rest fo the questions
3) Physics Talk
i) This is the reading section of the book. You may read and take notes from this section. Or, you can watch the video here. You MUST do one
ii) Write down any new vocabulary words in your vocab log.
iii) Answer the "Checking Up" questions at the end of the reading.
4) Active Physics Plus
i) Complete the Active Physics Plus activity
I can identify multiple types of forces within a problem.
I can identify the cause of circular motion including centripetal forces and accelerations.
1) WDYT
i) At the top of the next page of your notebook, Label the Page as Ch. 1 Section 4- Graphing Motion.
ii) Skip a line and write WDYT. Answer the What Do you think question at the beginning of the section as best as you can. IT IS PERFECTLY FINE TO BE WRONG. Don't use other people's answers. what do YOU think?
2) Investigate
i) Skip a line and write 'Investigate'
ii) Use the available materials to complete the investigate. Please remember to treat the equipment with respect (use it properly, keep it clean, and return it to the materials area when finished).
iii) If you are absent, complete the simulation here.
3) Physics Talk
i) This is the reading section of the book. You may read and take notes from this section. Or, you can watch the video here. You MUST do one
ii) Write down any new vocabulary words in your vocab log.
iii) Answer the "Checking Up" questions at the end of the reading.
4) Active Physics Plus
i) Complete the Active Physics Plus activity
Test Review