COLLEGE PREPARATORY PHYSICS CURRICULUM
COURSE LENGTH: UNIT VALUE: REVISION DATE: ______
Physics I
College Preparatory
Grades 11 and 12
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS THAT THE COURSE CONTENT ANSWERS:
I. How can I use math to reasonably explain the way the universe works?
II. How can I apply the scientific method to better understand the physical universe?
III. How can I approach problem solving to always get the right answer?
IV. How can physics help me to make better decisions in my everyday life?
PA OR NATIONAL STANDARDS STUDENTS WILL ACHIEVE IN THIS COURSE:
3.12.2(all) Students demonstrate knowledge of basic concepts and principles of physical science.
3.12.5(1 and 3) Students explain the historical importance of fundamental technological developments and scientific principles.
3.12.7(all) Students develop and apply skills of observation, data collection, analysis pattern recognition, prediction and scientific reasoning in designing and conducting experiments and activities utilizing practical problem solving and design techniques.
3.12.8(all) Students construct and evaluate scientific and technological systems using models to explain or predict results, concepts, and principles of physical science.
STANDARDS 1: STUDENTS WILL DESCRIBE AND EXPLAIN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PHYSICAL PHENOMENA IN THE FIELD OF KINEMATICS, DYNAMICS, WAVES, ETC. USING MATHEMATICAL MODELS OF THE BEHAVIOR WHILE BEING COGNIZANT OF THE MODEL’S LIMITATIONS. (RELATED PA OUTCOMES: 3.12.2, 3.12.7, 3.12.8)Student Learning
Indicators / Essential Content, Skills, Knowledge / Suggested Learning Activities
and Instructional Strategies
(To Be Completed During 96-97 School Year)
SEE APPENDIX A / SEE PHYSICS VOCABULARY TERMS
SEE PHYSICS 12TH GRADE INDICATORS / Lecture
Inductive concept development with demonstration
Discrepant event demonstrations
Discussion
Small group problem solving
Student developed word problems
Independent mathematical word problem solving
Laboratory investigations
Out of class experiences, (OCE) laboratories (dropping melons, eggs, frisbee labs, water rockets, water balloon launchers, etc.)
Computer/calculator based acquisition and analysis
Computer/calculator based simulations - Interactive Physics
independent scientific research
Student presentation of lab investigation finding and/or word problem solutions.
Video presentation
Assessment for Course Standards 1
I. Assessments:
a. Laboratory Investigations
b. Design Projects
c. Practicums (application and prediction)
d. Computer/Calculator aided mathematical modeling of graphical data
e. Traditional word problem and multiple choice evaluations
f. Hypothesis Testing / Materials/Technology for Course Standards
Remediation Strategies
· Second learning chances - lab and activities which revisit concepts and skills repeatedly throughout the year even as the content progresses - review labs, review homework problems, review quiz and test questions
· Independent research opportunities / Enrichment Strategies
· Second learning chances - lab and activities which revisit concepts and skills repeatedly throughout the year even as the content progresses - review labs, review homework problems, review quiz and test questions
· Independent research opportunities
STANDARDS 2: STUDENTS WILL DEMONSTRATE THE PROPER USE OF THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD TO UNDERSTAND AND DESCRIBE THEIR PHYSICAL WORLD (RELATED PA OUTCOMES: 3.12.5, 3.12.7)
Student Learning
Indicators / Essential Content, Skills, Knowledge / Suggested Learning Activities
and Instructional Strategies
(To Be Completed During 96-97 School Year)
SEE APPENDIX A / SEE PHYSICS VOCABULARY TERMS
SEE PHYSICS 12TH GRADE INDICATORS / Lecture
Inductive concept development with demonstration
Discrepant event demonstrations
Discussion
Small group problem solving
Student developed word problems
Independent mathematical word problem solving
Laboratory investigations
Out of class experiences, (OCE) laboratories (dropping melons, eggs, frisbee labs, water rockets, water balloon launchers, etc.)
Computer/calculator based acquisition and analysis
Computer/calculator based simulations - Interactive Physics
independent scientific research
Student presentation of lab investigation finding and/or word problem solutions.
Video presentation / SEE PHYSICS VOCABULARY TERMS
SEE PHYSICS 12TH GRADE INDICATORS / Lecture
Inductive concept development with demonstration
Discrepant event demonstrations
Discussion
Small group problem solving
Student developed word problems
Independent mathematical word problem solving
Laboratory investigations
Out of class experiences, (OCE) laboratories (dropping melons, eggs, frisbee labs, water rockets, water balloon launchers, Physics Day at Great Adventure, etc.)
Computer/calculator based acquisition and analysis
Computer/calculator based simulations - Interactive Physics
independent scientific research
Student presentation of lab investigation finding and/or word problem solutions.
Video presentation
Assessment for Course Standards 2
II. Assessments:
a. Laboratory Investigation
b. Design Projects
c. Practicums (application and prediction)
d. Computer/Calculator aided mathematical modeling of graphical data
e. Traditional word problem and multiple choice evaluation
f. Experimental Design
g. Hypothesis Testing / Materials/Technology for Course Standards
Remediation Strategies
· Second learning chances - lab and activities which revisit concepts and skills repeatedly throughout the year even as the content progresses - review labs, review homework problems, review quiz and test questions
· Independent research opportunities / Enrichment Strategies
· Second learning chances - lab and activities which revisit concepts and skills repeatedly throughout the year even as the content progresses - review labs, review homework problems, review quiz and test questions
· Independent research opportunities
STANDARDS 3: STUDENTS WILL SOLVE PROBLEMS USING A STRUCTURED APPROACH WHICH WILL ENABLE THEM TO MAKE ACCURATE PREDICTIONS ABOUT THE EXPECTED BEHAVIOR OF THE SYSTEM. (RELATED PA OUTCOMES: 3.12.2, 3.12.8)
Student Learning
Indicators / Essential Content, Skills, Knowledge / Suggested Learning Activities
and Instructional Strategies
(To Be Completed During 96-97 School Year)
SEE APPENDIX A / SEE PHYSICS VOCABULARY TERMS
SEE PHYSICS 12TH GRADE INDICATORS / Lecture
Inductive concept development with demonstration
Discrepant event demonstrations
Discussion
Small group problem solving
Student developed word problems
Independent mathematical word problem solving
Laboratory investigations
Out of class experiences, (OCE) laboratories (dropping melons, eggs, frisbee labs, water rockets, water balloon launchers, etc.)
Computer/calculator based acquisition and analysis
Computer/calculator based simulations - Interactive Physics
independent scientific research
Student presentation of lab investigation finding and/or word problem solutions.
Video presentation
Assessment for Course Standards 3
III. Assessments:
a. Laboratory Investigations
b. Design Projects
c. Practicums (application and prediction)
d. Computer/Calculator aided mathematical modeling of graphical data
e. Traditional word problem and multiple choice evaluations
f. Group word problem solving with presentations
g. Hypothesis Testing / Materials/Technology for Course Standards
Remediation Strategies
· Second learning chances - lab and activities which revisit concepts and skills repeatedly throughout the year even as the content progresses - review labs, review homework problems, review quiz and test questions
· Independent research opportunities / Enrichment Strategies
· Second learning chances - lab and activities which revisit concepts and skills repeatedly throughout the year even as the content progresses - review labs, review homework problems, review quiz and test questions
· Independent research opportunities
STANDARDS 4: STUDENTS WILL DEMONSTRATE AN AWARENESS OF BASIC SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES BEHIND TECHNOLOGICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND POLITICAL DECISIONS WHICH AFFECT THEIR EVERY DAY LIVES (RELATED PA OUTCOMES: 3.12.2, 3.12.5, 3.12.7, 3.12.8)
Student Learning
Indicators / Essential Content, Skills, Knowledge / Suggested Learning Activities
and Instructional Strategies
(To Be Completed During 96-97 School Year)
SEE APPENDIX A / SEE PHYSICS VOCABULARY TERMS
SEE PHYSICS 12TH GRADE INDICATORS / Lecture
Inductive concept development with demonstration
Discrepant event demonstrations
Discussion
Small group problem solving
Student developed word problems
Independent mathematical word problem solving
Laboratory investigations
Out of class experiences, (OCE) laboratories (dropping melons, eggs, frisbee labs, water rockets, water balloon launchers, etc.)
Computer/calculator based acquisition and analysis
Computer/calculator based simulations - Interactive Physics
independent scientific research
Student presentation of lab investigation finding and/or word problem solutions.
Video presentation
Assessment for Course Standards 4
IV. Assessment
a. Experimental Design
b. Hypothesis Testing
c. Laboratory Investigation
d. Practicums
e. Physics analysis of current issues
f. Traditional word problem and multiple choice evaluation / Materials/Technology for Course Standards
Remediation Strategies
· Second learning chances - lab and activities which revisit concepts and skills repeatedly throughout the year even as the content progresses - review labs, review homework problems, review quiz and test questions
· Independent research opportunities / Enrichment Strategies
· Second learning chances - lab and activities which revisit concepts and skills repeatedly throughout the year even as the content progresses - review labs, review homework problems, review quiz and test questions
· Independent research opportunities
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