* Optional Topics, Questions, and Activities Physics Curriculum Topics 1. Introduction to Physics a. Areas of science b. Areas of physics c. Scientific method * d. SI System of Units e. Graphing 2. Kinematics 1-dimensional a. Scalars and Vectors b. Distance and displacement c. Speed and velocity d. Acceleration e. 7 Kinematics Equations f. Freefall 3. Kinematics 2-dimensional a. Trigonometry and vector algebra b. Relative motion c. Projectile motion 4. Newton s Laws a. Inertia 1 st law b. Dynamics of a single particle 2 nd law c. Friction d. Ramps * e. Systems of two or more objects 3 rd law 5. Impulse and Linear Momentum a. Linear Momentum b. Impulse c. Conservation of linear momentum d. Elastic and inelastic collisions * 6. Energy, Work, and Power a. Kinetic energy b. Potential energy i. Gravitational ii. Elastic * c. Conservation of energy d. Work e. Power 7. Torque and Equilibrium* a. Equilibrium of particles* b. Torque * c. Equilibrium of rigid bodies * 1 June 2007
d. Moments of inertia and conservation of angular momentum * 8. Uniform circular Motion and Gravity * 9. Bernoulli s Principle * 10. Vibrations a. Simple harmonic motion b. Damped harmonic motion * c. Dynamics and energy relationships d. Spring-mass systems e. Pendulums and other oscillations f. Natural frequency 11. Waves a. Properties of traveling waves b. Properties of standing waves c. Doppler effect d. Interference and superposition 12. Sound 13. Physical Optics a. Diffraction * b. Dispersion of light and the electromagnetic spectrum 14. Geometric Optics a. Reflection b. Refraction c. Mirrors * d. Lenses * 15. Electricity * a. Electrostatics * b. Electric Circuits * i. Simple, series and parallel circuits * ii. Ohm s Law * iii. Kirchhoff s Rules * Physics Curriculum Notes The state frameworks for physics is intended for 9 th and 10 th grade classes. This physics curriculum describes a more rigorous course intended predominantly for juniors and seniors. Since the frameworks does not apply, a series of Skills and Standards has been developed to guide the teacher in the development of specific topics and lessons. In the curriculum mapping many of the optional topics appear later in the year. If the class is running behind the curriculum map, some of the later optional topics can be omitted in order to complete the required topics in the course of the year. 2 June 2007
Physics Term 1 Curriculum Map 1. Introduction to Physics i. Areas of science ii. Areas of physics iii. Scientific method * iv. SI System of Units v. Graphing i. Explain how science is divided into different areas, what is studied in each and how they relate to each other. ii. Explain how physics is divided into different areas, what is studied in each and how they relate to each other. iii. Understand the SI System of Units including prefixes and root words, base and derived units, unit conversions and unit analysis. iv. Distinguish between precision and accuracy and demonstrate the ability to use them appropriately. v. Demonstrate the ability to draw and interpret graphs, both by hand and computer generated. i. Mechanics ii. Thermodynamics iii. Electromagnetism iv. Vibrations and Waves v. Optics vi. Relativity vii. Quantum Mechanics viii. Base units ix. Derived units x. Unit analysis xi. Precision xii. Accuracy i. Measurement Lab ii. Graphing on Excel 2. Kinematics 1-dimensional i. Scalars and Vectors ii. Distance and displacement iii. Speed and velocity iv. Acceleration v. 7 Kinematics Equations vi. Freefall 3 June 2007
i. Distinguish between scalar and vector quantities and demonstrate the ability to use the directions associated with vectors. ii. Understand and demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental mechanics concepts of distance, displacement, speed, velocity, acceleration and freefall. iii. Perform labs, interpret and report results in a properly formatted report. i. Kinematics ii. Scalar quantity iii. Vector quantity iv. Distance v. Displacement vi. Speed vii. Velocity viii. Acceleration ix. Deceleration x. Freefall i. Roller Coaster Activity; Finding Average Speed and Velocity ii. Ball Race Activities iii. Marble Drop lab iv. Rocket Launch Activity 3. Kinematics 2-dimensional i. Trigonometry and vector algebra ii. Relative motion iii. Projectile motion i. Demonstrate the ability to solve 2-dimensional mechanical problems using the fundamental trigonometric relationships of sine, cosine and tangent. ii. Describe the relative motion between objects, both qualitatively and quantitatively. iii. Understand the motion of a projectile and demonstrate the ability to solve problems involving projectiles. i. Sine ii. Cosine iii. Tangent iv. Unit vector v. Relative motion vi. Projectile motion i. Relative Motion Demonstration ii. Strobe Photo Projectile Lab iii. Marble Launch Lab 4 June 2007
Term 1 Sources of Information by Topic** TOPIC HONORS COLLEGE PREP Textbook Physics, Principles and Practices, 5 th ed. by Giancoli Holt Physics by Serway, Faughn Introduction to Physics 1.1 1.6 1.1 1.2 Kinematics 1-2.1 2.7 2.1 2.3 dimensional Kinematics 2- dimensional 3.1, 3.4 3.8 3.1 3.4 COMPREHENSIVE Undefined at this time **Sections listed are for textbook unless otherwise indicated. Term 2 Curriculum Map 4. Newton s Laws i. Inertia 1 st law ii. Dynamics of a single particle 2 nd law iii. Friction iv. Ramps * v. Systems of two or more objects 3 rd law i. Demonstrate an understanding of Newton s 1 st and 3 rd laws and their applications. ii. Demonstrate an understanding of Newton s 2 nd law and the ability to use it to analyze many different situations, including those involving ramps* and friction. i. Kinetics ii. Force iii. Surface or contact force iv. Field or body force v. Net force vi. Mass vii. Inertia viii. Weight ix. Normal force x. Free body diagram xi. Friction xii. Static friction xiii. Kinetic friction xiv. Coefficient of friction xv. Newton 5 June 2007
i. Skateboard Activity ii. Newton s 2 nd Law iii. Atwood s Machine iv. Determining Factors Affecting Friction Lab v. Car and Ramp Lab * 5. Impulse and Linear Momentum i. Linear Momentum ii. Impulse iii. Conservation of linear momentum iv. Elastic and inelastic collisions * i. Understand the concepts of linear momentum and impulse and demonstrate their use in solving problems. ii. Use the law of the conservation of momentum to analyze a variety of applicable situations. iii. Compare and contrast elastic, perfectly elastic, and inelastic collisions.* i. Linear momentum ii. Impulse iii. Elastic collision iv. Perfectly elastic collision* v. Inelastic collision* vi. Isolated system* i. Dynamics car collision lab 6. Energy, Work, and Power i. Kinetic energy ii. Potential energy 1. Gravitational 2. Elastic * iii. Conservation of energy iv. Work v. Power i. Distinguish between kinetic, gravitational potential and elastic* potential energies and use them to solve problems. ii. Describe the law of the conservation of energy and apply it to applicable situations. iii. Demonstrate a qualitative and quantitative understanding of work and how it affects the energy of an object. iv. Understand the concept of power and apply it to a variety of situations. 6 June 2007
i. Energy ii. Radiant energy iii. Nuclear energy iv. Mechanical energy v. Joule vi. Kinetic energy vii. Gravitational potential energy viii. Elastic potential energy* ix. Work x. Power xi. Spring constant* xii. Watt i. Finding spring constant activity * ii. Roller coaster lab Sources of Information by Topic** TOPIC HONORS COLLEGE PREP Textbook Physics, Principles and Practices, 5 th ed. by Giancoli Holt Physics by Serway, Faughn Newton s Laws 4.1 4.8 4.1 4.4 Impulse and Linear 7.1 7.3 6.1 6.3 Momentum Energy, Work, and Power 6.1 6.8, 6.10 5.1 5.4 COMPREHENSIVE Undefined at this time **Sections listed are for textbook unless otherwise indicated. 7. Torque and Equilibrium Term 3 Curriculum Map i. Equilibrium of particles* ii. Torque * iii. Equilibrium of rigid bodies * iv. Moments of inertia and conservation of angular momentum * i. Describe torque both qualitatively and quantitatively. ii. Demonstrate an understanding of translational and rotational equilibrium and the ability to apply these concepts to solving problems. 7 June 2007
i. Rigid body ii. Translational motion iii. Rotational motion iv. Axis of rotation v. Torque vi. Equilibrium i. Equilibrium of particles lab (using spring scales pulling at various angles) ii. Equilibrium of rigid bodies lab (using massing hung at various positions on stick) * 8. Uniform Circular Motion and Gravity i. Uniform circular motion* ii. Newton s universal law of gravity* i. Demonstrate knowledge of uniform circular motion and the ability to solve associated problems. ii. Describe Newton s law of universal gravitation both qualitatively and quantitatively. i. Uniform circular motion ii. Centripetal force iii. Gravity i. No labs or activities defined 9. Bernoulli s Principle i. No sub-topics i. Demonstrate a qualitative understanding of Bernoulli s Principle and how it applies to a variety of situations. i. pressure i. No labs or activities defined 10. Vibrations i. Simple harmonic motion ii. Damped harmonic motion * iii. Dynamics and energy relationships 8 June 2007
iv. Spring-mass systems v. Pendulums and other oscillations vi. Natural frequency vii. Properties of traveling waves viii. Properties of standing waves i. Describe and give examples of simple and damped harmonic motions, including their characteristics. ii. Describe qualitatively and quantitatively the dynamics and energy relationships of simple harmonic motion. iii. Demonstrate an understanding of spring-mass systems and pendulums including what affects their motion. iv. Demonstrate knowledge of natural frequency and forced vibrations and the relationship between the two. v. Describe transverse and longitudinal waves, their cause and the basic wave characteristics. vi. Describe qualitatively and quantitatively the relationship between velocity, wavelength and frequency. vii. Demonstrate knowledge of standing waves and how their natural frequencies relate to the fundamental frequency. viii. Demonstrate an understanding of wave interference and superposition. i. Vibration ii. Period iii. Frequency iv. Amplitude v. Equilibrium position vi. Simple harmonic motion vii. Damped harmonic motion viii. Forced vibration ix. Natural frequency x. Spring-mass system xi. Pendulum xii. Wave xiii. Transverse wave xiv. Longitudinal wave xv. Crest xvi. Trough xvii. Wavelength xviii. Interference xix. Superposition xx. Standing wave xxi. Node xxii. Anti-node i. What affects the period of simple harmonic motion? 9 June 2007
11. Waves i. Doppler effect ii. Interference and superposition iii. Sound i. Describe sound waves, their cause, how we hear and how the wave characteristics relate to our perception of sound. ii. Demonstrate knowledge of harmonics including how they relate to harmony, timbre and the distinction between music and noise. i. Reflection ii. Refraction iii. Diffraction iv. Cochlea v. Pitch vi. Volume vii. Timbre viii. Infrasonic ix. Ultrasonic x. Supersonic xi. Range of hearing xii. Harmonics xiii. FFT i. Range and Sensitivity of Hearing Activity ii. Standing Wave Lab iii. Music and Timbre Activity 12. Physical Optics i. Diffraction * ii. Dispersion of light and the electromagnetic spectrum i. Demonstrate a conceptual understanding of diffraction.* ii. Describe electromagnetic waves, where they are able to travel and how moving through a material affects them. iii. Describe the electromagnetic spectrum including frequencies and wavelengths associated with each section. iv. Demonstrate knowledge of light including how we see, the primary colors of light and the primary pigments and how these relate to each other. i. Electromagnetic waves ii. Field iii. Electromagnetic spectrum iv. Radio waves 10 June 2007
v. Infrared waves vi. Visible light vii. Ultraviolet waves viii. X-rays ix. Gamma rays x. Cornea xi. Pupil xii. Iris xiii. Lens xiv. Retina xv. Rods xvi. Cones xvii. Optic nerve xviii. Blind spot xix. Pigment i. Color Lab Sources of Information by Topic** TOPIC HONORS COLLEGE PREP Textbook Physics, Principles and Practices, 5 th ed. by Giancoli Holt Physics by Serway, Faughn Torque and Equilibrium 8.4, 9.1 9.3 8.1 8.3 Uniform Circular Motion 5.1 5.3 7.1 7.3 Newton s Law of 5.6 5.8 7.3 Universal Gravitation Bernoulli s Principle 10.8 10.9 9.3 Vibrations 11.1 11.6 12.1 12.2 Waves 11.7 11.8, 11.11-11.13, 12.1 12.10 Physical Optics 22.1, 22.3, 22.5, 22.8 12.3 12.4, 13.1 13.3 14.1, 15.3, 16.1 16.2 COMPREHENSIVE Undefined at this time **Sections listed are for textbook unless otherwise indicated. 11 June 2007
Term 4 Curriculum Map 13. Geometric Optics i. Reflection ii. Refraction iii. Mirrors * iv. Lenses * i. Describe reflection and refraction and the optical illusions associated with each. ii. Demonstrate the ability to analyze waves reflected from plane and spherical mirrors using both ray diagrams and mirror equations and give examples of where they may be used.* iii. Describe Snell s Law both qualitatively and quantitatively including critical angles and total internal reflection and give examples of practical applications. iv. Demonstrate ability to analyze waves refracted through lenses using both ray diagrams and lens equations.* i. Plane mirror ii. Concave mirror iii. Convex mirror iv. Converging mirror v. Diverging mirror vi. Incident ray vii. Refracted ray viii. Angle of incidence ix. Angle of reflection x. Focal point xi. Focal length xii. Ray diagram xiii. Image xiv. Real image xv. Virtual image xvi. Index of refraction xvii. Critical angle xviii. Total internal reflection xix. Biconvex lens xx. Biconcave lens i. Law of Reflection Lab ii. Spherical Mirror Lab * iii. Refraction Lab iv. Lens Lab * 12 June 2007
14. Electricity i. Electrostatics * ii. Electric Circuits * 1. Simple, series and parallel circuits * 2. Ohm s Law * 3. Kirchhoff s Rules * i. Demonstrate qualitative and quantitative understanding of electrical charges and the forces between them, including both point charges and charged parallel plates. ii. Describe simple, series, and parallel resistor circuits, their basic characteristics, and how the characteristics change or remain the same in the various circuits. iii. Demonstrate understanding of Ohm s law and how it applies to simple, series, and parallel circuits. iv. Demonstrate understanding of Kirchhoff s Rules and the ability to use them to solve complex circuits. i. Static electricity ii. Point charge iii. Coulomb iv. Circuit v. Simple circuit vi. Series circuit vii. Parallel circuit viii. Resistance ix. Current x. Voltage xi. Ohms xii. Amps xiii. Volts i. Simple Circuit Lab * ii. Series Circuit Lab * iii. Parallel Circuit Lab * iv. Kirchhoff s Rules Lab * 13 June 2007
Sources of Information by Topic** TOPIC HONORS COLLEGE PREP Textbook Physics, Principles and Practices, 5 th ed. by Giancoli Holt Physics by Serway, Faughn Geometric Optics 23.1 23.9 14.2 14.4, 15.1 15.3 Electricity 16.1 16.8, 18.1 18.3, 19.1 19.4 17.1 17.3, 19.1 19.3, 20.1 20.2 COMPREHENSIVE Undefined at this time **Sections listed are for textbook unless otherwise indicated. 14 June 2007