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Physics 2010-2011 Class Schedule

		Physics 2010-2011 Course Schedule
Date	#	Mr. Matthew J. Moeller - Instructor of God's Children
8/26	1	Course Introduction
Essential ?s		What procedures do I need to follow to be successful in my study of physics?

Objectives		Self evaluate progress on KML Science Department Outcomes and course goals.
		Identify effective means of communication between the teacher, student and parent.
		Establish individual and group goals for the study of physics and for other areas of life.
		Follow the class procedures for entering the classroom,
		completing learning activities, and leaving the classroom.
		Begin work on physics portfolio.
		Select a method of organizing your binder that meets your learning style.
		Identify a possible interest in a career as a science teacher.
Bell Work		Pick up a copy of the course goals sheet and the other sheets by the physics bin.
		Put an "X" by the KML Science Department Outcomes and course goals that describe
		you well, a "/" by the outcomes that describe you fairly
		well, and a "0" by the outcomes that don't describe you well.
Instruction		Careers in Science - Science Teacher
		Teamwork - Have an efficient and shared understanding of procedures and norms.
		Course Procedures Power Point
		Rigor. Relevance. Relationships
Activities		Read letters from previous physics students.
Assignment		Complete pre-evaluation of course goals.
		Set three additional personal goals for the course.
		SQRRR (Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review) of course syllabus.
		Deliver parent letter to parent(s) and return slip by Monday.
		Organize the sections of your binder.

8/27	2	Famous Inventions Project
Essential ?s		How are inventions developed?

Objectives		Relate the impact of inventions on society.
		Assess and defend what you consider to be the three greatest inventions of all time;
		distinguish the 20th century inventions.
		Identify inventions that had a significant impact on society.
		Identify the cultural conditions that are usually present during
		great periods of discovery, scientific development, and intervention (B.12.2).
Bell Work		Respond to the following question in the project section of your binder:
		What would you consider the three greatest inventions of all time and why?
		Log onto a computer.
Instruction		Syllabi Questions
		Opportunity Equation (pdf) - Read pages iia, ivb, viia, 19b.
		Create a list of significant 20th Century inventions and
		discuss what these items may have in common and
		how they reflect other ideas and events in the 20th century.
		Course Web Site
		Timeline Tools
		http://cooltoolsforschools.wikispaces.com/Organiser+Tools
		http://www.xtimeline.com/index.aspx
		Find timelines of events, or easily create and share timelines with pictures and videos
Activities		Famous Inventions Project Activities 1-3, 5a
		Sacred Circle (Every Friday) - Share blessings, ask for forgiveness, say thank you
Assignment		Complete Famous Inventions Project Activities 1-3, 5a.
		Deliver parent letter to parent(s) and return slip by Monday.
		Report any damage to your textbook by next week Wednesday.
8/28		weekend
8/29		weekend
8/30	3	Famous Inventions Project
Essential ?s		How are inventions developed?

Objectives		Identify and use evidence learned or discovered to replace
		inaccurate personal models and explanations of science-related themes (A.12.6).
		Show how cultures and individuals have contributed to the
		development of major ideas in the physical sciences (B.12.1).
		Relate the major themes of science to human progress in understanding
		science and the world (B.12.3).
		Show how basic research and applied research contribute to
		new discoveries, inventions, and applications (B.12.4).
		Create a timeline of key contributions to the development of an invention.
		Persuade others to recognize an invention as very significant in the 20th and 21st centuries.
		Select group members to explore a significant future invention.
Bell Work		Open your binder to your answers to the Wright Brothers article.
		Log onto a computer.
		Hand your parent letter slip to Mr. Moeller if you didn't do so on Friday.
Instruction		Discuss the Wright Brothers article.
		On-Line Textbook Sign Up
		Students should go to http://www.glencoe.com/index.html, enter Wisconsin for the state,
		choose student/parent, and select the correct subject and click ENTER. On the page they
		go to, they can click on the link for their textbook. On the textbook page will be a link for the
		on-line textbook. Clicking on that link will ask them for the access code. Once the code is
		entered, the online edition should appear. The code is E54A359EE0.
		Exploravision Project
		Wordle.net tagxedo.com
		http://www.xtimeline.com/index.aspx
		Find timelines of events, or easily create and share timelines with pictures and videos
		Physics Resources Handout
Activities		Invention Timeline
Assignment		Complete the invention timeline and one page justification by Friday.
		Report any damage to your textbook by Wednesday.
		Create a Wordle of your justification by Friday.
		Complete Famous Inventions Project Activities 1-7.

8/31	4	Famous Inventions Project
Essential ?s		How are inventions developed?

Objectives		Identify and use evidence learned or discovered to replace
		inaccurate personal models and explanations of science-related themes (A.12.6).
		Show how cultures and individuals have contributed to the
		development of major ideas in the physical sciences (B.12.1).
		Relate the major themes of science to human progress in understanding
		science and the world (B.12.3).
		Show how basic research and applied research contribute to
		new discoveries, inventions, and applications (B.12.4).
		Create a timeline of key contributions to the development of an invention.
		Persuade others to recognize an invention as very significant in the 20th and 21st centuries.
Bell Work		Log onto any computer.
		Take out your famous invention project packet.
Instruction		Invention timeline and justification rubric
Activities		Invention Timeline and Jusitification
Assignment		Complete the invention timeline, one page justification and wordle by Friday.
		Report any textbook damage by tomorrow.
		Register for the on-line textbook.
		Decide on your exploravision groups and a possible topic if you are interested.
		Complete famous invention project steps 1-12.

		A Physics Tool Kit (Ch. 1)
9/1	5	A Physics Toolkit Introduction, Goals
		Mathematics and Physics
		SI units, Dimensional Analysis (Ch. 1 section 1)
Essential ?s		How are calculations made in physics?
		How are inventions developed?
Objectives		Define the major branches of Physics.
		Calculate answers according to the scientific rules of mathematics.
		Identify and utilize base units and prefixes in the SI system of measurement.
		Identify a system of note-taking that meets your learning style.

Bell Work		Put an "X" by the "Physics Tool Kit" unit goals/skills that you already
		know how to do well, a "/" by the goals/skills that you have started to master,
		and a "0" by the goals/skills that you haven't started to develop yet.
Instruction		setting individual goals, interactive notes
		"Physics is about relationships."
		http://physics.suite101.com/article.cfm/the_physics_family
		SMART - Physics Symbols
		Physics Word Problems Rubric
Activities		Launch Lab pg. 3
Assignment		Evaluate progress on the unit goals.
		Set five individual, specific, measurable, reasonable, and time-constrained goals.
		Write statements about physics learned that start with each
		of the letters of the word "Physics."
		Read about the relationship between math and physics,
		SI units, and dimensional analysis in chapter 1 section 1 (pgs. 3-10) to
		learn about these tools for making new discoveries and making
		new inventions.
		Hand in your invention timeline, one page justification and wordle on Friday.
		Report any textbook damage by today.

9/2	6	Mathematics and Physics
		Significant Digits & the Scientific Method (Ch. 1 section 1)
Essential ?s		How are calculations made in physics?
		How are inventions developed?
Objectives		Calculate answers according to the scientific rules of mathematics.
		Describe how the steps of the scientific method could be used
		to solve a problem in your life.
		Prove the equality of an equation using dimensional analysis.
		Utilize the correct number of significant digits when making
		calculations and recording values.
		Perform arithmetic operations using scientific notation.
		Solve problems by reading the problem, drawing appropriate diagrams,
		labeling quantities, identify principles of physics to be utilized,
		choose appropriate equations, solving the equation,
		substituting known values and checking answers by estimating,
		using the correct number of significant digits, and labeling the answer properly.
Bell Work		Describe to a classmate how you go about solving word problems.
		Explain to a classmate why we need standards of measurement in science.
Instruction		Glencoe PowerPoint 1.1
		Word Problem Scoring Guide
		Physics Equations Sheet
Activities		Uncertainty in Measurement - pgs. 10-14
Assignment		Solve ch. 1 word problems 5-12 on pages 7 and 8.
		Complete the invention timeline, one page justification and wordle by Friday.

9/3	7	Famous Inventions Project
Essential ?s		How are inventions developed?

Objectives		Create your own design notebook.
		Show how cultures and individuals have contributed to the
		development of major ideas in the physical sciences (B.12.1).
		Record five insights in complete sentences concerning the information about Asian, Hispanic
		and Native American inventionsthe “Day without Black People” article.
		Analyze an object that holds a key place in your heart.
		Design a shoe or font.
		Use the laws of ecology to identify the impact of an invention on the environment of
		communities, nations and the world.
		Understand the diverse races, cultures, economic status, and education of the people of the
		world for whom inventions are developed.
		Create a design for a product that is connected to your future career.
Bell Work		Take out your justification, timeline and wordle.
		Compare your answers to problems 5-12 with a partner.
Instruction		Setting up a design process notebook.
		NOVA - Forgotten Genius
		Scientific Theories and Laws - Problem, Hypothesis, Experiment, Theory, Law
		Scientific Theory - an explanation based on numerous observations, supported
		by experimental results, that may explain why things work as they do.
		Scientific Law - a well established rule about the natural world that sums up,
		but doesn't explain, a pattern in nature.
		Creation Museum Video - Heaven and Earth - Natural Laws
		The Laws of Chemistry - The New Answers Book Vol. 1 - pgs. 39-41
		This We Believe Handout
Activities		Famous Inventions Project Activities 6-11.
Assignment		Complete Famous Inventions Project activities 1-14 due next Friday.
9/4		weekend
9/5		weekend
9/6		Labor Day
9/7	8	Famous Inventions Project
Essential ?s		How are inventions developed?

Objectives		Apply the themes of science to develop realistic visions of the future.
		Research engineering and record ten things you learn
		about what engineering is, why there is a need, and what it
		takes to be an engineer.
		Identify the role of engineers in the development and utilization of inventions.
		Identify personal interests in science and technology; account for
		implications that these interests might have for future education
		and decisions to be considered (G.12.1).
		Through your analysis of educational requirements, job availability,
		salary, job requirements, and your skills and interests select a
		possible career for yourself.
		Show how the ideas and themes of science can be used to make
		real-life decisions about careers, work places, life-styles, and
		use of resources (A.12.5 ).
		Create a one minute sales pitch that includes a
		metaphor/simile and demonstrates empathy for consumers.
		Analyze the costs, benefits, or problems resulting from a scientific or
		technological innovation, including implications for the individual
		and community (G.12.3).
		Incorporate scientific concepts and theories to make wise
		decisions about the use of the gifts of God’s creation.
Bell Work		Share with a classmate your five thoughts in complete sentences concerning the
		"Day without Black People" article and the information about Asian, Hispanic and
		Native American inventions.
Instruction		shifthappens.wikispaces.com "Shift Happens" on YouTube (the original)
		Search for Solutions - Technology
Activities		Famous Invention Project activities 12-14
Assignment		Complete Famous Invention Project activities 12-14.

9/8	9	Measurement (Ch. 1 section 2)
Essential ?s		How are calculations made in physics?
		How are inventions developed?
Objectives		Explain the difference between precision and accuracy.
		Record measurements with precision and accuracy.



Bell Work		Record in your notes two reasons that standards of measurement
		are needed and make a list of five standards that you use on a regular basis.
		Create and begin to complete a K-W-L (Known, Want to Know, and Learned)
		about precision and accuracy.
Instruction		Power Point Slides
		SMART - Interactive Ruler
		Use may use any hand-written notes on tests and quizzes,
		but not the handouts I provide for you.
Activities		Introduction to Measurement in the Physics Laboratory (workbook)
Assignment		Solve word problems 18-23 on pg. 14.
		Read chapter 1 section 2 to learn more about
		precision and accuracy in measurements.



9/9	10	Science and Technology & Graphing Data (Chapter 1 section 3)
Essential ?s		How are inventions developed?

Objectives		Compare and contrast science and technology.
		Utilize graphs to interpret data collected.



Bell Work		Begin a T-chart comparing and contrasting science and technology.
		Compare your work for word problems 18-23 with a classmate.

Instruction		Search for Solutions - Science and Technology
		Famous Inventions Project Questions
		Power Point Slides
		The New Answers DVD 2 - Can Creationists be real scientists?
Activities
Assignment		Complete T-chart for science and technology.
		Complete Famous Inventions Project by Monday.
		Present sales pitches on Monday.
		Read chapter 1 section 3 to learn how to create graphs
		and analyze graphs to find patterns and trends in data.
		Meet im room 2329 tomorrow.

9/10	11	Physics Tool Kit Review
Essential ?s		How are calculations made in physics?
		How are inventions developed?
Objectives		Explain how mathematics is used in physics.
		Identify how physics could be used in careers in which I am interested.



Bell Work		Answer the essential question for the unit:
		Essential question - How are calculations made in physics?
		to a classmate. Include the following words:
		dimensional analysis, scientific notation, conversions, graphing,
		measurement, significant digits, and solving problems.
Instruction		Unit Goal Evaluation, Physics Tool Kit Review
Activities		Throw In Review Game
		On-Line Textbook Sign Up
		Students should go to http://www.glencoe.com/index.html, enter Wisconsin for the state,
		choose student/parent, and select the correct subject and click ENTER. On the page they
		go to, they can click on the link for their textbook. On the textbook page will be a link for the
		on-line textbook. Clicking on that link will ask them for the access code. Once the code is
		entered, the online edition should appear. The code is C33011DA24.
Assignment		Complete Famous Inventions Project by Monday.
		Present sales pitches on Monday.
		Physics Tool Kit Review Problems pgs. 24-28
		30-42,44-46,49,50,51,54,55,56,59,60,61,62,63,64,66,67,71,72,74,75,84
9/11
9/12
9/13	12	Physics Tool Kit Review
Essential ?s		How are calculations made in physics?
		How are inventions developed?
Objectives		Explain how calculations are made in physics.
		Present a one minute sales pitch that includes a
		metaphor/simile and demonstrates empathy for consumers.
		Analyze the costs, benefits, or problems resulting from a scientific or
		technological innovation, including implications for the individual
		and community (G.12.3).

Bell Work		Compare and contrast the following terms:
		science and technology; precision and accuracy; independent and dependent variable.
		Compare your solutions on the review problems to those on the solutions sheets.
		Prepare to present your sales pitch and hand in your famous inventions project.
Instruction		Preparing for Tests
		Physics Resources Handout
		Test Procedures
		Extra credit learning contracts.
		TEAMS Competition
		PHYSICS JOURNAL
		Purpose - To help you recognize that what happens outside the classroom
		relates to the things that you are learning inside the classroom.
		To enable you to use those experiences to expand your understanding.
		Procedure - Use the pocket sized notebook or another method to record three or more entries
		each week, each dealing with a different physics concept from the chapter being studied
		or a concept we haven't studied yet that you already know something about.
		Options - You can use events that you witness or events you see on TV, the Internet, or in
		a movie.
		Example - "I was driving to Eau Claire last weekend and I had my backpack sitting next to me
		in the passenger's seat. All of the sudden a car pulled out in front of me and I quickly
		slammed on the brakes. My backpack went flying onto the floor. That was Newton's
		first law in action - an object in motion stays in motion. That is why the backpack went
		forward because it wanted to stay in motion."
Activities
Assignment		Prepare for Physics Tool Kit Test


9/14	13	Physics Tool Kit Test
Essential ?s		How are calculations made in physics?
		How are inventions developed?
Objectives		Demonstrate mastery of Physics Tool Kit Unit goals.




Bell Work		Ask a classmate or the teacher about unit goals that
		you are unsure about.
Instruction		Physics Tool Kit Test
		SMART - Clock
		Do not write on the test. Put all answers on the answer sheet.
		If you don't think you can finish the whole test, do the odds first and then start from
		the beginning and do as many evens as you can.
		You may not do any extra credit problems until the required problems have been completed.
Activities
Assignment		Complete goals sheet by tomorrow.