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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 | |Suggested Learning Activities |

|Indicators |Essential Content, Skills, Knowledge |and Instructional Strategies |

| | |(To Be Completed During 96-97 School Year) |

| | |Lecture |

|SEE APPENDIX A |SEE PHYSICS VOCABULARY TERMS |Inductive concept development with demonstration |

| |SEE PHYSICS 12TH GRADE INDICATORS |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 | Materials/Technology for Course Standards |

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|Laboratory Investigations | |

|Design Projects | |

|Practicums (application and prediction) | |

|Computer/Calculator aided mathematical modeling of graphical data | |

|Traditional word problem and multiple choice evaluations | |

|Hypothesis Testing | |

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| Remediation Strategies | Enrichment Strategies |

| |Second learning chances - lab and activities which revisit concepts and skills repeatedly throughout the |

|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 |

|year even as the content progresses - review labs, review homework problems, review quiz and test questions | |

| |Independent research opportunities |

|Independent research opportunities | |

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|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 | |Suggested Learning Activities |

|Indicators |Essential Content, Skills, Knowledge |and Instructional Strategies |

| | |(To Be Completed During 96-97 School Year) |

| | |Lecture | |Lecture |

|SEE APPENDIX A |SEE PHYSICS VOCABULARY TERMS |Inductive concept development with demonstration |SEE PHYSICS VOCABULARY TERMS |Inductive concept development with demonstration |

| |SEE PHYSICS 12TH GRADE INDICATORS |Discrepant event demonstrations |SEE PHYSICS 12TH GRADE INDICATORS |Discrepant event demonstrations |

| | |Discussion | |Discussion |

| | |Small group problem solving | |Small group problem solving |

| | |Student developed word problems | |Student developed word problems |

| | |Independent mathematical word problem solving | |Independent mathematical word problem solving |

| | |Laboratory investigations | |Laboratory investigations |

| | |Out of class experiences, (OCE) laboratories (dropping melons, eggs, | |Out of class experiences, (OCE) laboratories (dropping melons, eggs, |

| | |frisbee labs, water rockets, water balloon launchers, etc.) | |frisbee labs, water rockets, water balloon launchers, Physics Day at |

| | |Computer/calculator based acquisition and analysis | |Great Adventure, etc.) |

| | |Computer/calculator based simulations - Interactive Physics | |Computer/calculator based acquisition and analysis |

| | |independent scientific research | |Computer/calculator based simulations - Interactive Physics |

| | |Student presentation of lab investigation finding and/or word problem | |independent scientific research |

| | |solutions. | |Student presentation of lab investigation finding and/or word problem |

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| Assessment for Course Standards 2 | Materials/Technology for Course Standards |

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|Assessments: | |

|Laboratory Investigation | |

|Design Projects | |

|Practicums (application and prediction) | |

|Computer/Calculator aided mathematical modeling of graphical data | |

|Traditional word problem and multiple choice evaluation | |

|Experimental Design | |

|Hypothesis Testing | |

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| Remediation Strategies | Enrichment Strategies |

| |Second learning chances - lab and activities which revisit concepts and skills repeatedly throughout the |

|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 |

|year even as the content progresses - review labs, review homework problems, review quiz and test questions | |

| |Independent research opportunities |

|Independent research opportunities | |

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|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 | |Suggested Learning Activities |

|Indicators |Essential Content, Skills, Knowledge |and Instructional Strategies |

| | |(To Be Completed During 96-97 School Year) |

| | |Lecture |

| |SEE PHYSICS VOCABULARY TERMS |Inductive concept development with demonstration |

|SEE APPENDIX A |SEE PHYSICS 12TH GRADE INDICATORS |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 |

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| Assessment for Course Standards 3 | Materials/Technology for Course Standards |

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|Assessments: | |

|Laboratory Investigations | |

|Design Projects | |

|Practicums (application and prediction) | |

|Computer/Calculator aided mathematical modeling of graphical data | |

|Traditional word problem and multiple choice evaluations | |

|Group word problem solving with presentations | |

|Hypothesis Testing | |

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| Remediation Strategies | Enrichment Strategies |

| |Second learning chances - lab and activities which revisit concepts and skills repeatedly throughout the |

|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 |

|year even as the content progresses - review labs, review homework problems, review quiz and test questions | |

| |Independent research opportunities |

|Independent research opportunities | |

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|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 | |Suggested Learning Activities |

|Indicators |Essential Content, Skills, Knowledge |and Instructional Strategies |

| | |(To Be Completed During 96-97 School Year) |

| | |Lecture |

| |SEE PHYSICS VOCABULARY TERMS |Inductive concept development with demonstration |

|SEE APPENDIX A |SEE PHYSICS 12TH GRADE INDICATORS |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 |

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| Assessment for Course Standards 4 | Materials/Technology for Course Standards |

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|Experimental Design | |

|Hypothesis Testing | |

|Laboratory Investigation | |

|Practicums | |

|Physics analysis of current issues | |

|Traditional word problem and multiple choice evaluation | |

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| Remediation Strategies | Enrichment Strategies |

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|Second learning chances - lab and activities which revisit concepts and skills repeatedly throughout the |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 |year even as the content progresses - review labs, review homework problems, review quiz and test questions |

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|Independent research opportunities |Independent research opportunities |

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revised::6/24/04

College Prep Physics

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NESHAMINY SCHOOL DISTRICT

LANGHORNE, PENNSYLVANIA 19047

Curriculum & Instruction Department

College Preparatory Physics

Course of Study

Prepared by: Dave Bender

Gerald Dorland

Judy Fischer

Reviewed 05/16/06

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