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Mr. Kimball's Science

Physics with Technology - Unit 4: Advanced Motion

General Schedule

Day 1 - Gravity and Acceleration

Day 2 - Kinematic Equations

Day 3 - Make a Bottle Rocket

Day 4 - Real world computer analysis

Day 5 - 2-D Analysis

Day 6 - Horizontal Launch

Day 7 - Angled Launch

​​Day 8 - Specific Trajectory Info

Unit 4 Learning Objectives

  • ​Understand the relationship between gravity and acceleration.
  • Given a motion map, calculate the average velocity, instantaneous velocity, and acceleration of gravity.
  • Determine the acceleration of gravity on planet Earth using ticker tape.
  • Determine the acceleration and final velocity of a cart going down a ramp.
  • Understand the independence of dimensions and use technology to analyze the motion of an object moving in two dimensions.
Day 5 - Test Day
November 17, 2016

In Class:  ​
  • Physics in the News
  • Test

Day 4 - Review and
​Vertical Launches

November 15, 2016

In Class:  ​
  • Physics in the News
  • Sling - Shot Lab
  • General Questions
  • Make and Solve Problems.
  • Test Review Topics
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Day 3 - Independence of Dimensions
November 11, 2016
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Topics and Objectives:
  • Understand the independence of dimensions and use technology to analyze the motion of an object moving in two dimensions.

In Class:  ​
  • Physics in the News
  • Independence of Dimensions Notes and Practice on pgs 6-7.
  • Independence of dimensions lab tinyurl.com/fluckiger1

Assignments:
  • ​Finish Lab, practice, and Online Homework
independence_of_dimenstions.pptx
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independence_of_dimension_notes_pg_6.pdf
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n2-1d_independence_of_dimensions-2.doc
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Day 2 - Kinematic Equations
November 9, 2016
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Topics and Objectives:
  • After deriving the kinematics equations, use them to solve a story problem.
  • Determine the acceleration and final velocity of a cart going down a ramp.

In Class:  ​
  • Physics in the News
  • Pass Back Tests
  • Complete Notes and Practice on Page 4-5
  • Kinematic Cart Lab

Assignments:
  • ​Finish Lab and Online Homework
kinematics_equations.pptx
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20161109_class_notes_pg_4-5.pdf
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Day 1 - Gravity and Acceleration
November 7, 2016
​

Topics and Objectives:
  • ​Understand the relationship between gravity and acceleration.
  • Given a motion map, calculate the average velocity, instantaneous velocity, and acceleration of gravity.
  • Determine the acceleration of gravity on planet Earth using ticker tape.

In Class:  ​
  • Physics in the News
  • Grade Short Answer on Test
  • Pass out New Packets (Pink)
  • Watch Red Bull Stratos
  • Complete pages 2-3 in notes
  • Feather and Hammer Drop on Moon
  • Gravity Lab

Assignments:
  • ​Finish Lab and Online Homework.
gravity.pptx
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n2-1a_gravity-3_pwt.doc
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