Physics - Unit 8: Energy Reflections
General ScheduleDay 1 - Energy transformations and Transportation
Day 2 - Work and Force/Distance Day 3 - Mechanical Advantage and Efficiency Day 4 - Kinetic Work Theorem and Potential Energy Day 5 - The Law of Conservation of Energy Day 6 - Power and Work Relationship |
Unit 8 Learning Objectives
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Day 8 - Test
March 18, 2017
In Class:
Assignments:
March 18, 2017
In Class:
- 1-Minute Physics
- Take Test
- Assess Notes
Assignments:
- Complete online Test
Day 7.5 - Pendulum Challenge/Nuclear Power Debate
March 16, 2017
Topics and Objectives:
Assignments:
March 16, 2017
Topics and Objectives:
- Calculate where to place a bulls-eye to catch a falling mass.
- Understand the pros and cons of Nuclear Energy and be able to articulate a solid argument using factual evidence.
- 1-Minute Physics
- Power Notes
Assignments:
- Complete online homework
- Complete Power and Work Practice
| pendulum_practicum.pptx |
| n3-3h_pendulum_practicum.doc |
| nuclear_power_debate_2017.docx |
Day 7 - Power
March 14, 2017
Topics and Objectives:
In Class:
Assignments:
March 14, 2017
Topics and Objectives:
- Understand the difference between power and work.
- Use power to make calculations.
In Class:
- 1-Minute Physics
- Power Notes
Assignments:
- Complete online homework
- Complete Power and Work Practice
| power.pptx |
| n3-3i_power.doc |
Day 6 - Nuclear Debate Research
March 10, 2017
Topics and Objectives:
In Class:
Assignments:
March 10, 2017
Topics and Objectives:
- Understand the pros and cons of Nuclear Energy and be able to articulate a solid argument using factual evidence.
In Class:
- Nuclear Power Debate Research on Computers
- See Nuclear Power Debate Page
Assignments:
- Complete online homework
- Complete Nuclear Power Debate Page
| nuclear_power_debate_2017.docx |
Day 6 - Conservation of Energy
March 8, 2017
Topics and Objectives:
In Class:
Assignments:
March 8, 2017
Topics and Objectives:
- Draw energy bar graphs and pie charts for a given story.
- Understand how kinetic and potential energy relate to the total energy of the system.
- Use the conservation of energy to make calculations.
In Class:
- 1-Minute Physics
- Check page 10 homework
- Conservation of energy notes
- Bar graphing
- Pie Charting
- Calculations
Assignments:
- Complete online homework
- Complete Bar graph practice
- Complete Pie Chart Practice
- Complete calculation practice
| conservation_of_energy.ppt |
| n3-3e_conservation_of_energy.doc |
| conservation_calculations.pptx |
| n3-3g_conservation_calculations.doc |
Day 5 - Kinetic Work Theorem
March 3, 2017
Topics and Objectives:
In Class:
Assignments:
March 3, 2017
Topics and Objectives:
- Use the kinetic work theorem to make calculations.
- Use work and energy to solve for the internal friction of a skateboard.
In Class:
- 1-Minute Physics
- Check page 7 homework
- Kinetic Work Theorem Notes
- Skateboard Lab
- Practice Page 10
Assignments:
- Complete online homework
- Complete skateboard Lab
- Complete packet practice (pg 10)
| physics_pg_7.pdf |
| kinetic_work_theorem.pptx |
| n3-3d_kinetic_work_theorem.doc |
Day 4 - Angled Work
March 1, 2017
Topics and Objectives:
In Class:
Assignments:
March 1, 2017
Topics and Objectives:
- Determine the relationship between force and distance and use it to make calculations
- Calculate the mechanical advantage for a ramp, the work in, workout, and efficiency.
- Use the kinetic work theorem to make calculations.
In Class:
- 1-Minute Physics
- Check page 8 homework
- Angled Work Lab (pg 6)
- Angled Work Notes
- Angled Work Practice (pg 7)
Assignments:
- Complete online homework
- Complete Angled Work Lab
- Complete packet practice pg 7)
| physics_angled_work_calculations_pg_8.pdf |
| angled_work.pptx |
| n3-3c_angled_work.doc |
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Day 3 - Work, Mechanical Advantage, Efficiency
February 27, 2017 Topics and Objectives:
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Day 2 - Work
February 23, 2017
February 23, 2017
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Topics and Objectives:
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| work.pptx |
| n3-3b_work__1_.doc |
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Day 1 - Energy Transformations
February 21, 2017 This was a little too much to cram into one day. This needs more of an activity. Topics and Objectives:
In Class:
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play 0:00-2:00, notes, finish video.
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