| Course Name: | Physics I |
| Course Code: | 2003380 |
| Honors Course Code: | 2003390 |
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| Description: |
In each module of Physics I, students discover the contributions of scientific geniuses like Galileo, Newton, and Einstein. Through their work, students learn the concepts, theories, and laws that govern the interaction of matter, energy, and forces. From tiny atoms to galaxies with millions of stars, the universal laws of physics are explained through real-world examples. Using laboratory activities, videos, software, and websites, students follow in the footsteps of some of the world’s greatest thinkers.
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Regular course description: http://www.floridastandards.org/Courses/PublicPreviewCourse104.aspx
Honors course description: http://www.floridastandards.org/Courses/PublicPreviewCourse105.aspx
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| Prerequisites: | Algebra I; Algebra II recommended. |
Estimated
Completion Time: | 2 segments / 32-36 weeks |
Major Topics
and Concepts: |
Segment 1
Learning Styles
Plagiarism, Libel, Slander
Theory vs. law, science vs. pseudoscience
Measurement Techniques
Graphing Data using Graphical Analysis
Experimental Techniques
Lab Design
Average and Instantaneous Speed
Problem-Solving Methods
Vector and Scalar Quantities
Equation Manipulation
Averge Velocity
Average Acceleration
Freefall
Mechanical Universe video - The Law of Falling Bodies
Newton's Laws
Mechanical Universe video - The Fundamental Forces
Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation
Coulomb's Law
Mass and Weight
Mechanical Universe video - The Apple and the Moon
Free-body Diagrams
Uniform Circular Motion
Angular Momentum
·Projectile Motion
Segment 2
Temperature and Heat
Conservation of Thermal Energy
Kinetic and Potential Energy
Work and Power
Conductors and Insulators
MUHSA Electrical Fields and Forces
Simple Circuits
Components
Charge Motion
MUHSA Simple DC Circuits
Capacitors
Schematic Diagrams
Series Circuits
Parallel Circuits
Simple Harmonic Motion
Pendulum Equation
Wave Components
Mechanical Universe video - Waves
Wave Equation
Ray Diagrams
Refraction
Lenses
Lens Equation
Snell's Law
Atomic Theory
Elements of Physics: Matter - Atoms and Molecules
Fundamental Particles
Duality of Light
Photoelectric Effect
Strong Nuclear Force
Radioactivity
Nuclear Fission and Nuclear Fusion
Special Relativity
Cosmology
·Course Assessment and Participation
Requirements
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Course Assessment and
Participation Requirements: |
To achieve success, students are expected to submit work in each course weekly. Students can learn at their own pace; however, “any pace” still means that students must make progress in the course every week. To measure learning, students complete self-checks, practice lessons, multiple choice questions, projects, discussion-based assessments, and discussions. Students are expected to maintain regular contact with teachers; the minimum requirement is monthly. When teachers, students, and parents work together, students are successful. |