1. PHYSICS TEKS/ STAAR Readiness (R), Supporting (S) & Process (P) Standards

2. (4) Science concepts. The student knows and applies the laws governing motion in a variety of situations. The student is expected to: (A) generate and interpret graphs and charts describing different types of motion, including the use of real-time technology such as motion detectors or photogates; R (B) describe and analyze motion in one dimension using equations with the concepts of distance, displacement, speed, average velocity, instantaneous velocity, and acceleration; R (C) analyze and describe accelerated motion in two dimensions using equations, including projectile and circular examples; S (D) calculate the effect of forces on objects, including the law of inertia, the relationship between force and acceleration, and the nature of force pairs between objects; R (E) develop and interpret free-body force diagrams; S (F) identify and describe motion relative to different frames of reference. S

3. ((5) Science concepts. The student knows the nature of forces in the physical world. The student is expected to: (A) research and describe the historical development of the concepts of gravitational, electromagnetic, weak nuclear, and strong nuclear forces; S (B) describe and calculate how the magnitude of the gravitational force between two objects depends on their masses and the distance between their centers; R (C) describe and calculate how the magnitude of the electrical force between two objects depends on their charges and the distance between them; S (D) identify examples of electric and magnetic forces in everyday life; S (E) characterize materials as conductors or insulators based on their electrical properties; S (F) design, construct, and calculate in terms of current through, potential difference across, resistance of, and power used by electric circuit elements connected in both series and parallel combinations; R (G) investigate and describe the relationship between electric and magnetic fields in applications such as generators, motors, and transformers; S (H) describe evidence for and effects of the strong and weak nuclear forces in nature. S

4. (6) Science concepts. The student knows that changes occur within a physical system and applies the laws of conservation of energy and momentum. The student is expected to: (A) investigate and calculate quantities using the work-energy theorem in various situations; R (B) investigate examples of kinetic and potential energy and their transformations; R (C) calculate the mechanical energy of, power generated within, impulse applied to, and momentum of a physical system; R (D) demonstrate and apply the laws of conservation of energy and conservation of momentum in one dimension; R (E) describe how the macroscopic properties of a thermodynamic system such as temperature, specific heat, and pressure are related to the molecular level of matter, including kinetic or potential energy of atoms; S (F) contrast and give examples of different processes of thermal energy transfer, including conduction, convection, and radiation; S (G) analyze and explain everyday examples that illustrate the laws of thermodynamics, including the law of conservation of energy and the law of entropy. S

5. (7) Science concepts. The student knows the characteristics and behavior of waves. The student is expected to: (A) examine and describe oscillatory motion and wave propagation in various types of media; S (B) investigate and analyze characteristics of waves, including velocity, frequency, amplitude, and wavelength, and calculate using the relationship between wavespeed, frequency, and wavelength; R (C) compare characteristics and behaviors of transverse waves, including electromagnetic waves and the electromagnetic spectrum, and characteristics and behaviors of longitudinal waves, including sound waves; S (D) investigate behaviors of waves, including reflection, refraction, diffraction, interference, resonance, and the Doppler effect; R (E) describe and predict image formation as a consequence of reflection from a plane mirror and refraction through a thin convex lens; S (F) describe the role of wave characteristics and behaviors in medical and industrial applications. S

6. (8) Science concepts. The student knows simple examples of atomic, nuclear, and quantum phenomena. The student is expected to: (A) describe the photoelectric effect and the dual nature of light; R (B) compare and explain the emission spectra produced by various atoms; S (C) describe the significance of mass-energy equivalence and apply it in explanations of phenomena such as nuclear stability, fission, and fusion; S (D) give examples of applications of atomic and nuclear phenomena such as radiation therapy, diagnostic imaging, and nuclear power and examples of applications of quantum phenomena such as digital cameras. S

7. Welcome to Physics! Class Policies & UT Quest Discussion: Reality of Physics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuHfVn_cfHU HW: Pre-AP Math Skills due 8/31 8/24 Objective (P.4) Science concepts. The student knows and applies the laws governing motion in a variety of situations. The student is expected to (A) generate and interpret graphs and charts describing different types of motion, including the use of real-time technology such as motion detectors or photogates; Readiness Standard We will write down multiple algebraic equations and identify multiple mathematical concepts. At the end of class, you will be able to manipulate multiple mathematical equations.

8. Review Math Concepts Intro UT QUEST HW: Pre-AP Math Skills due tomorrow UT Quest – “Pico Points” due 8/31 8/25 Objective (P.4) Science concepts. The student knows and applies the laws governing motion in a variety of situations. The student is expected to (A) generate and interpret graphs and charts describing different types of motion, including the use of real-time technology such as motion detectors or photogates; Readiness Standard We will write down multiple algebraic equations and identify multiple mathematical concepts. At the end of class, you will be able to manipulate multiple mathematical equations.

9. Review Math Concepts Intro Logger Pro HW: Pre-AP Math Skills due tomorrow UT Quest – “Pico Points” due 8/31 8/26 Objective (P.4) Science concepts. The student knows and applies the laws governing motion in a variety of situations. The student is expected to (A) generate and interpret graphs and charts describing different types of motion, including the use of real-time technology such as motion detectors or photogates; Readiness Standard We will write down multiple algebraic equations and identify multiple mathematical concepts. At the end of class, you will be able to manipulate multiple mathematical equations.

10. Discuss: Constant Speed Vectors vs. Scalars HW: 1D Motion WS #1-7, UT Quest – Average Speed 9/4 (REAL DEAL) 8/27 Objective (P.4) Science concepts. The student knows and applies the laws governing motion in a variety of situations. The student is expected to (B) describe and analyze motion in one dimension using equations with the concepts of distance, displacement, speed, average velocity, instantaneous velocity, and acceleration; Readiness Standard We will write down the equation of motion for constant velocity. At the end of class, you will be able to distinguish between position and displacement and between speed and velocity; you will also be able to solve multiple displacement problems in one dimension.

11. Working a physics problem Write the givens, labeling the values with appropriate variables Write the base formula with variables only (no numbers!) Re-arrange the formula for the unknown variables (rewrite -- no numbers yet!) Rewrite the formula, substituting the known values for variables in the formula Box the answer with your work in the final step. Don’t forget the units!!

12. Discuss: Constant Speed Problems (Groups) HW: 1D Motion WS #1-7, UT Quest – Average Speed (9/4), WARM UP TUESDAY 8/28 Objective (P.4) Science concepts. The student knows and applies the laws governing motion in a variety of situations. The student is expected to (B) describe and analyze motion in one dimension using equations with the concepts of distance, displacement, speed, average velocity, instantaneous velocity, and acceleration; Readiness Standard We will write down the equation of motion for constant velocity. At the end of class, you will be able to distinguish between position and displacement and between speed and velocity; you will also be able to solve multiple displacement problems in one dimension.

13. Any HW Questions? Lab: Constant Speed (Google?) HW: WS #1-7, UT Quest – Average Speed 9/4 Warm Up Tomorrow 8/31 Objective (P.4) Science concepts. The student knows and applies the laws governing motion in a variety of situations. The student is expected to (A) generate and interpret graphs and charts describing different types of motion, including the use of real-time technology such as motion detectors or photogates; Readiness Standard (B) describe and analyze motion in one dimension using equations with the concepts of distance, displacement, speed, average velocity, instantaneous velocity, and acceleration; Readiness Standard We will draw, analyze, and interpret position–time and velocity–time graphs At the end of class, you will be able to draw, analyze, and interpret position–time and velocity–time graphs

15. Warm Up: Constant Speed Lab: Constant Speed Velocity as a function of time Displacement as a function of time HW: WS #1-7, UT Quest – Average Speed 9/4 9/1 Objective (P.4) Science concepts. The student knows and applies the laws governing motion in a variety of situations. The student is expected to (A) generate and interpret graphs and charts describing different types of motion, including the use of real-time technology such as motion detectors or photogates; Readiness Standard (B) describe and analyze motion in one dimension using equations with the concepts of distance, displacement, speed, average velocity, instantaneous velocity, and acceleration; Readiness Standard We will draw, analyze, and interpret position–time and velocity–time graphs At the end of class, you will be able to draw, analyze, and interpret position–time and velocity–time graphs

16. Discuss Graphing Velocity as a function of time Displacement as a function of time HW: WS #1-7, UT Quest – Average Speed – 9/4 9/2 Objective (P.4) Science concepts. The student knows and applies the laws governing motion in a variety of situations. The student is expected to (A) generate and interpret graphs and charts describing different types of motion, including the use of real-time technology such as motion detectors or photogates; Readiness Standard (B) describe and analyze motion in one dimension using equations with the concepts of distance, displacement, speed, average velocity, instantaneous velocity, and acceleration; Readiness Standard We will draw, analyze, and interpret position–time and velocity–time graphs At the end of class, you will be able to draw, analyze, and interpret position–time and velocity–time graphs

17. HW Questions??? Discuss: Uniform Acceleration HW: WS #1-14, UT Quest – Acceleration (Opens 9/4) QUIZ FRIDAY 9/11 9/3 Objective (P.4) Science concepts. The student knows and applies the laws governing motion in a variety of situations. The student is expected to (B) describe and analyze motion in one dimension using equations with the concepts of distance, displacement, speed, average velocity, instantaneous velocity, and acceleration; Readiness Standard We will write down the equations of motion for acceleration. At the end of class, you will be able to manipulate and derive new equations as they relate to uniform acceleration; you will also be able to solve multiple acceleration problems in one dimension.

18. Discuss Free Fall Lab: Acceleration due to Gravity HW: WS #1-22, UT Quest – Acceleration (Open) QUIZ FRIDAY 9/11 9/4 Objective (P.4) Science concepts. The student knows and applies the laws governing motion in a variety of situations. The student is expected to (A) generate and interpret graphs and charts describing different types of motion, including the use of real-time technology such as motion detectors or photogates; Readiness Standard (B) describe and analyze motion in one dimension using equations with the concepts of distance, displacement, speed, average velocity, instantaneous velocity, and acceleration; Readiness Standard We will draw, analyze, and interpret position–time and velocity–time graphs At the end of class, you will be able to draw, analyze, and interpret position–time and velocity–time graphs

19. Kinematics: Free Fall 1 A ball is dropped from the top of a 40 m building to the ground below. Assuming that the acceleration due to gravity is 9.80 m/s 2 ; a.How long does the ball take to hit the ground? b.What will be the velocity of this ball as it reaches the ground? c. What will be the speed of this ball as it reaches the ground?

20. Discuss Graphing: Uniform Acceleration velocity as a function of time Acceleration as a function of time HW: WS #1-22, UT Quest (9/11) QUIZ FRIDAY 9/8 Objective (P.4) Science concepts. The student knows and applies the laws governing motion in a variety of situations. The student is expected to (A) generate and interpret graphs and charts describing different types of motion, including the use of real-time technology such as motion detectors or photogates; Readiness Standard (B) describe and analyze motion in one dimension using equations with the concepts of distance, displacement, speed, average velocity, instantaneous velocity, and acceleration; Readiness Standard We will draw, analyze, and interpret position–time and velocity–time graphs At the end of class, you will be able to draw, analyze, and interpret position–time and velocity–time graphs

21. HW Questions??? Problem Solving: Uniform Acceleration HW: WS #1-22, UT Quest – Acceleration (9/11) 9/9 Objective (P.4) Science concepts. The student knows and applies the laws governing motion in a variety of situations. The student is expected to (B) describe and analyze motion in one dimension using equations with the concepts of distance, displacement, speed, average velocity, instantaneous velocity, and acceleration; Readiness Standard We will write down the equations of motion for acceleration. At the end of class, you will be able to manipulate and derive new equations as they relate to uniform acceleration; you will also be able to solve multiple acceleration problems in one dimension.

22. Review HW Problems Complete Lab HW: WS #1-22, MC PRACTICE, UT Quest tomorrow! Quiz Tomorrow - Test Tuesday 9/10 Objective (P.4) Science concepts. The student knows and applies the laws governing motion in a variety of situations. The student is expected to (B) describe and analyze motion in one dimension using equations with the concepts of distance, displacement, speed, average velocity, instantaneous velocity, and acceleration; Readiness Standard We will write down the equations of motion for acceleration. At the end of class, you will be able to manipulate and derive new equations as they relate to uniform acceleration; you will also be able to solve multiple acceleration problems in one dimension.

23. Quiz: Acceleration/Graphs MC Review HW: WS #1-22, UT Quest – Acceleration (9/16 - TUESDAY) 9/11 Objective (P.4) Science concepts. The student knows and applies the laws governing motion in a variety of situations. The student is expected to (B) describe and analyze motion in one dimension using equations with the concepts of distance, displacement, speed, average velocity, instantaneous velocity, and acceleration; Readiness Standard We will write down the equations of motion for acceleration. At the end of class, you will be able to manipulate and derive new equations as they relate to uniform acceleration; you will also be able to solve multiple acceleration problems in one dimension.

24. Review Quiz & MC Review HW: WS #1-22, MC QUESTIONS TEST TOMORROW 9/14 Objective (P.4) Science concepts. The student knows and applies the laws governing motion in a variety of situations. The student is expected to (B) describe and analyze motion in one dimension using equations with the concepts of distance, displacement, speed, average velocity, instantaneous velocity, and acceleration; Readiness Standard We will write down the equations of motion for acceleration. At the end of class, you will be able to manipulate and derive new equations as they relate to uniform acceleration; you will also be able to solve multiple acceleration problems in one dimension.

25. TEST: 1 Dimensional Motion HW: NONE 9/15 Objective (P.4) Science concepts. The student knows and applies the laws governing motion in a variety of situations. The student is expected to (A) generate and interpret graphs and charts describing different types of motion, including the use of real-time technology such as motion detectors or photogates (B) describe and analyze motion in one dimension using equations with the concepts of distance, displacement, speed, average velocity, instantaneous velocity, and acceleration; Readiness Standard