Module 1 - The Science of Physics
1.1 - What is Physics?
- Watch video & take quiz
- TEKS covered: 2A & 2B
- ELPS covered: 2I
- Watch video & take quiz
- TEKS covered: 2A & 2B
- ELPS covered: 2I
Assignment 1.1 - Draw a Comic Strip
- Design and draw a comic strip depicting the steps in the scientific method
- TEKS covered: 2K
- ELPS covered: 1C
- Design and draw a comic strip depicting the steps in the scientific method
- TEKS covered: 2K
- ELPS covered: 1C
Assignment of the Week - Theory vs Hypothesis Paper
- Work on this assignment throughout the week. It will be due Friday before class begins.
- Write a 1 pg paper over the difference between scientific theory and scientific hypothesis
- You must include:
- definition for scientific theory and scientific hypothesis both
- compare and contrast theory vs hypothesis
- determine & describe the significance of scientific theories vs scientific hypothesis
- TEKS covered: 2C & 2D
- ELPS covered: 1E
- Work on this assignment throughout the week. It will be due Friday before class begins.
- Write a 1 pg paper over the difference between scientific theory and scientific hypothesis
- You must include:
- definition for scientific theory and scientific hypothesis both
- compare and contrast theory vs hypothesis
- determine & describe the significance of scientific theories vs scientific hypothesis
- TEKS covered: 2C & 2D
- ELPS covered: 1E
Tuesday Night: Watch metric conversions video & take quiz
Metric Conversions Worksheet + Work on Paper
- After watching the video complete the metric conversions worksheets
- When you finish continue work on you Theory vs Hypothesis paper
- After watching the video complete the metric conversions worksheets
- When you finish continue work on you Theory vs Hypothesis paper
1.2- Measurements in Physics
- Watch 1.2 Video Part 1 & take quiz
- Watch 1.2 Video Part 1 & take quiz
Labor Day Holiday! - No Class
- For class on Tuesday:
- Review accuracy, precision, and error from the 1.2 video
- On Tuesday wear clothes you don't mind getting paint on!
- For class on Tuesday:
- Review accuracy, precision, and error from the 1.2 video
- On Tuesday wear clothes you don't mind getting paint on!
Accuracy, Precision, & Error Activity - Tuesday 9/8 - Friday 9/11
- We will engage in an activity (using cotton balls & paint) to utilize the knowledge we've gained from the video
- TEKS covered: 2H, 2I
- We will engage in an activity (using cotton balls & paint) to utilize the knowledge we've gained from the video
- TEKS covered: 2H, 2I
Watch 1.2 Video Part 2 & take quiz - Monday 9/14
Significant Figures Create Your Own (CYO) Skit - Monday 9/14 - Thursday 9/17
- Groups of 3 (You may choose your groups. If this becomes a problem I will choose your groups for you.)
- Skit must contain:
- all 4 rules for sig figs
- how to +/- and x/÷
- Must be videoed
- Must have a written script
- You will have 3 days in class to work on your skit
- Your skit must be submitted (the video & script) before class time on Tuesday 9/22
- ELPS covered: 3E, 3F
- Groups of 3 (You may choose your groups. If this becomes a problem I will choose your groups for you.)
- Skit must contain:
- all 4 rules for sig figs
- how to +/- and x/÷
- Must be videoed
- Must have a written script
- You will have 3 days in class to work on your skit
- Your skit must be submitted (the video & script) before class time on Tuesday 9/22
- ELPS covered: 3E, 3F
Sig Fig Skit Rubric
Sig Fig Stations
- You will work on problems using the correct sig figs
- If you do not finish in class this is homework
- You will work on problems using the correct sig figs
- If you do not finish in class this is homework
Watch Dimensional Analysis Video (IN CLASS) & take quiz
- You will need headphones for this
- When finished begin work on dimensional analysis worksheet
- You will need headphones for this
- When finished begin work on dimensional analysis worksheet
Finish Worksheet & watch Graphing video/ take short quiz
Watch Scientific Notation Videos
- Make sure you watch all 3 videos
- No quiz but be ready for work stations tomorrow
- ELPS covered: 2E
- Make sure you watch all 3 videos
- No quiz but be ready for work stations tomorrow
- ELPS covered: 2E
Scientific Notation Stations
- Today you will work cooperatively to work on scientific notations
- ELPS covered: 3E
- Today you will work cooperatively to work on scientific notations
- ELPS covered: 3E
Review for Test
Module 1 Test