Mrs. Jill Maldonado
Ms. Tara Murtha

Physics is the most basic of all sciences because it is about the forces and energies that hold the world together. Physics is a full year of interesting but sometimes difficult material. The material can be especially challenging when the topic requires more rigorous mathematics or builds upon a firm understanding of a previous topic. Students will perform a number of laboratory experiments through out the year to strengthen their knowledge of the physical world. Students will also use a hands-on-approach to Physics by constructing roller coasters as an end of the year project.

What is Physics?

- Define Physics
- Relate theory and experiment to the role they play in Physics research

A Mathematical Toolkit:

- Define the SI standards of measurement and common metric prefixes
- Distinguish between accuracy and precision

Motion:

- Define the terms "velocity" and "acceleration"
- Solve problems to find measurements of motion

Vectors:

- Determine mathematically the sum of two or more vectors
- Define relative velocity

Free-fall:

- Recognize the meaning of acceleration due to gravity

Forces:

- Define a force
- Recognize the significance of Sir Isaac Newton's laws of motion

Momentum:

- Define momentum and impulse
- Demonstrate how momentum plays a part in car accidents

Energy and Work:

- Describe the relationship between work and energy
- Display an ability to calculate work done by a force

Simple and Compound Machines:

- Calculate the efficiency of simple machines
- Demonstrate how machines make life easier

Waves:

- Compare and contrast different kinds of waves
- Relate wave speed, wave wavelength, and frequency

Light:

- Describe the ray model of light
- Solve problems involving the speed of light

Electricity:

- Describe the difference between conductors and insulators
- Define and measure an electric field