Physical Science - Intro to Physics

Course Description

Embark on a journey through the forces and motions that shape our world with Physical Science - Physics! This illuminating course lays the groundwork for high school science pursuits. Decode the real-world motion of objects, exploring the profound connections between forces, work, power, and energy. Dive into the captivating realm of waves, uncovering their properties and energy transference. Join us in this odyssey of understanding, where the laws of physics come to life, guiding us through the intricate mechanics of the universe.

Motion and Kinematics

Learn this: I will understand motion, especially how it relates to distance, speed, velocity, relationship graphs, acceleration, and vectors. I will know Newton's Three Laws, in particular how motion affects inertia and momentum.

Do this: I will create a project that demonstrates what I have learned and includes this information:

Explain distance, speed, velocity, and acceleration relationships.
Read and analyze graphs depicting time, distance, and speed.
Comprehend how Newton's Laws affect inertia, momentum, and object motion.
I will complete a hands-on experiment, and apply what I learned.

Grow from: I will respond to teacher feedback.

Force and Energy

Learn this: I will demonstrate the interconnectedness of force, power, work, and energy, utilizing explanations and mathematical proofs, while showcasing the conservation and transfer of energy in real-world scenarios.

Do this: I will create a project that demonstrates what I have learned and includes this information:

I will show how force, power, work, and energy are connected, both by explaining with words and using math.
I will do one or more hands-on experiments about these topics, explaining the science
I will mathematically prove how potential and kinetic energy are related, and explain how energy is conserved and transferred in the real world.
I will use my understanding to solve problems and explain real-world situations involving forces, work, and energy conservation.

Grow from: I will respond to teacher feedback.

Waves, Light, and Sound

Learn this: I will explain how sound and light waves interact with different materials through frequency, wavelength, and speed, and how electromagnetic radiation relates to light, matter, and energy.

Do this: I will create a hands-on project about waves that demonstrates what I have learned and includes this information:

Show how waves interact with matter by using frequency, wavelength, speed, and real-world examples.
At least one part of my submission is a hands-on experiment
Show how electromagnetic radiation can be applied to light, matter, and energy.
Show what you have learned about sound waves.

Grow from: I will respond to teacher feedback.

Electricity and Magnetism

Learn this: I will understand gravity, electric forces, and fields. I can show interactions in electric or magnetic fields, explain what it demonstrates about electricity or magnetism and connect what I've learned to real-world technologies.

Do this: I will create a hands-on project that demonstrates what I have learned and includes this information

Show how Newton's Law of Gravitation and Coulomb's Law relate to forces between objects, and how electric forces work.
Show how objects interact through electric and magnetic fields, and how this affects changes in energy.
Complete, explain, and apply my learning to at least one hands-on experiment.
Show how my knowledge of forces and fields links to things like phones and magnets in the real world.

Grow from: I will respond to teacher feedback.

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