Download AP Physics I Cedar Creek High School 2015

AP Physics I
Cedar Creek High School
2015-2016
Mr. Crunk
Room C213
[email protected]
Welcome to AP Physics I!
This course will challenge you to develop a deeper understanding of how the physical universe
works including phenomena such as: motion, electricity, magnetism, light, sound, and nuclear
processes. The goal is for students to understand physics concepts, make connections between
concepts, and apply their knowledge through authentically designed projects.
Physics is a challenging course that requires students to do outside assignments, readings, and
studying. You are expected to be diligent in your studies and encouraged to ask questions.
Tutoring:
Tuesday and Thursday mornings
8:05- 8:35 am Room C211
Monday and Wednesday afternoons 4:15- 4:45 pm Room C211
*additional tutoring available upon request
Expectations:
In order to meet the high standards established by Cedar Creek HS and to provide an
opportunity for ALL students to learn, the following expectations will be implemented in class.
• Be present and on time.
• Be prepared and engaged in learning.
• Be respectful of yourself and others.
• Follow all CCHS rules paying close attention to safety guidelines.
Supplies:
Composition Notebook (graph type if possible) for notes, lab exercises, practice, and reflection
3-Ring binder with 5 dividers for portfolio TI-83 or higher model graphing calculator for
problem solving (class calculators are available if needed)
Grading:
Major Grades (60%) - includes tests, formal labs, performance assessments, and projects
Daily Grades (40%) - includes homework, practice, lab exercises, and quizzes
Policies:
1. Make-up work
a. If you miss class because of an absence, you will get one extra day to turn in any
assignment for each day that you are absent.
b. Check for assignments, notes, and due dates.
c. Laboratories and tests must be made up within one week of the day that they were done in
class.
d. Late work is accepted for partial credit three days after due. The total grade on the
assignment will be a 70%. After three days, any work not yet turned in will earn a zero.
e. If you know of an absence ahead of time, inform the teacher and collect assignments.
2. Beginning of Class
a. You are encouraged to be to class on time and prepared when the bell rings. During passing
periods there will be an opportunity to learn insight to questions for the exams.
b. At the bell you will be required to show homework previously assigned and complete an
introductory assignment. Homework and intro assignment will result in a cumulative
participation grade factored into your daily grades.
c. Tardies will be addressed per CCHS policy.
3. End of Class
a. We will need every moment of class to fully explore the content.
b. At the end of class you will be given a reflection assignment to self-assess your
understanding of the day’s activities and concepts. If additional time is needed, you
may complete for homework.
4. Academic Integrity
a. I have very high expectations for students at Cedar Creek HS. You are expected to
show your best effort on all assignments and assessments.
b. Cheating or plagiarism will not be tolerated. Committing either offense could result in
loss of credit for the assignment or assessment in question.
I have read and understand the course syllabus and agree to follow the
procedures and expectations described above for the 2015-2016 school year.
Student Signature ____________________________ Date: ____________
Parent Signature _____________________________ Date: ____________
Course Outline:
Grading Period
1st 6 weeks
Unit Description
Physics Skills
Lab and Project Management
Kinematics (1 D)
2nd 6 weeks
Kinematics (2 D)
Forces
Specific Concepts
Analyzing Data
Using the calculator to analyze data
Recognize linear and direct relationships and
interpret slope of a curve
Recognize quadratic and inverse relationships
Organize and use components of a notebook
Develop collaborative skills, responsibilities, and
use of work ethic
Interpret Motion Graphs
Derive and use kinematics equations to solve
problems
Differentiate between scalar and vector
quantities
Use kinematic equations to solve problems
involving objects in free fall
Recognize vertical and horizontal motions of a
projectile are independent of one another
Solve problems involving projectile motion
Define mass and inertia
Define a force
Understand and use Newton’s 2nd Law to solve
problems
Describe how weight and mass are related
Grading Period
Unit Description
Specific Concepts
Understand the meaning of Newton’s 3rd Law
Define friction and distinguish between static
and kinetic friction
Work, Energy, and Power
Define work and calculate work done by a force
Distinguish between conservative and
nonconservative forces
Calculate the kinetic energy of a moving object
Calculate gravitational potential energy
Solve problems using the law of conservation of
energy
Define the momentum of an object
Momentum
Solve conservation of momentum problems for
both elastic and inelastic collisions
Explain acceleration of an object moving in a
Circular Motion and Gravitation circle
Define centripetal force
Solve problems involving calculations of
centripetal force
Define torque and rotational equilibrium
3rd 6 weeks
Forces
4th 6 Weeks
Fluid Mechanics and Thermal
Physics
Electricity (Electrical Circuits)
Define density and specific gravity
Define absolute pressure, gauge pressure, and
atmospheric pressure
Describe the pressure in a fluid
State and apply Archimedes’s principle
Understand and apply Bernoulli’s equation
Differentiate between internal energy and heat
Calculate the linear expansion of heated objects
Understand and apply the relationship between
pressure, volume, and temperature in gases
Understand and apply the first and second laws
of thermodynamics
Define electric current and describe conditions
that create current in an electric circuit
Define resistance and use Ohm’s law
Calculate current, voltage, and equivalent
resistance for devices connected in series and
parallel circuits
Grading Period
5th 6 weeks
Unit Description
Electricity
Magnetism
Electromagnetics
Waves
Specific Concepts
Use Coulomb’s law to solve problems related to
electrical force
Describe the differences between conductors
and insulators
Define and measure and electric field
Define potential difference
Investigate and explain static electricity
Describe the magnetic poles and the interactions
between magnets
Calculate the magnetic field of a long currentcarrying wire
Learn the right-hand rules to determine the
direction of the magnetic field
Describe how emf is produced when there is
relative motion between a conductor and a
magnetic field
Describe a transformer and solve problems
involving voltage, current, and turn ratios
Describe systems undergoing simple harmonic
motion
Calculate the period and frequency of a massspring system
Calculate the frequency and the period of a
simple pendulum
Describe and predict interactions of waves
Grading Period
6th 6 weeks
Unit Description
Waves (Light and Sound)
Atomic and Nuclear Physics
Specific Concepts
Explain characteristics of transverse and
longitudinal waves
Understand how resonance occurs
Understand the nature of sound waves
Explain the formation of standing waves for open
and closed pipes
Apply the Doppler effect to problems
Explain the law of reflection
Understand and apply Snell’s law
Calculate the index of refraction in a
mediumExplain total internal reflection
Explain how concave and convex mirrors form
real a virtual images
Distinguish between converging and diverging
lenses
Locate images using ray diagrams and calculate
image location and size using equations
Calculate image height using the magnification
equation
Explain the photoelectric effect
Describe the wave nature of light and solve
problems
Review how to determine the number of
neutrons and protons
Define and calculate the mass defect and the
binding energy of the nucleus
Describe the three forms of radioactive decay
and solve nuclear equations
Define nuclear fission and chain reaction
Describe the fusion process
NOTE: Specific concepts are not necessarily presented in the order listed.