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Principles of Physics 2
0482
11 – 12
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42 Minutes
One Semester
0.5
Matt Littell, Dean Walker
May 2, 2011
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This is an introductory course to the physics of current, electricity, magnetism, and the physics of light and color. It
will use a hands-on inquiry based learning approach to investigate select physics principles. Electricity principles will
include resistors, series and parallel circuits, electromagnetism, and static electricity. Light principles include the ray
model of light, reflection, refraction and color theory. Due to the investigative nature of this course, it is an excellent
class to prepare students for upper level science courses.
The state has developed anchors (points of focus) in Science. The anchors specify eligible content for the content
areas.
Eligible Content Anchors have been identified and are listed in bold.
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The following outline provides a general overview of the course content, not a chronological timetable. The weeks denoted for each area
provide an idea for the overall time spent working with a given topic throughout the semester.
I.
COURSE OUTLINE
Components of Circuits
A. Conductors and
Nonconductors
B. Electrical Devices
OBJECTIVES (PA Anchors/Eligible Content)
Identify and differentiate between conductors and
nonconductors and give their purpose in a given circuit.
S11.C.1.1.2
Explain how an electrical device should be properly installed in
a circuit in order to produce specific results. S11.A.1.1.4,
S11.A.2.1.3
C. Types of Circuits
1. Open
2. Closed
3. Short
II. Basic Circuits
Diagram and identify series, parallel, and short circuits.
S11.A.3.1.1-3
A. Series
B. Parallel
Develop a model of the effects of adding loads to a circuit in a
variety of arrangements.S11.A.1.3.1
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COURSE OUTLINE
III. Electromagnetism
OBJECTIVES (PA Anchors/Eligible Content)
Identify the structure of the atom and how it relates to
electricity. S11.C.3.1.4, S11.C.1.1.1
A. Electromagnetism
B. Magnetic Fields
IV. Ohm’s Law
A. Resistance, Current, and
Voltage
B. Equivalent Resistance in
Series Circuits
Explain how electricity induces magnetism and how magnetism
induces electricity as two aspects of a single electro-magnetic
force. S11.C.3.1.4
Define resistance, current, and voltage and describe their
relationship in series and parallel circuits. S11.C.2.1.4
Use Ohm’s law to determine current, voltage, and resistance in a
series circuit. S11.C.2.1.4
Assess the energy usage of a household appliance. S11.C.2.1.3
C. Power
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COURSE OUTLINE
V. Ray Model of Light
OBJECTIVES (PA Anchors/Eligible Content)
Draw ray diagrams in order to explain how a shadow is
produced on a screen. S11.A.1.1.1, S11.A.3.2.1
A. Point Sources of Light
B. Intensity of Light
C. Extended Light Sources
VI. Reflection
A. Regular and Diffuse
Reflection
Draw ray diagrams to explain how the source strength and the
distance traveled affect light intensity. S11.A.1.1.1, S11.A.3.2.1
Formulate a mathematical pattern for intensity of light.
S11.A.3.3.1
Draw ray diagrams demonstrating the law of reflection as it
applies to plane and spherical mirrors. S11.A.1.1.1, S11.A.3.2.1
Use ray diagrams to explain the formation of images.
S11.A.3.2.1
B. Plane Mirrors
C. Spherical Mirrors
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COURSE OUTLINE
VII. Refraction
OBJECTIVES (PA Anchors/Eligible Content)
Draw ray diagrams demonstrating the act of light bending as it
passes from one medium to another. S11.A.3.2.1
A. Rules of Refraction
B. Geometric Optics
Draw ray diagrams to explain how converging and diverging
lenses form an image. S11.A.3.2.1
VIII. Electromagnetic Spectrum
A. Properties of
Electromagnetic waves
1.
2.
3.
4.
Frequency
Wavelength
Amplitude
Speed
Compare waves in the electromagnetic spectrum (e.g.,
ultraviolet, infrared, visible light, X-rays, microwaves) as well
as their properties and energy levels. S11.C.2.1.1
Using qualitative data, construct a model for predicting the
perceived changes in the color of visible light resulting from
adding or subtracting. S11.C.2.1.1, S11.A.3.2.3
B. Color Theory
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COURSE OUTLINE
OBJECTIVES (PA Anchors/Eligible Content)
A. Scientific Method
Discuss the scientific method in planning and solving the
laboratory exercises in regards to technological design.
S11.A.2.1.1, S11.A.2.1.2
B. Process, Analyze, and
Interpret Lab Data
Process lab data and report findings to class using formal and
informal lab reporting techniques. S11.A.2.1.3, S11.A.2.1.5
IX. General Processes of Science
Analyze and organize lab data to form explanations for
experimental phenomena. S11.A.2.1.3, S11.A.2.1.5
Interpret experimental data and derive logical conclusions.
S11.A.2.1.4
Based on real time laboratory data, draw inferences about the
physical world. S11.A.1.1.5
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