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HSSCI 12 - PHYSICAL SCIENCE 2-PHYSICS
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Total Hrs Lab
Total Course Hrs
Total Student Hrs
High School Credits
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This introductory physics course is non-algebra based and introduces students to the basic concepts of physics. Students learn to
solve basic physics problems using metric measurements. Topics include motion, forces, forces in fluids, work, machines, energy,
thermal energy, and heat.
ENROLLMENT RESTRICTIONS
PREREQUISITES
COREQUISITES
ADVISORIES
OUTLINE OF COURSE CONTENT
The course will address the following topics:
I. The Scientific Method and experimental design
A. Observing, inferring, and predicting
B. Posing questions and developing a hypothesis
C. Designing an experiment
D. Collecting and interpreting data
E. Drawing conclusions and communicating results
F. Scientific models
G. Scientific theories and laws.
II. Science lab safety
A. Preparing for the lab
B. Performing the lab
C. End of lab procedures
D. Lab write-up
E. Accidents.
III. International System of Units
A. Systèm International
B. Units of mass
C. Calculating volume
D. Density
E. Temperature
F. Distance.
IV. Motion
A. Reference points
B. Relative motion
C. Distance.
V. Speed and velocity
A. Average speed
B. Instantaneous speed
C. Velocity.
VI. Graphing
A. Data tables
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B. Bar graphs
C. Line graphs
D. Circle graphs
E. Reading and interpreting tables and graphs.
VII. Acceleration
A. What is acceleration
B. Calculating acceleration
C. Graphing acceleration.
VIII. Forces
A. Net force
B. Combining forces
C. Balanced forces
D. Unbalanced forces.
IX. Friction
A. Causes of
B. Static
C. Rolling
D. Fluid
E. Sliding.
X. Gravity
A. Universal gravitation
B. Factors affecting gravity
C. Weight and mass
D. Free fall
E. Air resistance
F. Projectile motion.
XI. Newton’s Laws
A. Newton’s first law
B. Inertia
C. Newton’s second law
D. Determining acceleration and force
E. Newton’s third law
F. Action-reaction pairs.
XII. Momentum
A. Collisions with two moving objects
B. Collisions with one moving object
C. Collisions with connected objects
D. Law of Conservation of Momentum.
XIII. Rockets and satellites
A. How do rockets lift off
B. What is a satellite
C. Circular motion and centripetal force
D. Satellite motion and location.
XIV. Pressure
A. Pressure and area
B. Calculating pressure
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C. Fluid pressure and depth
D. Air pressure and elevation
E. Balanced pressure.
XV. Buoyancy
A. Gravity and the buoyant force
B. Archimedes’ Principle.
XVI. Density
A. Calculating
B. Comparing
C. Changing.
XVII. Transmitting pressure in a fluid
A. Pascal’s Principle
B. Hydraulic systems
C. Hydraulic brakes.
XVIII. Pressure and moving fluids
A. Fluid motion
B. Bernouli’s Principle
C. Objects in flight
D. Atomizers, chimneys, flying disks, helicopters.
XIX. Work
A. Meaning of work
B. Calculating work
C. Power.
XX. Machines
A. Input and output forces
B. Input and output work
C. Changing force
D. Changing direction
E. Changing direction
F. Mechanical advantage
G. Friction and efficiency.
XXI. Simple machines
A. Inclined plane
B. Wedge
C. Screws
D. Levers
E. Wheel and axle
F. Pulley
G. Simple machines in the body
H. Compound machines.
XXII. Energy
A. Kinetic
B. Potential
C. Mechanical
D. Thermal
E. Electrical
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F. Chemical
G. Nuclear
H. Electromagnetic.
XXIII. Energy transformations
A. Single transformations
B. Multiple transformations
C. Transformations between potential and kinetic energy
D. Law of Conservation of Energy
F. Energy and friction
G. Energy and matter.
XXIV. Energy and fossil fuels
A. Formation of fossil fuels
B. Energy from the sun
C. Use of fossil fuels.
XXV. Thermal energy
A. Measuring temperature
B. Temperature scales
C. Thermal energy and heat
D. Specific heat.
XXVI. Heat transfer
A. Conduction
B. Convection
C. Radiation
D. Conductors and insulators.
XXVII. Thermal energy and states of matter
A. Solids
B. Liquids
C. Gases
D. Changes of state
E. Thermal expansion.
PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to do the following:
1). Analyze the nature of motion
2). Define and calculate formulas involving speed, velocity, and acceleration
3). Apply Newton’s laws of motion and law of universal gravitation
4). Identify and apply Archimedes’, Pascal and Bernoulli’s principles
5). Analyze the nature, measurement, and applications of work, power, and simple machines
6). Explain energy, identify its forms, and understand the Law of Conservation of Energy
7). Explore the three types of heat transfer
8). Compare and contrast heat and temperature
9). Demonstrate safety and sanitary lab practices in the use of lab equipment
10). Demonstrate the ability to do independent laboratory work
11). Select and use appropriate tools and technology (such as computer-linked probes, spreadsheets, and graphing calculators) to
perform tests, collect data, analyze relationships, and display data
12). Identify and communicate sources of unavoidable experimental error
13). Identify possible reasons for inconsistent results, such as sources of error or uncontrolled conditions
14). Formulate explanations by using logic and evidence
15). Solve scientific problems using metric units
16). Distinguish between hypothesis and theory as scientific terms
17). Recognize the usefulness and limitations of models and theories as scientific representations of reality
18). Recognize the issue of statistical variability and the need for controlled tests
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19). Recognize the cumulative nature of scientific evidence
20). Analyze situations and solve problems that require combining and applying concepts from more than one area of science
21). Investigate and debate a science-based societal issue.
ASSIGNMENTS
Assignments will be consistent with, but not limited by, the following types and examples:
1). Analyze and interpret data obtained during in class laboratory experiments
2). Generate, read, and interpret graphs and data tables
3). Solve physics problems using basic metric units
4). Read and interpret current research studies related to the course material.
Outside-of-class assignments are required and may include, but will not be limited by, the following types and examples:
1). Make flash cards and learn the pertinent vocabulary related to the course material such as “types of energy and examples of each
type”
2). Read chapter text and outline the key concepts using supplemental chapter outline packets, for example “what are Newton's three
laws"
3). Write essays related to the course content and documentation of lab procedures and observations
4). Maintain an organized notebook including all labs, lecture notes, homework, and vocabulary lists.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Learning Outcome
Mode of Assessment
1. Physical Science II students will be able to explain the goals
of science and describe and analyze the steps of the
scientific methods as they relate to physics and laboratory
assignments.
1. Laboratory experiments and lab reports.
2. Students will be able to identify and compare metric units
and solve mathematical problems in physics using these
metric units.
2. Examination calculation questions.
3. Students will be able to read, interpret, analyze and evaluate
a chart, graph, or data table and answer questions based
upon their understanding of physics and the information
provided in the table, graph, and/ or chart.
3. Examination short answer questions based upon a chart,
graph, or chart related to course subject matter.
4. Physical Science I students will be able to identify and
compare metric units and solve mathematical problems in
physics using these metric units.
4. Examination math questions
Laboratory data collection and analysis
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
Instructional methodologies will be consistent with, but not limited by, the following types or examples:
1). Instructor lectures
2). Classroom demonstrations
3). Laboratories.
METHODS OF EVALUATION
Evaluation methodologies will be consistent with, but not limited by, the following types or examples:
1). Written exams including essay questions to test for content, terminology, and knowledge of subject matter
2). Post-laboratory lab reports to assess knowledge and understanding of major scientific concepts
3). Daily “brainteasers” to assess smaller individual concepts and terminology
4). Laboratory write-up and exam questions to assess students ability to read, interpret, or construct a data table or graph based on
course related data
5). Participation in class discussions related to course material and lecture topics.
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REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS
Examples of typical textbooks for this course include the following:
1). Prentice Hall Science Explorer, Physical Science. Pearson-Prentice Hall, 2005. ISBN: 0-13-190123-0
OTHER REQUIRED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
1). Instructor-provided supplemental chapter outline packets
2). Scientific calculator
3). Index cards.
COURSE REPEATABILITY
Total Completions Allowed:
In Combination With:
1
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