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The course syllabus for Physics B (w/ trigonometry) Course Description Physics II continues the student's exploration of mechanics while also guiding them through some other important topics of physics. Students begin by expanding their knowledge of motion to include energy and momentum. Students then learn the basics of electricity and magnetism as well as fundamental principles of wave motion and optics. Finally, students explore the area of physics known as Modern Physics, which includes topics such as the photoelectric effect, nuclear science, and relativity. Objectives: The purpose of Physics II is to give you a better understanding of the world around you as well as prepare you for college courses in science. Major topics include: Work and Energy, Momentum, Electricity and Magnetism, Waves, and Modern Physics. This is a trig based course. It is assumed you know and can use trigonometry. The following are Enduring Understandings of this course: We do not observe energy; we observe the effects of energy. Energy is transformed from one form to another during changes in matter. The amount of energy before a transformation is equal to the amount of energy after the transformation. An object's momentum accounts for both mass and velocity. An object's momentum will be changed when a force is applied. The amount of change will depend on (1) the magnitude of the force and (2) the amount of time over which the force is applied. Electric charges can either be positive or negative. Like charges repel each while opposite charges attract each other. The flow of electricity involves three key measurements: Voltage causes the charges to move from one location to another, current describes the rate at which the charges move, and resistance characterizes the degree to which a material opposes the flow of the charges. Waves carry energy from one place to another. Sound energy is transported by a mechanical wave that requires a physical medium (i.e air). Light energy is transported by an electromagnetic wave that can travel through a vacuum. The electrons that surround a nucleus gain and lose energy by absorbing or releasing photons of specific wavelengths. Radioactive particles and waves can also be absorbed or released by the nucleus of an atom. These processes, however, involve much more energy than those involving electrons. Required Materials: The technology requirements for using the blendedschools.net tools are listed below: A standard, Internet-capable computer. High Speed Internet Access (1MB/s per user if possible) Windows XP / Mac OS 10.3 rated computer or newer Java (download from http://.java.com) Adobe FlashPlayer (download from http://.adobe.com) Windows Media Player or Quicktime Productivity Software (Microsoft Office or equivalent) Speakers, Microphone Attendance: In order to succeed in this class, regular attendance is expected. This class will require a time commitment each day from you, so be sure to log in and keep up. If you must miss class for an extended period of time, please contact your instructor in advance to make arrangements. Grading: This course will contain assignments and tests and other activities. Your teacher will share the grading policy with you. To see how many points each activity is worth in this class, click on the "My Grades" link. Blackboard Information: We will be using a Course Management System called Blackboard, which will allow you to access information and communicate with class members on a 24 / 7 basis. Access the Blackboard course by going to this website: https://blendedschools.blackboard.com 1. Enter your assigned user name 2. Enter your assigned password If you do not know your username or password, contact your teacher or district contact person. See who your school district’s contact person is by finding your district’s name on this web page: http://www.blendedschools.net/members.php 3. Click on the course name under the Classes tab. 4. If you experience any problems, contact your teacher or the blendedschools.net Help Desk at [email protected] Your first task: 1. Read through this syllabus carefully! 2. Go to the Blackboard site and log in to our course. Navigate around the course to become familiar with it. 3. Email you instructor with any questions you might have! Your teacher’s email address is: Syllabus page 1 Content Topics Use the table below to list the unit and lesson titles. Unit 1- Work and Energy Lesson 1 – Work and Power Lesson 2 – Kinetic and Gravitational Potential Lesson 3 – Conservation of Energy Lesson 4 – Work Done by a Spring Unit 2- Momentum Lesson 1 – Momentum and Impulse Lesson 2 – Conservation of Momentum in One Dimension Lesson 3 – Conservation of Momentum in Two Dimensions Lesson 4 – Center of Mass Unit 3- Electricity and Magnetism Lesson 1 – Electric Charge Lesson 2 - Coulomb’s Law Lesson 3 – Series Circuits Lesson 4 – Parallel Circuits Lesson 5 – Magnetic Fields Unit 4- Waves Lesson 1 – Basic Wave Properties Lesson 2 – Sound Waves Lesson 3 - Constructive and Destructive Interference Lesson 4 – The Doppler Effect Lesson 5 - Light and Color Lesson 6 - Reflection and Refraction Lesson 7 - Mirrors and Lenses Unit 5 –Modern Physics Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Lesson 4 Lesson 5 - Syllabus The Bohr Model of the Atom The Photoelectric Effect Types of Radioactive Decay Nuclear Binding Energy Relativity page 2 Pacing Guide The instructor or student of this course can use the table below plan when each unit’s lessons should be started and completed. Unit / Lesson # Syllabus Start Date Completion Date page 3 Syllabus page 4