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Physics
First Six Weeks
Lesson Objectives
Define physics; Relate theory and application to research and development;
Demonstrate the Scientific Method
Define SI units; Convert SI units; Use Scientific Notation; Distinguish
between accuracy and precision; Calculate using dimensional analysis; Use
significant figures
Graph variables on a coordinate plane; Recognize relationships between
variables: linear, direct, indirect, quadratic, etc…; Interpret the meaning of
slope
Determine vector sum graphically and using trigonometry; Solve problems
using vectors
Determine resultant vector of vectors in 2 dimensions at right angles; Find
magnitude and direction; Solve problems using vectors
Determine resultant vector from components; Find summation of
components
Resolve vectors in components
Draw and use motion diagrams; Draw and use particle diagrams;
Differentiate between scalar and vector quantity; Measure and calculate
velocity
Define and differentiate between velocity and acceleration; Measure and
calculate acceleration
TEKS
PHY.2B; PHY.3B
PHY.1A, B; PHY.2B
PHY.2B, E
PHY.3A, B; PHY.4B
PHY.3A, B; PHY.4B
PHY.3A; PHY.4B
PHY.3A; PHY.4B
PHY.4B, E
PHY.4A, B, E
Second Six Weeks
Lesson Objectives
Draw graphs of motion including a complete trip, velocity, acceleration;
Work problems of motion including velocity and acceleration
Relate mass and weight; Define inertia; Differentiate between gravitational
weight and apparent weight
Describe the law of acceleration
Examine the periodic motion of a pendulum
Explore forces in pairs - equal magnitude/opposite direction; Describe the
four fundamental forces
Define equilibrium and equilibrant; Explore motion on an inclined plane
TEKS
PHY.4A, B
PHY.4C
PHY.4C
PHY.4C
PHY.4C, D
PHY.4C
Third Six Weeks
Lesson Objectives
Identify vertical and horizontal components of projectile motion; Relate
height, time and initial vertical velocity with range; Explain the effects on
the shape of the trajectory based on different frames of reference
TEKS
PHY.4C, D
Explain acceleration of uniform circular motion; Relate centripetal
acceleration to speed and radius; Study and work problems relating to
uniform circular motion; Use centripetal for and centripetal acceleration in
equations and lab work
Describe the work of Kepler; Work problems using Kepler's Laws
Solve problems of orbital speed and period; Describe gravitational fields;
Contrast Newton's and Einstein's views about gravitation
Relate Kepler's Laws to Newton's Universal Law of Gravitation; Calculate
the periods and speeds of orbiting objects; Describe Cavendish's
measurement of G
Compare a system before and after a collision; Define and determine
impulse and momentum; Relate impulse and momentum
PHY.4C, D
PHY.6A, B
PHY.6A, B
PHY.6A, B
PHY.5C, D
Fourth Six Weeks
Lesson Objectives
Calculate and define work and power; Differentiate between work and
power
Calculate power
List six simple machines, examples of each and their uses - lever, pulley,
inclined plane, wheel and axle, wedge and screw; Describe compound
machines
Calculate mechanical advantage
Observe and describe examples of kinetic and potential energy; Calculate
energy
Solve problems using the law of conservation of energy; Analyze collisions
to find change in energy
Define and calculate temperature and thermal energy; Use and convert
among the various temperature scales; Calculate specific heat and heat
transfer; Define absolute zero and Kelvin
Identify and compare the states of matter; Apply Pascal’s, Bernoulli’s and
Archimedes’ Principles to fluids; Identify capillary action, adhesion/
cohesion, surface tension, buoyancy
Define crystal lattice, amorphous solid, elasticity and thermal expansion
Explore gas laws; Define Kinetic Theory, STP, Boyle's Law and Charles'
Law
Compare and contrast the 3 types of waves – transverse, longitudinal and
surface; Relate speed, wavelength and frequency; Describe and explain
wave properties; Explain incident and reflected; Describe refraction and
diffraction
Explain loudness, decibels, pitch, Doppler shift, resonance and beats
Fifth Six Weeks
TEKS
PHY.5A
PHY.5A, B
PHY.5A
PHY.5A
PHY.5B, C
PHY.5B, C
PHY.7A, B
PHY.4D; PHY.5A, B
PHY.8A
PHY.8B
Lesson Objectives
Recognize properties of charged objects; Contrast conductors and
insulators
Define current, circuits, power and resistance; Describe and use Ohm's
Law
Describe, draw and solve series, parallel and combination circuits; Explain
galvanometers, voltmeters and ammeters; Describe and explain fuses,
circuit breakers and ground-fault interrupters
Review TAKS tested objectives from Biology, Chemistry and Physics
TEKS
PHY.6B, C
PHY.6B, C
PHY.6E, F
refer to TAKS
Information Booklet
Sixth Six Weeks
Lesson Objectives
TEKS
Describe the origin and properties of magnets; Compare various magnetic PHY.6D, F
fields; Solve problems involving magnetic fields; Explain the production of
an electric current from magnetism; Describe and explain a motor and a
generator
Explore convex and concave mirrors
Explain diffraction grating and their patterns; Apply properties of
PHY.8A, C
diffraction; Explain interference; Describe types of lenses and images;
Solve problems involving lenses and ray diagrams; Explain applications of
lenses; Describe types of mirrors and images; Apply properties of light;
Solve problems involving reflection and refraction
Distinguish between continuous and line spectral; Solve problems using
spectra; Describe photoelectric effect
PHY.9A, B