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SENECA VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT CURRICULUM Course Title: Course Number: Grade Level(s): Periods Per Week: Length of Period: Length of Course: Credits: Faculty Author(s): Date: Principles of Physics 2 0482 11 – 12 5 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. Principles of Physics 2 –1– 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 Principles of Physics 2 –2– 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 Principles of Physics 2 –3– 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 Principles of Physics 2 –4– 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 Principles of Physics 2 –5– 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 Principles of Physics 2 –6–