Download 246_Physics_and_Technology_in_Society_I_Gr_11-12

EAST PENNSBORO AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
PLANNED COURSE
COVER SHEET
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Course Title/Number/Grade:
246 Physics & Technology in Society I-Gr. 11-12
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Prerequisite Requirements (if any)
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Periods Per Cycle:
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Length of Period (minutes):
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Number of Days of Instruction:
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Total Clock Hours (C x D ÷ 60):
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Units of Credit:
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Weighted Course:
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Certification Requirements (for office use):
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CONCEPT STATEMENT
Board Approval Date:
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THE INSTRUCTIONAL UNIT
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Title of Course:
246 Physics & Technology in Society I – Gr. 11-12
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Title of Unit:
Force
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Approximate Time Allocation:
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Objectives(s)
The students will:
Define force.
Identify complex technological devices
where force must be controlled, measured,
or applied.
Describe what force, pressure, voltage, and
temperature difference have in common in
their respective energy systems.
Predict the effects of balance and
unbalanced forces on an object.
Measure force in mechanical, fluid,
electrical, and thermal systems.
Investigate and consider careers that require
understanding and application of the
measurement and control of forces in
complex devices.
Objectives Related to Standard(s)
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Key Idea(s)
1. Force
2. Mechanical, fluid, electrical, and thermal
energy systems
3. Balanced or unbalanced forces
4. Scalar
5. Vector
6. Mass
7. Weight
8. Torque
9. Pressure difference
10. Hydraulic systems
11. Pneumatic systems
12. Manometers
13. Voltage
14. Electrons
15. Series circuit
16. Parallel circuit
17. Temperature difference
18. Heat
19. Thermocouples
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Primary Assessment Related to
Objectives
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Expected Achievement
In order to obtain a proficient level of performance students should:
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THE INSTRUCTIONAL UNIT
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Title of Course:
246 Physics & Technology in Society I – Gr. 11-12
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Title of Unit:
Work
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Approximate Time Allocation:
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Objectives(s)
The students will:
Describe the scientific explanation of work
and how it applies in mechanical, fluid, and
electrical systems.
Describe how work in each of the three
energy systems involves the presence of a
force-like quantity and movement.
Identify correct SI and English units for work
in each of the three energy systems.
Identify effects of work in each of the three
energy systems.
Make mathematical work calculations in
each of the three energy systems.
Mathematically and experimentally predict
and measure the work done in each of the
three energy systems.
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Primary Assessment Related to
Objectives
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Objectives Related to Standard(s)
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Key Idea(s)
1. Mechanical systems
2. Mechanical work
3. Force multipliers
4. Input work
5. Output work
6. Efficiency
7. Fluid systems
8. Work in a fluid system
9. Voltage
10. Current
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Expected Achievement
In order to obtain a proficient level of performance students should:
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THE INSTRUCTIONAL UNIT
A.
Title of Course:
246 Physics & Technology in Society I – Gr. 11-12
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Title of Unit:
Rate
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Approximate Time Allocation:
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Objectives(s)
The students will:
1. Describe rate and how it applies to
mechanical, fluid, electrical, and thermal
systems.
2. Identify correct SI and English units for rate
in each of the four energy systems.
3. Make mathematical rate calculations in each
of the four energy systems.
4. Mathematically and experimentally predict
and measure rate in each of the four energy
systems.
5. Distinguish between linear and rotational
motion.
6. Distinguish and measure volumetric-flow
rates versus mass-flow rates.
7. Describe charge-flow rate (current).
8. Distinguish principles and applications for
both AC and DC currents.
9. Distinguish and calculate frequencies and
periods.
10. Describe heat-flow rate.
11. Define and measure heat capacity and
specific heat.
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Objectives Related to Standard(s)
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Key Idea(s)
1. Speed and velocity
2. Scalar quantity
3. Vector quantity
4. Linear and rotational rates
5. Acceleration
6. Angular acceleration
7. Fluid-flow rate
8. Volume and mass-flow rates
9. Electrical rate
10. AC and DC current
11. Ammeters
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Primary Assessment Related to
Objectives
12. Frequency
13. Hertz
14. Period
15. Heat-flow rate
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Expected Achievement
In order to obtain a proficient level of performance students should:
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THE INSTRUCTIONAL UNIT
A.
Title of Course:
246 Physics & Technology in Society I – Gr. 11-12
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Title of Unit:
Resistance
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Approximate Time Allocation:
D.
Objectives(s)
The students will:
1. Describe resistance and identify situations
for resistance in mechanical, fluid, electrical,
and thermal energy systems.
2. Explain how resistance in each energy
system relates to the unifying principle of a
force-like quantity divided by a rate.
3. Identify the effects of resistance in each of
the four energy systems.
4. Mathematically and experimentally predict
and measure resistance in each of the four
energy systems.
5. Distinguish between static and kinetic
friction.
6. Describe and calculate the reduction or
increase of friction in a mechanical system.
7. Identify and calculate drag.
8. Explain the mathematical relationship of
Ohms Law between resistance, current, and
voltage.
9. Distinguish and identify differences between
conductors, semiconductors, and insulators.
10. Measure resistance.
11. Identify the factors that contribute to
resistance in a wire.
12. Define thermal conductivity.
13. Explain and make calculations using the
relationship between resistance,
temperature, and heat-flow rate.
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Objectives Related to Standard(s)
Key Idea(s)
Friction
Static friction
Coefficient of Friction
Lubricants
Drag force
Streamlining
Electrical resistance
Ohm’s Law
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Primary Assessment Related to
Objectives
9. Series or parallel
10. Thermal resistance
11. Thermal conductivity (k)
12. R-factor
13. Heat-flow rate
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Expected Achievement
In order to obtain a proficient level of performance students should:
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THE INSTRUCTIONAL UNIT
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Title of Course:
246 Physics & Technology in Society I – Gr. 11-12
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Title of Unit:
Energy
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Approximate Time Allocation:
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Objectives(s)
The students will:
Describe the nature of energy in mechanical,
fluid, electrical, and thermal systems.
Describe and differentiate between potential
kinetic energy.
Describe the relationship between potential
and kinetic energy in the conservation of
energy law.
Describe and calculate the relationship
between work and energy.
Measure energy in each of the four energy
systems.
Mathematically calculate gravitational, fluid,
electrical, and thermal potential energy.
Differentiate and calculate linear and
rotational kinetic energy.
Define moment of inertia.
Use the law of conservation of energy to
describe how one form of energy is changed
into another form.
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Primary Assessment Related to
Objectives
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Objectives Related to Standard(s)
Key Idea(s)
Gravitational potential energy
Elastic potential energy
Linear kinetic energy
Rotational kinetic energy
The law of conservation of energy
Capacitors and inductor
Insulator
Mechanical equivalence of heat
Convection, conduction, and radiation
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Expected Achievement
In order to obtain a proficient level of performance students should:
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THE INSTRUCTIONAL UNIT
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Title of Course:
246 Physics & Technology in Society I – Gr. 11-12
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Title of Unit:
Power
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Approximate Time Allocation:
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Objectives(s)
The students will:
Describe power and forms of power in
mechanical, fluid, electrical, and thermal
systems.
Make mathematical calculations of power in
all four energy systems.
Define and calculate efficiency.
Calculate power in an electrical system.
Relate power in a thermal system to thermal
rate.
Identify the relationship and usage of power
in domestic households.
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Primary Assessment Related to
Objectives
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Objectives Related to Standard(s)
Key Idea(s)
Power
Watt (SI system)
Horsepower (English system)
Kilowatts
Thermal power
BTUs
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Expected Achievement
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skills most emphasized in this course (up to 4 skills).
Attributing – Identifying special
characteristics of an object
Personifying – Giving human qualities to
an object
Prioritizing – Ranking items in order of
importance
Sequencing – Arranging items in order
Compare/Contrast - Identifying
similarities and differences
Brainstorming – generating a list of
ideas about a topic
Visualizing – Creating mental pictures
Classifying – Grouping items with
common characteristics
Problem Solving – Identifying
alternatives and solutions to a problem
Determining Cause and Effect –
Indicating the chain of events
Inferring – Discovering a less obvious
connection to a circumstance
Associating Relationships – Identifying
patterns to connect ideas
Making Analogies – Developing
comparisons based on relationships
Evaluating – Expressing a judgment
based on criteria
Dealing with Ambiguity and Paradox –
Identifying contradictions
Solving Analogies – Expressing an
answer from similar relationships
Inventing – Creating an idea or device
Generalizing – Uncovering patterns and
applying them to other situations
Decision Making – Determining a choice
based on sound judgment
Analyzing for Assumption – Looking for
conjecture not based on fact
Hypothesizing – Forming a testable
question based on fact
Analyzing for Bias – Checking for
prejudices
Drawing Conclusions – Coming to
understandings based on facts
Predicting – Anticipating a future
occurrence
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