Physics is using patterns and relationships to explain the physical world. Physicists simplify and make reasonable assumptions so that they can use mathematical formulas and models to better understand the physical world.
Teacher--Mrs. Maureen M. Drees
Grade: 11th, 12th
Course Description--Physics is a college-preparatory course which discovers the relationships between matter, motion, and energy. These relationships, including the conservation of properties, are mathematically measurable. It is a challenging course that involves work with the history of physics, the scientific process, mathematical solutions to physics problems, and the application of physics concepts to labs and projects, and to the world beyond the classroom.
Units:
B. Describing Motion--Velocity and Acceleration
C. Forces
D. Vectors
E. Two-Dimensional Motion
F. Universal Gravitation
G. Momentum and Its Conservation
H. Work, Energy, and Simple Machines
Benchmark 1. Apply the vocabulary of physics.
Benchmark 2. Solve physics problems quantitatively.
Benchmark 3. Understand motion and its causes.
Benchmark 4. Solve two-dimensional problems.
Benchmark 5. Apply conservation principles to energy and momentum.