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Scope and Sequence - Physics

This document outlines a physics scope and sequence that is divided into four quarters. The first quarter covers laboratory safety, forces and motion, and mechanical energy. The second quarter focuses on mechanical energy. The third quarter addresses electricity and magnetism. The fourth quarter covers waves, including the properties of mechanical and electromagnetic waves, sound, and light and optics. The course aims to develop strong problem solving skills through laboratory-centered learning and comprehensive coverage of key physics topics.

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Scope and Sequence - Physics

This document outlines a physics scope and sequence that is divided into four quarters. The first quarter covers laboratory safety, forces and motion, and mechanical energy. The second quarter focuses on mechanical energy. The third quarter addresses electricity and magnetism. The fourth quarter covers waves, including the properties of mechanical and electromagnetic waves, sound, and light and optics. The course aims to develop strong problem solving skills through laboratory-centered learning and comprehensive coverage of key physics topics.

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Science Scope and Sequence - Physics

Physics

Quarter 1

Laboratory Safety

Forces and Motion

Mechanical Energy

Quarter 2

Quarter 3

Quarter 4

Electricity and Magnetism

Waves

Major Concepts: Laboratory-centered, the course exposes students to methods of scientific inquiry and
elementary error analysis. Course design requires students to develop a solid background in the conceptual
basis of physics as well strong critical thinking and problem solving skills. The course is a comprehensive
treatment of the topics of mechanics, electricity and magnetism, and waves and oscillations.

Quarter: Forces and Motion


Pa: The student will demonstrate an understanding of how scientific inquiry and technological design,
including mathematical analysis, can be used appropriately to pose questions, seek answers, and develop
solutions.
Indicators Pa.1-Pa.7, Pa.9-Pa.10
Pb.1: Represent vector quantities (including displacement, velocity, acceleration, and force) and use vector
addition.
Pb.2: Apply formulas for velocity or speed and acceleration to one and two-dimensional problems.
Pb.3: Interpret the velocity or speed and acceleration of one and two-dimensional motion on distance-time,
velocity-time or speed-time, and acceleration-time graphs.
Pb.5: Explain the factors that influence the dynamics of falling objects and projectiles.
Pb.6: Apply formulas for velocity and acceleration to solve problems related to projectile motion.
Pb.7: Use a free-body diagram to determine the net force and component forces acting upon an object.
Pb.8: Distinguish between static and kinetic friction and the factors that affect the motion of objects.
Pb.9: Explain how torque is affected by the magnitude, direction, and point of application of force.
Pb.10: Explain the relationships among speed, velocity, acceleration, and force in rotational systems.

Quarter 2: Mechanical Energy


Pb: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the principles of force and motion and relationships
between them.
Indicators Pb.1-Pb.10
Pc: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the conservation, transfer, and transformation of
mechanical energy.
Indicators Pc.1-Pc.6

Quarter 3: Electricity and Magnetism


Pd: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the properties of electricity and magnetism and the
relationships between them.
Indicators Pd.1-Pd.11

Science Scope and Sequence - Physics


Pe.2: Compare the properties of electromagnetic and mechanical waves.
Pe.4: Distinguish the different properties of waves across the range of the electromagnetic spectrum.

Quarter 4: Waves
Pe: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the properties and behaviors of mechanical and
electromagnetic waves.
Indicators Pe.1-Pe.6
Pf: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the properties and behaviors of sound.
Indicators Pf.1-Pf.9
Pg: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the properties and behaviors of light and optics.
Indicators Pg.1-Pg.10

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