SCS Physics Curriculum Map Unit 7 Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 6 Unit 8 Unit 9 Unit 3 Unit 11 Unit 4 Unit 10 Unit 12 Heat Energy Unit 5 One Two Circular Electric Capacitors, Forces Work and and Waves and Nuclear Light and Light Dimensional Dimensional Momentum Motion and Forces, Fields Resistors and Energy Sound Physics Behaviors Kinematics Kinematic Gravitation and Energy Circuits 3 weeks 2 weeks 4 weeks 3 weeks 3 weeks 3 weeks 2 weeks 4 weeks 3 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 2 weeks Work and Energy UNIT 4: [3 weeks] The Overarching Question(s) Why do objects move? DCI, Standards, Explanations, Misconceptions 3-Dimensional Instructional Approach (SEPs Learning Outcomes/Phenomena (Anchor, Driving) Vocabulary and Curricular Materials weeks] Length [1 and CCCs) *Suggestions Science and Engineering Practice Vocabulary Essential Questions 1. Asking questions and defining problems Work Potential & Kinetic Energy How do you know something has energy? Conservation of Energy Momentum Rocketry 2. Developing and using models In what ways do we witness the effects of Collisions 3. Planning and Carrying Out Investigations something having energy? 4. Analyzing and Interpreting Data What limits the efficiency of a car engine? 5. Using Mathematics and computational thinking Curricular Materials 6. Constructing explanations and designing solutions Learning Outcomes 7. Engaging in Argument from Evidence HMH Physics Work and Energy Chapter 5 – 8. Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating Relate the variables of work, power, kinetic energy, and information potential energy to mechanical situations and solve for these Bung Jumping: Energy variables. Cross Cutting Concepts: Phenomenon Energy and Matter: Graphing Calculator: TI-83/84 Graphing Calculator Activity Guide Students explain the conservation of energy by Sheet: Motion in One Dimension: discussing the transfer mechanisms between objects or fields as well as into or out of a system. Virtual Lab: Work and Energy: Web Resource- Misconceptions
SCS Physics Curriculum Map Unit 1 One Dimensional Kinematics Unit 2 Two Dimensional Kinematic Unit 3 Forces Unit 4 Work and Energy Unit 5 Momentum Unit 6 Circular Motion and Gravitation Unit 7 Heat Energy and Unit 8 Electric Forces, Fields and Energy Unit 9 Capacitors, Resistors and Circuits Unit 10 Waves and Sound Unit 11 Light and Light Behaviors Unit 12 Nuclear Physics 3 weeks 2 weeks 4 weeks 3 weeks 3 weeks 3 weeks 2 weeks 4 weeks 3 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 2 weeks UNIT 4: Work and Energy [3 weeks] The Overarching Question(s) Why do objects move? DCI, Standards, Explanations, Misconceptions Length [1 weeks] Learning Outcomes/Phenomena (Anchor, Driving) 3-Dimensional Instructional Approach (SEPs and CCCs) *Suggestions Vocabulary and Curricular Materials Misconceptions Essential Questions How do you know something has energy? In what ways do we witness the effects of something having energy? What limits the efficiency of a car engine? Learning Outcomes Relate the variables of work, power, kinetic energy, and potential energy to mechanical situations and solve for these variables. Phenomenon Science and Engineering Practice 1. Asking questions and defining problems 2. Developing and using models 3. Planning and Carrying Out Investigations 4. Analyzing and Interpreting Data 5. Using Mathematics and computational thinking 6. Constructing explanations and designing solutions 7. Engaging in Argument from Evidence 8. Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information Cross Cutting Concepts: Energy and Matter: Students explain the conservation of energy by discussing the transfer mechanisms between objects or fields as well as into or out of a system. Vocabulary Work Potential & Kinetic Energy Conservation of Energy Momentum Rocketry Collisions Curricular Materials HMH Physics – Work and Energy Chapter 5 Bung Jumping: Energy Graphing Calculator: TI-83/84 Graphing Calculator Activity Guide Sheet: Motion in One Dimension: Virtual Lab: Work and Energy: Web Resource-
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