Physics is an honors credit science
course. Students need to have taken or be currently taking
Algebra II. To view the TEKS for
this course click here,
then click on Chapter 112.science. As mandated by the TEKS,
Physics is a laboratory course and lab work will be involved throughout
the year.
Students will need the following
supplies for this course:
- One three-subject spiral.
- One one-subject spiral.
- One one-inch three ring binder or a pocket folder with
brads.
- Pencils and/or pens.
- Scientific calculator (may use the graphing calculators).
- Other supplies as dictated by labs or projects to be
determined.
Six weeks averages will be determined as follows:
- Daily 25%
- Lab work 25%
- Tests 50%
Syllabus:
First semester will consist of the study of mechanics:
- Safety procedures
- Basic Physics definitions
- Math skills review
- Velocity and acceleration
- Vector addition
- Force
- Work
- Power
- Energy
Second semester will consist of the study of basic concepts other than
mechanics:
- Wave properties
- Sound
- Light
- Mirrors and lenses
- Static electricity
- Electric fields
- Current electricity
Special projects that may be involved are:
- Designing a fan car
- Designing a mousetrap car
- Building and flying a rocket
- Building a circuit that cooks hot dogs
- Field trips
- Working with the Intermediate students on a study of space.
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