In what ways is a pendulum like a wave? Consider the vertical position of the bob as time passes.
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| Week | Topic |
Nevada Science Standards |
Activity |
| 10 | Law of conservation
of mass
Molecular models |
P.12.A.7: Conservation of mass, small ratios of atoms | |
| 11 |
Review
Quiz: atomic theory of chemistry, bonding. |
P.12.A.4:
Bonding and electrons
N.12.A.5: Use of models |
Compare and contrast ionic and covalent bonding, draw models of each. Discuss examples and properties. |
| 12 | Structure and history
of atom.
Radioactivity Development of Atomic bomb |
N.12.A.5: Models
and modeling can be used to identify and predict cause-effect
relationships.
P.12.C.4: Characteristics, applications and impacts of radioactivity. N.12.B.1: Science, technology, and society influenced one another in both positive and negative ways. |
Guided Reading: Enrico Fermi
Lecture Notes: Ernest Rutherford Note taker (Homework/Class work)
Radioactivity simulation: Half-life of a Twizzler. |
| 13 | Isotopes
Half-life problems Quiz: nuclear processes |
N.12.A.5: Models
and modeling can be used to identify and predict cause-effect
relationships.
P.12.C.4: Characteristics, applications and impacts of radioactivity. N.12.B.1: Science, technology, and society influenced one another in both positive and negative ways. P.12.C.3: Nuclear reactions convert a relatively small amount of material into a large amount of energy. I/SP.12.A.8: Most elements have two or more isotopes, some of which have practical applications. |
Present Findings 10 min. slide show per group
Lecture notes Review: Quiz Game |
| 13 |
Conservation of energy. Introduction to motion. Forces, Accelerations and Velocity Newton's Laws |
P.12.C.2 Students know
energy forms can be converted.
P.12.B.2: Laws of motion can be used to determine the effects of forces on the motion of objects. |
Lab 17:That coffee really gets me rolling: Where did the energy come from? |
| 14 | Newton's Laws applied to flight. Working with forces. | N.12.A.5: Models
and modeling can be used to identify and predict cause-effect
relationships.
P.12.B.2: Laws of motion can be used to determine the effects of forces on the motion of objects. N.12.A.1: Students know that illustrations, charts and graphs can be used in presentations. N.12.A.4: Students know how to safely conduct an original investigation using appropriate tools and technology. |
Lab 18:The Wright Stuff:Forces of flight. |
| 15 | Work and Energy Equivalence
Power Quiz: Newton's Laws through Power |
P.12.C.2: Students know that energy can be converted. | New Pendulum Lab
Lecture notes Worksheet |
| 16 | Waves and wave phenomena
Photoelectric effect |
P.12.C.1: Students know that waves have energy that can be transferred when waves interact with matter. | Lab 19: Virtual light lab:
Wave demos. Tacoma Narrows bridge video. |
| 17 | Heat and Temperature | P.12.C.5: Students know the
relationship between heat and energy.
E.12.A.4: Students know convection and radiation play important roles in moving heat energy in the Earth system. |
Lab 20: Its getting hot in here: Heat vs Temperature. |
| 18 | Review and Semester Final | End of 1st Semester. |
Don't forget to try the Practice Semester Final
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