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The course features investigation of interdisciplinary topics through the perspective of atomic and molecular structures of matter, energy, and physical and chemical reaction and interaction. Delivers Rainshadow and State of Nevada standards in the physical sciences.
The course features investigation of interdisciplinary topics through the perspective of atomic and molecular structures of matter, energy, and physical and chemical reaction and interaction. Delivers Rainshadow and State of Nevada standards in the physical sciences.
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The course features investigation of interdisciplinary topics through the perspective of atomic and molecular structures of matter, energy, and physical and chemical reaction and interaction. Delivers Rainshadow and State of Nevada standards in the physical sciences.
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Rainshadow CCHS – Spring 2010 ID Science 3B Syllabus
This course explores science as a means of interdisciplinary inquiry with an
emphasis on the role of the physical sciences in understanding natural phenomena Joe Ferguson: joe@rainshadowcchs.org * www.joerainshadow.weebly.com Course Description: The course features investigation of interdisciplinary topics through the perspective of atomic and molecular structures of matter, energy, and physical and chemical reaction and interaction. Delivers Rainshadow & State of Nevada standards in the physical sciences. Course Aims and Objectives for this 9 Weeks: Upon completion of this 9 week unit, students will; - Study and understand the physical sciences from the perspective of the laws of motion and force: action and reaction, gravity and light, electric and nuclear energies. - Study and understand the physical sciences from the perspective of the structure of matter: atomic and molecular structures and concomitant chemical reactions. - Explore practical applications of the discoveries of physics and chemistry to everyday life. - Discuss current world issues and problems with concern for understanding and conserving ecosystems by way of comprehending and unifying problem solving through the lenses of physics and chemistry. Requirements: - participation in classroom activities every day. - record of daily activities, current events, notes, and vocabulary flash cards. - completed portfolio of assignments. (see requirements below) - completed projects, presentations, quizzes, and exams.
Week / Dates Tuesday Thursday
Course intro and class expectations. What Static Equilibrium and Sums of Forces. Intro 1) Jan. 26, 28 is physics? Newton’s First Law of Motion to Vectors. 2) Feb. 2, 4 Linear Motion Lab, Objects in Freefall Acceleration and Motion in Constant Speed 3) Feb. 9, 11 Newton’s 2nd Law of Motion, F = ma Mass / Weight Conversions Dropping Masses and Accelerating Cart, Force, Acceleration, Falling and Air 4) Feb. 16, 18 Friction Resistance Newton’s 3rd Law of Motion, Action / 5) Feb. 23, 25 Interactions, the Parallelogram Rule Reaction Pairs 6) Mar. 2, 4 Velocity and Force Vectors, Sailboats Force-Vector Diagrams 7) Mar. 9, 11 Intro to Bridge Building Lab Activity Intro to Rotational Motion 8) Mar. 16, 18 Torques and Rotation Acceleration and Circular Motion 9) Mar. 23, 25 Banked Tracks and Airplanes Intro to Momentum 10) Mar. 30, Apr. 1 Changing Momentum and Systems Momentum and Billiards 11) Apr. 6, 8 Intro to Energy Work, Energy, and Energy Conservation 12) Apr. 20, 22 Energy Dependency & The Future Energy Problems & Solutions 13) Apr. 27, 29 Energy and Momentum Momentum and Bowling 14) May 4, 6 Gravity and Tides Projectile and Satellite Motion 15) May 11, 13 Waves, Light, Energy Speed, Wavelength, Frequency, Color 16) May 18, 20 Nuclear Reactions Bridge Building Lab Work 17) May 25, 27 Finish Bridge Building Project Bridge Strength Tests & Demolition 18) Jun. 1, 3 Course Review Comprehensive Final Exam Last class. Course reflection. Updating the 19) Jun. 8 Science Section of Your Rainshadow No School Portfolio. Grading Policy and Assessment: This class will be based on an approximately 2,000 point system for the 19 week period. Point Breakdown: Attendance and Participation – 500 points Complete Folder of Work – 500 points - includes classwork, projects, and lab exercises. Major Projects, Presentations, Quizzes, & Exams – 500 points Literacy Course – 500 Portfolio Contents: You will maintain a folder to be kept in-class with all of the assignments that you complete for this class. You will also be required to maintain an online portfolio for each of your Rainshadow classes where many of your assignments will be saved. At the end of the semester you will complete your modified online school portfolio that will showcase all of your best work from this course. Work done in this class should be included in the science section of your comprehensive Rainshadow Portfolio. Interdisciplinary Science 3A & B This course explores science as a means of interdisciplinary inquiry with an emphasis on physical science. This Junior-level Rainshadow Science course explores science as a means of interdisciplinary inquiry with an emphasis on the role of the physical sciences in understanding natural phenomena. This course features investigation of interdisciplinary topics through the perspective of atomic and molecular structures of matter, energy, and physical and chemical reaction and interaction. This course meets Rainshadow & State of Nevada standards for physical science and prepares students to use science as a tool in careers, higher education, and life. Objectives Students will… …study and understand the physical sciences from the perspective of the laws of motion and force: action and reaction, gravity and light, electric and nuclear energies. S1 (P.12.B.1-4) Forces and Motion: laws of motion, gravity, machines, pressure, density, buoyancy, electricity, and magnetism. S3 (P.12.C.1-6) Energy and Matter: energy forms, changes of state, heat and temperature, waves, circuits, changes in systems. S5 (P.12.C.1-6) Nuclear and Electromagnetic Energy: behavior of light, nuclear applications, nuclear waste disposal, electromagnetic energies. …study and understand the physical sciences from the perspectives of the structure of matter: atomic and molecular structures and concomitant chemical reactions. S2 (P.12.A.1-9) Structure of Matter: physical properties, chemical bonding, atomic theory, systems of particles, molecular theory. S4 (P.12.A.1-9) Chemical Reaction: conservation of matter, rates of reaction, transformation of matter, chemical properties. …explore practical applications of the discoveries of physics and chemistry to everyday life. S19 (N.12.A.1-6) Reasoning and Critical Response Skills: evaluate data, credibility of sources, cost/benefits analysis, system analysis, hypotheses, laws, theories, rules, generalization, assumption, analogy models. …discuss current world issues and problems with concern for understanding and conserving ecosystems by way of comprehending and unifying problem solving through the lenses of physics and chemistry. S16 (E.12.C.1-5) Natural Resources: consequences of resource use, recycling processes, careers, use of natural resources, depletion, environmental degradation. S17 (N.12.B.1-4) Conservation: analyze and evaluate consumption patterns, conservation efforts, equilibriums, environmental issues, global concerns, trade offs, responsible behavior.