Physics is a branch of science concerned with
discovering and characterizing universal laws that
govern matter, energy, space and time. Physics has
been around since the first time someone wondered why
unsupported objects fall, why different materials
have different properties and why the moon and sun
behave the way they do. Physics is know as the
“Fundamental Science” other fields branches of
science investigate systems whose properties depend
on the laws of physics.
Course
Content and Major Projects
Semester
1
Motion and Conservation Energy
•
Hydrogen
Rocket
•
CO2
cars
Thermodynamics
•
Absolute
Zero; Minor research Paper
•
Beginning
of Bill Nye Exhibition Work; Major research Paper
Semester 2
Exhibition 2; Bill Nye and I
Waves
•
Instrument
Project
Electricity
and Magnetism
•
Laser
Project
•
Design
Circuit Board
Final
roller coaster project encompassing all areas of
Physics.
Grading
The
grading for this class will follow Metro’s holistic
grading system and is based on Mastery of Knowledge,
Application of Knowledge, College Work Habits,
Leadership and Metacognition.
This is a inquiry and project based class. Grades
will primarily be based on
•
Projects
(a major project will be done once a quarter)
•
Tests
and Quizzes
•
Labs
Rules
•
All
School Rules Apply
•
No
Excuses