Textbook used for suggested homework questions – Units 1-5
Heath Physics
Published by MCDOUGAL LITTEL
ISBN 10: 0669257931ISBN 13: 9780669257939
This is an older text but one that deals well with the basic physics concepts in this course. The examples referenced in the videos below sometimes refer to this text. Although purchasing this text is not necessary, it is something that you may want to consider.
Physical Science Unit 1- Introduction and Review Concepts (Sept 5 – 8 days)
- Physical Science 20 Intro / science careers / Sci Method
- Phys Sc 20 Measurement and Significant Figures
- Phys Sc 20 -Accuracy and Precision, Si Base Units, Metric Conversions
- Phys Sc 20- Metric Conversions (squared/cubic units), Unit Analysis
- Phys Sc 20 Metric Conversions -Squared and Cubic unit WORKSHEET
- Phys Sc 20 Sig Figs in Calculations
- Phys Sc 20 Precision and Range
- Phys Sc 20 – Percent Error Lesson
- Phys Sc 20 Percent Error Example – Determine Actual Value
Intro Exam (google quiz)
Physical Science Unit 2 – Waves Unit (7 days)
Ch 10 Text questions for practice
p. 309 #1-4
p. 316 #1-6
p. 342 #35 (trace diagrams into your notebook and draw the resultant waves)
Study summary points p. 337-8 (omit points #15, 21-24)
Superposition Asn’t #1/#2 – Hand in
Ch 10 Review questions p. 339 #9, 11, 12ac, 13ac, 15, 16, 17, 21, 23, 25, 33, 35, 37
Physical Science Unit 3 – Sound Unit (12 days)
- Ch 11 questions
- p.353 #1,2 (11.2)
- p.353 #1,2 (11.3)
- p. 370 #8-10, 12, 15, 17, 18, 23, 27, 31, 36
- Ch 12 Questions
- p.381 #1,2
- p 402 #9, 11, 15, 22-26
- Phys Sc 20 11.1 Speed of Sound
- Mr. MathWell song – Speed of Sound in Air (332+0 6T) Phys Sc 20
- Phys Sc 20 11.3-11.5 Mach#, transmission, intensity of sound
- Physical Sc 20 11.7-11.9
- Mr MathWell song – Mach Number Phys Sc 20
- Mach number homework questions
- Phys Sc 20 12.1- 12.8 Wave interference
- Phys Sc 20 Speed of sound (homework questions)
- Phys Sc 20 Human Ear Lesson 2022
- Phys Sc 20 – Human Ear_ Semi-circular Canals
- How the Ear Works – Javitz 3-D video
- Can you trust your Ears? Auditory Illusions…
- Yanni or Laurel – What do you hear??
- Wave interference pattern video
- Sonic Boom Problem – TedEx
- SONIC BOOMS & JETS | Best Compilation (MW Hub)
- The Doppler Effect: what does motion do to waves? (Alt Shift X)
Unit 4 – Light (Mirrors, Lenses, Refraction, Human eye) (33 days)
Textbook questions and Assignments:
- p. 414 #1-2
- p. 418 #1-3
- Read through and make notes on Applications of plane mirrors 13.7 pp. 422-427 (you may have a quiz on these applications for which you will be able to use your notes)
- Ch 13 Review questions p.432 (Choose any 20 of 32 questions)
- Ray diagram handout (plane and curved mirror)
- p. 456 #8, 9
- p. 448 #1-3
- 14.7 Applications pp. 449-452 (make notes on applications)
- Ch 14 Review questions p. 455 #1-6,8-11,13,18
- Ch 15 p.467 #1-4
- p. 468 #1-3
- p. 470 #1-3
- p. 472 #1-3
- Ch 15.7 Applications (make notes)
- Ch 15 Review questions p. 482 #1,11,15-19,22,31,34,36
- p. 499 #1,2
- Ch 16 Review questions p. 511-515 #3,4,8,14,15,17-21,27,33
- Phys Sc 20 Nature of Light (13.1) and Speed of Light (13.2)
- Phys Sc 20 13.3 Pinhole Camera (Part 1)
- Phys Sc 20 Laws of reflection, Images in plane mirrors 13.5-13.6
- Phys Sc 20 Converging Mirror introduction and Rules (14.1-14.3)
- Phys Sc 20 Converging mirror Ray diagram practice
- Phys Sc 20 Diverging mirror Rules and Ray diagrams
- Phys Sc 20 Ray Diagram example (Diverging Mirror)
- Phys Sc 20 Diverging Ray diagram practice
- Phys Sc 20 Mirror Equation / Spherical Aberration Lesson – 2022
- Phys Sc 20Mirror Equation Example
- Phys Sc 20 14.6 Spherical Aberration
- Phys Sc 20 15.1-15.2 Index of Refraction
- Phys Sc 20 15.3 Snell’s Law and Laws of Refraction
- Phys Sc 20 15.3 Snell’s Law Example
- Phys Sc 20 Snell’s General Equation example
- Phys Sc 20 Snell’s General Eq. Example 2
- Phys Sc 20 15.4-15.5 Snell’s General Equation, Total internal reflection, and Critical angle
- Laser light in a glass of soapy water example (4:13)
- Introduction to lenses video (Eureka)
- Phys Sc 20 Ch 16 intro Converging and Diverging Lenses
- How to Draw Ray Diagrams – Converging Lenses animation (Swanson Does Science)
- How to Draw Ray Diagrams – Diverging Lenses animation (Swanson Does Science)
- Phys Sc 20 16.7 Eye introduction
- Phys Sc 20 16.8 Defects in vision
- DEFECTS OF VISION AND THEIR CORRECTION
- Laser VS Traditional Cataract Eye Surgery (animation) Video
Unit 5 – Heat (14 days)
Textbook questions:
p. 261#2-5
p. 232 #1-4
p. 237 #1-4
p. 240 #1-5
p. 244 #1-5
p. 261 #6,9,11
Ch 8 review p 262-264 #17,19,22-28,33,37-39,42c
- Phys Sc 20 8.1 Heat – Kinetic Molecular Theory
- Phys Sc 20 8.2-8.3 Thermal Expansion
- Phys Sc 20 8.4-8.5 Anomalous water properties, Heat, and Temperature
- Phys Sc 20 8.5 Heat exchange in mixtures
- Phys Sc 20 8.6 Latent Heat Lab Activity – Intro to Latent Heat
- Phys Sc 20 Latent Heat Lesson and Calculations
- Ch 8 Quiz Prep Video
- Physical Science 20 – linear and volume expansion, heating curve quiz prep
- Phys Sc 20 Ch 8 HEAT EXAM REVIEW
Limitations of Science: James Tour: The Origin of Life Has Not Been Explained
Chemistry Units – Textbook used:
MERRILL CHEMISTRY
GLENCOE
Science
Unit 6 – Chemistry (36 days)
Homework and Text Questions:
- Ions and compounds package
- Mole conversion worksheet
- Text p. 205 #42-45 (Molarity questions)
- Text p. 208 #50-55 (Percentage comp questions)
- Text p. 218 #103, 104 (Empirical formula questions) #105, 106, 109 (Molecular Formula questions)
- Stoichiometry worksheet
- Phys Sc 20 Ions (part 2) Anions
- Phys Sc 20 chemical formulas
- Phys Sc 20 Naming Ternary ionic compounds
- Phys Sc 20 balancing equations
- Phys Sc 20 Word Chemical Equations and Diatomic Seven
- Phys Sc 20 – Forming Equations given reactants and type of reaction
- Phys Sc 20 – Percent Composition (Ch.8)
- Phys Sc 20 – Empirical Formulas
- Phys Sc 20 Molecular Formula
- Molecular Formula Lab Video
- Phys Sc 20 – Mole Introduction
- Phys Sc 20 Molar conversions
- Phys Sc 20 Molarity
- Mole, Molarity, Percent Comp, Empirical and Molecular formulas REVIEW
- Phys Sc 20 Stoichiometry Intro
- Phys Sc 20 Stoichiometry Example (Mass to Mass)
- Phys Sc 20 Stoichiometry Example 2 (Mass to Mass)
- Phys Sc 20 Stoichiometry Mass Mass #7
- Phys Sc 20 GAS Stoichiometry problem
- Phys Sc 20 Limiting Reactant
- Phys Sc 20 Limiting Reactant Example
- Phys Sc 20 Limiting Reactant Asn’t Example
- Phys Sc 20 Limiting Reactant / % yield Example
- Limiting Reactant LAB Demo
Student Project
Students may work in partners for the project outlined in the document below. this project will be due near the end of the semester and should be started at least 2 months in advance (around midterm at the latest)