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Course Syllabus
High School/Science/Basic Physics:
Teacher: Mr. Komp
Contact Information: Phone 262-626-8427 x 4157, email ckomp@ksd.k12.wi.us
Science Laboratory Procedure
o Demonstrate proper lab safety
o Make careful observations
o Communicate results
Scientific Method
o Ask a question
o Form a hypothesis
o Develop and perform experiments (Variables)
o Analyze data
o Construct a conclusion
o Describe theories
Metric System of Measurement
o Apply base units and prefixes
o Measure
o Convert units within the metric system
Motion
o Compare and contrast distance and displacement
o Investigate relationship between distance and time, and velocity and time
o Solve speed, velocity, and acceleration problems
Force
o Describe the nature of forces
o Investigate friction, gravity, free fall, and projectile motion
o Apply Newton’s laws of motion
Fluids
o Relate buoyant force to floating and sinking
o Investigate Bernoulli’s, Pascal’s, Archimedes Principles
o Apply Pascal’s Principle to hydraulic systems
Work, Power, Energy
o Define and calculate work, power, and energy
o Predict and explain conversions between energy forms
o Investigate mechanical advantage – simple machines
Heat and Thermodynamics
o Explain the relationship between temperature and heat
o Identify phases of matter and explore the thermodynamics of phase changes
o Compare and contrast conduction, convection, and radiation
Matter
o Classify matter
o Differentiate between physical and chemical properties and changes
Major Assignments / Requirements:
Daily readings and assignments
Lab reports are required for all labs
Weekly Quizzes
Approximately Seven Unit Tests
Special Texts and Materials:
Course Text – Wysession, Frank and Yancopoulos, Physical Science Concepts in Action, Prentice Hall, 2006
Course Materials – Students must provide a scientific calculator.
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