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Unit 13+ Schedule
2013-2014
The following schedule information was prepared at the beginning of the
unit. It is not fixed in stone. It's
role is to serve as an organizational tool for
students to find both required and helpful resources relevant to daily
activities. The schedule is seldom updated as the unit progresses; if
we fall behind, then topics or depth of topics will be reduced in order
to keep the overall pace required to maximize coverage of the entire
curriculum.
Day 1: Monday, March 31
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Lesson
Plan:
- Organization: discuss test, grades; science contest, Great America alert; discuss the reading sheet; reminder: project ideas/brainstorming
- Review static electricity and introduce current
electricity
- Belief Survey on p. 4
- A collection of short lab experiences:
- Lab C1 - Sparky the Electrician
- Lab C2 - First to Light?
- Lab C3 - Greatest Current?
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Homework:
- WebAssign - TPC Reading: Lesson 1 of Current Electricity
- Brainstorm project ideas for Experimental Research Project; fill out form on WebAssign
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Announcements:
- There is pretty much a concept a day during this unit. If you miss
class, do something about it (like use the links below) before the
start of the next class.
- This
is the last unit of the course; the remaining umpteen days will
be devoted to understanding electric circuits and completing the
experimental research project.
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| Day 2: Wednessday, April 2 |
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Lesson
Plan:
- Questions about project brainstorms?
- Discuss electric potential: review reading sheet; do/discuss pp. 1-2 of packet; short video clips
- Demo: Pumping Charge Mechanically
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Homework:
- WebAssign - TPC Reading: Lesson 2a-c, e of Current Electricity
- MOP - Ass't EC2
- WebAssign - Project Brainstorm
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Announcements:
- There is pretty much a concept a day during this unit. If
you miss class, do something about it (like use the links below) before
the start of the next class.
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| Day 3: Friday, April 4 |
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Lesson
Plan:
- Great America Discussion/Handout (<15 mins)
- Discuss electric current: review reading sheet; do/discuss pp. 3-4 of packet
- Compare and contrast two models of electricity; discuss misconceptions
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Homework:
- Great America sign ups
- WebAssign - TPC Reading: Lesson 3a-3c of Current Electricity
- MOP - Ass't EC1-EC2
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Announcements:
- There is pretty much a concept a day during this unit. If
you miss class, do something about it (like use the links below) before
the start of the next class.
- Take care of your Great America registration soon! View Details.
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| Day 4: Tuesday, April 8 |
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Lesson
Plan:
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Homework:
- Great America sign ups
- Work on Project Proposal (due on Monday, April 22)
- MOP - Ass't EC1-EC2
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Announcements:
- There is pretty much a concept a day during this unit. If you miss
class, do something about it (like use the links below) before the
start of the next class.
- Monday, April 22 is the last opportunity to sign up for the Great America Field Trip (in the bookstore).
- The Experimental Research Project proposal will be collected on Monday, April 21; the research begins on Wednesday, May 7.
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| Day 5: Thursday, April 10 |
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Lesson
Plan:
- Any Permission Slips???
- We will discuss resistance, resistivity, etc.; Reading Guide
- Do pp. 5-6 of Packet (Resistance)
- Discuss Experimental Design Project; critique brainstorms; discuss the
concept of a testable question;
form teams and do some planning (<30 min)
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Homework:
- WebAssign - TPC Reading: Lesson 2d, 3d of Current Electricity
- MOP - Ass't EC1-EC2, EC4 (no EC3 yet)
- Great America sign ups
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Announcements:
- We have begun the meat of the unit. If you miss class, check in at The Physics Classroom to fill in the gaps in your knowledge.
- Monday, April 22 is the last opportunity to sign up for the Great America Field Trip (in the bookstore).
- The Experimental Research Project proposal will be collected on Monday, April 21; the research begins on Wednesday, May 7.
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| Day 6: Monday, April 14 |
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Lesson
Plan:
- Discuss electrical power, energy, dollar relationships; review reading sheet; do pp. 7-8 of Packet
- Mathematical Relationships in Circuits (selected questions on pp. 9-10)
- Experimental Design Project: discuss project proposal in research teams (<15 min)
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Homework:
- WebAssign - Circuit Mathematics
- MOP - Ass't EC1-EC2, EC4, EC3
- Great America sign ups
- Work on Project Proposal (due on Monday, April 21)
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Announcements:
- Monday, April 22 is the last opportunity to sign up for the Great America Field Trip (in the bookstore).
- The Experimental Research Project proposal will be collected on Monday, April 21; the research begins on Wednesday, May 7.
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| Day 7: Tuesday, April 15 |
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Lesson
Plan:
- Review Mathematical Relationships in Circuits (pp. 9-10)
- Lab C6 - Series versus Parallel Lab (demonstration style)
- Compare/contrast series vs. parallel circuits (p. 11)
- Experimental Research Projects: team planning (10 minutes)
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Homework:
- WebAssign - TPC Reading: Lesson 4a-c of Current Electricity
- MOP - Ass't EC1-EC2, EC4. EC3, EC6 (no EC5 ever)
- Work on Project Proposal (due on Monday, April 22)
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Announcements:
- Lab notebooks (C1, C7 and C9) are due on Tuesday, April 29.
- Monday, April 22 is the last opportunity to sign up for the Great America Field Trip (in the bookstore).
- The Experimental Research Project proposal will be collected on Monday, April 21; the research begins on Wednesday, May 7.
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| Day 8: Monday, April 21 |
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Lesson
Plan:
- Collect Project Proposals
- Discuss Series Circuits: reading sheet and selected questions from pp. 11-14
- Lab C7 - Comparing Voltage Drops and Currents
in Series Lab
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Homework:
- WebAssign - TPC Reading: Lesson 4d of Current Electricity
- MOP - Electric Circuits: assignment EC7, EC9
- Complete Lab C7
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Announcements:
- Lab notebooks (C1, C7 and C9) are due on Tuesday, April 29.
- The Experimental Research Project research begins on Wednesday, May 7.
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PSAE Day: Wednesday, April 23
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Lesson
Plan:
- This may be a chemistry or a physics day - to be determined
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Homework:
- WebAssign - TPC
Reading: Lesson 4d of Current Electricity
- MOP - Ass't
EC1-EC4, EC6, EC7, EC9 (no EC5 ever; no EC7 yet)
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Announcements:
- Lab notebooks (C1-C3, C7 and C9) are due on Tuesday, April 29.
- The Experimental Research Project research begins on Wednesday, May 7.
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| Day 9: Friday, April 25 |
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Lesson
Plan:
- Experimental
Research Projects: return project proposals and discuss next step; meet
in project teams to review remarks and discuss the work that lies ahead.
- Post-lab Series Circuits (selected questions from pp.
12-14)
- Discuss Parallel Circuits: review reading guide
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Homework:
- MOP -
Electric Circuits: assignment EC8, EC10
- Complete Labwork (notebooks to be collected: labs
C1, C7 and C9 to be graded)
- Second draft of proposal due on Tuesday
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Announcements:
- Lab notebooks (C1-C3, C7 and C9) are due on Tuesday, April 29.
- The
research part of the Experimental Research Project begins
on Wednesday, May 7. If not approved, revise your proposal soon.
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| Day 10: Tuesday, April 29 |
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Lesson
Plan:
- Collect Project Proposals (2nd draft)
- Lab C9 - Comparing Voltage Drops and Currents
in Parallel Lab
- Collect lab notebooks
- Discuss Parallel Circuits (selected questions
from pp. 15-19)
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Homework:
- MOP -
Electric Circuits: assignment EC8, EC10
- Project Proposal - second draft
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Announcements:
- MOP codes (all but EC3, EC11) are due on Tuesday, May 6.
- The Unit 13 Test (~80 pts) is on Tuesday, May 6.
- Revise Project Proposal (if necessary; hand in soon ... no later than Monday);
work on Materials List (hand in Monday ... at the latest)
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Day 11: Thurday, May 1
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Lesson
Plan:
- Collect/return Materials list and/or proposal resubmissions; discuss documentation
(photo and otherwise)
- Return Lab Notebooks
- Circuit Analysis (selected problems on pp. 19-22)
- Work time: MOP or Project
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Homework:
- MOP Success Codes are due (all but EC5, EC11, and EC12)
- Prepare for Test
- Revise Project Proposal (if necessary; hand in soon ... no later than Friday);
work on Materials List (hand in Monday ... at the latest)
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Announcements:
- Complete Lab C11 (on provided paper)
- MOP codes (all but EC5, EC11, EC12) are due on Tuesday, May 6.
- The Unit 13 Test (~80 pts) is on Tuesday, May 6.
- The
research part of the Experimental Research Project begins
on Thursday, May 9. If not approved, revise your proposal soon
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| Day 12: Tuesday, May 6 |
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Lesson
Plan:
- MOP Codes due - Ass'ts EC1-EC4, EC6-EC10
- Materials List and proposals are past due; but better late than never
- Electric Circuits Test
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Homework:
- Experimental Research Project - collect materials, come prepared, etc.
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Announcements:
- The remainder of the year will focus on a Great America field trip and the Experimental Research Project.
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| Day 13: Wednesday, May 7 |
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Lesson
Plan:
- Experimental Research Project - Day #1
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Homework:
- Experimental Research Project
- Prep for Great America Lab
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Announcements:
- The Great America Field Trip is on Tuesday, May 20
- The final report for the Experimental Research Project will be completed no later than Friday, May 30.
- The Final Exam in Physics is on Tuesday, June 3.
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| Day 14: Friday, May 9 |
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Lesson
Plan:
- Great America - missing permission slips
- Experimental Research Project - Day #2
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Homework:
- Experimental Research Project
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Announcements:
- The Great America Field Trip is on Tuesday, May 20
- The final report for the Experimental Research Project will be completed no later than Friday, May 30.
- The Final Exam in Physics is on Tuesday, June 3.
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| Day 15: Tuesday, May 13 |
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Lesson
Plan:
- Experimental Research Project - Day #3
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Homework:
- Experimental Research Project
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Announcements:
- The Great America Field Trip is on Tuesday, May 20
- The final report for the Experimental Research Project will be completed no later than Friday, May 30.
- The Final Exam in Physics is on Tuesday, June 3.
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| Day 16: Thursday, May 15 |
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Lesson
Plan:
- Great America - missing permission slips,
logistics, use of
equipment, lab report
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Homework:
- Experimental Research Project
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Announcements:
- The Great America Field Trip is on Tuesday, May 20
- The final report for the Experimental Research Project will be completed no later than Friday, May 30.
- The Final Exam in Physics is on Tuesday, June 3.
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| Day 17: Tuesday, May 20 |
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Lesson
Plan:
- Great America Field Trip; attend
period 1 class and meet for bus ride at 9 AM; we will return around
6:30 PM. Those students who do not participate in the field trip should
report to the IMC for class; check in at the circulation desk and
work on your Stay-at-Home Packet.
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Homework:
- Experimental Research Project
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Announcements:
- The final report for the Experimental Research Project will be completed no later than Friday, May 30.
- The Final Exam in Physics is on Tuesday, June 3.
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| Day 18: Wednesday, May 21 |
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Lesson
Plan:
- Discuss Projects, Final Exam
- Great America Quiz (30 minutes)
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Homework:
- Experimental Research Project
- Prepare for Final Exam
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Announcements:
- The final report for the Experimental Research Project will be completed no later than Friday, May 30.
- The Final Exam in Physics is on Tuesday, June 3.
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| Day 19: Friday, May 23 |
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Lesson
Plan:
- Announcements
- Experimental Research Project - Day #4
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Homework:
- Experimental Research Project
- Prepare for Final Exam
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Announcements:
- The final report for the Experimental Research Project will be completed no later than Friday, May 30.
- The Final Exam in Physics is on Tuesday, June 3.
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| Day 20: Wednesday, May 28 |
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Lesson
Plan:
- Announcements (final exam, project
report/presentation)
- Project Work Day: organize, work on report, etc.
- Clean up project drawers
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Homework:
- Experimental Research Project
- Prepare for Final Exam in Physics
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Announcements:
- The final report for the Experimental Research Project will be completed no later than Friday, May 30.
- The Final Exam in Physics is on Tuesday, June 3.
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| Day 21: Friday, May 30 |
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Lesson
Plan:
- 3-5-minute presentations; submit project paper
- Clean up project drawers
- Closing comments
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Homework:
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Announcements:
- The Final Exam in Physics is on Tuesday, June 3.
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| Day 21: Tuesday, June 3 |
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Lesson
Plan:
- Final Exam in ChemPhys 273
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