Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: Physics SEMESTER: Spring 2017
TEACHER(S): Lisa Knutson, Amanda Allen, Ashley Rhymer
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(GSE, AP)
Week 1 Tuesday, 1/3 FACULTY AND STAFF PROFESSIONAL LEARNING DAY / STUDENT HOLIDAYWednesday, 1/4 Skill focus:
Observe the behavior of electric charge and examine the forces that exist
between them
Demonstrate that charged objects exert forces, both attractive and repulsive.
Recognize that charging is the separation, not the creation of charges
Differences between conductors and insulators
Bell Ringer-Answer questions about subatomic particles as a review
Discuss answers to questions In small groups complete lab-Introduction to Electrostatics Before dismissal, discuss questionsHomework: Complete lab
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Thursday, 1/5 Skill focus:Observe the
behavior of electric charge and examine the forces that exist
between them
Summarize the relationships among electric forces, charges, and distance
Explain how to charge objects by conduction and induction
Define grounding State Coulomb’s law Compare Coulomb’s
law with the Universal law of Gravitation
Coulomb’s Problems
Bell Ringer- Perform a demo (ex-spinning meter stick) and have students explain their observations applying knowledge obtained from lab
Give notes using PowerPoint on electrostatic force/compare and contrast with gravitational force
Discuss and demo using the aluminum can electroscope charging by conduction, induction, and grounding
Introduce Coulomb’s law and model solving of problems Students individually practice solving problemsHomework: Solve problems
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Friday, 1/6 Skill focus:Observe the
behavior of electric charge and examine the forces that exist
between them
Define electric field Demonstrate the
relationship among the strength of the electric field, the magnitude of the charge, and distance from the charge
Bell Ringer-Solve a Coulomb’s Law problem and check homework answers
Give notes and explain the production of an electric field using a Van de Graaf generator
Perform demonstrations using the Van de Graaf generator and ask students to write a brief explanation of what is observed using correct vocabulary
Homework: Read article about Van de Graaf generator
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: Physics SEMESTER: Spring 2017
TEACHER(S): Lisa Knutson, Amanda Allen, Ashley Rhymer
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(GSE, AP)
Week 2 Monday, 1/9 Skill focus:Observe the
behavior of electric charge and examine the forces that exist
between them
Define electric field Demonstrate the
relationship among the strength of the electric field, the magnitude of the charge, and the distance from the charge
Bell Ringer-Log in to computer Individually, students complete the Phet simulation-Electric
Field Hockey Before dismissal, discuss as a class what was discovered about
the strength of the fieldHomework: Complete activity
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Tuesday, 1/10 Skill focus:Observe the
behavior of electric charge and examine the forces that exist
between them
Represent electric field strength using electric field lines
Define electric potential difference
Calculate electric field strength
Calculate potential difference from the work required to move a charge.
Bell Ringer-Given two electric charges drawn on board, ask students to draw the field lines (don’t explain-students should apply what was learned through the simulation activity)
Give notes on electric field strength, representation of field lines, etc
Model and practice solving problems Students practice solving problemsHomework: Complete practice problems
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Wednesday, 1/11 Skill focus:Observe the
behavior of electric charge and examine the forces that exist
between them
Relate lightning to electrostatics
Define grounding as it relates to lightning
Explain the use of capacitors
Solve problems involving capacitance
Bell Ringer-Students draw a sketch illustrating how they think lightning occurs
Discuss and review how lightning occurs using jar electrostatics and revisit grounding
Watch video clip of lightning/Physics classroom activities Give notes and discuss capacitance/practice solving
problems/build a mini capacitorHomework: Complete problems
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Thursday, 1/12 Skill focus:Observe the
behavior of electric charge and examine the forces that exist
between them
All objectives weeks1-2
Bell Ringer- Start review packet Discuss and review electrostaticsHomework-Study for test
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Friday, 1/13 Skill focus:Observe the
All objectives weeks1-2
Bell Ringer-Prepare materials for test Unit Test
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: Physics SEMESTER: Spring 2017
TEACHER(S): Lisa Knutson, Amanda Allen, Ashley Rhymer
behavior of electric charge and examine the forces that exist
between them
Homework-Complete puzzle sheet introducing electricity
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: Physics SEMESTER: Spring 2017
TEACHER(S): Lisa Knutson, Amanda Allen, Ashley Rhymer
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(GSE, AP)
Week 3 Monday, 1/16 MLK HOLIDAYTuesday, 1/17 Skill focus:
Explain energy transfer in simple
electric circuits
Describe conditions that create current in an electric circuit
Design closed circuits
Bell Ringer-Given a bulb, wire, and battery, students are asked to determine 4 different ways to make the bulb light and sketch both successful and unsuccessful attempts
As a class, discuss the requirements of current Give notes and use an analogy to explain current and electric
potential difference. Introduce schematic drawingsHomework: Bring in a copy of power bill
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Wednesday, 1/18 Skill focus:Explain energy
transfer in simple electric circuits
Differentiate between power and energy in an electric circuit
Solve problems involving the relationship among power, current, and energy
Bell Ringer-Answer questions about energy and power/relate electrical power to work and power
Use power bill to explain and calculate energy and power. Model and practice solving problems In small groups, gather information from appliances (set up in
stations) in order to solve homework problemsHomework: Solve problems
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Thursday, 1/19 Skill focus:Explain energy
transfer in simple electric circuits
Explain Ohm’s law Solve problems
applying Ohm’s law Solve problems
involving the relationship among power, current, voltage, and resistance
Bell Ringer-Solve problem on board Define resistance and identify the factors affecting resistance Visit/view longest burning bulb website Students complete graphing activity to introduce the
relationship between current, voltage, and resistance/Ohm’s law
Discuss Ohm’s law and model solving problemsHomework: Solve problems
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Friday, 1/20 Skill focus:Explain energy
transfer in simple electric circuits
Solve problems applying Ohm’s law
Solve problems involving the relationship among power, current, voltage, and resistance
Bell Ringer-Solve Ohm’s law problems Discuss use of multimeter In small groups, students complete Activity-Resistors Calculate % error for resultsHomework: Complete questions and resistor extension activity
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: Physics SEMESTER: Spring 2017
TEACHER(S): Lisa Knutson, Amanda Allen, Ashley Rhymer
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(GSE, AP)
Week 4 Monday, 1/23 Skill focus:Explain energy
transfer in simple electric circuits
Describe series circuits Construct series
circuits Calculate currents,
voltage drops, and equivalent resistances in series circuits
Bell Ringer-Students make a list comparing/contrasting a series and parallel circuit
Give notes/build series circuits/identify characteristics of the circuit
Model and solve basic problems involving the application of Ohm’s law for a series circuit
Homework: Solve problems
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Tuesday, 1/24 Skill focus:Explain energy
transfer in simple electric circuits
Describe parallel circuits
Construct parallel circuits
Calculate currents, voltage drops, and equivalent resistances in parallel circuits
Describe and explain safety devices
Bell Ringer-Write a paragraph explaining situations in which a series and/or parallel circuit would be used
Give notes/build parallel circuits/identify characteristics of the circuit
Model and solve basic problems involving the application of Ohm’s law for a parallel circuit
Homework: Solve problems
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Wednesday, 1/25Essay –English
Skill focus:Explain energy
transfer in simple electric circuits
Describe and construct combination circuits
Calculate currents, voltage drops, and equivalent resistances in combination circuits
Bell Ringer-Given a description of a combination circuit, sketch a diagram
Given notes/build combination circuits/identify characteristics of the circuit
Model and solve basic problems involving the application of Ohm’s law for a combination circuit
Homework: Solve problems
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Thursday, 1/26 Skill focus:Explain energy
transfer in simple electric circuits
All objectives weeks3-4
Bell Ringer-Determine what type of circuit from the different ways the bulbs behave
Review all circuit problem types Problem relay reviewHomework: Study for test
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Friday, 1/27 Skill focus:Explain energy transfer in simple electric circuits
All objectives weeks 3-4 Bell Ringer-Prepare materials for test Unit TestHomework: Complete electricity logic problem
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*NO OTHER MAJOR ASSESSMENTS ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25.*
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: Physics SEMESTER: Spring 2017
TEACHER(S): Lisa Knutson, Amanda Allen, Ashley Rhymer
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(GSE, AP)
Week 5 Monday, 1/30 Skill focus:Determine the
relationship between moving
electric charges and magnetic fields
Determine the properties of magnets and the origin of magnets in materials
Bell Ringer-Students answer preview questions regarding magnetism
As a class, discuss prior knowledge and misconceptions In small groups, complete Activity-Introduction to Magnetism Before dismissal, discuss student observations and how activity
affected how they would now answer the Bell Ringer questionsHomework: Read article on applications of magnetism
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Tuesday, 1/31 Skill focus:Determine the
relationship between moving
electric charges and magnetic fields
Compare and contrast magnetic, electric, and gravitational fields
Observe and illustrate magnetic fields
Bell Ringer-Ask students to sketch a picture of the earth and label the “north” and “south” pole. Write a brief paragraph explaining how a compass works
As a class, discuss student drawings and explanations. Discuss whether or not their explanations correspond with the observational evidence that was collected during previous day’s activity.
Give notes using PowerPoint. Demonstrate the drawing of field lines-demo magnetic fields
using iron filings on overhead projector/Use Phet simulation to support notes
Homework: Complete Physics Classroom worksheet on magnetism
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Wednesday, 2/1Essay –Social Studies
Skill focus:Determine the
relationship between moving
electric charges and magnetic fields
Explain and demonstrate how changing a magnetic field produces an electric current and how an electric current produces a magnetic field
Bell Ringer-Find lab groups and read Guided inquiry lab prompt In small groups, students will design and construct the
strongest electromagnet possible given basic materials (i.e.-pieces of metal of various lengths and diameters, wire or different thicknesses, batteries of various voltages.
As a class, compare the different electromagnets and discuss the variables that affected the strength
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Thursday, 2/2 Skill focus:Determine the
relationship between moving
electric charges and magnetic fields
Explain and demonstrate how changing a magnetic field produces an electric current and how an electric current produces a magnetic field
Bell Ringer-Students read “How it Works” from textbook on page 688 and answer the two Thinking Critically Questions.
As a class, discuss the article and answers to questions Give notes and discuss generators, motors, electromagnets
and simple motors removed from appliances. Before dismissal, discuss observations and any remaining
questions.Homework: Study for quiz on magnetism
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: Physics SEMESTER: Spring 2017
TEACHER(S): Lisa Knutson, Amanda Allen, Ashley Rhymer
Friday, 2/3 Skill focus:Determine the
relationship between moving
electric charges and magnetic fields
All objectives week 5 Bell Ringer-Check answers to review sheet As a class, discuss any questions students have from review
sheet Quiz-Magnetism After the quiz, students should read the article on waves and
complete question set
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*NO OTHER MAJOR ASSESSMENTS ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1.*
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: Physics SEMESTER: Spring 2017
TEACHER(S): Lisa Knutson, Amanda Allen, Ashley Rhymer
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(GSE, AP)
Week 6 Monday, 2/6 Skill focus: Analysis of the properties
and applications of mechanical and electromagnetic
waves
Relate speed, wavelength and frequency
Compare simple harmonic motion to sine waves
Bell Ringer-Show students an example of an oscillating spring. Ask students to write a short paragraph explaining how the spring is similar to a wave.
As a class discuss the student responses In small groups, students complete the lab-Introduction to
Wave Characteristics Before dismissal, answer any questions and preview the next
day’s lessonHomework: Complete the lab questions and calculations
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Tuesday, 2/7 Skill Focus: Analysis of the properties
and applications of mechanical and electromagnetic
waves
Contrast transverse and longitudinal waves
Identify how waves transfer energy without transferring matter
Compare and contrast mechanical and electromagnetic waves
Explain the electromagnetic spectrum
Bell Ringer- Ask students to define frequency, speed, amplitude, and wavelength based on the previous day’s observations
As a class, discuss their definitions Using PowerPoint, give notes on types of waves. Demo transverse vs longitudinal using Slinkys Review basic vocabulary used in describing wavesHomework: Complete measuring wave activity sheet
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Wednesday, 2/8 Skill focus:Analysis of the properties and applications of mechanical and electromagnetic
waves
Solve problems relating wave speed, wavelength, and frequency for both mechanical and electromagnetic waves
Bell Ringer-Given characteristics listed on the board, ask students to classify the wave into the correct type
As a class, discuss their classifications and review notes from previous day
As a class, review speed/velocity calculations Demonstrate and review the derivation of velocity of wave
equations Model and practice solving wave problems Students individually practice solving problems-check answers
using white boardsHomework: Solve velocity of wave problems
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COURSE: Physics SEMESTER: Spring 2017
TEACHER(S): Lisa Knutson, Amanda Allen, Ashley Rhymer
Thursday, 2/9 Skill Focus:Analysis of the properties and applications of mechanical and electromagnetic
waves
Research the characteristics of tsunami wave trains
Solve problems relating wave speed, wavelength, and frequency for tsunami wave trains
Bell Ringer: Log on to a computer Students will research tsunamis in general Students will research a specific tsunamiHomework: Complete tsunami packet
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Friday, 2/10Benchmark #1 –Electives
Skill focus:Analysis of the properties and applications of mechanical and electromagnetic
waves
Research the characteristics of tsunami wave trains
Solve problems relating wave speed, wavelength, and frequency for tsunami wave trains
Bell Ringer-Prepare for presentations Students will present data on different tsunamis Solve problems using tsunami data
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*NO OTHER MAJOR ASSESSMENTS FROM THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9 – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17 (INCLUSIVE).*
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: Physics SEMESTER: Spring 2017
TEACHER(S): Lisa Knutson, Amanda Allen, Ashley Rhymer
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(GSE, AP)
Week 7 Monday, 2/13Benchmark #1 –Math
Skill focus:Analysis of the properties and applications of mechanical and electromagnetic
waves
Define reflection Describe how waves
are reflected at rigid and non-rigid boundaries
Apply the principle of super position to the phenomenon of interference
Standing waves
Bell Ringer-Complete vocabulary matching review Discuss bellringer activity Give notes on reflection and interference. Use applets to
demonstrate constructive and destructive interference/reflection from both rigid and flexible boundaries/standing waves
Draw wave diagrams illustrating interference and calculate resulting amplitude
Homework: Complete wave interference handout
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Tuesday, 2/14Benchmark #1 –English
Skill focus:Analysis of the properties and applications of mechanical and electromagnetic
waves
Describe how waves are refracted at boundaries between media
Relate a wave’s speed to the medium in which it travels
Describe how waves are refracted
Bell Ringer-Label given examples as constructive or destructive interference
Give notes and demo refraction and diffraction. Use applets to illustrate Begin working on Benchmark Review GuideHomework: Benchmark Review Guide
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Wednesday, 2/15 Skill Focus: All to date
All objectives weeks1-7
Bell Ringer-Students select their groups by completing puzzle on board
Answer any questions students have on review sheet In small groups of 4, students complete sentence review
activity in order to review all problem types for Benchmark Exam
Before dismissal, answer any remaining questionsHomework:Study for Benchmark Exam
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Thursday, 2/16Benchmark #1 –Science
Skill Focus: All to date
All objectives weeks1-7
Bell Ringer-Prepare materials for Benchmark Exam Benchmark #1 Following benchmark, excerpt from “The Instant Physicist”
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Friday, 2/17 Skill focus: Explain and examine Bell Ringer: Brainstorm how a telephone operates SCSh1-8
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: Physics SEMESTER: Spring 2017
TEACHER(S): Lisa Knutson, Amanda Allen, Ashley Rhymer
Benchmark #1 –Social Studies
Analyze and describe sound in
terms of wave properties and
behavior
sources of sound. Relate how sound is
an important means of communication
Discuss student responses to the bell ringer Discuss the evolution of the telephone In pairs, complete “telephone activity” Combine pairs into groups of 4 to complete activity Before dismissal, discuss observationsHomework-Answer questions that accompany the activity
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: Physics SEMESTER: Spring 2017
TEACHER(S): Lisa Knutson, Amanda Allen, Ashley Rhymer
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(GSE, AP)
Week 8 Monday, 2/20Winter HolidayTuesday, 2/21
Wednesday, 2/22Thursday, 2/23 FACULTY AND STAFF PROFESSIONAL LEARNING DAY / STUDENT HOLIDAYFriday, 2/24
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: Physics SEMESTER: Spring 2017
TEACHER(S): Lisa Knutson, Amanda Allen, Ashley Rhymer
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(GSE, AP)
Week 9 Monday, 2/27 Skill focus:Analyze and
describe sound in terms of wave properties and
behavior
Explain and examine sources of sound.
Bell Ringer: Review important concepts from the telephone activity
Discuss other uses for sound/sound waves Notes on the ear and how we heard Notes on pitch, decibel scale and beats
Tuesday, 2/28 Skill Focus: All from weeks 1-7
All objectives weeks1-7
Bell Ringer: Begin reading Performance Essay articles Class discussion of articlesHomework: Study for Performance Essay
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Wednesday, 3/1Essay –Science
Skill Focus: All from weeks 1-7
All objectives weeks 1-7
Bell Ringer: Prepare for Performance Assessment Performance Assessment
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Thursday, 3/2 Skill focus:Analyze and
describe sound in terms of wave properties and
behavior
Relate the properties of sound waves to our perception of sound
Bell Ringer: In pairs complete intro to sound activity and explain what is observed
Discuss bell ringer activity. Complete sound activities (i.e-pan flute construction) and
answer questions As a class, discuss observations and give notes on pitch,
amplitude, etc.Homework: Solve basic speed of sound problems
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Friday, 3/3 Skill focus:Analyze and
describe sound in terms of wave properties and
behavior
Identify applications of the Doppler effect
Solve problems involving the application of the Doppler effect
Bell Ringer- Solve a speed of sound problem Review speed of sound calculations Discuss how temperature affects the speed of sound Solve a practice problem using equation Give notes and demo Doppler effect/use video clips to
illustrate Practice solving problems illustrating Doppler effectHomework: Solve Doppler Effect problems
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*NO OTHER MAJOR ASSESSMENTS ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1.*
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: Physics SEMESTER: Spring 2017
TEACHER(S): Lisa Knutson, Amanda Allen, Ashley Rhymer
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(GSE, AP)
Week 10 Monday, 3/6 Skill focus:Analyze and
describe sound in terms of wave properties and
behavior
Demonstrate an understanding of resonance
Bell Ringer-Check answers to Doppler effect problems Review problems involving the application of the Doppler
effect Give notes and demo resonance/relate to musical instruments Show video clip on Galloping Gertie Before dismissal, preview lab
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Tuesday, 3/7 Skill focus:Analyze and
describe sound in terms of wave properties and
behavior
Open and closed pipe resonance and variations in sound among instruments
Compare and contrast open and closed pipe resonance
Determine harmonics and fundamental frequencies
Bell Ringer-Check answers to homework problems Review resonance Give notes using PowerPoint on open and closed pipe
resonance Demo with boom wacker activity Practice solving problems using harmonic equationsHomework: Solve open and closed pipe harmonic
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Wednesday, 3/8 Skill focus:Analyze and
describe sound in terms of wave properties and
behavior
Collect and organize data to obtain resonant points in a closed pipe
Analyze the data to determine the wavelength of a sound wave
Bell Ringer-Assemble lab groups and answer prelab questions Discuss pre lab questions In lab groups, complete Lab-Resonance and Tuning Forks Before dismissal, discuss observationsHomework: Complete lab questions
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Thursday, 3/9 Skill focus:Analyze and
describe sound in terms of wave properties and
behavior
All objectives weeks8-10
Bell Ringer-Check answers to review problems Go over review problems as needed Complete review activityHomework: Study for test
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Friday, 3/10 Skill focus:Analyze and
describe sound in terms of wave properties and
behavior
All objectives weeks8-10
Bell Ringer-Prepare materials for test Unit TestHomework-Read assigned excerpt from “The Instant Physicist”
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: Physics SEMESTER: Spring 2017
TEACHER(S): Lisa Knutson, Amanda Allen, Ashley Rhymer
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(GSE, AP)
Week 11 Monday, 3/13 FACULTY AND STAFF PROFESSIONAL LEARNING DAY / STUDENT HOLIDAYTuesday, 3/14 Skill focus:
Analyze and describe light in terms of wave properties and
behaviors
Electromagnetic waves
Compare and contrast transparent, translucent, and opaque materials
Compare and contrast luminous and illuminated light sources
Bell Ringer-Answer questions on the board about various types of electromagnetic waves
As a class, discuss answers to bell ringer questions Using PowerPoint give notes and review the electromagnetic
spectrum Define and provide examples of transparent, translucent, and
opaque materials Define and explain luminous and illuminated sourcesHomework: Read pages 445-447 and answer questions about the Doppler Effect and light
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Wednesday, 3/15 Skill focus:Analyze and
describe light in terms of wave properties and
behaviors
Define and identify primary and secondary colors of light and pigment
Predict the effect of combining colors
Define umbra and penumbra
Bell Ringer-Answer questions on the board pertaining to prior knowledge about color
Demo and give notes on primary and secondary colors of light/pigments
Explain and demonstrate the effects of combining colors of light and mixing pigments
Explain and demonstrate umbras and penumbrasHomework: Complete handouts from Physics Classroom
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Thursday, 3/16Early ReleaseProfessionalLearning(1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th)
Skill focus:Analyze and
describe light in terms of wave properties and
behaviors
Predict the effect of filters and light on the perception of color
Describe the relationship among light, color, and optical illusion
Bell Ringer-Show a picture of an optical illusion. Ask students to describe what they see and why
Demo and provide examples of the effect of filters and light on the perception of color
Discuss colorblindness Provide and discuss examples of optical illusions
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Friday, 3/17Early ReleaseProfessionalLearning(7th, 6th, 4th, 5th)
Skill focus:Analyze and
describe light in terms of wave properties and
behaviors
Predict the effect of filters and light on the perception of color
Describe the relationship among light, color, and optical illusion
Bell Ringer-Show a picture of an optical illusion. Ask students to describe what they see and why
Demo and provide examples of the effect of filters and light on the perception of color
Discuss colorblindness Provide and discuss examples of optical illusions
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: Physics SEMESTER: Spring 2017
TEACHER(S): Lisa Knutson, Amanda Allen, Ashley Rhymer
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(GSE, AP)
Week 12 Monday, 3/20 Skill focus:Analyze and
describe light in terms of wave properties and
behaviors
Predict the effect of filters and light on the perception of color
Describe the relationship among light, color, and optical illusion
Bell Ringer- Students view “Color Magic” pictures with a classmate
Allow time for all students to view several different “Color Magic” pictures
Discuss why the pictures change Show video clip on use of color and lighting in movies and
theatre Review color and light
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Tuesday, 3/21 Skill focus:Analyze and
describe light in terms of wave properties and
behaviors
Predict the effect of distance on light’s illumination
Compare and contrast luminous and illuminated sources
Predict the effect of distance on light’s illumination
Bell Ringer-Quiz over Color and Light Given graphical data of illuminance vs distance, students
answer questions about the relationship being illustrated Explain and Demo using different bulbs luminous flux,
illuminance, and luminous intensity Relate the relationship to other inverse distance relationships
previously studied Solve problems involving illuminance, flux, and intensity Students individually practice solving problemsHomework: Solve problems involving illuminance
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Wednesday, 3/22Essay –Math
Skill focus:Analyze and
describe light in terms of wave properties and
behaviors
Explain polarization State Malus’s law Solve problems
involving the application of Malus’s law
Explain 3-D viewing
Bell Ringer-Check answers to previous day’s homework problems
Demonstrate and explain polarization using filters Provide and discuss real world applications of polarization (i.e. sunglasses, 3-D viewing)Homework: Solve polarization problems
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Thursday, 3/23 Skill focus:Analyze and
describe light in terms of wave properties and
behaviors
Define refraction Explain optical effects
caused by refraction Solve problems
involving refraction
Bell Ringer-Solve polarization problem Review the definition of refraction Provide and discuss real world applications of refraction (i.e.
mirages) State, demo, and explain Snell’s law using refraction tank Model and individually practice solving problems involving the
application of Snell’s lawHomework: Solve basic Snell’s Law problems
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COURSE: Physics SEMESTER: Spring 2017
TEACHER(S): Lisa Knutson, Amanda Allen, Ashley Rhymer
Friday, 3/24 Skill focus:Analyze and
describe light in terms of wave properties and
behaviors
Experimentally determine the index of refraction of various substances
Bell Ringer-Check answers to homework problems As a class, discuss any questions about Snell’s law Divide into lab groups and complete the lab-Snell’s law Before dismissal, answer any questions students haveHomework: Complete lab questions and calculations
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*NO OTHER MAJOR ASSESSMENTS ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22.*
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: Physics SEMESTER: Spring 2017
TEACHER(S): Lisa Knutson, Amanda Allen, Ashley Rhymer
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(GSE, AP)
Week 13 Monday, 3/27 Skill focus:Determine the
location and nature of images formed
by the reflection or refraction of light
• All objectives weeks 11-12
Bell Ringer-Complete Snell’s Law problem Review activity
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Tuesday, 3/28 Skill Focus: Determine the
location and nature of images formed
by the reflection or refraction of light
All objectives weeks 11-12
Bell Ringer-Prepare for the test Unit Test
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Wednesday, 3/29 Skill Focus: Determine the
location and nature of images formed
by the reflection or refraction of light
Apply the Law of Reflection
Bell Ringer-Read article “How Stuff Works-Lasers” As a class, discuss the article on how lasers work Each student will complete the Treasure Hunt AssignmentHomework: Complete Law of Reflection worksheet
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Thursday, 3/30 Skill Focus: Determine the
location and nature of images formed
by the reflection or refraction of light
Apply the Law of Reflection
Bell Ringer: Choose Lab partner for Laser Putt-Putt Class Discussion of the game of Putt-Putt Review the Law of Reflection and use of a protractor Lab Partners will create a Laser Putt-Putt course
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Friday, 3/31 Skill Focus: Determine the
location and nature of images formed
by the reflection or refraction of light
Apply the Law of Reflection
Bell Ringer: Prepare to test Putt-Putt course Students will complete post lab questions after course is tested
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SPRING BREAK!Friday, 4/3 Friday, 4/7
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COURSE: Physics SEMESTER: Spring 2017
TEACHER(S): Lisa Knutson, Amanda Allen, Ashley Rhymer
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(GSE, AP)
Week 14 Monday, 4/10 Skill focus:Determine the location and
nature of images formed by the reflection or
refraction of light
Locate the images formed by plane mirrors
Bell Ringer-Students describe an image produced by a plane mirror
Show video clip explaining how mirrors are made (demo the making of a mirror using a redox reaction)
Using PowerPoint, give notes describing the properties and location of images formed by plane mirrors
Use eye chart activity to emphasize that the image is located behind the mirror
Use string and wall mirror to illustrate and predict which images can be seen in mirror
Introduce ray tracingHomework: Complete activity sheet
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Tuesday, 4/11 Skill focus:Determine the location and
nature of images formed by the reflection or
refraction of light
Explain how concave mirrors form images
Describe properties and uses of concave mirrors
Compare and contrast virtual and real images
Determine the location and sizes of images formed by concave mirrors using ray tracings
Bell Ringer-Students describe image produced by concave mirror
As a class, discuss student observations about images produced by a concave mirror
Using PowerPoint and mirrors to demo, explain the differences between real and virtual images and conditions under which each type is produced by a concave mirror
Discuss uses and provide examples of concave mirrors Practice drawing ray tracings to determine the location and
size of images produced by concave mirrorsHomework: Complete practice sheet-ray tracings for concave mirrors
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Wednesday, 4/12 Skill focus: Determine the location and
nature of images formed by the reflection or
refraction of light
Experimentally investigate the images produced by concave mirrors and introduce the use of the mirror equation in solving problems
Bell Ringer-Check drawings from previous day’s homework with a partner
As a class, discuss any questions students have on ray tracings In small groups, students complete the lab-Introduction of
Mirror Equation.Homework: Complete questions that accompany the lab
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Thursday, 4/13 Skill focus: Determine the Bell Ringer-Students answer 5 review questions about mirrors SCSh1-8
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COURSE: Physics SEMESTER: Spring 2017
TEACHER(S): Lisa Knutson, Amanda Allen, Ashley Rhymer
Determine the location and nature of images formed by the reflection or refraction of light
location and sizes of images formed by concave mirrors using ray tracings and the mirror equation
and the images they form Review concave mirrors Discuss the mirror equation introduced in the lab Practice solving problems using the mirror equation Compare answers obtained from mirror equation with
predictions of images obtained from ray tracingsHomework: Solve problems using mirror equation
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Friday, 4/15Benchmark #2 –Electives
Skill focus:Determine the location and
nature of images formed by the reflection or
refraction of light
Explain how convex mirrors form images
Describe properties and uses of convex mirrors
Determine the location and sizes of images formed by convex mirrors using ray tracings and the mirror equation
Bell Ringer-Students observe an image produced by a convex mirror and list the characteristics of that image
As a class, discuss their observations Describe uses and provide examples of convex lenses and the
images they form/Contrast with concave mirrors Practice drawing ray tracings to determine location and size of
images produced by convex mirrors Practice using the mirror equation to predict location and size
of images produced by convex mirrors Homework-Solve convex mirror problems
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*NO OTHER MAJOR ASSESSMENTS FROM THURSDAY, APRIL 13 – FRIDAY, APRIL 21 (INCLUSIVE).*
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: Physics SEMESTER: Spring 2017
TEACHER(S): Lisa Knutson, Amanda Allen, Ashley Rhymer
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(GSE, AP)
Week 15 Monday, 4/18Benchmark #2 –English
Skill Focus: Determine the location and
nature of images formed by the reflection or refraction of
light
Investigate how a variety of mirrors are used in instruments such as microscopes
Bell Ringer: Log onto computer Research how mirrors are used in a variety of objectsHomework: Complete summary report on research findings
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Tuesday, 4/19Benchmark #2 –Math
Skill focus:Determine the location and
nature of images formed by the reflection or refraction of
light
Describe how real and virtual images are formed by single convex and concave lenses
Locate images formed by convex and concave lenses using ray tracings
Bell Ringer: Prepare to present findings from the previous days research
As presentations are given, students will take notes on the use of mirrors in everyday objects
Homework: Begin working on review guide
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Wednesday, 4/20 Skill Focus: All to Date
All objectives weeks1-15
Bell Ringer: Vocabulary matching activity Review GameHomework: Complete Benchmark #2 Review Guide
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Thursday, 4/21Benchmark #2 –Social Studies
Skill Focus: All to Date
All objectives weeks1-15
Bell Ringer-Answer 5 review questions on board As a class, discuss answers to review questions Go over any questions students have on review guide Complete review activity as time permitsHomework: Study for Benchmark Exam
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Friday, 4/22Benchmark #2 –Science
Skill Focus: All to Date
All objectives weeks1-15
Bell Ringer: Prepare for Benchmark Exam Benchmark #2Following exam, read exert from “The Instant Physicist”
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*NO OTHER MAJOR ASSESSMENTS FROM THURSDAY, APRIL 13 – FRIDAY, APRIL 21 (INCLUSIVE).*
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: Physics SEMESTER: Spring 2017
TEACHER(S): Lisa Knutson, Amanda Allen, Ashley Rhymer
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(GSE, AP)
Week 16 Monday, 4/24 Skill focus:Determine the
location and nature of images formed
by the reflection or refraction of light
Ray tracings for lenses
Bell Ringer: Brainstorm how mirrors and lenses are similar and different.
In pairs, students investigate the images produced by both convex and concave lenses
Discuss and compare the images produced by convex/concave lenses with those produced by concave/convex mirrors
Discuss and provide examples of convex and concave lenses Practice drawing ray tracings to determine location and size of
images produced by convex lensesHomework: Practice making ray tracings of images produced by lenses
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Tuesday, 4/25 Skill focus:Determine the
location and nature of images formed
by the reflection or refraction of light
Experimentally determine the focal length of a convex lens
Bell Ringer- Complete ray tracing worksheet As a class, discuss any questions about lens In small groups, begin the lab-Lenses and Focal Length
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Wednesday, 4/26Essay –Electives
Skill focus:Determine the
location and nature of images formed
by the reflection or refraction of light
Experimentally determine the focal length of a convex lens
Bell Ringer- Get into lab groups and gather supplies Complete the Lenses Lab Answer post lab questions
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Thursday, 4/27 Skill focus:Determine the
location and nature of images formed
by the reflection or refraction of light
Describe how the eye focuses light to form an image
Explain nearsightedness and farsightedness and how eyeglass lenses correct these defects
Describe the optical systems in some common optical instruments
Bell Ringer-Give each student a diagram of an eye and a list of terms. Students attempt to match the term with the correct part of the eye
Discuss and give notes on the structure of an eye Give each pair of students a water filled balloon. Students use
balloon to focus an image of the overhead lights on a piece of paper on their desk.
As a class, discuss their observations and relate to how an eye changes shape to focus images
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: Physics SEMESTER: Spring 2017
TEACHER(S): Lisa Knutson, Amanda Allen, Ashley Rhymer
Friday, 4/28 Skill focus:Determine the
location and nature of images formed
by the reflection or refraction of light
Describe how the eye focuses light to form an image
Explain nearsightedness and farsightedness and how eyeglass lenses correct these defects
Describe the optical systems in some common optical instruments
Bell Ringer: Log onto a computer Discuss near and farsightedness Complete the Interactive eye activitiesHomework: Complete question set
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*NO OTHER MAJOR ASSESSMENTS ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26.*
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: Physics SEMESTER: Spring 2017
TEACHER(S): Lisa Knutson, Amanda Allen, Ashley Rhymer
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(GSE, AP)
Week 17 Monday, 5/1Skill focus:
Determine the location and nature of images formed
by the reflection or refraction of light
All objectives weeks 15-16
Bell Ringer-Answer 5 review questions on board As a class, discuss review guide Complete review activity as time permitsHomework-Study for test
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Tuesday, 5/2Skill focus:
Determine the location and nature of images formed
by the reflection or refraction of light
All objectives weeks 15-16
Bell Ringer-Prepare materials for test Unit Test Following test, read exert from “The Instant Physicist”
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Wednesday, 5/3Skill focus:
Evaluate the significance of
energy in understanding the structure of matter
and the universe
Determine the number of neutrons and protons in nucleotides
Bell Ringer-Answer questions about an isotopic symbol Review subatomic particles and numbers of each in various
nucleotides Practice solving problems requiring the determination of the
number of subatomic particles in nucleotides Notes on radioactivity and the instability of radioisotopes
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Thursday, 5/4Skill focus:
Evaluate the significance of
energy in understanding the structure of matter
and the universe
Define the binding energy of the nucleus
Relate the energy released in a nuclear reaction to the change in binding energy during the reaction
Bell Ringer-Ask students to answer 5 questions about subatomic particles.
Using PowerPoint, discuss binding energy and mass defect Practice solving problems involving the calculation of mass
defect and binding energyHomework: Solve mass defect and binding energy problems
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Friday, 5/5 Skill focus:Evaluate the
Describe the three forms of radioactive
Bell Ringer-Check answers from homework problems Compare and contrast the types of radioactive decay
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COURSE: Physics SEMESTER: Spring 2017
TEACHER(S): Lisa Knutson, Amanda Allen, Ashley Rhymer
significance of energy in
understanding the structure of matter
and the universe
decay Explain how the
instability of radioactive isotopes results in spontaneous nuclear reactions
Nuclear equations
Use the Phet simulation to illustrate Use a Geiger counter to demonstrate the existence of
radioactive isotopes Practice writing nuclear decay equations Homework-Complete the Nuclear Equations Puzzle
AP ExamsMonday, 5/1 – AP Chem, AP Enviro Science, and AP PsychTuesday, 5/2 – AP Spanish LanguageWednesdays, 5/3 – AP English LiteratureThursday, 5/4 – AP GovernmentFriday, 5/5 – AP US History, AP Studio Art
MilestonesTo be determined.
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: Physics SEMESTER: Spring 2017
TEACHER(S): Lisa Knutson, Amanda Allen, Ashley Rhymer
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(GSE, AP)
Week 18 Monday, 5/8 Skill focus:Evaluate the
significance of energy in
understanding the structure of matter
and the universe
Define half-life Calculate the amount
remaining and activity of radioactive material after a given time
Bell Ringer-Students answer pre-lab questions As a class, discuss the student responses to the pre-lab
questions In pairs, complete the Lab-Radioactivity and Half-Life Before dismissal, compare different groups results and relate
to half-lifeHomework: Complete questions that accompany the activity
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Tuesday, 5/9 Skill focus:Evaluate the
significance of energy in
understanding the structure of matter
and the universe
Calculate the amount remaining and activity of radioactive material after a given time
Bell Ringer-Given graph of data, answer questions about the half-life of the isotope
As a class, discuss the student responses Model and practice solving half-life problemsHomework: Solve half-life problems and read article on Nuclear Energy
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Wednesday, 5/10 Skill focus:Evaluate the
significance of energy in
understanding the structure of matter
and the universe
Define nuclear fission and fusion
Write nuclear reactions representing fusion and fission
Relate the energy produced through fission and fusion by stars as a driving force in the universe
Describe the operation of a nuclear reactor
Bell Ringer-Students write a paragraph stating their opinion on the use of nuclear power
As a class, discuss student responses Compare and contrast fusion and fission Show video clips/simulations of nuclear reactorsHomework : Complete Nuclear Physics Writing Assignment
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Thursday, 5/11 Skill focus:Evaluate the
significance of energy in
understanding the structure of matter
and the universe
All objectives weeks 17-18
Bell Ringer-Work on review guide As a class, go over review guide As time permits, complete review activityHomework-Study for test
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: Physics SEMESTER: Spring 2017
TEACHER(S): Lisa Knutson, Amanda Allen, Ashley Rhymer
Friday, 5/12 Skill focus:Evaluate the
significance of energy in
understanding the structure of matter
and the universe
All objectives weeks 15-16
Bell Ringer-Prepare materials for test Unit Test
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AP ExamsMonday, May 8 – AP BiologyTuesday, May 9 – AP CalculusWednesday, May 10 – AP English Language and AP MacroeconomicsThursday, May 11 – AP World History and AP StatisticsFriday, May 12 – AP Human Geography
MilestonesTo be determined.
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: Physics SEMESTER: Spring 2017
TEACHER(S): Lisa Knutson, Amanda Allen, Ashley Rhymer
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(GSE, AP)
Week 19 Monday, 5/15 Skill focus:All to date
All objectives weeks1-18
Bell Ringer-Students decide on groups As a class, discuss the End of Semester project requirements In groups, students research and plan project idea
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Tuesday, 5/16 Skill focus:All to date
All objectives weeks1-18
Bell Ringer-Get into project groups In groups, continue working on End of Semester Project
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Wednesday, 5/17 Skill focus:All to date
All objectives weeks1-18
Bell Ringer-Prepare materials for presentation Each group presents project to the class Students individually assess project using scoring guideHomework-Work on review guide
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Thursday, 5/18 Skill focus:All to date
All objectives weeks1-18
Bell Ringer-Get into groups for review activity Students complete Candy land Review for final examHomework-Work on review guide
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Friday, 5/19 Skill focus:All to date
All objectives weeks1-18
Bell Ringer-Answer review questions on board Based on answers, students are divided into groups by topics Students complete review activity for the topic determined by
answers to bell work review questions Students rotate to another review station as neededHomework-Study for Benchmark
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: Physics SEMESTER: Spring 2017
TEACHER(S): Lisa Knutson, Amanda Allen, Ashley Rhymer
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(GSE, AP)
Week 20BenchmarkWeek #3
Monday, 5/22 Senior Exams (Benchmark #3 – 5th, 6th, & 7th)Tuesday, 5/23 Semester Exams (Benchmark #3 – 7th)Wednesday, 5/24 Semester Exams (Benchmark #3 – 1st & 2nd)Thursday, 5/25 Semester Exams (Benchmark #3 – 3rd & 4th)Friday, 5/26 Semester Exams (Benchmark #3 – 5th & 6th)
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