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PHYSICS 1

Physics 1 Curriculum/Syllabus

Aug./Sept		Science as Process, Analysis of Experiments, Speed, Acceleration.
Oct.		Vectors, Projectiles, Inertia, Astronomy.
Nov.		Research Methods, Force, Weight, Friction.
Dec.		Action-Reaction, Momentum, Energy, Energy Conservation.
Jan.		Circular Motion, Center of Gravity, Rotational Mechanics.
Feb.		Gravity, Satellites, Relativity.
Mar.		Static Electricity, Current Electricity.
Apr.		Current, Magnetism & Electro-magnetic Induction.
May/June		Atomic & Subatomic Physics

Primary Texts:

"Physics". R. Serway & J. Faughn. Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 2006.
"Conceptual Physics". P.Hewitt. Addison-Wesley. 3rd Edition.

Supplemented with problem solving and laboratory enhancements for mechanics and electricity, and for all units not covered in the text.

The challenge level of the class varies from unit to unit. More important units are extended at a level beyond the primary text. Less important units are surveyed at the text level. The teacher believes that all students should feel comfortable with the primary text. Although a "conceptual physics" text is used, the challenge level of the supplementary materials is well above this, with frequent mathematical problems and enhanced laboratory analysis.

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