Class Objectives

IPC

First 9 Weeks

August 14-October 6

Motion/Speed – 4 – The student knows concepts of force and motion evident in everyday life

A. calculate speed, momentum, acceleration, work and power in systems such as the human body, moving toys and machines

Forces/Newton’s Laws – 4 -

B. investigate and describe applications of Newton’s laws such as in vehicle restraints, sports activities, geological processes and satellite orbits

Energy/Work/Machines – 6 – The student knows the impact of energy transformations in everyday life.

A. describe the law of conservation of energy

4 –

C. analyze the effects caused by changing force or distance in simple machines as demonstrated in household devices, the human body, and vehicles; and

D. investigate and demonstrate mechanical advantage and efficiency of various machines such as levers, motors, wheels and axles, pulleys and ramps..

Thermal Energy – 6 –

B. investigate and demonstrate the movement of heat through solids, liquids, and gases by convection, conduction, and radiation;

E. measure the thermal and electrical conductivity of

various materials and explain results;

H. analyze the effects of heating and cooling processes

in systems such as weather, living and mechanical.