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Quarter 1

Chapter 1:Foundations ofPhysics

(updated 11/9/18)

Students wil l :State why human life isvaluable

1 .

Identify the purpose fordoing physics

2 .

Relate some of theconsequences of God'scurse after the Fall

3 .

Discuss why doing scienceis often difficult

4 .

State how science properlydone is part of God's plan ofredemption

5.

State an operationaldefinition for science in myown words

6.

Explain how a Christian canuse science to exercisedominion over God's world

7 .

Describe a Christianworldview

8.

Describe uniformitarianism9.Compare and contrast thetwo broad categories ofscience

10.

Describe classical andmodern physics

11.

List at least three possibleoccupations of physicists

12.

Summarize the process ofdoing science

13.

Describe the characteristicsof a good hypothesis

14.

Explain how scientistscommunicate their findings

15.

Chapter 1:Foundation of Physics

Why Study Physics?1.What Is Physics?2.How Do PhysicistsWork?

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Student Text pp. xvi-221.Teacher Text pp. xvi-212.Chapter 1 PowerPoint3 .Chapter 1 Art4 .Chapter 1 Test Key5.Chapter 1 Web Links

History of Physics1 .Cool Careers2 .

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Chapter 1 Videos Buoyancy1.Equilibrium on Ice2 .Newton's Laws in Motion3.Physics Under Pressure4.Projectiles in Motion5.Ready Set Stats6 .Soccer and Trigonometry7 .Speed and Acceleration8.Tennis Is a Drag9.The Pressure's On10.

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CD Content: Visual 1-1:Creation-Fall-Redemption

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History of Physics2 .Cool Careers3 .

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Chapter 1 Test9 .

Biblical IntegrationConcepts:

Christian worldview1.God's Word as truth2 .Creation, Fall, andRedemption

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Following God's will4 .Science ismodel-making, notestablishing truth

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Biblical IntegrationStrategies:

Review the history of theworld through the lens ofChristianity

1 .

Discuss the CreationMandate

2 .

Discuss good and wisedominion of God overCreation

3.

Describe ways thatphysics can be used toglorify God

4.

Discuss how God createdthe world to his ownordinances which is whythere are so manypatterns

5 .

Field Trip Ideas:Visit the Creation Museum inKentucky

Outside Reading:Read Thomas Kuhn's critics

Group Activity:Discuss the tentative natureof scientific discoveriesReview the definition ofscienceLook for the worldview of theauthors of scientificperiodical articlesDiscuss theories versus lawsDiscuss instrument errorDiscuss the two relativities

CD Content:Visual 1-1:Creation-Fall-RedemptionHistory of PhysicsCool Careers

Links to other Subject Areas:Discuss how no area ofscience stands alone; theyare all interconnected

Chapter 2:Measurement

(updated 11/9/18)

Students wil l :Explain the need for astandardized measurementsystem

1.

State the threefundamental dimensionsand explain how they helpdefine the universe

2.

Identify the seven SIfundamental units, theirmetric symbols, and theirformula symbols

3 .

Perform unit conversions byidentifying and usingappropriate conversion

4.

Chapter 2:Measurement

Dominion Modeling:Measuring theSpeed of Light

1 .

Dimensions ofPhysics

2 .

Principles ofMeasurement

3 .

Truth inMeasurements andCalculations

4.

Problem Solving5.

Student Text pp. 22-451.Teacher Text pp. 22-452.Chapter 2 PowerPoint3 .Chapter 2 Art4 .Chapter 2 Test Key5.Chapter 2 Web Links

History of the SI1 .Redefining the Kilogram2.Unit Analysis Resource3.Which Cubit?4 .

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Chapter 2 Lab: Lab 2 - Measurement1 .

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Chapter 2 CD Content History of the SI System1.Redefining the kilogram2.

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Discuss the idea thatthere could be a physicaledge to the universewhich might be heaven

1.

Bulletin Board Ideas:Speed of light dominionAncient measuring devices

Labs:Lab 2: Measurement

Field Trip Ideas:Visit a manufacturing plantthat specializes in hightolerance machining ormeasurementsVisit a museum that featuresa good history of time exhibit

Group Activity:Discuss extended dimensionsDiscuss the definition of time

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Curriculum Map - Science - Science - Physics - 12th Grade (3rd Edition)

factorsDiscuss the purposes andlimitations of scientificinstruments

5 .

Define measurementaccuracy and calculatepercent error in ameasurement

6 .

Define measurementprecision and explain howto determine the precisionof a number or measurement

7 .

For a given instrument,identify the maximummeasuring precisionallowed for that instrument

8 .

Write measured data usingthe allowed significant digits

9 .

Express calculated answersusing measured data withthe correct number ofsignificant digits

10.

State the significant digitsrules for measured angles,trigonometric ratios, andthe results of nonalgebraicfunctions

11.

Explain why aproblem-solving strategy isessential to my success asa physics student

12.

Use a problem-solvingstrategy to answer physicsquestions

13.

Visual 2-1: Fundamental SIUnits

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Visual 2-2: Metric Prefixes4 .Visual 2-3: The UnitAnalysis Bridge

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Unit Analysis6 .Origins of the Biblical Cubit7 .Visual 2-4: Huygen'sAnalysis of Romer's Data

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Visual 2-5: HistoricalSpeed of Light Analysis

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Chapter 2 Test9 .

Discuss asteroidsDiscuss how to find longitudeat sea and its problemsDiscuss what an instrument isDiscuss quantifyingmeasurementDiscuss relative uncertaintyDiscuss precision andestimated digitsDiscuss subscript notationDiscuss how to problemsolve by making a list of theknown and unknownquantit iesDiscuss orders of magnitude

CD Content:History of the SI SystemRedefining the kilogramVisual 2-1: Fundamental SIUnitsVisual 2-2: Metric PrefixesVisual 2-3: The Unit AnalysisBridgeUnit AnalysisOrigins of the Biblical CubitVisual 2-4: Huygen's Analysisof Romer's DataVisual 2-5: Historical Speedof Light Analysis

Chapter 3: Motionin One Dimension

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Students wil l :Define motion and describeone-dimensional motionmathematical ly

1 .

Differentiate betweendistance and displacement

2 .

Plot and evaluate motionon a position-time graph

3.

Approximate instantaneousspeed on a position-timegraph

4.

Differentiate betweenvelocity and speed

5.

Plot and interpret avelocity-time graph

6.

Compute acceleration andapproximate accelerationon a velocity-time graph

7.

Define uniformlyaccelerated motion andsolve problems involvingthis concept

8 .

Compute the final velocity9 .

Chapter 3: Motion inOne Dimension

Dominion Modeling:Stopping Distance

1.

Describing Motions2.Equations of Motion3.


Equations of MotionInteractive

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Equations of MotionAlternatives

2.

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Chapter 3 Labs: Lab 3-1: The RecordingTimer

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Lab 3-2: Displacement,Velocity, and Acceleration

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Chapter 3 CD Content Visual 3-1: Position-TimeGraphs

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Visual 3-2: InstantaneousVelocity

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Visual 3-3: Velocity-TimeGraph

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Equations of Motion4.

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Discuss whethernegative time ismentioned in the Bible

1 .

Bulletin Board Ideas:Pictures of moving objects,people and animals thathave well known speeds andaccelerations

Labs:Lab 3-1: The Recording TimerLab 3-2: Displacement,Velocity, and Acceleration

Field Trip Ideas:Visit a traffic safety office ofa local police department

Group Activity:Discuss the differencebetween vector or scalarquantit iesIntroduce graphs andgraphical differentiationDiscuss real world motionDiscuss how velocity canchangeDiscuss the ASAT MissileSystem

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Compute the final velocityof a system using the firstequation of motion whengiven the initial velocityand the uniform acceleration

9.

Compute the displacementof a system using thesecond equation of motion

10.

Compute the displacementof a system using the thirdequation of motion whengiven only the initial andfinal velocities and theacceleration

11.

Solve problems involvinguniform acceleration in theforms of free fall

12.

Model the relationshipbetween vehicle speed andstopping distance

13.

Equations of Motion4.Visual 3-4: First Equationof Motion

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Visual 3-5: SecondEquation of Motion

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Visual 3-6: StoppingDistance Kinematic Data

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Visual 3-7: DominionModeling: StoppingDistances

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Visual 3-8: DominionModeling: StoppingDistances with Trendlines

9.

Chapter 3 Test9 .

SystemDiscuss vector division

CD Content:Visual 3-1: Position-TimeGraphsVisual 3-2: InstantaneousVelocityVisual 3-3: Velocity-TimeGraphEquations of MotionVisual 3-4: First Equation ofMotionVisual 3-5: Second Equationof MotionVisual 3-6: Stopping DistanceKinematic DataVisual 3-7: DominionModeling: Stopping DistancesVisual 3-8: DominionModeling: StoppingDistances with Trendlines

Outside Reading:Read about the SR-71BlackbirdRead about scramjets

Chapter 4: Vectorsand Scalars

(updated 11/9/18)

Students wil l :Differentiate betweenvectors and scalars

1 .

Describe the properties of avector

2 .

Write the correct symbolsfor vector and scalarquantit ies

3 .

Identify the vector angleaccording to the kind ofreference direction specified

4 .

Add equal vectors by scalarmultiplication

5.

Add unequal vectorsgraphically

6 .

Subtract vectors graphically7 .Determine the unknownparts of a right triangle byusing trigonometricfunctions

8.

Identify the reference angleof a vector

9 .

Resolve a vector into itsscalar components

10.

Find the magnitude of avector by adding itscomponents

11.

Chapter 4: Vectorsand Scalars

Dominion Science:Accurate HurricaneModels

1 .

Properties ofVectors and Scalars

2 .

Operations withVectors: GeometricTechniques

3.

Operations withVectors:MathematicalTechniques

4.

Student Text pp. 72-911.Teacher Text pp.72-912.Chapter 4 PowerPoint3 .Chapter 4 Art4 .Chapter 4 Test Key5.Chapter 4 Web Links

Vectors1 .6 .

Chapter 4 Labs: Lab 4-1: Vectors1 .

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Chapter 4 CD Content Use applications to createvectors

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Visual 4-1: ScalarMultiplication

2.

Visual 4-2: Scalar VectorAddition

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Visual 4-3: Vector Addition4 .Visual 4-4: VectorSubtraction

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Visual 4-5: ReferenceAngles

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Visual 4-6: AtmosphericMotion Detectors

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Chapter 4 Test9 .


Exercising Dominion inthe physical world

1 .


Discuss the relationshipbetween vectors andbuilding the temple andbuilding the ark

1 .

Bulletin Board Ideas:Display a montage of photosillustrating processes orobjects that use vectorquantit iesShow orienteeringequipment and map

Labs:Lab 4: Vectors

Field Trip Ideas:Participate in a orienteeringevent

Group Activity:Discuss how to preventhurricane related eventsDiscuss the differencebetween map and Cartesiancoordinate systemsDiscuss navigational termsDiscuss negative vectorsDiscuss how triangles arenamedDiscuss inversetrigonometric ratiosDiscuss unit vectorsDiscuss reference angles

CD Content:Use applications to createvectorsVisual 4-1: ScalarMultiplicationVisual 4-2: Scalar Vector

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Visual 4-2: Scalar VectorAdditionVisual 4-3: Vector AdditionVisual 4-4: Vector SubtractionVisual 4-5: Reference AnglesVisual 4-6: AtmosphericMotion Detectors

Chapter 5: Motionin a Plane

(updated 11/9/18)

Students wil l :Describe position in twodimensions using positionvectors

1 .

Determine displacement intwo dimensions as thedifference of positionvectors

2 .

Compute two-dimensionalvelocity and speed

3.

Calculate two-dimensionalacceleration as thedifference of two velocities

4 .

Describe horizontalprojections and thekinematic assumptions theyinvolve

5.

Resolve the horizontal andvertical components ofprojectile motion

6.

Determine the velocitycomponents of a systemprojected at an elevatedangle

7 .

Graph projectile motion8.Calculate the range ofprojectiles

9 .

Explain how projectilemotion can save lives

10.

Chapter 5: Motion ina Plane

Dominions Science:Humanitarian Aid

1 .

Kinematics ofTwo-DimensionalMotion

2.

Projections3.


Animated Projectile Motion1.6 .

Chapter 5 Labs: Lab 5: Horizontal Projection1.

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Chapter 5 CD Content Visual 5-1: ComparingHorizontal and VerticalProjectiles

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Animated Projectile Motion2.Visual 5-2: GraphingProjectile Motion

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Visual 5-3: Derivation ofthe Quadratic Formula

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Chapter 5 Test9 .


Practical consequencesof behavior

1 .

Taking care of those inneed

2.

The realities of living in afallen world

3 .

Obeying the DominionMandate

4 .

Sacrificial efforts ofbelievers

5 .


Discuss the importanceof delivering timely aidto people in remoteareas devastated bynatural disasters orwarfare

1 .

Discuss how developingtechnologies can enablehumans to love oneanother in ways thatthey would not be ableto otherwise

2.

Many people come toknow the Lord's mercyand grace in difficultt imes

3.

Bulletin Board Ideas:Show events and processesthat take place in only 2D

Labs:Lab 5: Horizontal Projection

Group Activity:Discuss timely aid in remoteplacesDiscuss absolute referenceframesDiscuss why it is importantto keep track of signsShow the steps for anacceleration vectorDefine a projectileDiscuss that the constant “g”is a scalar quantityDiscuss choosing frames ofreferenceDiscuss projectile launchanalysis and how to do itDiscuss interpreting motiongraphsDiscuss why drag is notcalculatedDiscuss factors contributingto maximum range of aprojectileDiscuss humanitarian airdrops

CD Content:Visual 5-1: ComparingHorizontal and VerticalProjectilesAnimated Projectile MotionVisual 5-2: GraphingProjectile MotionVisual 5-3: Derivation of theQuadratic Formula

Chapter 6:Dynamics

(updated 11/9/18)

Students wil l :Briefly summarize thehistorical development ofthe concepts of mass andinertia according to theGreeks, Galileo, and Newton

1.

Explain the paradigmresponsible for each view ofmot ion

2.

Identify Newton's great3 .

Chapter 6: DynamicsDominion Science:Aircraft CarrierFlight Operations

1.

The History ofDynamics

2 .

Forces3.Newton's Laws ofMotion

4.


Equilibrium of Forces1.6 .

Chapter 6 Labs: Lab 6: Balanced andUnbalanced Forces

1.7 .


Living a balanced life1 .Moral issues2.


Discuss the moral issuesof warfare

1 .

Discuss God’s creation2.Discuss the need for a3 .

Bulletin Board Ideas:Create a bulletin boardshowing objects moving anduse arrows to show externalforce vectors acting on them

Field Trip Ideas:Go to drag racing eventVisit an amusement park onPhysics Day

Labs:

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Identify Newton's greatwritten work thatestablished the principles ofdynamics

3 .

Write a vector equation thatrepresents the sum offorces actingsimultaneously on a system

4.

Sum forces usingmathematical vectoraddition techniques

5.

Identify the equilibrant of anonzero system of forces

6.

Identify the fourfundamental forces innature and describe theirmain properties

7 .

Classify forces by theirmethod of interactions withmat ter

8 .

Identify five types ofcontact forces

9.

Describe ways to measureor detect forces

10.

Define system as used byphysicists

11.

State Newton's first,second, and third laws inmy own words

12.

Explain why the first lawdefines mechanicalequil ibrium

13.

Perform dynamicscalculations using Newton'ssecond law

14.

Identify the forces andsystems subject toNewton's third law for agiven dynamics problem

15.

Calculate the weight ormass of a system asneeded using Newton'ssecond law

16.

Unbalanced ForcesChapter 6 CD Content

Visual 6-1: Balanced andUnbalanced Forces

1.

Visual 6-2: Example 6-12 .Equilibrium of Forces3.Visual 6-3: Example 6-24 .Visual 6-4: NoncontactForces

5.

Visual 6-5: NoncontactForces

6.

Visual 6-6: Newton’s FirstLaw of Motion

7.

Visual 6-7: Newton’sSecond Law of Motion

8.

Visual 6-8: Newton’s ThirdLaw of Motion

9.

8 .

Chapter 6 Test9 .

Discuss the need for acountry to defend itsinterests around theworld

3 . Labs:Lab 6: Balanced andUnbalanced Forces

Demonstration:Air Resistance

Group Activity:Discuss Greek philosophyDiscuss concurrent forcesDiscuss coordinate systemsand sign conventionsDiscuss the differentsymbols for different typesof forcesDiscuss force-measuringinstrumentsDiscuss external vs. internalforcesDiscuss translational androtational equilibriumDiscuss “frictionless surfaces”Discuss space explorationand Newton’s third lawDiscuss new technologiesthat can help pilots land invery small areasDiscuss thrust reversers andbrakingDefine inertia

CD Content:Visual 6-1: Balanced andUnbalanced ForcesVisual 6-2: Example 6-1Equilibrium of ForcesVisual 6-3: Example 6-2Visual 6-4: Noncontact ForcesVisual 6-5: Noncontact ForcesVisual 6-6: Newton’s FirstLaw of MotionVisual 6-7: Newton’s SecondLaw of MotionVisual 6-8: Newton’s ThirdLaw of Motion

Outside Reading:Research the Voyager probes and how they relateto gravitational forceResearch Canadarm 2



Quarter 2

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Chapter 7: CircularMotion

(updated 11/9/18)

Students wil l :Define circular motion1.Describe how position,speed, and velocity aremeasured in circular motion

2.

Compute the centripetalacceleration of a revolvingobject

3 .

Show how the angularvelocity vector is definedusing the right-hand rule

4 .

Calculate angular andtangential acceleration

5.

Compare and contrast thethree equations of linearmotion with the equation ofcircular motion

6.

Compute the centripetalforce acting on a rotatingsystem

7.

Define torque and calculatethe torques acting on arotational system

8.

State the conditionsrequired for rotationalequil ibrium

9.

State the law of momentsand solve problems usingthis principle

10.

Compare and contrast thegeocentric and heliocentricmodels of the solar system

11.

State Kepler's three laws ofplanetary motion

12.

Compute Kepler's constantfor a given system ofplanets, moons, or satellites

13.

Outline Isaac Newton'sdiscovery of the law ofuniversal gravitation

14.

Summarize the Cavendishexperiment that led to thedetermination of theuniversal gravitationalconstant

15.

Discuss a calculation of theaverage mass of the earthand the result's implicationof the earth's structure

16.

Demonstrate throughmodeling how Saturn'ssystem of moons confirmsthe principles of circularmot ion

17.

Chapter 7: CircularMot ion

Dominion Modeling:Saturn's Moons

1.

Circular Motion2.Dynamics ofCircular Motion

3.

UniversalGravitation

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Centripetal Force1.Carousel2 .Roller Coaster Designer3 .

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Chapter 7 Labs: Lab 7: Circular Motion1.

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Chapter 7 CD Content Visual 7-1: Derivation ofCentripetal Acceleration

1.

Visual 7-2: Right-handRule for CentripetalAcceleration

2.

Visual 7-3: Equations ofCircular Motion

3.

Centripetal Force4.Carousel Problem5.Visual 7-4: Torque6.Visual 7-5: Kepler’s Law7.Visual 7-6: NetGravitational Acceleration

8.

Visual 7-7: DominionModeling: Moon Diametervs. Orbital Radius

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8 .

Chapter 7 Test9 .


God's Creation1.Exploring God's Creation2.


Discuss why havingpresuppositions whendoing science can causeproblems

1.

Discuss how the heavensdeclare the glory of God

2.

Heliocentric vs.Geocentric discussions

3.

The Discovery InstitutionDesign movement doesnot recognize the God ofthe Bible as the Creatorof the earth

4 .

Bulletin Board Ideas:Display photos of subjectsthat use circular motionDisplay a polar view of Saturn

Field Trip Ideas:Visit an amusement park onPhysics DayVisit a local observatory tosee the stars and planets

Labs:Lab 7: Circular Motion

Demonstration:Average Angular Acceleration

Group Activity:Model the arrangement ofSaturn’s moonsDiscuss the coordinatesystem for circular motionDiscuss the notation forcircular motionDiscuss tangential velocityand speedDiscuss infinitesimal arcsegmentsDiscuss tangential velocityvectorsDiscuss the right-hand rulefor centripetal accelerationDiscuss the limitations ofvector notation in circularmot ionDiscuss the vector crossproductDiscuss motor accelerationReview centrifugal forceDiscuss torque, moment arm,and the torque cross productDiscuss the right-hand rulefor torqueDiscuss the moon’s periodDiscuss surface gravityDiscuss Einstein’s Principle ofEquivalenceDiscuss the density of earth

CD Content:Visual 7-1: Derivation ofCentripetal AccelerationVisual 7-2: Right hand rulefor Centripetal AccelerationVisual 7-3: Equations ofCircular MotionCentripetal ForceCarousel ProblemVisual 7-4: TorqueVisual 7-5: Kepler’s LawVisual 7-6: Net GravitationalAccelerationVisual 7-7: Dominion

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Visual 7-7: DominionModeling: Moon Diameter vs.Orbital Radius

Outside Reading:Read the Privileged Planet

Chapter 8:Applying Newton'sLaws

(updated 11/9/18)

Students wil l :Construct free-bodydiagrams of parts within asystem of connected objects

1 .

Identify the external forcesacting on a system in afree-body diagram

2.

State the properties of anideal string

3 .

Solve dynamics problemsinvolving objects connectedby strings

4.

Solve dynamics problemsinvolving pulleys thatchange the direction oftensional forces

5.

Assign appropriatecoordinate systems tosimplify the analysis ofdynamical problemsinvolving multi-part systems

6.

Find the normal forceexerted on objects restingon horizontal and inclinedsurfaces

7.

Determine the apparentweight of stationary andaccelerated objects

8 .

Explain why objects in orbitare not weightless

9 .

Explain how friction andtraction are essential forproducing motion inwalking and driving

10.

Compare and contrast thedifferent types of friction

11.

Calculate the magnitudes ofkinetic and static friction

12.

Discuss the factors thatcontribute to kinetic andstatic friction

13.

Calculate the coefficients offriction

14.

Determine friction indynamical problems

15.

Identify all the factors thatcontribute to rolling friction

16.

Draw a free-body diagramof a vehicle that accountsfor all the important forcesacting on the wheel

17.

Solve complex dynamical18.

Chapter 8: ApplyingNewton's Laws

Dominion Science:Head-On Collisions

1.

Simplifying Problems2.TransmittingMechanical Forces

3.

Friction4 .More Applications5.


Rolling Friction1 .Space Settlement Contest2 .

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Chapter 8 Labs: Lab 8: Transmitted Forces1.

7 .

Chapter 8 CD Content Visual 8-1: Example 8-11 .Visual 8-2: Example 8-22 .Visual 8-3: Example 8-33 .Visual 8-4: Example 8-44 .Rolling Friction5 .Visual 8-5: Rolling Frictionand Traction

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Visual 8-6: Example 8-117.Visual 8-7: Example 8-128.Visual 8-8: Example 8-139.

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Chapter 8 Test9 .


The Dominion Mandate1 .Natural Laws2.


Discuss how we areGod’s ambassadors andshould show that clearlythrough our actions

1.

Bulletin Board Ideas:Have a contest to build thebest space station model

Labs:Lab 8: Transmitted Forces

Demonstration:Apparent WeightKinetic Friction

Group Activity:Discuss multi-object systemsDiscuss ideal strings andtensionsLearn how to draw free bodydiagramsDiscuss pulley nomenclatureDiscuss normal force vs.weightCompare apparent weightwith pseudo-forcesDiscuss elevator safetyDiscuss kinetic frictionDiscuss the coefficient ofstatic frictionDiscuss caution when drivingin the snowDiscuss watching forcomponent signsDiscuss Newton’s first lawand frictionDiscuss determining thecoefficient of friction on anincline

CD Content:Visual 8-1: Example 8-1Visual 8-2: Example 8-2Visual 8-3: Example 8-3Visual 8-4: Example 8-4Rolling FrictionVisual 8-5: Rolling Frictionand TractionVisual 8-6: Example 8-11Visual 8-7: Example 8-12Visual 8-8: Example 8-13

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Solve complex dynamicalproblems involvingmulti-part systems, strings,inclines, and friction

18.

Chapter 9: Workand Energy

(updated 11/9/18)

Students wil l :Define the physicalconcepts of work

1 .

Calculate work, given aforce and displacement

2 .

Describe ideal springs andthe conventions used tomeasure displacement in aspring system

3.

Graphically determine workdone by constant andHooke's law forces

4.

Calculate mechanical powerfor a system

5.

Differentiate betweenkinetic and potential energy

6.

Calculate the kinetic energyof a system

7 .

Differentiate betweenconservative andnon-conservative forces

8.

Compute the potentialenergy of conservativeforces

9.

Define gravitationalpotential and compute workdone against gravity

10.

Define total mechanicalenergy

11.

Demonstrate how totalmechanical energy isconserved in a system

12.

Compute the kinetic orpotential energy of asystem according to therule of the conservation ofmechanical energy

13.

Discuss how hydroelectricgenerators employ theconservation of totalmechanical energy toprovide an economical andnonpolluting source ofelectrical energy

14.

Chapter 9: Work andEnergy

Dominion Science:A RenewableEnergy Resource

1.

Work2 .Energy3.Total MechanicalEnergy

4.


Mechanical Work1 .6 .

Chapter 9 Labs: Lab 9: Conservation ofEnergy: Spring Constant

1 .7 .

Chapter 9 CD Content Visual 9-1: Force,Displacement, and Work

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Mechanical Work2 .Visual 9-2: DeterminingWork Graphically

3 .

Visual 9-3: Example 9-84 .Visual 9-4: Work andElastic Potential Energy

5.

8 .

Chapter 9 Test9 .


Our God-given dominionover the Earth

1 .

Responsibility to care forGod's creation

2.


Discuss good and wisedominion over our planet

1 .

Bulletin Board Ideas:Display energy sources

Field Trip Ideas:Visit a hydroelectric dam

Labs:Lab 9: Conservation ofEnergy: Spring Constant

Demonstration:Introducing Work

Group Activity:Discuss renewable energyDiscuss the definition ofenergyDiscuss the definition of workDiscuss geometric integrationDiscuss forces and Hooke’sLawCompare types of powerDiscuss negative workExplain non-conservativeforcesDiscuss quasi-static motionand potential energyDiscuss relative potentialenergyDiscuss gravitationaldifferenceDiscuss work andnon-conservative forcesDiscuss conservation ofmechanical energy inperiodic motionDiscuss hydroelectric power

CD Content:Visual 9-1: Force,Displacement, and WorkMechanical WorkVisual 9-2: Determining WorkGraphicallyVisual 9-3: Example 9-8Visual 9-4: Work and ElasticPotential Energy

Chapter 10:Conservation ofEnergy

(updated 11/9/18)

Students wil l :Describe energyconservation in physics andprovide examples ofphenomena in whichenergy is conserved

1.

State the conditions underwhich terminal velocity

2 .

Chapter 10:Conservation ofEnergy

Dominion Science:Elevator Safety

1 .

Total MechanicalEnergy

2.

Simple Machines3.

Student Text pp. 217-2371.Teacher Text pp. 218-2372.Chapter 10 PowerPoint3 .Chapter 10 Art4 .Chapter 10 Test Key5.Chapter 10 Labs:

Lab 10: MechanicalAdvantage: Efficiency

1.6 .


God's natural laws1.God has given us a wayto discover his will

2 .

Wisdom of God's designfor His creatures

3.

Biblical Integration

Bulletin Board Ideas:Display pictures of simplemachinesPictures of joints

Labs:Lab 10: MechanicalAdvantage: Efficiency

Demonstration:

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which terminal velocityoccursDescribe how friction canreduce or eliminate totalmechanical energy in asystem

3.

Define central forces andexplain why they conservetotal mechanical energy

4.

Solve problems that showthat the action ofconservative forces ispath-independent

5 .

Explain the derivation ofthe planetary escape speedformula and state theformula's assumptions

6.

State the purpose of asimple machine

7.

Identify the parametersnecessary to calculate themechanical advantage of asimple machine

8.

Determine the mechanicaladvantages of inclinedplanes, levers, wheels, andpulley systems

9.

Recognize the threedifferent kinds of leversystems

10.

Compute the efficiency of asimple machine

11.

Simple Machines3. Advantage: EfficiencyChapter 10 CD Content

Visual 10-1: PathIndependence ofConservative Forces

1.

Visual 10-2: Example 10-12.Visual 10-3: Example 10-33.Visual 10-4: Simple/FirstClass Levers

4 .

Visual 10-5: Second andThird Class Levers

5 .

Visual 10-6: First ClassLevers: Humans

6.

Visual 10-7: Wheel andAxle Systems

7.

Visual 10-8: ElevatorSafety Mechanisms

8.

7 .

Chapter 10 Test8 .


Discuss God's creation ofthe human body

1.

Discuss God's design ofdifferent organisms

2.

Demonstration:Introducing WorkSimple MachinesIMA

Group Activity:Discuss elevator safetydevicesDiscuss conservation lawsDiscuss raindrop dynamicsDiscuss spacecraft reentryDiscuss energy conservationin elliptical orbitsDiscuss the reason for themaximum height of a rollercoasterDiscuss escape velocityDiscuss third-class leversystems in wheel systemsDiscuss tensional notationDiscuss potential efficiencyof stationary pulley systems

CD Content:Visual 10-1: PathIndependence ofConservative ForcesVisual 10-2: Example 10-1Visual 10-3: Example 10-3Visual 10-4: Simple/FirstClass LeversVisual 10-5: Second andThird Class LeversVisual 10-6: First ClassLevers: HumansVisual 10-7: Wheel and AxleSystemsVisual 10-8: Elevator SafetyMechanisms

Chapter 11:Momentum

(updated 11/9/18)

Students wil l :Define linear momentumand state the properties ofa system that contributes tomomentum

1.

Compute l inear momentumunder varying conditions

2.

Identify impulsive forcesand compute the impulseon a system

3.

Discuss the concept ofconservation of momentumand the conditions underwhich it is true

4.

Describe how theconservation of momentumapplies to rocket propulsionand thrust in space

5.

Describe the factorsinvolved in an ideal

6 .

Chapter 11:M o m e n t u m

Dominion Science:Car AccidentInjuries andFatalities

1 .

Principles ofMomentum

2.

Collisions3.Center of Mass andAngular Momentum

4.


2-D Collisions1.Angular Momentum Demo2.

6 .

Chapter 11 Labs: Lab 11: Conservation ofMomentum

1.7 .

Chapter 11 CD Content Visual 11-1: Types ofTurbines

1.

Visual 11-2: Conservationof Momentum in a RocketSystem

2.

Visual 11-3:One-Dimensional Collisions

3.

Visual 11-4: Example 11-74.

8 .


God formed the universe1.Biblical IntegrationStrategies:

Discuss gravity as aforce created by God

1.

Bulletin Board Ideas:Display pictures of machinesthat work on a turbineprincipleDisplay of Betz’s Law

Labs:Lab 11: Conservation ofMomentum

Field Trip Ideas:Visit an ice skating rink tostudy momentum

Demonstration:ImpulseThrustConservation of MomentumCollision ModesBallistic PendulumAngular Momentum

Group Activity:Discuss how to minimize

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involved in an idealone-dimensional (linear)collision between twoobjectsState the three kinds ofideal collisions and thefactors that determinewhether or not momentumand energy are conserved

7.

Solve variousone-dimensional collisionproblems to demonstratethe conservation ofmomentum

8.

Describe a ballisticpendulum and its purpose,and determine the speed ofimpacting projectiles

9 .

Solve simpletwo-dimensional collisionproblems by accounting forconservation of momentum

10.

Discuss how controllingimpulsive forces onpassengers can reduceinjuries and fatalities duringcar collisions

11.

Define the center of massof a system

12.

Describe how an "idealexplosion" conserves asystem's momentum

13.

Define angular momentumand identify the propertiesof a system that contributesto angular momentum

14.

Visual 11-4: Example 11-7Diagram

4.

Visual 11-5: A BallisticCollision

5.

Visual 11-6: 2D Collisions6.Visual 11-7: Example 11-9Diagram

7.

Chapter 11 Test9 .

Discuss how to minimizeinjuries and deaths inautomobile accidentsDiscuss impulse and materialtoughnessDiscuss the limitations ofwind turbinesDiscuss scalar components ofvelocityDiscuss slowing down fastneutronsDiscuss inelastic collisionsDiscuss muzzle velocityDiscuss 2D Elastic collisionsDiscuss the use of crash testdummiesDiscuss fireworks and forcesDiscuss angular momentumin collisions

CD Content:Visual 11-1: Types of TurbinesVisual 11-2: Conservation ofMomentum in a RocketSystemVisual 11-3: One DimensionalCollisionsVisual 11-4: Example 11-7DiagramVisual 11-5: A BallisticCollisionVisual 11-6: 2D CollisionsVisual 11-7: Example 11-9Diagram

Outside Reading:Research the Space ShuttleColumbia at the end of itst ime

Chapter 12:Periodic Motion

(updated 11/9/18)

Students wil l :Describe the motion of asystem exhibiting periodicmot ion

1.

Discuss how periodicmotion is caused by arestoring force and isopposed by damping

2.

Analyze simple harmonicmotion (SHM) using propernomenclature

3 .

Calculate the period of anoscillating system exhibitingSHM

4.

Briefly discuss the historicalorigins of pendulums

5.

Describe the basic structureof a pendulum

6.

Explain the motion of apendulum, including the

7.

Chapter 12: PeriodicMot ion

Dominion Modeling:Mach Speed

1.

Simple HarmonicMotion

2.

Periodic Motion andthe Pendulum

3.

Oscillations in theReal World

4 .

Waves5.


SHM simulation1.Foucault pendulum2.Tacoma Narrows Bridge3.Decibels4 .

6 .

Chapter 12 Labs: Lab 12-1: Period of aPendulum

1.

Lab 12-2: Speed of Soundin Air

2 .

7 .

Chapter 12 CD Content Visual 12-1: Spring-MassOscillating System

1.

Visual 12-2:Characteristics of SHM-1

2.

8 .


Discuss the dangers ofusing divination

1.

Bulletin Board Ideas:Display pictures of pendulumtype motion

Labs:Lab 12-1: Period of aPendulumLab 12-2: Speed of Sound inAir

Field Trip Ideas:Visit a museum that has anoperating Foucault pendulum

Demonstration:The Foucoult PendulumDamped OscillationsExtreme DampingSlinky and WavesMusical Instruments

Inquiry:Trig Functions and SmallAngles

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pendulum, including theforces that cause its motionState the conditions underwhich pendulum motionapproximates simpleharmonic motion

8.

Identify the factors thatdetermine the period of apendulum

9.

Calculate pendulum period10.Compare ideal pendulumswith physical ones andcalculate the period of aphysical pendulum

11.

Differentiate waves fromother kinds of periodicmot ion

12.

Describe a wave usingproper nomenclature

13.

Classify wave using propernomenclature

14.

Classify waves by the waytheir medium is displacedduring oscillations

15.

Calculate wave, speed,frequency, or wavelength,given any two of the threeparameters

16.

Describe sound waves andthe properties of sound asinterpreted by the sense ofhuman hearing

17.

Define the Doppler effectand explain how it occurs

18.

Model the speed of soundin the atmosphere andidentify the atmosphericfactors that determineMach speed

19.

Characteristics of SHM-1Visual 12-3:Characteristics of SHM-2

3.

Visual 12-4: CircularMotion and SHM

4.

Visual 12-5: Forces on aPendulum

5.

Visual 12-6: Forces Duringa Pendulum Swing

6.

Visual 12-7: Parts of aWave

7.

Visual 12-8: SoundIntensity

8 .

Chapter 12 Test9 .

AnglesPendulum Motion

Group Activity:Discuss Mach speedDiscuss natural dampingsystemsDiscuss simple harmonicmotion and how to analyze itDiscuss periodic motionDiscuss the derivation of thePeriod FormulaBuild a model of Huygen’sClockDiscuss pendulum forces andit’s “restoring force”Calculate experimentalgravityDiscuss the moment of inertiaDiscuss the intelligentartificial legDiscuss damping and fluidfrictionDiscuss driving force phaserelationshipsDiscuss adverse resonanceDiscuss longitudinal waveamplitudeDiscuss sounds in gasesDiscuss the Doppler ShiftDiscuss the suppression ofsonic booms

CD Content:Visual 12-1: Spring-MassOscillating SystemVisual 12-2: Characteristicsof SHM-1Visual 12-3: Characteristicsof SHM-2Visual 12-4: Circular Motionand SHMVisual 12-5: Forces on aPendulumVisual 12-6: Forces During aPendulum SwingVisual 12-7: Parts of a WaveVisual 12-8: Sound Intensity

Outside Reading:Research the TacomaNarrows Bridge collapse andits relation to oscillations

Chapter 13:Properties ofMatter

(updated 11/9/18)

Students wil l :List the states of matterand summarize theirgeneral properties

1 .

Identify the principleparticles of matter and theway they group together

2 .

Chapter 13:Propert ies of Matter

Dominion Science:Replacing Asbestos

1 .

Theories of Matter2 .States of Matter3 .


Gas Simulation1.6 .


God is a God of order1 .Creation Mandate givento Adam

2.


Bulletin Board Ideas:Display the different statesof matter

Labs:Lab 13: Length of a Molecule

Demonstration:Amorphous Solids

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way they group togetherIdentify the factors thatcontribute to gas pressureaccording to the kinetictheory

3 .

Discuss the generalbehavior of the particles insolids and liquids accordingto the kinetic theory ofmat ter

4 .

Describe the arrangementof particles in various kindsof solids

5 .

Define normal stress andlinear strain and how thesequantities determine theelastic modulus of a solid

6 .

Interpret a stress-straingraph and identify theconditions for various kindsof material deformation

7.

Describe various propertiesof fluids that depend oninteractions of theirparticles with each otherand other materials

8 .

Explain how evaporationoccurs, including its relianceon the vapor pressure ofthe liquid

9 .

Discuss the properties of agas and the mechanisms ofthe phase changes betweenliquids and gases, andbetween solids and gases

10.

Use the kinetic moleculartheory of matter to accountfor the various phasechanges identified in aphase diagram

11.

Define the triple point of asubstance

12.

Gas Simulation1.Stress-Strain2 .

Chapter 13 Labs: Lab 13: Length of aMolecule

1 .7 .

Chapter 13 CD Content Visual 13-1: Gas Pressureand the Kinetic MolecularTheory

1 .

Gas Simulation2.Visual 13-2: Stress-StrainGraph

3.

Visual 13-3: CohesiveForces

4.

Visual 13-4: CapillaryAction

5.

Visual 13-5: Vapor Pressure6.Visual 13-6: PhaseDiagrams

7.

8 .

Chapter 13 Test9 .

Strategies:Properties of matter1 .Understanding thenature of matter allowsus to obey the CreationMandate

2 .

Amorphous SolidsMetal FatigueRegulation

Group Activity:Discuss the problems withreplacing asbestosDiscuss atomic massDiscuss Guy-Lussac’s LawDiscuss cohesion andadhesionDiscuss the relationshipbetween temperature andphase of matterDiscuss crystal system unitcellsDiscuss insulation withoutasbestosCompare asbestos andfiberglassDiscuss dynamic equilibriumDiscuss boiling dynamicsDiscuss what a triple point is

CD Content:Visual 13-1: Gas Pressureand the Kinetic MolecularTheoryGas SimulationVisual 13-2: Stress-StrainGraphVisual 13-3: Cohesive ForcesVisual 13-4: Capillary ActionVisual 13-5: Vapor PressureVisual 13-6: Phase Diagrams

Outside Reading:Research the currentAvagadro’s number andwhat amount of precision it isdetermined to



Quarter 3

Chapter 14:Expansion andTemperature

(updated 11/9/18)

Students wil l :Describe how thermalexpansion occurs at theparticle level

1 .

Describe the consequencesof thermal expansion inreal-world situations

2.

Mathematically model linearand volumetric thermalexpansion

3.

Chapter 14:Expansion andTemperature

Dominion Science:Infant RespiratoryDistress

1 .

Thermal Properties2 .MeasuringTemperature GasLaws

3.


Ideal Gas Law1.Van der Waals2 .

6 .

Chapter 14 Labs: Lab 14-1: Coefficient of1 .

7 .


Disease as aconsequence of theoriginal sin

1 .

Biblical use of resources2.Biblical IntegrationStrategies:

Discuss how the Gaslaws show order in nature

1 .

Bulletin Board Ideas:Compare the threetemperature scales

Field Trip Ideas:Attend a local hot-air balloonfestival

Labs:Lab 14-1: Coefficient ofThermal ExpansionLab 14-2: Charles’ Law

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Compare the thermalexpansion of solids, liquids,and gases

4.

Describe the constructionand function of variousthermometers

5 .

Discuss the historicaldevelopment of the threeprincipal temperaturescales and identify theirfiducial points

6 .

Convert temperaturesbetween differenttemperature scales

7 .

Describe the properties ofan ideal gas

8.

State the relationships andrestrictions involvingpressure, temperature,volume, and quantity of gasfor each of the gas laws

9.

Perform calculations usingthe gas laws

10.

State the standardconditions for measuringgas volume, and state themolar volume of a gasunder these conditions

11.

Differentiate between idealand real gases and explainhow real gases depart fromthe ideal gas model undervarious conditions

12.

Discuss how anunderstanding of gas lawswas the basis for vastlyimproving the survival rateof premature infants

13.

Thermal ExpansionLab 14-2: Charles’ Law2.Lab 14-3: Boyle’s Law3.

Chapter 14 CD Content Visual 14-1: ThermalExpansion of Solids

1 .

Visual 14-2: TemperatureScale Comparisons

2.

Visual 14-3: Charles’ Law3.Visual 14-4: Boyle’s Law4.Visual 14-5: Guy-Lussac’sLaw

5.

Visual 14-6: Real vs. IdealGases

6.

8 .

Chapter 14 Test9 .

Lab 14-3: Boyle’s LawDemonstration:

Thermal ExpansionBall and RingStandard Volume

Group Activity:Discuss Infant RespiratoryDistressDiscuss brittle fractureDiscuss the problems withaluminumDiscuss misconceptionsabout volume expansionDiscuss expansion of gasesDiscuss the historicaldevelopment of thethermometerModel temperatureconversions between thethree scalesShow how to useextrapolationDiscuss Boltzmann’s Constant

CD Content:Visual 14-1: ThermalExpansion of SolidsVisual 14-2: TemperatureScale ComparisonsVisual 14-3: Charles’ LawVisual 14-4: Boyle’s LawVisual 14-5: Guy-Lussac’s LawVisual 14-6: Real vs. IdealGases

Chapter 15:Thermal Energyand Heat

(updated 11/9/18)

Students wil l :Summarize the evidencefor the kinetic-molecularmodel of matter

1 .

Distinguish betweendiffusion and Brownianmotion

2.

Discuss the basis of thecaloric theory and itsdemise in the face of Joule'sdiscovery of the mechanicalequivalent of heat

3 .

Compare the different unitsof heat and energy

4.

Define the heat capacity ofan object

5 .

Compare specific heatcapacity with heat capacityand explain why the former

6 .

Chapter 15: ThermalEnergy and Heat

Dominion Modeling:Metals and Heat

1 .

Theories of Heat2 .Thermal Energyand Matter

3 .

Mechanisms of HeatTransfer

4 .


Brownian Motion1.6 .

Chapter 15 Labs: Lab 15: Latent Heat ofFusion

1.7 .

Chapter 15 CD Content Visual 15-1: Physical Data1 .Visual 15-2: DominionModeling: Metals andSpecific Heat

2 .

Visual 15-3: UnusualWater Ice

3 .

8 .

Chapter 15 Test9 .


Differences between abiblical and nonbiblicalworldview

1.


Compare where thepresuppositions of aChristian scientist shouldcome from to anon-Christian scientist

1 .

Bulletin Board Ideas:Display pictures of thevarious heat transformations

Labs:Lab 15: Latent Heat of Fusion

Field Trip Ideas:Visit a solar heating plant

Demonstration:Amorphous SolidThermal ConductivityMelting Ice and Heat ofFusion

Group Activity:Discuss metals and theirresponse to heatCompare the terms: hot,heat, and thermal energyDiscuss gas diffusionDiscuss Brownian motion

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and explain why the formeris more descriptive of asubstanceUsing the principle of theconservation of thermalenergy, determine heatcapacities for variousobjects and materials

7 .

Explain why solids haveheats of fusion and liquidshave heats of fusion andvaporization

8.

Perform heat balancecalculations involving phasetransitions

9.

Compare and contrast thethree modes of heattransfer: conduction,convection, and radiation

10.

Give examples of each kindof heat transfer mode

11.

Explain why open bodies ofwater freeze from the topdown

12.

Use Stefan's law todetermine the radiantenergy emission of an object

13.

Discuss Brownian motionDiscuss the calorie and JouleDiscuss heat capacityDiscuss specific heatDiscuss adiabatic containersand calorimeters and theiraccuracyDiscuss power plantcalorimetricsDiscuss phase changecalculationsDiscuss significant figures inphase change calculationsDiscuss examples ofconduction and convectionDiscuss radiant heat andinsulation

CD Content:Visual 15-1: Physical DataVisual 15-2: DominionModeling: Metals andSpecific HeatVisual 15-3: Unusual WaterIce

Chapter 16:ThermodynamicLaws

(updated 11/9/18)

Students wil l :Differentiate internalenergy from mechanicalenergy

1.

Explain why the zeroth lawof thermodynamics definesthermal equil ibrium

2.

State the first law ofthermodynamics anddiscuss how it pertains tothe principle of conservation

3.

Describe the generalcharacteristics of a heatengine

4.

Explain why the concept ofquasi-static processes isuseful for describing theoperation of a heat engine

5.

Graph and interpret P-Vdiagrams

6.

Explain the significance ofthe expansion cycle of aheat engine in doing usefulwork

7 .

Describe the properties ofthe three thermodynamicsystems and give anexample of each

8.

Differentiate among the fivethermodynamic processes

9.

Chapter 16:Thermodynamic Laws

Dominion Science:Miserable Heat

1 .

The Zeroth and FirstLaws

2.

The Second andThird Laws

3.

Entropy and ItsConsequences

4.


Thermal Equilibrium1.Carnot Cycle2 .

6 .

Chapter 16 CD Content Visual 16-1: The ZerothLaw of Thermodynamics

1 .

Visual 16-2: Example 16-12.Visual 16-3: ExpansionCycle

3 .

Visual 16-4: Carnot Cycle4 .Visual 16-5: AirConditioner Operation

5.

7 .

Chapter 16 Test8 .


Gen. 3:191.2 Thess. 3:10-132.Man displays hisinherently rebellious sinnature when he tries to"work around" thefundamental laws ofnature that God hascreated to getsomething for nothing orget more than he paid for

3 .


How can technology helpus cope with extremeheat, in order to providefor the needs ofindividuals?

1.

Bulletin Board Ideas:Display pictures of varioustypes of heat engines

Field Trip Ideas:Visit a technology museum

Demonstration:Thermal Equilibrium

Group Activity:Discuss the problems withheat and humidityDiscuss internal energyDiscuss thermal equilibriumDiscuss the heat transferterm qCompare positive andnegative workCalculate the work done byan expanding gasDiscuss the integration of theP-V cyclesDefine a state variableDiscuss thermodynamicsystemsDiscuss adiabatictemperature changesDiscuss clouds andthermodynamicsDiscuss heat enginesDiscuss early steam enginesDiscuss steam engineering

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discussed in the textDescribe how the functionof heat engines relies onthe second law ofthermodynamics

10.

Briefly describe the firstsuccessful variants of thesteam engine

11.

Trace the path of a heatengine through a singlepass of the Carnot cycle

12.

Compute the thermalefficiency of a heat engine

13.

Contrast the difference inoperation between a heatengine and a heat pump

14.

State the second law ofthermodynamics in at leastthree ways

15.

State the third law ofthermodynamics andexplain why it must be true

16.

Discuss the initialmotivation for developing aroom- or building-sized airconditioning machine

17.

Describe several ways thatthe air conditioner haschanged American culture

18.

Define entropy in severalways

19.

Explain how entropychanges applies to theprobability of certain eventsoccurring and toinformation transmission

20.

Discuss how theconservation laws andentropy are strongevidences againstnaturalistic evolutionaryhypotheses

21.

Discuss air conditioning andrefridgerationDiscuss problems that canbe solved withthermodynamicsDiscuss FreonDiscuss entropy and livingcellsDiscuss heat death

CD Content:Visual 16-1: The Zeroth Lawof ThermodynamicsVisual 16-2: Example 16-1Visual 16-3: Expansion CycleVisual 16-4: Carnot CycleVisual 16-5: Air ConditionerOperation

Outside Reading:Research the Joule-ThomsonEffect

Chapter 17: FluidMechanics

(updated 11/9/18)

Students wil l :Discuss the differencebetween fluids andnon-fluids

1 .

Define the dimensions ofdensity and pressure andstate the units used tomeasure them

2.

Discuss how pressure isgenerated withinincompressible andcompressible fluids

3 .

Describe how Pascal'sprinciple explains theoperation of simple

4 .

Chapter 17: FluidMechanics

Dominion Science:Homespun Energy

1.

Hydrostatics: Fluidsat Rest

2 .

Hydrodynamics:Fluids in Motion

3.


Archimedes' Principle1 .Coanda Effect2 .Wind Power3 .

6 .

Chapter 17 Labs: Lab 17: Buoyancy1.

7 .

Chapter 17 CD Content Visual 17-1: PowerGeneration Sources in theUS

1.8 .


God-given curiosity1 .Biblical IntegrationStrategies:

Discuss the work ofPascal and Newton

1.

Bulletin Board Ideas:Illustrate Betz’s Law

Field Trip Ideas:Visit a wind farm

Labs:Lab 17: Buoyancy

Demonstration:Hydrostatic Pressure

Group Activity:Discuss the differences intypes of energy used acrossthe USDiscuss density and specificgravityDefine pressure

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operation of simplehydraulic machinesDescribe how manometersand barometers operate

5 .

Use Archimedes' principleto compute the buoyantforce acting on asubmerged object

6 .

Describe the stability of asubmerged object by usingthe relative positions of itscenters of mass andbuoyancy

7.

Explain the function of ahydrometer

8 .

Define an ideal fluid9 .Describe the various typesof flow in a fluid

10.

Use the concept of a flowtube to establish theprinciple of flow continuity

11.

Identify each term inBernoulli's equation andstate the assumptions forits use

12.

Use Bernoulli's equation topredict flow rate and liquidpressure under varyingconditions

13.

Explain life according to themodel of the Coanda effect

14.

Explain how real fluids actwhen flowing through pipesand the consequences offluid friction

15.

Describe a wind turbine andstate wind power's potentialfor contributing to thenation's electricalgeneration capacity

16.

Evaluate the challenges ofimplementing wind poweron a large scale

17.

USVisual 17-2: Fluid Pressure2.Visual 17-3: HydraulicDevice

3.

Visual 17-4: Center ofBuoyancy

4.

Visual 17-5: Flow Tube5.Visual 17-6: Bernoulli’sPrinciple

6 .

Visual 17-7: Flow Regimesand Pressure Drops

7.

Visual 17-8: WindResources Map

8.

Chapter 17 Test9 .

Define pressureThink of examples of gaugepressureDiscuss translationalequil ibriumDiscuss sea pressureDiscuss Pascal’s BarrelExperimentDiscuss instruments thatmeasure pressureDiscuss Archimedes'PrinciplesDiscuss buoyancy and healthDiscuss hydrostatic stabilityDiscuss real fluids and the2nd and 3rd Ideal FluidAssumptionsDiscuss the relationshipbetween velocity andcross-sectional areaDiscuss the derivation ofBernoulli’s PrincipleDiscuss the Venturi EffectDiscuss the Coanda Effectand its relation to flight andairfoil shapeDiscuss viscosityDiscuss people’s attitudestoward their own comfort asopposed to helping others

CD Content:Visual 17-1: PowerGeneration Sources in the USVisual 17-2: Fluid PressureVisual 17-3: Hydraulic DeviceVisual 17-4: Center ofBuoyancyVisual 17-5: Flow TubeVisual 17-6: Bernoulli’sPrincipleVisual 17-7: Flow Regimesand Pressure DropsVisual 17-8: Wind ResourcesMap

Chapter 18:Electric Charge

(updated 11/9/18)

Students wil l :Summarize the discovery ofelectrical charge

1.

Explain the naming of thetwo kinds of charge

2.

State the law of charges3.Identify who discovered theelectron

4.

Determine the value of thefundamental electricalcharge (e) from RobertMillikan's data

5 .

Classify elements,6 .

Chapter 18: ElectricCharge

Dominion Modeling:FundamentalElectricity

1 .

Electrification2.Detecting ElectricCharge

3.


Charles du Fay1.Millikan's Oil DropExperiment

2 .

Electrostatic Detectors3 .

6 .

Chapter 18 Labs: Lab 18: ElectrostaticCharges

1.7 .


Beauty of God's creation1.Biblical presuppositionsdo not rule out thepossibility of dark matter

2 .


Discuss various laws ofnature

1 .

Bulletin Board Ideas:Display photos showingdevices and phenomena thathave to do with electrostaticcharges

Field Trip Ideas:Visit a science museum thathas an electrostatic energyexhibit

Labs:Lab 18: Electrostatic Charges

Demonstration:Static Electricity

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Classify elements,compounds, and materialsby their electricalcharacteristics

6 .

Describe the constructionand operation of anelectroscope

7.

Describe how to use twoelectroscopes to determinewhether a material is aconductor or not

8 .

Differentiate betweencharging an object byinduction and by contact

9 .

State Coulomb's law andidentify the quantities onwhich it depends

10.

Explain why Coulomb's lawis an inverse square law

11.

Compare and contrast thetwo units of charge

12.

Use Coulomb's law tocompute the force exertedbetween point charges

13.

ChargesChapter 18 CD Content

Visual 18-1: Millikan’sApparatus

1 .

Visual 18-2: Oil DropExperiment Data

2 .

8 .

Chapter 18 Test9 .

Static ElectricityElectrical InductionElectrostatic Pendulum

Group Activity:Discuss fundamentalelectricityDiscuss what a Wimshurstmachine doesDiscuss electrostaticphenomena such aslighteningDiscuss how new very smallparticles have beendiscovered like dark matterand neutrinosDiscuss the discovery of theelectronDiscuss fractional chargesDiscuss the hazards of staticelectricityDiscuss electrical safetygroundingDiscuss the torsion balance

CD Content:Visual 18-1: Millikan’sApparatusVisual 18-2: Oil DropExperiment Data

Chapter 19:Electric Fields

(updated 11/9/18)

Students wil l :Describe the field model fornoncontact forces, such asthe electrostatic force

1.

Use lines of force toillustrate an electric field

2 .

Calculate electric fieldstrength on a positive testcharge

3.

Describe the shape of anelectric field betweencharges

4.

Compare and contrastelectrical potential andelectrical potential energy

5.

Relate the properties of anelectrostatic field to thoseof a gravitational field

6 .

Define an equipotentialsurface that surroundsvarious shapes

7.

Describe the principle onwhich a scanning tunnelingelectron microscopefunctions

8.

Describe the structure andoperation of a Leyden jarcapacitor

9 .

Identify the parts and10.

Chapter 19: ElectricFields

Dominion Science:Nanovision

1.

Modeling theElectric Field

2 .

Capacitors3 .


Capacitor Theory1 .Build Your Own Capacitor2 .

6 .

Chapter 19 CD Content Visual 19-1: Electric FieldModel

1 .

Visual 19-2a: CalculatingElectric Field Strength

2 .

Visual 19-2b: Field VectorModel

3 .

Visual 19-2c: Field LineModel

4 .

Visual 19-3: Comparison ofElectrostatic andGravitational Fields

5 .

Visual 19-4: EquipotentialSurfaces

6.

Visual 19-5: The Leyden Jar7 .Visual 19-6: Capacitorsand Capacitance

8.

Visual 19-7: ConnectedCapacitors

9 .

7 .

Chapter 19 Test8 .


The Dominion Mandate1 .Biblical IntegrationStrategies:

Discuss how man canunderstand more aboutGod's creation by usingmodels

1 .

Bulletin Board Ideas:Show STM images of atoms

Field Trip Ideas:Go to a university that has ahigh voltage display or Teslacoil

Demonstration:Electric FieldsSeries and Parallel Capacitors

Group Activity:Discuss nanodivisionDiscuss investigation ofelectric fieldsDiscuss electric field strengthDiscuss properties of fieldlinesDiscuss electrical potentialand potential differenceDiscuss surface curvatureand concentration of chargeDiscuss STEMDiscuss the dielectricconstant

CD Content:Visual 19-1: Electric FieldModelVisual 19-2a: CalculatingElectric Field StrengthVisual 19-2b: Field Vector

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Identify the parts andfunction of a plate capacitor

10.

Define the dielectricconstant (K) of a capacitorand explain its effect onthe capacitor's function

11.

Define the capacitance (C)of a capacitor and identifythe factors on which itdepends

12.

Calculate the capacitanceof a particular capacitor

13.

Identify the two ways toconnect two or morecapacitors

14.

Compute the equivalentcapacitance of anyconfiguration of capacitors

15.

Visual 19-2b: Field VectorModelVisual 19-2c: Field Line ModelVisual 19-3: ComparisonElectrostatic andGravitational FieldsVisual 19-4: EquipotentialSurfacesVisual 19-5: The Leyden JarVisual 19-6: Capacitors andCapacitanceVisual 19-7: ConnectedCapacitors



Quarter 4

Chapter 20:Electrodynamics

(updated 11/9/18)

Students wil l :Describe electric currentand identify the chargecarriers in variousconductors

1 .

Differentiate betweenelectron current andconventional current

2 .

Describe the conventionsfor identifying potentialdifference in electricalcircuits

3 .

Describe the structure andgeneral operation of voltaiccells and batteries

4 .

Differentiate betweenresistivity and resistance

5.

Discuss the principle behindOhm's law and workproblems using the law

6.

Derive the three formulasfor electrical power in acircuit by using Ohm's law

7.

Differentiate between seriesand parallel electricalcurrents

8 .

Discuss the conventions forassigning potential dropsand potential rises in asimple DC circuit

9 .

Identify basic electricalcomponents in an electricalcircuit schematic

10.

Determine the equivalent11.

Chapter 20:Electrodynamics

Dominion Science:TranscontinentalTelephone

1.

Current, Voltage,and Resistance

2.

Electrical Circuits3 .Semiconductorsand Transistors

4 .


Ohm's Law1.Kirchhoff's Rules2 .

6 .

Chapter 20 Labs: Lab 20-1: Batteries,Circuits, and Resistors

1 .

Lab 20-2: Series Circuits2 .Lab 20-3: Parallel Circuits3 .

7 .

Chapter 20 CD Content Visual 20-1: Model ofElectric Current

1 .

Visual 20-2: ConventionalCurrent vs. ElectronCurrent

2 .

Visual 20-3:Electrochemical Cell

3 .

Visual 20-4: FactorsAffecting Resistance

4.

Visual 20-5: Example 20-15.Visual 20-6: Example 20-26.Visual 20-7: AnalyzingResistance Bridges

7.

Visual 20-8: p-n Junctions8.Visual 20-9: NPNTransistor Function

9.

8 .

Chapter 20 Test9 .


Discuss the motivationthat a Christian scientisthas in developing newtechnology

1.

Bulletin Board Ideas:Make a bulletin board aboutthe evolution of electronicsPost pictures of resistors incircuit

Labs:Lab 20-1: Batteries, Circuits,and ResistorsLab 20-2: Series CircuitsLab 20-3: Parallel Circuits

Demonstration:Series and Parallel CircuitsCircuit Schematics

Group Activity:Discuss the transcontinentaltelephone serviceDiscuss electron driftDiscuss electrolytic currentDiscuss the unit of theampereDiscuss the WimshurstmachineDiscuss how to rememberthe difference between thecathode and anodeDiscuss electrochemicalbatteriesCompare wet and dry cellsCompare resistance andresistivityDiscuss Ohm’s LawDiscuss Joule’s Power LawUse the plumbing analogy tohelp students understand the

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resistance for variousarrangements of resistors ina simple DC circuitAnalyze simple DC circuitsusing Kirchoff's rules

12.

Describe the purpose ofbasic electrical instrumentsand how to makeconnections when usingthem

13.

Find an unknown resistanceusing a resistance bridgecircuit

14.

Explain how simple vacuumtubes work

15.

Compare and contrastconductors,semiconductors, andinsulators

16.

Describe howsemiconductor dopingestablishes the propertiesof the material

17.

Explain how semiconductorjunctions can be forward- orreversed-biased

18.

Describe the structure ofsimple semiconductordevices and identify theirsymbols in a circuit diagram

19.

Explain how a transistoramplifies a signal

20.

Summarize the historicalinvention of the transistorand integrated circuit

21.

Discuss the advantagesthat transistors provided tothe telecommunicationsindustry

22.

effects of adding resistors inparallel and seriesDiscuss the venizing circuitsDiscuss Kirchoff’s rulesDiscuss electrical testinstrumentsDiscuss RTD’sDiscuss Reactor PlantTemperature MonitoringDiscuss the Vacuum TubeTheoryDiscuss amplificationDiscuss metallic bonding andsemiconductor bonding

CD Content:Visual 20-1: Model of ElectricCurrentVisual 20-2: ConventionalCurrent vs. Electron CurrentVisual 20-3: ElectrochemicalCellVisual 20-4: Factors AffectingResistanceVisual 20-5: Example 20-1Visual 20-6: Example 20-2Visual 20-7: AnalyzingResistance BridgesVisual 20-8: p-n JunctionsVisual 20-9: NPN TransistorFunction

Chapter 21:Magnetism

(updated 11/9/18)

Students wil l :Summarize the discovery ofand early investigationsinto magnetism

1.

Describe the shape,properties, and units,associated with a magneticfield

2 .

Differentiate between thethree kinds of magneticresponses a material mayexhibit to an externalmagnetic field

3 .

Describe how magnetism isproduced at the particlelevel of a material

4 .

Define the Curietemperature of a

5 .

Chapter 21:Magnet ism

Dominion Modeling:Understanding theElectron

1.

DescribingMagnetism

2.

Electromagnetismand Charges

3.

Electromagnetismand Conductors

4 .


Magnetic Anomalies1 .Velocity Selector2 .

6 .

Chapter 21 Labs: Lab 21: Mapping aMagnetic Field

1 .7 .

Chapter 21 CD Content Visual 21-1: Earth’s NorthPole

1 .

Visual 21-2: GlobalMagnetic Declination

2.

Visual 21-3: Van Allen Belts3 .Visual 21-4: Source of4 .

8 .


God protects His creation1.God preserves life onEarth

2 .

Gen. 5:273.The Flood before andafter

4 .


Discuss how God madematerials with specificcharacteristics for aspecific purpose

1.

The existence of a strongmagnetosphere isessential to preserve lifeon earth

2 .

Bulletin Board Ideas:Display pictures ofapplications of magnetism

Field Trip Ideas:Visit a museum with anexhibit about magnetismResearch any geomagneticanomalies

Labs:Lab 21: Mapping a MagneticField

Demonstration:Magnetic Field LinesCreating temporary magnetsDC Motor

Group Activity:Discuss the connectionbetween electrons and

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temperature of aferromagnetic materialDifferentiate between theearth's geographic andmagnetic north poles andexplain why magneticdeclination and variationexist

6 .

Describe themagnetosphere and how itis evidence for a gooddesign of the earth

7 .

State the factors thataffect the magnetic forceexerted on a charge movingthrough a magnetic field

8 .

Calculate the magneticforce acting on a movingcharge

9.

Use the right-hand rule formagnetic force todetermine the direction ofthe force on a chargemoving though a magneticfield

10.

Describe how a velocityselector works and its usein a mass spectrometer

11.

Describe J. J. Thomson'sexperiments withcathode-ray tubes that ledto discovery of the electron

12.

Determine themass-to-charge ratio of anelectron using Thomson'soriginal data

13.

Explain the significance ofthe value of themass-to-charge ratioThomson obtained from hisexperiment

14.

Apply the theory ofmagnetic force on movingcharges to current-carryingconductors

15.

Explain how a currentcarrying loop of wire in amagnetic field can generatea torque

16.

Use the right-hand rule fortorques to predict thedirection a current-carryingloop will rotate in amagnetic field

17.

Describe how devicescontaining coils of wireinteracting with a magneticfield can be used to

18.

Visual 21-4: Source ofAuroras

4.

Visual 21-5: MagneticForce on a Moving Charge

5.

Visual 21-6: Right-handRule for Magnetic Force ona Charge

6.

Visual 21-7: A MassSpectrometer

7 .

Visual 21-8: DominionModeling: Thomson’sExperiment

8 .

Visual 21-9: Force andTorque on aCurrent-Carrying Loop

9.

Visual 21-10: A DC Motor10.Chapter 21 Test9 .

on earth between electrons andmagnetismDiscuss the magic of magnetsDiscuss the strongestferromagnetic metalsCompare ferromagnetismwith ferrimagnetismDiscuss where the magneticnorth pole isDiscuss geomagnetic decayDiscuss magnetic bandingDiscuss the magnetic forcevectorDiscuss field vectorconventionsDiscuss cathode ray tubesDiscuss Thomson’s CRT’s 1,2 and 3Discuss changing scienceparadigmsDiscuss an electron’s massto charge ratio

CD Content:Visual 21-1: Earth’s NorthPoleVisual 21-2: Global MagneticDeclinationVisual 21-3: Van Allen BeltsVisual 21-4: Source ofAurorasVisual 21-5: Magnetic Forceon a Moving ChargeVisual 21-6: Right hand Rulefor Magnetic Force on aChargeVisual 21-7: A MassSpectrometerVisual 21-8: DominionModeling: Thomson’sExperimentVisual 21-9: Force andTorque on a Current-CarryingLoopVisual 21-10: A DC Motor

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measure currentDescribe the constructionand operation of a simpleDC motor

19.

Chapter 22:Electromagnetism

(updated 11/9/18)

Students wil l :Use the right-hand rule forconductors to determinethe direction of themagnetic field around aconductor

1 .

Show that magnetic fieldstrength obeys aninverse-square law

2.

Explain how the ampere isdefined as a function of theinteraction of two magneticfields in a current balance

3.

Describe electromagneticinduction according toFaraday's and Lenz's laws

4.

Describe how eddy currentsform and why they areusually detrimental

5 .

Illustrate a way to minimizeeddy currents in conductors

6 .

Describe how alternatingcurrent is generated

7.

State the differencebetween peak AC voltageand current, and theeffective, or rms, values forthese

8.

Differentiate between ACand DC generation

9.

Discuss why AC electricalpower distribution systemsare usually more practicalthan DC systems

10.

Explain why high-voltagedirect current (HVDC)transmission may be betterin certain situations

11.

Explain what prevents amotor winding from beingan electrical short when themotor is running

12.

List the factors that affectinductance in a coil of wireor solenoid

13.

Describe inductors andexplain how they affectcurrent in DC and AC circuits

14.

Describe how ACtransformers function andbe able to solvetransformer problems

15.

Describe simple series16.

Chapter 22:Electromagnetism

Dominion Science:An Electrifying Idea

1.

Currents andMagnetic Fields

2 .

Alternating Current3 .AC CircuitCharacteristics

4 .


Lorentz Force1.Motors and Generators2 .Paperclip Motor3 .

6 .

Chapter 22 Labs: Lab 22-1: Electrical Work1 .Lab 22-2: Capacitors,Diodes, and Transistors

2 .

Lab 22-3: AdvancedCircuits

3 .

7 .

Chapter 22 CD Content Visual 22-1: MagneticForce Between ParallelConductors

1 .

Visual 22-2: Faraday’s Law2.Visual 22-3: Lenz’s Lawand Conservation ofEnergy

3.

Visual 22-4: Eddy Currents4 .Visual 22-5: Functional ACGenerator

5 .

Visual 22-6: ACTime-Dependent Waveform

6.

Visual 22-7: Functional DCGenerator

7 .

Visual 22-8: Pulsating DC8.Visual 22-10:Voltage-Current PhaseRelations

9.

Visual 22-11: The PhasorDiagram

10.

8 .

Chapter 22 Test9 .


Symmetry in God'screation

1.

Natural consequences ofsin

2 .


Discuss the life of JamesMaxwell who was a goodChristian and a goodscientist

1 .

Bulletin Board Ideas:Show the countries electricalgr id

Field Trip Ideas:Visit any kind of electricalgeneration plant

Labs:Lab 22-1: Electrical WorkLab 22-2: Capacitors, Diodesand TransistorsLab 22-3: Advanced Circuits

Demonstration:Eddy Currents

Group Activity:Discuss the right hand rulefor conductorsDiscuss the Biot-Savart LawDefine the ampere and thecoulombDiscuss electromagneticapplicationDiscuss the strongestartificial magnetic fieldsDiscuss the magneticinduction between conductorsDiscuss Lenz’s Law andInduction betweenConductorsCompare AC and DCDiscuss the parts of ageneratorDiscuss motors andgeneratorsDiscuss the origin of the ACpower distribution systemList the positives of a HVDCsystemDiscuss why a motor is aninductorDiscuss when self-inductioncan occurDiscuss applications ofmutual inductanceDiscuss isolation transformersDiscuss domestic electricalvoltagesDiscuss the phase angle andthe power factorDiscuss tuning circuitsDiscuss radio frequencyelectromagnetic energyDiscuss permittivity and EMfrequency

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Describe simple seriescircuits containingcombinations of resistors,capacitors and inductors

16.

Describe the response ofRC, RL, and RLC seriescircuits to change in currentf low

17.

Explain why capacitors andinductors have differentresponses to AC

18.

Differentiate betweenreactance and impedanceand state how each isdetermine for resistors,capacitors, and inductors

19.

Explain what occurs whenan RLC circuit is atresonance and how thiscondition can be achieved

20.

Describe electromagneticwaves according to themodel of magnetismdiscussed in this chapter

21.

Calculate the speed of lightin a medium given thepermitt ivity andpermeability of the medium

22.

frequencyCD Content:

Visual 22-1: Magnetic ForceBetween Parallel ConductorsVisual 22-2: Faraday’s LawVisual 22-3: Lenz’s Law andConservation of EnergyVisual 22-4: Eddy CurrentsVisual 22-5: Functional ACGeneratorVisual 22-6: ACTime-Dependent WaveformVisual 22-7: Functional DCGeneratorVisual 22-8: Pulsating DCVisual 22-10: Voltage-CurrentPhase RelationsVisual 22-11: The PhasorDiagram

Chapter 23: Lightand Reflection

(updated 11/9/18)

Students wil l :Provide evidence that lightis a form of energy

1.

Define what a spectrum is2 .Identify the properties oflight that define theelectromagnetic (EM)spectrum

3.

List the major bands of theEM spectrum according toincreasing frequency ordecreasing wavelength

4 .

Identify the sources of eachmajor kind of EM energy

5.

Suggest useful applicationsfor each kind of EM energy

6.

Identify the principalsources of visible light

7 .

State the importantproperties of light producedby different sources

8.

Summarize the history ofestablishing the speed ofl ight

9 .

State the speed of light, c,to three significant digits

10.

Discuss the geometricalways that light propagates

11.

Describe how EM energy is12.

Chapter 23: Lightand Reflection

Dominion Modeling:Reflecting on Albedo

1.

Light and theElectromagneticSpectrum

2.

Sources andPropagation of Light

3 .

Reflection andMirrors

4 .


Foucault Speed of Light1 .Albedo of Enceladus2.Concave Mirror Reflections3.Diverging MirrorReflections

4.

6 .

Chapter 23 Labs: Lab 23-1: Plane MirrorReflections

1.

Lab 23-2: Curved MirrorReflections

2.

7 .

Chapter 23 CD Content Visual 23-1: EM Spectrum1.Visual 23-2: BlackbodyEmissions

2.

Visual 23-3: Law ofReflection

3.

Visual 23-4: SphericalAberration

4.

Visual 23-5: Curved MirrorIndex Rays

5.

Visual 23-6: Curved MirrorCases 2 and 4

6 .

Visual 23-7: Curved Mirror7 .

8 .


Work of the Creator1 .God's presencemetaphoricallyrepresented by light

2 .

God gave humansdominion over the Earth

3 .

Christians should beworking and beconcerned about naturaldisasters

4 .

Christians should lovetheir neighbor

5 .


Looking at the structuresof living cells andbiochemical processesas examples of how theCreator has designed anorder

1 .

God's presence can bebetter understood bystudying light

2 .

Attack environmentalproblems in biblical ways

3.

Bulletin Board Ideas:Post pictures of equipmentthat uses portions of the EMspectrumPost pictures of solar systemalbedos

Field Trip Ideas:Solar energy home orbusiness

Labs:Lab 23-1: Plane MirrorReflectionsLab 23-2: Curved MirrorReflections

Demonstration:ColdlightCurved Mirror Reflections

Group Activity:Model albedoDiscuss radiometersDiscuss EM spectrum regionsDiscuss the AreciboTelescopeDiscuss animals that can seeinfraredDiscuss UV lightDiscuss the Chandra X-rayobservatoryDiscuss cosmic rays

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Describe how EM energy ismathematically modeled asa wave

12.

Explain optical reflectiongeometrically

13.

Illustrate plane mirrorreflection and state theproperties of a virtual image

14.

Given two plane mirrorsthat form an angle, predictthe number of reflectedimages that they willproduce

15.

Describe the opticalproperties of curved mirrors

16.

Identify the geometriccharacteristics of curvedmirrors and determine thetype, size, and location ofimages formed in them

17.

Illustrate the various kindsof real and virtual imagesformed by curved mirrors,based on the location of thereflected object

18.

Compute image positionusing the mirror equation

19.

Compute magnification ofthe image in a curved mirror

20.

Discuss several methodsfor reducing or eliminatingspherical aberration in acurved mirror

21.

Explain optical reflectiongeometrically

22.

Illustrate plane mirrorreflection and state theproperties of a virtual image

23.

Given two plane mirrorsthat form an angle, predictthe number of reflectedimages that they willproduce

24.

Describe the opticalproperties of curved mirrors

25.

Identify the geometriccharacteristics of curvedmirrors and determine thetype, size, and location ofimages formed in them

26.

Illustrate the various kindsof real and virtual imagesformed by curved mirrors,based on the location of thereflected object

27.

Compute image positionusing the mirror equation

28.

Compute magnification of29.


7 .


8 .

Visual 23-9: Convex MirrorReflection

9.

Chapter 23 Test9 .

Discuss cosmic raysDiscuss compact fluorescentlightsDiscuss bioluminescence innatureDiscuss how the speed oflight was determinedDiscuss the Michelson-MorleyexperimentDiscuss optical densityDiscuss why Huygen was notbetter known as a scientistDiscuss electromagnetic fieldequationsDiscuss the light-ray modelDiscuss albedo and globalwarningDiscuss why some people donot believe that humanshave been on the moonDiscuss parabolic mirrors

CD Content:Visual 23-1: EM SpectrumVisual 23-2: BlackbodyEmissionsVisual 23-3: Law of ReflectionVisual 23-4: SphericalAberrationVisual 23-5: Curved MirrorIndex RaysVisual 23-6: Curved MirrorCases 2 and 4Visual 23-7: Curved MirrorCases 1 and 3Visual 23-8: Curved MirrorCases 5 and 6Visual 23-9: Convex MirrorReflection

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the image in a curved mirrorDiscuss several methodsfor reducing or eliminatingspherical aberration in acurved mirror

30.

Chapter 24:Refraction

(updated 11/9/18)

Students wil l :Describe optical refraction1.Identify the property ofmedium that causesrefraction

2.

Use Snell's law to solveproblems in opticalrefraction

3.

Define the critical angle ofincidence and state theconditions for which it isapplicable

4 .

Explain how total internalreflection occurs and isusefully applied

5.

Discuss how refractionrelates to prismaticdispersion, rainbows, opticalillusions, and mirages

6.

Model the relationshipbetween mass density andoptical density for certainkinds of glass

7 .

Classify a lens based on itsshape

8.

Describe how variousshapes of lenses refract light

9 .

Use the thin-lens equationto solve problems in lensrefraction

10.

Calculate the magnificationof simple lenses undervarious conditions

11.

Compare and contrastconverging and diverginglens refraction and theimage that they form

12.

Explain how simplemulti-lens systems formimages

13.

Discuss several methodsfor correcting commonoptical aberrations in lenses

14.

Discuss the shapes andcharacteristics of meniscuslenses

15.

Chapter 24:Refraction

Dominion Modeling:Refraction andGlass Composition

1 .

Theory of Refraction2.Application ofRefraction - Lenses

3.

Student Text pp. 550-5711.Teacher Text pp. 550-5712.Chapter 24 Power Point3 .Chapter 24 Art4 .Chapter 24 Test Key5.Chapter 24 Web Links

Museum of Glass1.Optics Bench2.

6 .

Chapter 24 Labs: Lab 24-1: Refractions1.Lab 24-2: Focal Length of aThin Lens

2.

7 .

Chapter 24 CD Content Visual 24-1: Refractionand Snell’s Law

1.

Visual 24-2: Immersed inTotal Internal Reflection

2.

Visual 24-3: RainbowGeometry

3 .

Visual 24-4: Density andRefraction Data

4 .

Visual 24-5: DominionModeling: Glass Densityvs. Index of Refraction

5.

Visual 24-6: Geometry ofThin Lens Equation

6.

Visual 24-7a-c: ConvexLenses and Images

7.

Visual 24-8: CombiningLenses

8.

8 .

Chapter 24 Test9 .


Biblical stewardship1 .Biblical IntegrationStrategies:

Discuss stewardship ofcreation

1.

Maximizing theusefulness of Creationmeans making scientificdiscoveries

2 .

Discuss the biblicalresponsibility of reducingunnecessary waste

3 .

Bulletin Board Ideas:Post pictures of lightrefractionPost pictures of ray pathsthrough the lens elementApplications of total internalreflectionLASIK eye procedures

Labs:Lab 24-1: RefractionsLab 24-2: Focal Length of aThin Lens

Demonstration:ColdlightSimple RefractionDispersionTelescopes and Star Parties

Group Activity:Have an optometrist orophthalmologist come in andspeak to the classDiscuss refraction and glasscompositionDiscuss gravitational lensingDiscuss the index ofrefraction and optical densityComplete calculations usingSnell’s LawDiscuss diamonds and totalinternal reflectionDiscuss objects at “infinity”Discuss lens aberrations,achromatic lenses andmeniscus lenses

CD Content:Visual 24-1: Refraction andSnell’s LawVisual 24-2: Immersed inTotal Internal ReflectionVisual 24-3: RainbowGeometryVisual 24-4: Density andRefraction DataVisual 24-5: DominionModeling: Glass Density vs.Index of RefractionVisual 24-6: Geometry ofThin Lens EquationVisual 24-7a-c: ConvexLenses and ImagesVisual 24-8: CombiningLenses

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Lenses

Chapter 25: WaveOptics

(updated 11/9/18)

Students wil l :Describe wave interferenceaccording to thesuperposition principle

1 .

Summarize Thomas Young'sexperiment

2 .

Explain the geometry of thelight waves that forms theinterference patterns Youngobserved in his experiment

3 .

Solve problems involvingslit experiments

4 .

Explain thin-filminterference

5.

Describe the apparatusassociated withinterferometry and knowthat interferometry of l ightwas used to define thelength of a meter

6 .

Discuss the operation oflasers and the applicationsof laser light

7 .

Describe wave diffractionand state under whichconditions it can occur

8 .

State the factors thatcontrol the appearance ofdiffraction-relatedinterference patterns

9 .

Solve problems involvingruled diffraction gratings

10.

Describe ways thatholographic images arebeing used in the battleagainst counterfeiting

11.

Describe the function ofdiffraction-gratingspectrometers

12.

State the principle thatlimits the resolving power ofoptical systems

13.

Compute the Rayleighangle for a given opticalsystem

14.

Describe the differentpolarization states of light

15.

Explain dichroism andpolarization from Malus's law

16.

Explain how to determinethe index of refraction of amaterial using Brewster'sangle of incidence

17.

Discuss birefringence andexplain how it is used toidentify certain materials

18.

Chapter 25: WaveOptics

Dominion Modeling:Refraction andGlass Composition

1 .

Theory of Refraction2.Application ofRefraction - Lenses

3.


Single-Slit Diffraction1.Double-Slit Diffraction2.The Wave Model of Light3 .Laser Animation4.

6 .

Chapter 25 Labs: Lab 25: ReflectedDiffraction

1.7 .

Chapter 25 CD Content Visual 25-1: Young’sDouble-Slit Experiment

1 .

Visual 25-2: WaveInterference in Young’sExperiment

2 .

Visual 25-3: Geometry ofInterference Maxima

3.

Visual 25-4: Rayleigh’sAngle

4 .

Visual 25-5: States ofPolarization

5.

8 .

Chapter 25 Test9 .


Humans are fallen1 .Christians arecommanded to wiselyexercise dominion overthe earth for God's gloryand mankind's good

2.


Discuss how hologramscan be used to glorifyGod

1.

Complexity of the humaneye

2.

Bulletin Board Ideas:Post pictures of holographicanticounterfeiting packagingand security wrappings

Labs:Lab 25: Reflected Diffraction

Demonstration:The Ripple TankThin Film InterferencePetrographic Thin Sections

Group Activity:Have a FBI agent come talkabout anticounterfeitingDiscuss bustingcounterfeitersDiscuss destructive andconstructive interferenceDiscuss how to keep track ofunitsDiscuss interferometryDiscuss laser lightDiscuss laser pathDiscuss theumbra/penumbra effectDiscuss grating diffractionDiscuss spectrometersDiscuss polarization states

CD Content:Visual 25-1: Young’sDouble-Slit ExperimentVisual 25-2: WaveInterference in Young’sExperimentVisual 25-3: Geometry ofInterference MaximaVisual 25-4: Rayleigh’s AngleVisual 25-5: States ofPolarization

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identify certain materialsDescribe how Polaroidfilters produce polarizedlight through selectiveabsorption

19.

Explain polarization byscattering

20.

Show how sky light ispolarized

21.

Chapter 26: UsingLight

(updated 11/9/18)

Students wil l :Define the various means ofmeasuring light intensity

1 .

Describe how light intensitychanges with distance fromthe source

2.

Calculate illuminance andthe intensity of an unknownlight source

3.

Explain how light energy isdependent on frequency

4.

Describe the perception ofcolor and the means ofqualitatively describingcolors

5 .

Compare variouscolor-system models,including the RGB andCMY[K] systems

6.

Differentiate betweenadditive color mixing andsubtractive color mixing,and state the primarycolors for each method

7.

Explain how a microscopeworks

8.

Describe how the opticalsystem of a simplecompound microscopeworks

9.

Compare the application ofvarious microscopeconfigurations

10.

Describe how the opticalsystem of a simple refractortelescope works

11.

Define optical magnificationwith respect to thecharacteristics of atelescope's opticalcomponents

12.

Compare and contrast thevarious forms of reflectortelescopes

13.

Explain why largetelescopes are generallybetter for astronomicalobservation

14.

Chapter 26: UsingLight

Dominion Science:A Better Picture

1 .

Intensity and Color2 .Optical Instruments3 .


Leeuwenhoek's Legacy1.6 .

Chapter 26 Labs: Lab 26: Illuminance andLuminous Flex

1 .7 .

Chapter 26 CD Content Visual 26-1: LuminousIntensity

1 .

Visual 26-2: Color-SpaceModels

2 .

Visual 26-3: SimpleMicroscopes Limiting Rays

3.

Visual 26-4: SimpleRefractor TelescopeLimiting Rays

4.

Visual 26-5: TheNewtonian ReflectorTelescope

5.

Visual 26-6: Variations onthe CassegrainianTelescope Form

6.

8 .

Chapter 26 Test9 .


Creation Mandate1 .Biblical IntegrationStrategies:

Bulletin Board Ideas:Post pictures of the modelsof color spaceDisplay pictures of complexoptical instruments

Field Trip Ideas:Visit a stage and have thelighting director show theclass around

Labs:Lab 26: Illuminance andLuminous Flex

Demonstration:Color Mixing and FilteringMicroscopesThe Refractor Telescope

Group Activity:Discuss converting oldpictures to new formats tosave them longerDiscuss illumination unitsand il luminationDescribe photometersDiscuss the psychology ofcolorDiscuss color production andmanagementDiscuss color perception andsubtractive color modelsDiscuss digital opticalmicroscopesDiscuss how to preserveinformation for the future

CD Content:Visual 26-1: LuminousIntensityVisual 26-2: Color-SpaceModelsVisual 26-3: SimpleMicroscopes Limiting RaysVisual 26-4: Simple RefractorTelescope Limiting RaysVisual 26-5: The NewtonianReflector TelescopeVisual 26-6: Variations onthe Cassegrainian TelescopeForm

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observationSummarize the majordisadvantages of traditionalfi lm photography and theways that digitalphotographic technology aseliminated these problems

15.

Chapter 27:Relativity

(updated 11/9/18)

Students wil l :Justify the need tounderstandphenomenological relativity

1 .

Discuss the essentialfeatures of Galileanrelativity

2 .

Perform Galilean coordinatetransformations betweentwo inertial referenceframes

3.

Discuss the historicalsignificance of the conceptof a luminiferous ether

4 .

Describe theMichelson-Morleyexperiment and explain itsinconclusive results

5 .

State the two postulates ofEinstein's special theory ofrelativity

6 .

Explain why the Lorentzcoordinate transformationsare necessary, according tospecial relativity

7 .

Define relativistic speed8.State four predictions ofspecial relativity and brieflydescribe their consequences

9.

Describe the relativisticfactor and explain itssignificance at typical andrelativistic speeds

10.

Perform velocity additionsat relativistic speeds

11.

Discuss the conditions forwhich the equation E =mc^2 is t rue

12.

Briefly describe twoexperimental evidence forthe validity ofspecial relativity

13.

Discuss how specialrelativity applies to the useof nuclear energy

14.

State the limitations ofspecial relativity and theneed for a general theory ofrelativity

15.

Show the equivalence of16.

Chapter 27: Relat ivi tyDominion Science:"Relativity"Accurate GPS

1.

Galilean Relativity2 .Special Relativity3 .General Relativity4 .


Relativity Train1 .6 .

Chapter 27 CD Content Visual 27-1: GPS Positions1.Visual 27-2: GalileanCoordinate Transformation

2.

Visual 27-3: TheMichelson/MorleyInferometer

3 .

Visual 27-4: SpecialRelativity and Simultaneity

4 .

Visual 27-5: SpecialRelativity and Time Dilation

5 .

7 .

Chapter 27 Test8 .

Biblical IntegrationConcepts

Absolute Truth1 .Absolutes vs. lack of anyabsolute reference frame

2.

Biblical IntegrationStrategies

Bulletin Board Ideas:Post a picture of the GPSsatellite orbits from NOAA orthe USAF

Group Activity:Have a speaker withknowledge about GISmaps talk to the classDiscuss the accuracy of GPSDiscuss the z-CoordinateTransformationDiscuss luminiferous etherDiscuss Einsteinian relativityDiscuss the LorentzTransformationDiscuss simultaneityDiscuss relativistic mass,addition, and distancecontractionDiscuss the Clock ParadoxHave the students researchgeneral relativityDiscuss black holesDiscuss general relativityand GPS

CD Content:Visual 27-1: GPS PositionsVisual 27-2: GalileanCoordinate TransformationVisual 27-3: TheMichelson/MorleyInterferometerVisual 27-4: Special Relativityand SimultaneityVisual 27-5: Special Relativityand Time Dilation

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gravity and acceleratedreference framesDescribe severalphenomena that exhibit theeffects of general relativity

17.

Discuss how generalrelativity must beaccounted for in theoperation of the globalpositioning system (GPS)

18.

Chapter 28:Quantum Physics

(updated 11/9/18)

Students wil l :Describe the properties of ablack-body radiator

1 .

Summarize the historicaldevelopment of thequantum theory by MaxPlanck

2.

Describe variousexperimental evidences forthe quantum theory ofenergy

3.

Summarize the historicaldevelopment of the atomicmodel

4 .

Describe the properties ofthe atomic model atdifferent points in history

5 .

Identify the key nuclearparticles and state theirproperties

6 .

Define isotopes of elementsand identify all parts of theisotopic notation

7.

Discuss the relationshipbetween line spectra andthe Bohr model of the atom

8.

Describe electron energylevels and explain how theirenergies compare witheach other

9 .

Discuss evidence for theBohr model of the atom

10.

Describe the wave-particlenature of all matter

11.

Explain how thewave-particle nature ofmatter contributed to thedevelopment of thequantum model of the atom

12.

Define the four quantumnumbers used to uniquelyidentify electrons in an atom

13.

Show how quantumnumbers determine theorder in which energylevels and sublevels areoccupied in an atom

14.

Chapter 28:Quantum Physics

Dominion Science:Information Security

1 .

Quantum Theory2 .QuantumMechanics and theAtom

3.

Modern AtomicModels

4 .


Photoelectric Effect1 .Hydrogen Spectra2 .

6 .

Chapter 28 CD Content Visual 28-1: BlackbodyIntensity vs. Wavelength

1 .

Visual 28-2: ThePhotoelectric Effect

2 .

Visual 28-3: Line Spectraand the Bohr Model

3 .

Visual 28-4: ElectronArrangement and thePeriodic Table

4 .

Visual 28-5: The BandTheory of Conduction

5.

7 .

Chapter 28 Test8 .

Biblical IntegrationConcepts:Biblical IntegrationStrategies:

Bulletin Board Ideas:Post pictures of imagestaken with a ScanningTunneling Microscope

Group Activity:Have a security officer comein talk about informationsecurity and how to keepinformation safeDiscuss cryptographyDiscuss Stefan’s LawDiscus Rayleigh-Jean’sFunctionDiscuss Planck’s constantDiscuss quantized photonsDiscuss applications ofquantum mechanicsReview Rutherford’s Gold FoilExperimentDiscuss the modern atomictheoryDiscuss particle waves andrelativityDiscuss how to figure out thequantum numbers for anelectron

CD Content:Visual 28-1: BlackbodyIntensity vs. WavelengthVisual 28-2: ThePhotoelectric EffectVisual 28-3: Line Spectra andthe Bohr ModelVisual 28-4: ElectronArrangement and thePeriodic TableVisual 28-5: The Band Theoryof Conduction

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occupied in an atomUse the periodic table ofthe elements to identifywhich orbitals in an atomare occupied by electrons

15.

Discuss various applicationsof quantum physics,including masers, lasers,semiconductors, andinformation encryption

16.

Chapter 29:Nuclear Physics

(updated 11/9/18)

Students wil l :Summarize the discovery ofradiation

1.

Describe the nuclearconditions that lead toinstability and theproduction of nuclearradiation

2.

Compare and contrast thefour principle types ofnuclear radiation and theirproperties

3 .

Describe how atomic nucleichange when they emitnuclear radiation

4.

Explain how radiation isdetected

5.

List various units ofradioactivity and biologicaldosage

6.

Explain why different kindsof radiation have differentbiological effects

7 .

Describe the modeling ofradioactive decay using theexponential decay law

8.

State the significance of anuclide's decay constantand explain how it iscomputed

9.

Relate a nuclide's half-lifeto its decay constant

10.

Discuss the assumptionsand limitations ofradioactive dating

11.

Describe how C-14 isproduced and how it maybe employed in radioactivedating

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Use actual radiocarbon datato determine the ages ofhistorical objects

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Define and relate nuclearbinding energy and massdefect

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Contrast exoergic andendoergic nuclear reactions

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Chapter 29: NuclearPhysics

Dominion Modeling;The Sands of Time

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Radiation andRadioactivity

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Radioactive Decay3.Nuclear Reactions4.Subatomic Particles5 .


Radioisotopic Data1 .Dendrochronology2.Fusion and Fission3.Nuclear Power4 .ITER5.MRI6 .

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Chapter 29 Labs: Lab 29-1: RadioactiveDecay Simulation

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Lab 29-2: ElementaryNuclear Particles

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Chapter 29 CD Content Visual 29-1: Chart of theNuclides

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Visual 29-2: Kinds ofRadiation

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Visual 29-3: Carbon-14Decay Curve

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Visual 29-4: Table 29-34 .Visual 29-5: DominionModeling: Dating the DeadSea Scrolls

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Visual 29-6: Binding Energy6.Visual 29-7: NuclearFission Reactor

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Visual 29-8: ITER FusionReactor

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Visual 29-9: Table 29-49 .

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Chapter 29 Test9 .


Biblical timeline1.Age of the earth2 .


Discuss the problemswith figuring out the ageof old objects

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Expose students to thepresuppositions andassumptions behindradioactive dating andgeochronology

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Bulletin Board Ideas:Get a poster from theNuclear RegulatoryCommissionDisplay images of the DeadSea Scrolls

Field Trip Ideas:Visit a local nuclear powerplant if available

Labs:Lab 29-1: Radioactive DecaySimulationLab 29-2: ElementaryNuclear Particles

Demonstration:Fluorescence

Group Activity:Discuss environmentaleffects on decay ratesDiscuss alpha and beta decayDiscuss nuclear instrumentsDiscuss background radiationand human healthDiscuss accelerated nucleardecayDiscuss radioactive decayhalosDiscuss the dating of theDead Sea ScrollsDiscuss the AcceleratedMass SpectrometerDiscuss nuclear power andits vocabularyDiscuss matter andant imatterDiscuss Higgs BosonDiscuss polyquark particlesand unmatterDiscuss exchange particlesinteractions

CD Content:Visual 29-1: Chart of theNuclidesVisual 29-2: Kinds ofRadiationVisual 29-3: Carbon-14Decay Curve

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endoergic nuclear reactionsCompare and contrastfission and fusion reactions

16.

Predict whether a particularnuclear reaction will beexoergic or endoergic

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Summarize the process ofnuclear fission and thefactors that affect thelikelihood of nuclear fission

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Contrast critical,supercritical, subcritical,and prompt-critical chainreactions

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Contrast the design andfunction of a fission reactorversus a fission bomb

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Contrast the design andfunction of a fusion reactorversus a fusion bomb

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Identify the most importanttechnological hurdleimpeding commercial fusionenergy

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Name several ways radionuclides are used inmedicine

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Summarize the discoveriesof elementary subatomicparticles

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Discuss the generalproperties of subatomicparticles and theirantiparticles

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Differentiate between thesuper-groups, groups, andmain classes of elementaryand composite subatomicparticles

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Describe how quarkscombine to produce thecomposite subatomicparticles

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Identify the principalexchange particles andexplain how they areresponsible for the fourfundamental forces andinteractions

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Decay CurveVisual 29-4: Table 29-3Visual 29-5: DominionModeling: Dating the DeadSea ScrollsVisual 29-6: Binding EnergyVisual 29-7: Nuclear FissionReactorVisual 29-8: ITER FusionReactorVisual 29-9: Table 29-4

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