Lesson Plans for Introduction to Mechanics
2.9.2 Introduction of WaesJanuary 14, 2016
Today we will investigate characteristics waves: wavelength • period • frequency • velocity |
2.9.1 Bed of NailsJanuary 12, 2016
Today we will explore how pressure is related to area. |
2.8.3 Conservation of EnergyJanuary 8, 2016
Today we will distinguish the difference between potential energy and kinetic energy. |
2.8.2 Swinging PendulumsJanuary 6, 2016
Today we will study the motion of a simple pendulum, and learn how to measure its period. |
2.8.1 Bed of NailsJanuary 4, 2016
Today we will demonstrate the physics of pressure and the difference between pressure and force. |
2.7.3 Whirl-a-Stopper ContinuedDecember 18, 2015
Today we will continue our investigation of the centripetal force required to keep our rubber stopper moving in a constant circular path. |
2.7.2 Centripetal Force LabDecember 16, 2015
Today we will investigate the force necessary to keep an object moving in a constant circular path. |
2.7.1 Centripetal ForceDecember 14, 2015
Today we will relate the speed, acceleration, radius, mass and force for an object moving in a circle. |
2.6.2 Uniform Circular MotionDecember 9, 2015
Today we will explore the relationship between linear (tangential) and rotational (angular) velocity |
2.5.1 Newton's Third LawDecember 1, 2015
Today we will complete a project to demonstrate mastery of Newton's Three Laws of Motion. |
2.3.1 Newton's Second Law - PosterNovember 17, 2015
Today we will demonstrate that we know how to use Newton's second law equation as a guide to thinking about the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration. |
2.2.2 Newton on a Bike - TrendlinesNovember 12, 2015
Today we will create trendlines for our data to calculate the acceleration for each of our trials.. |
2.2.1 Newton on a Bike - GraphsNovember 10, 2015
Today we will graph all of the data collected for Newton Rides a Bike as scatter plots. |
2.1.2 Newton on a Bike
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2.1.1 Mass versus WeightNovember 2, 2015
Today we will discuss the difference between mass and weight. |
1.9.2 Free-Body DiagramsOctober 28, 2015
Today we will use free-body diagrams to represent the forces exerted on an object. |
1.9.1 Newton's First Law of MotionOctober 26, 2015
Today we will investigate the law of inertia. |
1.8.2 Projectile Motion of a Paper RocketOctober 22, 2015
Today we will test your paper rockets for the optimal angle to make it fly the furthest. |
1.8.1 Projectile Motion of a Paper RocketOctober 20, 2015
Today we will investigate what angle of trajectory is needed that results an object traveling the greatest distance. |
1.7.1 Vectors and ProjectilesOctober 13, 2015
Today we will use vector diagrams to represent velocity of falling objects. |
1.6.3 Representing VectorsOctober 9, 2015
Today we will begin investigating how to use vector diagrams to represent vector quantities. |
1.6.2 Investigation of GravityOctober 7, 2015
Today we will continue our investigation of gravity by analyzing the data collected from the video of the dropped ball. |
1.6.1 Measuring acceleration due to gravityOctober 5, 2015
Today we will calculate gravity due to acceleration using video analysis. |
1.4.2 Graphs of Motion
Today we will compare time-distance graphs and
velocity-distance graphs. |
Today we will continue to investigate acceleration due to gravity.
Since the index card was found to be too short, the lab has been modified and completed in class. |
Today we will begin investigation acceleration due to gravity.
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