5th Period: Physics-Morris and O'Hara Assignments
- Instructors
- Term
- 2020 - 2021 School Year
- Department
- Science
- Description
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This course aims to provide you with both a solid foundation in physics content and an understanding of the scientific approach to problem solving. You will develop the ability to formulate hypotheses, design and carry out experiments, and evaluate results. Throughout this course you will be expected to use basic laboratory equipment, make sensible estimates and take accurate measurements, and use a variety of mathematical representations. In addition, you will create scientifically supported arguments as you continue to develop your literacy skills. Your critical-thinking and problem-solving skills will grow as we relate physics content to global issues. We will study science as a constantly evolving cooperative venture between individuals and among members of the international community, influenced by social, economic, technological, political, ethical, and cultural surroundings.
Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
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Unit 4: Scientific Background Organizer Week 1
Today, you are going to research your topic and begin (and hopefully finish) page 1 of the Science Organizer found in the Physics Google Classroom.
Briefly describe your sustainability topic
Explain why you are personally interested in your sustainability topic
You are going to choose your first source, take direct quotations, and explain the connection to your topic
Briefly describe your sustainability topic
Explain why you are personally interested in your sustainability topic
You are going to choose your first source, take direct quotations, and explain the connection to your topic
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How do we generate energy?
Read, watch videos, and reflect on 3 different types of energy.
Answer the analysis questions about the 2 types of renewable energies (solar and wind) and the one type of nonrenewable energy (coal) you learned about.
Answer the analysis questions about the 2 types of renewable energies (solar and wind) and the one type of nonrenewable energy (coal) you learned about.
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What are some benefits of renewable energy? What are some challenges to switching to all renewable energy?
Watch the video and respond to the questions.
Renewable energy: energy that can be replaced at the same rate it is used
Renewable energy: energy that can be replaced at the same rate it is used
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MYP A Greenhouse Gasses Drawing
Draw and explain how energy interacts with the Earth and how the greenhouse effect takes place.
Describe the ultimate source of energy and use arrows to show how energy directly interacts with Earth. Write a written explanation of how the greenhouse effect warms the Earth. Utilize key vocabulary in your explanation such as energy, Earth, Sun, greenhouse gasses, solar energy, infrared energy, temperature, electromagnetic radiation, atmosphere, reflection, and absorption.
Describe the ultimate source of energy and use arrows to show how energy directly interacts with Earth. Write a written explanation of how the greenhouse effect warms the Earth. Utilize key vocabulary in your explanation such as energy, Earth, Sun, greenhouse gasses, solar energy, infrared energy, temperature, electromagnetic radiation, atmosphere, reflection, and absorption.
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MYP B and C PhET Greenhouse Gasses Simulation
Click on the link to open the simulation and complete the task.
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Instrument Design Project Planning
You will plan how to design an instrument that can:
Play 3 different notes
Be able to adjust the tuning
Be played at different volumes (loud, medium, and quiet)
Play 3 different notes
Be able to adjust the tuning
Be played at different volumes (loud, medium, and quiet)
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2nd Quarter Goals
Did you meet your goal for your 1st quarter grade? What most got in the way of your success, if anything?
Create a new goal for 2nd quarter!
¿Cumpliste tu meta para tu primer trimestre de grado? ¿Qué se interpuso en su camino hacia el éxito, si es que hubo algo?
¡Crea una nueva meta para el segundo trimestre!
Create a new goal for 2nd quarter!
¿Cumpliste tu meta para tu primer trimestre de grado? ¿Qué se interpuso en su camino hacia el éxito, si es que hubo algo?
¡Crea una nueva meta para el segundo trimestre!
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Speed, Wavelength, and Frequency Practice Problems
Complete the practice problems to find the speed, wavelength, and frequency of sound waves.
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Exit Slip
What are 3 things you learned today? ¿Cuáles son 3 cosas que aprendiste hoy?
What are 2 things you liked today? ¿Cuáles son 2 cosas que te gustaron hoy?
What is 1 question you still have? ¿Cuál es 1 pregunta que aún tienes?
What are 2 things you liked today? ¿Cuáles son 2 cosas que te gustaron hoy?
What is 1 question you still have? ¿Cuál es 1 pregunta que aún tienes?
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Sketch a Wave
Sketch a wave using scribble in a google doc (or on paper in your notebook)
1. Draw two cycles of the wave
2. Label: equilibrium, trough, crest, wavelength, and amplitude
3. Assume your image shows one second. What is the frequency of the wave?
Hint: frequency is # of waves per second
1. Draw two cycles of the wave
2. Label: equilibrium, trough, crest, wavelength, and amplitude
3. Assume your image shows one second. What is the frequency of the wave?
Hint: frequency is # of waves per second
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Sound Wave Quiz
Read and answer each question. Turn in at the end of class today.
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Close Reading Sound Spectrogram
Open the document below. Click on the link to the spectrogram and observe different sounds from different musical instruments. Determine any similarities and differences in sounds. Record your observations and patterns in your document. Share a similarity and difference on Jamboard.
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Is your letter so far your best work? How can you tell? If not, what can you do today to make it your best work? Will you want to send your letter to Senator Durbin? Why or why not?
¿Es tu carta hasta ahora tu mejor trabajo? ¿Cómo puedes saberlo? Si no es así, ¿qué puede hacer hoy para que sea su mejor trabajo?
¿Quiere enviar su carta al senador Durbin? ¿Por qué o por qué no?
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Should we go to Mars? Part 2
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Could we go to Mars?
Create a one paragraph detailed summary about how we could get to Mars though the Space X program. Make sure it is written in your own words!
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Write a hypothesis that predicts if this star is moving closer or farther from earth? Don’t forget to include your scientific reasoning. Escribe una hipótesis que prediga si esta estrella se acerca o se aleja de la Tierra. No olvide incluir su razonamiento científico.
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Write a Claim About Light and Elements
Please complete this assignment.
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What is the difference between an open and a closed question? ¿Cuál es la diferencia entre una pregunta abierta y una cerrada?
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What is Astrophysics? ¿Qué es Astrophysics?
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MYP C Astronaut Device Data Analysis Assessment
Please chose the English or Spanish version for instruction, both are exactly the same just written in different languages. All work is due at the end of class today.
Elija la versión en inglés o en español para la instrucción, ambas son exactamente iguales, solo que están escritas en diferentes idiomas. Todo el trabajo vence hoy al final de la clase.
Elija la versión en inglés o en español para la instrucción, ambas son exactamente iguales, solo que están escritas en diferentes idiomas. Todo el trabajo vence hoy al final de la clase.
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Graphing and Conclusion Practice MYP C
Please complete the following practice activity about analyzing experimental evidence.
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Carry out astronaut device experiment analysis
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How well did you understand claim, evidence and reasoning yesterday (writing a conclusion)? Do you have any questions about CER? ¿Qué tan bien entendió ayer las afirmaciones, las pruebas y el razonamiento? ¿Tiene alguna pregunta sobre CER?
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Do heavier objects fall more slowly than lighter objects? Explain your answer. ¿Los objetos más pesados caen más lentamente que los objetos más ligeros? Explica tu respuesta.
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What helps you work efficiently on individual assessments? What can slow you down or distract you on individual assessments?
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Experimental Variable Design Practice
Complete your teams experimental design variables. Record the information about the experimental design variables during other group presentations.
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Carry Out Astronaut Device Experiment
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How much energy do you have? Rate yourself on the scale: 0 = asleep . . . 10 = ready to run a marathon How do you think the number of hours you sleep affects how much energy you have in school the next day? Explain.
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If you had science in middle school, what was your middle school science class like? In middle school did you learn about… Independent and dependent variables? Testable questions? Hypotheses? If not, no worries! We will learn together :-)
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Learning Strategies and Goals
Read the attached article and determine 3 strategies that would help you study for an exam based on your preferred learning style in google classroom. Set a goal for this year.
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Why do people make goals? What components should a good goal have?
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Interest Inventory
Please read each question and type your response.
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On a scale of 1-10, what is your current stress level? Why did you choose that number?
1 = not stressed and 10 = extreme stress