PHYSICS 2
Physics 2 is
a second-year physics course that emphasizes
project
work, team work, applications, and theory. This is not a
conventional
course and there will be very few tests. Even exam grades are based on
project work and presentations. We strive to imitate an employment
environment
instead of a classroom environment.
Curriculum may include:
-
review of Physics 1 concepts
-
structural mechanics [includes
bridge building projects]
-
"Interactive Physics"TMcomputer
simulations
-
computer "cadaver" dissection
-
waves [includes ripple
tank and resonance projects]
-
optics [includes
optics bench projects]
-
AC electricity [includes
scratch-built radio and blinky-light projects]
-
amateur
radio [includes
earning radio license]
-
solar & wind energy [uses
SCANTEK 2000 TM Alternative
Energy learning module]
-
particle physics [includes
computer simulations using "Chamber Works TM"]
-
remote sensing / weather satellites
[includes
use of TimeStep TM
PROSAT
system]
-
astronomy / orbital mechanics /
Mars missions
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Since
the curriculum has some flexibility, we could cover
topics that are totally unexpected. Individual and small-group projects
will also allow students to direct their own learning.
The
primary product
that students will need to produce is a class portfolio/notebook. These
portfolios will contain:
-
handouts & supplementary text
materials
-
class notes
-
student logs
-
abstracts and outlines
-
reflection papers
-
project notes
-
activity worksheets
-
pictures, charts, simulation
printouts, etc.
-
calculations
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These
portfolios become an impressive record of what we have
accomplished by the end of the class.
Prerequisites for
this class are: Physics 1, Geometry & Algebra 2.
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