Honors Physics

Period: Alpha, Delta. Epsilon

Physics Domains (or Objectives): ​By the end of this course students will be able to show evidence of:
I. Communicating within a scientific framework
II. Designing and executing investigations
III. Analyzing and interpreting data
IV. Developing and using models
V. Using mathematics and computational thinking
VI. Using the Problem Solving Process
Essential Questions:
● How do we describe the movement?
● How can math be used to model movement?
● What does scientific communication look like?
● How can models be used to clarify scientific thought?
● What process can be used to approach problem solving from a scientific perspective?

Scope and Sequence: ​(Outline may be modified due to time)

§​ ​Quarter One: §​ ​Quarter Three:
o Introduction and Conversions o Work and Energy
o Kinematics in 1D and 2D o Momentum
§​ ​Quarter Two: §​ ​Quarter Four:
o Newton’s Laws o Rotation
o Dynamics in 1D and 2D o Wave Motion
o Gravity o Sound

The Physics course will focus on classical mechanics, Wave Motion, Sound, and other topics as time
allows. We will all become physicists when we enter the classroom or lab, taking on all the
responsibilities that entails.

Grading:
The grade in Honors Physics can be tracked through Unified Classroom and breaks down as
follows:
Summative Assessments 35%
● End of unit assignment, tests, digital portfolio
● Will be graded with a rubric
Classwork 25%
● Work done during synchronous class
● Usually graded for completion
Independent Work 25%
● Work done asynchronously including Homework Quizzes and Lab reports
● Usually graded with a rubric
Tech Time 5%
● Daily grade
● Video, Time, Audio, Position, and engagement
Participation 10%
 ● Daily grade based on submission of the Bell Ringer and Exit Ticket

Late Policy:
All work must be turned in on time (check due date on Unified Classroom course calendar) for full
credit; assignments may be handed in late for 60% credit.

Supplies:
● Three-Ring-Binder: to keep handouts, notes, and homework (Student will create a Google Drive folder)
● Lab Notebook: Composition (with graph paper) style notebook (should include nothing else in it)
● Scientific or Graphing calculator
● Physics Kits: Cups sent home with supplies for labs
● iPad/Computer: Aside from zoom and Unified classroom, students will be able to do most work, labs, and
notes on the device if they desire (Drive, Onenote, or Notability)
● Assignments: Will be turned in through Unified Classroom and backed-up on Google Drives.

Attendance:
Students are expected to be in class on time, unless they have an excused tardy or absence.
Work done by the class during an excused absence or lateness must be made up promptly, and it
is the responsibility of the student both to find out what the missing work is and to either complete
it and turn it in or arrange a time to make it up. All missing work is calculated as a zero until that
work is made up. Work missed for other reasons may not be made up. Habitual absence or
lateness will be dealt with as described in the Upper School Community Handbook.

Academic Honesty Statement:

All infractions of the Academic Integrity Policy on any assignment (homework, project, quiz, test,
or exam) will receive a zero on that assignment. In addition, I will notify the Dean of Students,
who will facilitate communication with the student’s parents and advisor. Additional action may be
appropriate as described in the Upper School Community Handbook.