Unit Plan Michelle Bright | LCI | Fall 2021

Unit Overview
Subject: Physics 20 Timeline/Dates: Oct. 18th- Nov. 3rd ~13 classes
Topic: Dynamics Weight: 13%

Desired Results
Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to…
Students will explain the effects of balanced and unbalanced forces on velocity (B):
1.1k explain that a nonzero net force causes a change in velocity
1.2k apply Newton’s first law of motion to explain, qualitatively, an object’s state of rest or uniform motion
1.3k apply Newton’s second law of motion to explain, qualitatively, the relationships among net force, mass
and acceleration
1.4k apply Newton’s third law of motion to explain, qualitatively, the interaction between two objects,
recognizing that the two forces, equal in magnitude and opposite in direction, do not act on the same
object
1.5k explain, qualitatively and quantitatively, static and kinetic forces of friction acting on an object
1.6k calculate the resultant force, or its constituents, acting on an object by adding vector components
graphically and algebraically
1.7k apply Newton’s laws of motion to solve, algebraically, linear motion problems in horizontal, vertical and
inclined planes near the surface of Earth, ignoring air resistance.
1.3s Analyze data and apply mathematical and conceptual models to develop and assess possible solutions
a. analyze a graph of empirical data to infer the mathematical relationships among force, mass
and acceleration
b. use free-body diagrams to describe the forces acting on an object
Constructs:
o There are multiple forces which act upon an object, effecting its motion and velocity.
o Newton’s Laws of motion, graphs, diagrams, and data (both quantitative and qualitative) can aid in
the interpretation and understanding of the relationships between force and motion.
Knowledge: Students will know… Skills: Students will be able to…
- Newton’s 3 laws of motion - utilize vector addition
- The effects of balanced and - calculate forces [net, friction, gravitational, applied, etc…]
unbalanced forces - manipulate formulas
- What is static vs. kinetic friction? - solve, algebraically, linear motion problems
- analyze a graph to infer the relationships among force,
Where does this content lead? mass, and acceleration
- A basis for much of Physics - draw and interpret free body diagrams to describe forces
30 and high lever physics. acting on an object

Assessment Plan
Formative Assessments: Practice questions, thinking routines
Summative Assessments: L14-16 Quiz, Unit Exam, Friction Lab Report
Other Evidence: One-on-one discussions, class discussions

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 Assessments
Title: Unit Exam Quiz L14-16 Friction Lab Practice Questions Thinking routines
Cognitive Learning Summative Summative Summative Formative Formative
Type:
Levels Outcomes
Weight: 60% 20% 20% 0% 0%
understand 1.1k explain that a nonzero net
force causes a change in ● ● ● • ●
velocity
Understand, 1.2k apply Newton’s first law of
apply motion to explain, qualitatively,
● ● ● • ●
an object’s state of rest or
uniform motion
Understand, 1.3k apply Newton’s second law
apply of motion to explain,
qualitatively, the relationships ● ● ● • ●
among net force, mass and
acceleration
Understand, 1.4k apply Newton’s third law
apply of motion to explain,
qualitatively, the interaction
between two objects,
● ● • ●
recognizing that the two forces,
equal in magnitude and
opposite in direction, do not act
on the same object
Understand, 1.5k explain, qualitatively and
apply quantitatively, static and kinetic
● ● ● •
forces of friction acting on an
object
apply 1.6k calculate the resultant
force, or its constituents, acting ● ● • ●
on an object by adding vector

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 components graphically and
algebraically
apply 1.7k apply Newton’s laws of
motion to solve, algebraically,
●
linear motion problems in
● No vertical or ● • ●
horizontal, vertical and inclined
inclines
planes near the surface of
Earth, ignoring air resistance.
Understand, 1.3s-a analyze a graph of
Analyze empirical data to infer the
mathematical relationships ● •
among force, mass and
acceleration
Understand, 1.3s-b use free-body diagrams
Apply to describe the forces acting on ● ● ● • ●
an object

MONDAY
Oct. 18: L14 Forces and
Dynamics
Outcomes: 1.1k- net force;
1.2k, 1.3k, 1.4k- Newtons laws
of motion; 1.7k
Learning Objectives:
- Define force
- Describe that a nonzero
net force causes a change
in velocity
TUESDAY
19: L15 Problem Solving:
Forces
Examples 3-6, Practice 1-2
Outcomes: 1.3k; 1.4k; 1.7k;
1.3s-b – free body diagrams
Learning Objectives:
- Describe and apply
gravitational, normal,
applied, frictional, and net
force
Unit Summary
WEDNESDAY
20: L15 cont’d
Examples 7-10; Practice 3-4
Outcomes: 1.3k; 1.6k- vector
addition; 1.7k; 1.3s-b – free
body diagrams
Learning Objectives:
- Apply vector addition
strategies to forces
- Describe and apply
gravitational, normal,
THURSDAY
21: L16 Friction
Outcomes: 1.5k- static vs.
kinetic friction; 1.6k; 1.7k;
1.3s-b
Learning Objectives:
- Describe and apply
frictional force and the
coefficient of friction
- Explain the static and
kinetic forces of friction
acting on an object
FRIDAY
22: Friction Lab
Outcomes:1.1k, 1.2k,
collaboration and using
technology
Learning Objectives:
- Measure and record
applied force using a
spring scale
- Understand that pulling
a block at constant

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- Describe Galileo’s Law of
Inertia
- Apply Newton’s 3 laws of
motion to describe objects
in motion
- Contrast mass vs. weight
- Draw accurate free-body
diagrams
- Solve mathematical
questions involving 𝐹⃑ =
𝑚𝑎⃑, and acceleration
formulas
applied, frictional, and net - Solve mathematical velocity will result in a
force questions involving the net force of zero
- Solve mathematical formulas |𝐹
⃑⃑⃑⃑𝑓 | = 𝜇|𝐹
⃑⃑⃑⃑⃑
𝑁| - Convert between
questions involving 𝐹⃑ = and ⃑⃑⃑⃑
𝐹𝑔 = 𝑚𝑔⃑ kilograms and grams
𝑚𝑎⃑, and acceleration
formulas

25: Friction Lab Report
Outcomes: 1.1k, 1.2k, 1.3k,
1.5k, 1.7k, 1.3s-a, 1.3s-b
Learning Objectives:
- create tables and graphs
on excel
- draw free-body diagrams
to represent the forces
acting on a block at
different stages during the
experiment
- describe the relationshlips
between the forces acting
on the block, it’s
acceleration, angle of
applied force, and mass
26: Review [Report Due] 27: L14-16 Quiz 28: L17 Elevators and 29: L17 cont’d (inclines)
Outcomes: all outcomes Outcomes: all outcomes Inclines Example 6, practice 2,
excluding 1.3s-a, and vertical excluding 1.3s-a, and vertical Up to example 5, practice 1, homework 1B-E, 8-10
& incline problems in 1.7k & incline problems in 1.7k homework 1A/F/G, 2-7 Outcomes: 1.1k, 1.5k, 1.6k,
Outcomes: 1.1k, 1.5k, 1.6k, 1.7k, 1.3s-b
Learning Objectives: Learning Objectives: 1.7k, 1.3s-b
- Synthesize their - Solve mathematical Learning Objectives:
understanding of the unit’s questions involving Learning Objectives: - label the forces acting on
content thus far, to prepare 𝐹⃑𝑛𝑒𝑡 , 𝐹⃑𝑔 , 𝐹⃑𝐴 , 𝐹⃑𝑓 , 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐹⃑𝑁 - Describe force of tension an object on an incline
for their quiz - Apply Newtons 3 laws of and apply their plane
- Solve mathematical motions to solve horizontal understanding to solve - understand and describe
questions involving linear motion problems vertical motion problems that Normal Force remains
𝐹⃑𝑛𝑒𝑡 , 𝐹⃑𝑔 , 𝐹⃑𝐴 , 𝐹⃑𝑓 , 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐹⃑𝑁
- Calculate resultant/net involving a mass attached at 90° from the surface
- Apply Newtons 3 laws of force using vector addition to a rope/string/chain while gravitational Force
motions to solve horizontal - Describe the motion of an - Understand and apply the remains directly “down”
linear motion problems object using Newton’s laws concept of apparent into earth
- Calculate resultant/net of motion weight in contextual - Find the x and y
force using vector addition - Draw free-body diagrams to problems involving components of Fg in order
- Draw free-body diagrams to describe the forces acting elevators to solve inclined plane
describe the forces acting on an object - Understand and apply the questions
on an object force of thrust in
contextual problems
involving rockets
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Nov. 1: L18 Pulleys and 2: Catch-up/Review 3: Unit Exam Notes: have students create their own formula sheets to use
Systems Outcomes: all outcomes Outcomes: all outcomes throughout the unit
Outcomes: 1.1k, 1.6k, 1.7k, - in another year look into going on a plane ride at the
1.3s-b Learning Objectives: Learning Objectives: Lethbridge airport (the 4 seaters) or at least an elevator to
- Solve mathematical - Solve mathematical feel apparent force first hand and discussion Newton’s
Learning Objectives: problems involving problems involving Laws of Motion in effect
- Describe a system as 𝐹⃑𝑛𝑒𝑡 , 𝐹⃑𝑔 , 𝐹⃑𝐴 , 𝐹⃑𝑓 , 𝐹⃑𝑁 , & 𝐹⃑𝑇 𝐹⃑𝑛𝑒𝑡 , 𝐹⃑𝑔 , 𝐹⃑𝐴 , 𝐹⃑𝑓 , 𝐹⃑𝑁 , & 𝐹⃑𝑇 - Excel was beneficial continue to use and teach the
two or more masses - Apply Newtons 3 laws of - Apply Newtons 3 laws of students, so they are familiar when they exit high school
that are connected and motions to solve horizontal, motions to solve horizontal, - If there is extra time include a part to the lab where
accelerating together vertical, and inclined linear vertical, and inclined linear students work more with F=ma graphs -acceleration as the
- Draw free-body motion problems, near motion problems, near slope
diagrams to describe Earth’s surface Earth’s surface
the forces acting on the - Calculate resultant/net - Calculate resultant/net
system as a whole force using vector addition force using vector addition
- Find the acceleration of - Describe the motion of an - Describe the motion of an
the masses in a system object using Newton’s laws object using Newton’s laws
using the net force of of motion of motion
the system - Contrast uniform vs. - Contrast uniform vs.
- Find the tension on the accelerated motion accelerated motion
connecting material in - Draw free-body diagrams to - Draw free-body diagrams to
the system by describe the forces acting describe the forces acting
considering the net on an object on an object
force of one mass

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 Differentiation, Accommodations, and Classroom Management Notes
Kieran- goal: to finish exams on time, strategies: writing work to 2 decimal places max, complete questions like
practice first then go back to fine-tune and check

Universal Strategies:
Study skills- cheat sheets with rules, laws, formulas, and tips to study from a little bit each day instead of trying
to read all the notes right before the test (used in a think-pair-share style)
Guided notes
Writing formulas up on the board for reference (this unit there are many variations not included on the formula
sheet)

References

http://structuredindependentlearning.com/lessons/Physics20/unit-4