Introduction to Thermal Physics

Before Class Preparation:

  • Edpuzzle: Zeroth law of thermodynamics
  • Read (and print if you wish) this worksheet

In Class Activity:

  • PollEV Discussion
  • Thermal Energy/Temperature Scales/Heat Transfer

After Class Work:

Area of VT Graphs

Before Class Preparation:

  • Print or make a copy of Areas and Averages handout
  • BYOD for Pear Deck

In Class Activity:

  • Analyse and interpret position–time, velocity–time, and acceleration–time graphs of motion in one dimension
  • Use the area under the curve to create position–time graphs from velocity–time graphs and velocity–time graphs from acceleration–time graphs)

After Class Work:

  • Edpuzzle: Area of Velocity-Time Graphs

Graph Conversion Card Sort

Before Class Preparation:

  • BYOD for Card Sort

In Class Activity:

  • Analyse and interpret position–time, velocity–time, and acceleration–time graphs of motion in one dimension
  • Use the tangents to convert position–time graphs to velocity–time graphs)
  • Card sorts in Google classroom:
    • Uniform Motion
    • Kinematics Graphs
  • Motion Graph Scavenger Hunt

After Class Work:

Velocity-Time Graphs

Before Class Preparation:

  • BYOD for Poll Time
  • Print & read Part A (Remember these are Velocity-Time Graphs) of this handout

In Class Practice:

  • conduct an inquiry into the uniform motion of an object
  • solve problems involving uniform linear motion in one dimension using graphical analysis
    • Using SmartCarts to investigate v-t graphs
  • PollEV discussions for motion

After Class Work:

  • Complete part C) of handout
  • Read & take notes on this Powerpoint if you like taking notes
  • Card Sort: d-t & v-t graphs
  • CK12: Velocity-time graphs

Introduction to Motion

Before Class Preparation:

In Class Activity:

  • Concept Attainment: Motion Diagrams
  • Buggy/Pull Back Car Activity (p1 of handout)
    • Describe the difference between uniform & non-uniform motions
  • Graphing exercise (Take up next class)
  • Explain how you would predict the position of the object, 1.0 s after your last measurement

After Class Work:

  • Edpuzzle: Position-Time Graphs

First Day of Class (G12)

1st Day Homework:

  • ead our Class Setup here
  • Log into Google Classroom
  • Complete the 1st Day Survey
  • Complete “This is a Google Form” practice form
  • Read Course Overview and have your parents fill in the electronic form at the end
  • Prepare to work on your “Getting to know you” Google slide
    • 10 things about yourself that is not obvious
  • At Home Preparation for next class (check the tab above

GPE to KE Ramp Race

Before Class Preparation:

In Class Activity:

  • Gravitational Potential Energy Exercise (2 ramps/2 marbles)
  • Intro to Conservation of Mechanical Energy

After Class Work:

  • CK12: Conservation of Energy
  • Edpuzzle