Mark Sailer
Science Teacher
Pioneer Jr-Sr High

Physics I Name : __________________________________________________

Explain why physics is the basic science.
Outline scientific methods.
Distinguish among observations, facts, hypotheses, laws, and principles.
Describe the circumstances under which a hypothesis or law must be changed or abandoned.
Distinguish between the everyday meaning and the scientific meaning of theory and explain why the refinement of theories is a strength in science.
Distinguish between a hypothesis that is scientific and one that is not.
Distinguish between science and technology.
Distinguish among science, art, and religion.

Start of Class Hand Out/Discuss Course Handout/Textbook Assignment/Check Out

Safety Contract – Due August 19 (10 points) _____

Play Game (5 points) _____

Basic Physics Saavy Quiz. (5 points) _____

Homework – Begin to Read Chapter 1 – Make Reading Notes as you read.

The Learning Puzzle (5 points) _____

Scientific Methods Notes (5 points) _____

What is Physics? Class Discussion

Homework – Finish Reading notes

Lab 1 (5 points) _____

Reading Notes Due (10 points) _____

Class notes (5 points) _____

Metric Conversions and units sheet (Oral or Blackboard Defense) (5 points) _____

Homework – p. 8 Questions #1, 4, 5, 6, 11, & 12 –

Homework Due– p. 8 Questions #1, 4, 5, 6, 11, & 12 – (Oral Defense) (5 points) _____

Finish Chapter/Review Concepts

Move on to Chapter 2 & 3 – New unit sheet available on Friday

Total (60 points) _____

Grades will be a straight percentage on this unit.

All Work needs to be completed and turned in as a packet/portfolio on August 23, 2005. Don’t lose this sheet or any of your work!!!

Chapter 1 Quiz - Tuesday August 23