Mark Sailer
Science Teacher
Pioneer Jr-Sr High

Physics I    Name : __________________________________________________

Chapter 1 – About Science

Objectives

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

Class Plan

Tuesday – August 16, 2005

 

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.

Wednesday – August 17, 2005

The Learning Puzzle        (5 points) _____

Scientific Methods Notes       (5 points) _____

      What is Physics? Class Discussion 

      Homework – Finish Reading notes

Thursday – August 18, 2005

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 –

Friday – August 19, 2005

 

      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