Intro to Physics Sample: Unit 1, 1.1-1.2 + Pendulum Lab

NOTICE: Unless you are doing calculations, please do all of your work in blue or black pen.

Day 1

• Start gathering lab supplies: string, meter stick or other ruler, paper clip, 9-12 large washers, masking tape or any tape
• Note: You will need a table/dresser/flat surface where you can tape the meter stick for the activity
•  Acceptable substitutes:
• For string: yarn/ribbon/cord/etc.
• For washers: nuts (hardware), small objects you could put on the paperclip
• For paperclip: wire, a hook that could be tied to a string (not a fishing hook)
• Print the Study Guide
• Read Chapter 1 Section 1 (1.1, pages 3-9)
• As you read, define any vocabulary words on the study guide.
• Watch the video for Lesson 1.1
•  As you watch, answer the questions and complete any exercises on the study guide
• In your notebook:
• Write the chapter and section followed by  “Exercises” (ex. 1.1 Exercises)
• Exercises for Chapter 1 begin on page 18
• Answer Study Question #4 on page 18 in a few complete sentences. Use specific details and proper vocabulary.

Day 2

• Read 1.2 (pages 9-14)
• As you read, define any vocabulary words on the study guide.
• Watch the video for Lesson 1.2
• As you watch, answer the questions and complete any exercises on the study guide.
• In your notebook:
• Write the chapter and section followed by  “Exercises” (ex. 1.1 Exercises)
• Exercises for Chapter 1 begin on page 18
• Answer Study Questions #1,2,5-7,13 in a few complete sentences. Use specific details and proper vocabulary.

Day 3

• Read “Experiment 1 The Pendulum Experiment” pages 346-348
• Watch the video for the Lab Preparation Lesson
• After you watch the video:
• Prepare you lab notebook for tomorrow's data collection portion of the lab using the format in the video
• Visualize using you supplies to create a pendulum
• Finish gathering all necessary supplies for class

Day 4

• Before class: 
• Prepare all necessary supplies for class
  
• Attend LIVE class or do lab at co-op meeting or with a parent  
  

Day 5

• Submit the Unit materials in the following order: Study guide, Exercises (in order by lesson), Pendulum lab data collection, work for quiz
• The Formal Lab Report is NOT due this week
• You are only turning in the data that you collected during our live class
• Next week we will review writing a lab report.
• The lab report will be due in Unit 3.
• It will include the following sections: heading, purpose, experimental procedure, and results
• The format for these sections will be explained in next week's lesson
• Take the Quiz and repeat for mastery