Physics Week 5

October 2 - 6, 2000

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OBJECTIVES

CLASS PLAN

HOMEWORK

October 2, 2000 (Monday)

Assessment of vector addition concepts by means of a quiz

 

Check for comprehension of the mathematical solution of vector addition by going over homework problems.

 

Introduce students to the concept of force, types of force, Newton'’ 1st and 2nd (F=ma) laws of motion.

 

Quiz

 

Homework Review (Vector WS 2)

 

Introduction to Projectiles (2)

 

 

October 3, 2000 (Tuesday)

 

Recheck for comprehension of Vertical Projectiles by going over some sample problems.

Introduce students to concept of motion in 2-dimensions.

Check for comprehension by means of a simple lab on horizontal projectiles.

 

 

 

Review of Vertical Projectiles

     vf = gt + vi

     d = ˝gt2 + vit

 

Introduction to Motion in 2-dimensions – Horizontal Projectiles (2)(3)

 

(Horizontal Projectiles Handout)

 

Hit the Target Lab

 

 

Horizontal Projectile WS (M)

 

Hit the Target Lab (M)

October 4, 2000 (Wednesday)

 

Check for comprehension of projectile motion by going over homework problems.

 

Assessment of projectile concepts by means of a quiz

 

. Introduce students to concept of motion in 2-dimensions (Non-horizontal Projectiles)

 

 

Homework Review (Horizontal Projectile WS) (2)(3)

 

Discussion of Non-Horizontal Projectiles(2)(3)

 

(Non-Horizontal Projectiles Handout)

 

 

Projectile WS 2 (W)

 

October 5, 2000 (Thursday)

 

Check for comprehension of 2-dimensional Projectiles  by going over homework problems.

 

Check for comprehension by means of guided practice of projectile problems.

 

 

Homework Review (Projectiles 2) (2)

 

More Projectile Problems . (2)(3)

 

 

More Projectile Problems (R)

October 6, 2000 (Friday)

 

Review with students the concept of  Projectiles.

 

 

Homework Review (More Projectile Problems) (2)(3)

 

Quiz

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