Date: Topic: Standards:

11/08/2013

Simulations: Minds on Physics w/PhETTM

(CCS.MATHSMP.MP4) Model with mathematics. (CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RST.11-12.9) Synthesize information from a range of sources (e.g., texts, experiments, simulations) into a coherent understanding of a process, phenomenon, or concept, resolving conflicting information when possible. Notebook for notes from Promethean Board BIG IDEAS

Review/Preview:

Forces do not create motion; they only change motions.

Suppose you had to move large rocks across a river, how would you move the rocks? What if you did not have wheels? How does this relate to concepts from Physics class? What evidence do you have to support your claims?

Tasks:

Objective(s): I can demonstrate my understanding by showing mastery using the Minds on Physics modules on Kinematics and Newtons Laws by the end of the unit Lesson: DO NOW: go to www.physicsclassroom.com 1. I Do- Review/Preview : Graphing 2. We Do- Connect-Extend-Challenge 3. They do Minds on Physics or Please note some students will be working on PhET simulation software using their understanding of forces and motion using an alternative model Promethean Board Presentations, physicsclassroom.com, MOP, notebooks, handouts, pencils, exit slips,
Headlines: The most important part of todays lesson was ____________ because _________. It relates to _____________ . When I use PhetTM simulations I am able to determine___________ by doing ____________. The best thing about the Minds on Physics modules is ____________. The most difficult thing about using Minds on Physics modules is ________.

Materials/Notes: Closure

Grade Level and Topic: Location:

Terms: speed, velocity, acceleration, mass, weight, linear motion 11tth/12th Physics Room 418/404 VHS