| Pilot Site: |
| | Districtwide pilot course.
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| Grade Range: |
| | 9–12 |
| Prerequisites: |
| | Integrated Math I A-B |
| Course duration: |
| | Two semesters |
| Subject area in which graduation credit will be given: |
| | Science - Physics |
| UC subject area satisfied: |
| | d - Laboratory Science |
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| Course Description: |
| | Students will study the underlying causes and effects of forces on Earth and in the Universe, including gravitational, contact, magnetic, nuclear, and electrostatic forces. Students will investigate the nature of energy and matter and their conservation. They will have the opportunity to study the formation of the geophysical features of Earth and cosmic evolution. They will examine the collection of evidence supporting physical models. Students will also examine the principles of waves and how we use waves in information technology, including information storage and transfer. Students will work on projects which demonstrate their mastery of the course, regularly conduct experimental investigations, and participation in engineering practices. |
| State Course Code(s): |
| | 9333 - Physics of the Universe (3-course model) |
| Basic Texts and Teaching Guides: |
| | Hewitt 2008, Conceptual Physics Pearson Prentice Hall |