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Physics of the Universe with Problem Solving 1,2 (P) (0688, 0689) | |||
| Grade Range: | |
| 9-12 | |
| Recommended Preparation: | |
| Co-requisite: 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 | |
| Notes: | |
| Additional Science credit will be awarded if the student has already met the Physics subject area requirement. | |
| Course Description: | |
| In this course, students learn how to apply physics concepts and problem solving strategies to solve real-world problems. In each unit, students first learn the foundations of how to effectively problem-solve through strategies and heuristics such as root-cause analysis, assumption reduction, research, and solution development. Students then employ these strategies to design, build and test their solutions in a series of hands-on projects. Next, students are introduced to fundamental concepts in Physics such as forces, energy, waves. Students apply these concepts to better understand the Physics of the hands-on projects and leverage these knowledge to evaluate and improve their solutions. Students will reflect and communicate lessons learned to improve and share their results. | |
| State Course Code(s): | |
| 9333 - Physics of the Universe (3-course model) | |
| Basic Texts and Teaching Guides: | |
| Hewitt, Conceptual Physics, 2006 SDUSD Physics of the Universe CK-12 Flexbook | |
SCI-36