Physics Semester 2 -Interactive Smart Curriculum (Bundle)

AN INTRODUCTION. Regardless of whether you adopt this curriculum or not: I would not recommend trying to teach this (or any algebra-based physics) without interactive Software similar to Smart Notebook. Consider some student feedback from this course:

• "It has been a really fun and helpful year being a part of your class. Thank you"
• "I love all the labs (both virtually using java programs, and physically) that we did in class."
• "I think that with all that had happened this year [Covid-19 year], this class did very well... I am going to ... become a physics teacher, I am very excited to share this knowledge with other people."
• "I really loved this course. It felt like a perfect continuation from Chemistry last year."
• "It was a well taught class and everything that was done helped me learn."
• "I learned a lot and Physics was my favorite class of the year. So thank you."

WHAT MAKES THIS CURRICULUM SPECIAL?
This course was designed by a professional licensed physics educator, and it is ready to be implemented by another professional educator who knows how to guide students to demonstrate the fulfillment of specific Lesson Objectives. I don't believe the teacher's role is to be a "dispenser of fill-in the blanks" but a guide who can get students to want to pursue scientific pursuits of their own. With clear and logical lessons, deliberate practice, step-by-step solutions, and real-world labs already planned, you can focus on what matters: displaying your own excitement and passion for learning while offering guidance and feedback for your students.

A 9th-12th grade-appropriate Physics course?! Not this product. Although I can see why others might try to claim that (and some say 8th-12th?!), I chose to honestly list what is designed for: Juniors and Seniors taking a high school Physics class -a coherent, algebra-based, college-prep Physics course. Not a rerun of the content and methods used in freshmen Physical Science.
No Unit Plans, Planbook, or pacing guide?! Not this product: Care was taken in the planning stage such that, in addition to the routine review of student independent work, the scientific concepts and mathematical approaches naturally connect and build on each other in a planned and logical manner as the course progresses. In other words: The planning is mostly done, leaving you with the ability (privilege really) to expound, discuss, and explore the topics with students.

I don't charge anywhere near what others do for a full Physics course?! Yes. It is my sincere hope that I can provide you with a well-planned curriculum that will save you time and give you the ability to focus your energy where it is needed.
Buy with confidence after checking out

• View Preview icon above,
• This free sample lesson,
• An in-depth video Overview of the download,
• The entire introductory Unit 1 downloadable for free,
• and an offer to email me to freely preview and then "use as you see fit in your classroom" any other unit in the curriculum. (email given in video Overview)
  - all with no obligation to follow through with a purchase.

WHAT IS THIS PRODUCT?

This Semester/Unit-bundle contains READY-TO-TEACH and EDITABLE Word Unit plans & Smart Notebook based Lessons and all the supporting materials you need to teach from beginning to end.

Designed to make use of an interactive screen/interface, this curriculum is ready for live-in-person learning and also adaptable for virtual learning. The key is having Notebook Software and some type of touch screen interface (whether a board in your classroom or a tablet or touch laptop at home). [Click here to learn how to get going at shifting your classroom to do synchronous distance learning and/or asynchronous distance learning, in little time, for free, with this curriculum or any other.]

"Physics Semester 2" is the second of two semesters developed for a comprehensive and progressive Smart Curriculum for high school Physics. This Semester and the other in the full-year course function as an honors High School Physics course, which means the topic progression for Semester 1 prepares students for college-level Mechanics, and Semester 2 prepares students for topics such as Fluid Mechanics, Heat, Thermodynamics, Wave Mechanics, Sound, Light, & Electricity. The lessons are well suited to general through honors-level high school physics and ready for differentiated instruction as determined by the instructor, up to AP Physics 1. Note: The course is not explicitly designed to prepare students for taking the AP Physics 1 exam, which when passed offers college credit, but to prepare students for successful immersion in general college physics (Nevertheless I have had students take it upon themselves to sign up for the Physics AP1 exam based on this course). Concurrent enrollment in Algebra II or higher is recommended.

[Instructors attempting to adapt this curriculum as a foundation for AP Physics 1 : I would recommend including all of the Semester 1 product but only select units from the Semester 2 (the units of Wave Mechanics, Sound, and Electricity are a measured part of the AP Physics 1 exam). Extra exam-specific prep would need to be added in the omitted units places as well as throughout the rest of the course (my Semester 2 units on Fluids, Heat, Thermodynamics, and Light are not part of the AP Physics 1 exam)]. Not sure how much or far you will get? Just go for the Whole Course Bundle. ;)

WHAT WILL I GET WITH THIS PRODUCT?:

Click here for a Video Overview of the semester 1 download, which has a similar format to this semester 2 download. This product is a zipped file that includes all of the digital material needed to teach the second semester (See Semester 2 Units Listed below) in a high school physics course over 81-90 days.

• Suggested and editable Unit plans are included, with two pacing options when appropriate. Also, directions for importing Planbook Plans are included.
• About 70 Editable "Ready to Teach" notebook files are included. Lessons follow the Madeline Hunter approach with the average lesson consisting of about 20 minutes of "tell me" and/or "show me" and 20 minutes of "Involve me."
• Summative Unit assessments that require critical thinking through application, synthesis and evaluation of the material are provided.
• The digital version of all student handouts, worksheets, and tests is included.
• Step-by-Step Solutions for all worksheets and simulation labs are included. Directions for teachers to obtain Test solutions from a verified school email are also provided.
• "Filled-in" static notes for Lessons and Guided practice are included. These enhance the clarity, provide additional notes and suggestions while teaching, and create a more thorough product, especially intended for teachers less familiar with Physics. Update 2020: The provided filled-in notes also work great for sharing with students when going virtual.
• A semester project that applies skills from across the course and can be conducted independently (and distantly from at home if needed) is included.

Update 2020: Within the Wave Mechanics Unit I found that the three online simulations for this unit at least have switched from Java to HTML5, which is great and more accessible... but there will be some portions on the lab guides/handouts that may need modification because a feature was changed or removed or limited in its function or values. I am in the process of updating all Simulations for all units.

WHAT DO I NEED?

The bundled Units and each of the lessons within the units are self-sufficient, with built-in interactivity and clearly named files (supporting files are name-tagged by the lesson in which they are first used). They are designed, by necessity, to be ready for the experienced teacher to teach and reteach after only a brief pre-class viewing. Filled-in portions for the lesson and guided practice are also included as a quick reference, especially for those who are newer to teaching physics.

SMART NOTEBOOOK SOFTWARE IS REQUIRED. To see if you have Smart notebook software, simply check out this free sample lesson that illustrates this curriculum and how I teach. If the sample lesson doesn't work, then before you make any purchases you should ask your school's tech support to have the software installed. The software can be downloaded directly by schools or individuals. It can even be tried for 30 days before you need a license, at about $100/year. Regardless of whether you adopt this curriculum or not: I would not recommend trying to teach this (or any algebra-based physics) without interactive Software similar to Smart Notebook.

Once you have Notebook software on your primary classroom computer (Windows or Mac) it will work on whatever primary classroom display you have hooked up to that computer. Some type of interactive interface (interactive-whiteboard/interactive-projector/touchscreen/touch-TV/tablet/etc) is also very highly recommended in order to effectively deliver the lessons. Just be sure you have some type of touch interface because it can be difficult if your only interface is a mouse. I have taught it quite comfortably with: a SmartBoard, Epson Interactive Projector, and a generic touch-screen monitor. I also found myself teaching portions with just a mouse when at home doing Distance Learning. Its really only a matter of personal preference and availability.

Many lessons require internet access for the instructor and students and are optimized for a one-to-one computer environment. These independent activities can also be adapted to a whole-class guided activity if your computer resources are limited to a single teacher computer.

Along with the standard equipment one would expect a high school physics classroom to be equipped with (rulers, carts, clay, springs, and so on) two of the labs would ideally utilize student computers for video analysis. Although the software for video analysis can be obtained through multiple sources and apps, including at least one free downloadable version, the most learning-orientated, useful, intuitive, and easiest to teach from is Vernier's Logger Pro. You can download a free demo (Windows or Mac) or try Vernier's Video Analysis App (works on all devices). I would highly recommend familiarizing yourself with one of these and making them available on student devices.
I have recently compiled a helpful set of Answers to Frequently Asked Questions, so please check out the end of the Preview for this product.

Enjoy!

OTHER PRODUCTS:

Other Complete Units in this full year, two semesters, course include:

Semester 1: (this Semester and each Unit is sold separately)

The Science of Physics

Motion in One Dimension

Two Dimensional Motion and Vectors

Forces and the Laws of Motion

Work and Energy

Momentum and Collisions

Circular Motion and Gravitation

Semester 2: <--(this is the product you are viewing)

Fluid Mechanics

Heat

Thermodynamics

Wave Mechanics

Sound

Light: Reflection, Refraction, Interference, Diffraction.

Electricity

For an additional discounted price and additional resources (such as semester exams, and supplements) please consider purchasing these Entire semesters or Entire Course products in my store:

Physics: Semester 1 -Interactive Smart Curriculum

Physics: Semester 2 -Interactive Smart Curriculum.

Physics: -Interactive Smart Curriculum (Whole Course Bundle)