Unit I Introduction
to Conceptual Physics Syllabus and Portfolio Directions
Objective: Assemble
the assignments for the unit into a booklet. Then, use the booklet to complete
review questions and prepare for the test.
The following items should be put in the following
order in the portfolio: Portfolio
Directions and Unit Syllabus (this sheet) (printable
copy) Vocabulary Review Sheet
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Classwork/Daily Log ______
Reading Assignment - Chapter 1, pgs 1 - 28 (1 - 10)
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Reading Summary and Worksheet
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Video: Scientific Method/Metric Measurement
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My Measurer Activity
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Metric Conversion Worksheets
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Penny Lab
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Creating and Interpreting Graphs
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Graphing
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Study Guide
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Portfolio Grade cover
(out of 5) ______ (Neatness,
effort, and color are important.) objectives
(out of 5)
______ concepts
(out of 5) ______
(You may use words, symbols, diagrams on each.) contents
(out of 5) ______ (All
assignments must be included and in order.) total
(out of 20) ______
Test Grade _______
The Front Cover Write
the unit title on the cover. "Unit I - Introduction to Conceptual Physics"
Decorate the front cover with drawings of
concepts from the chapter. The
Inside Front Cover Write "Objectives"
at the top of the page. List the following unit objectives:
Be able to define science and explain its
value in everyday life. Explain
the connection between science and technology. What
different areas of science make up Physical Science? Apply
the concepts of the Scientific Method to solve a problem. Create
a model to help answer a scientific question. Convert
metric units. Be able to use standard units for
measuring and in calculations for science problems. Compare
and contrast accuracy and precision. Be able to generate
the appropriate graphs to illustrate the results of an experiment. Inside
Back Cover Write "Concepts"
at the top of the page. Divide the page into nine squares.
Explain the answers to the unit objectives
with words and diagrams. Back
Cover Write your name - Last
Name, First Name and your class in the lower right hand corner of the page.