Unit 1 Intro to Physics


In this unit, you will be introduced to the subject of physics. It includes a partial treatment of the nature and evolution of physics, physics' place in science and culture, mathematics in physics,experimental design, scientific method (again, ughh) and proper experimental measurement techniques.

For your test you should be able to:

1) Define the following vocabulary words:
fact hypothesis law principle
theory technologyexperimentscientific method
2) Develop an operational definition of the term science.
3) Discuss the role of mathematics in the development of physics.
4) Write a lab report in the format that I require.
5) Describe how scientific laws are developed.
6) Analyze the elements of scientific method.
7) Compare and contract science and technology.

Reference Materials:

Your textbook and lecture notes.
Class Discussion
Homework Materials:
Textbook and notes

Required Assignments:

Aug 22-23: lecture and mini lab: Physics of Toys Lab
Aug 24: page 8: #1-10 Read: p. 1-17
Aug 25: page 8: #11-13 Reference: p. 1-7
Aug 26: minor reward and intro to next unit

Answers to homework: discussed in class
Pretest: none
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