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Algebra-based Physics Semester one lessons, clicker questions, and schedule in pdf (Inquiry Based)

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Trish Loeblein authors

ploeblei@jeffco.k12.co.us contact email

PhET and Evergreen HS school/organization

2/08 submitted

7/09 updated

Contribution Description

Algebra-based Physics Semester one lessons, clicker questions, and schedule in pdf (Inquiry Based) title

Masses & Springs, Ladybug Revolution, Vector Addition, Projectile Motion, Energy Skate Park, Forces in 1 Dimension, The Moving Man, The Ramp, Maze Game, Pendulum Lab, Curve Fitting, Ladybug Motion 2D simulations

mechanics phet activity keywords

This is a pdf of my entire first semester physics. My students receive credit for College Physics; you will see that we do not do fluids and relativity until March. I have included this in the database to demonstrate how I use PhET sims in the context of my course. If you want to download the activities to edit, use the Ideas part of the webpage to "View Contribution" of the individual activities. description

High School, Undergraduate - Intro level

Homework, Concept Questions, Lab, Demonstration type

Physics subject

NA duration

No answers included

standards compliance

	Content Level
Content Standard	K-4	5-8	9-12
Science as Inquiry - A
Physical Science - B
Life Science - C
Earth & Space Science - D
Science & Technology - E
Science in Personal and Social Perspective - F
History and Nature of Science - G

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