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Physics Rules - Curves, Friction, Newtons Laws 
Grade 12

In Physics, mechanics is the topic that the largest number of questions are asked from.  At this point in class, I have covered the mechanics topics.  Las year, on the state final, friction and Newton's laws were asked about many times.  One question specifically asked how someone would find the force of friction of a box being pulled across the table.  The information on friction in curves and cetripetal acceleration works well with my students in that they each drive vehicles, and we live in a rural area with curved roads.

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This integration plan was used by a Grade 12 Physics Teacher at Berne-Knox-Westerlo High School.
Topics to Review Before the Videoconference
F- u Fn
centripetal acc
f=ma
inertia
action/reaction

I also believe I have a reaction time lab that would tie in well.

Afterwards, it will be easy to come up with questions or activities that will reinforce what has been covered.

Math, Science and Technology
Standard 2 - Information Systems
Students will access, generate, process, and transfer information using appropriate technologies.

Standard 3:
Students will understand mathematics and become mathematically confident by communicating and reasoning mathematically, by applying mathematics in real-world settings, and by solving problems through the integrated study of number of systems, geometry, algebra, data analysis, probability and trigonometry.

Standard 4:
Students will understand and apply scientific concepts, principles and theories pertaining to the physical setting and living environment and recognize the historical development of ideas in science.
 

Standard 6:
Students will understand the relationships and common themes that connect mathematics, science and technology and apply the themes to these and other areas of learning.
 

Standard 7:
Students will apply the knowledge and thinking skills of mathematics, science and technology to address real-life problems and make informed decisions.

Time Required:
Planning - 10 hours

Pre Activities - 2 Hours to Find Materials - 3 Lab Periods to have students perform related activities

Implementation - 1 Hour

Post Lessons - 3 Hours

Assessment - 1 Class Period

Logistical Planning:
I believe that practicing the flow of the conference will help make this a success.  Before the conference, I will pause for 2-3 seconds before answering questions in physics class.  This will get them used to the delay. 

I will require the students to introduce themselves and speak slowly and clearly before answering questions for the week prior.

Technique and Observations:
As a physics teacher with a lab class, the easiest way to assess students' understanding is to give them similar tasks in the lab afterwards.

The use of rubrics with the labs and checklists with the student preparedness will be helpful.