Assessments:
Test date: Nov 20th the test will be open notebook, but you may not bring your Ilmiö book along.
Study guidance for open note tests here.
| Week number | Date | Lesson content | Lesson resources and links | Homework |
| 33 | 12 Aug | Introduction - safety, classroom procedures. Units to be studied this term and probable assessment dates. Introduction to forces: what are forces ? How do we measure them? Correctly writing units. Calibration. | Safety info notes for both groups | None set |
| 34 | 19 Aug | Resistive forces - friction and air resistance. Static and dynamic friction. Testing the friction forces of various surfaces by carrying out a fair test. Identifying variables and recording results. | Notes for 8a and c | Click here |
| 35 | 26 Aug | Resultant forces. Newton's Second Law. Velocity and speed. | Notes for 8c (8.15) Notes for 8a (12.30) | None set |
| 36 | 2 Sep | Velocity and speed calculations - changing units Average and instantaneous velocity | Socrative test to begin with Notes for 8c (8:15) Notes for 8a (12:30) Homework: In Oulu, we are spinning at a velocity of 185m/s about the Earth's axis. (a) what is this in km/h (easier part) (b) how far do we travel in 24 hours (trickier) (c) optional - why don't we feel like we are moving so fast ? (thinking part) | In Oulu, we are spinning at a velocity of 185m/s about the Earth's axis. (a) what is this in km/h (easier part) (b) how far do we travel in 24 hours (trickier) (c) optional - why don't we feel like we are moving so fast ? (thinking part) |
| 37 | 9 Sep | Would a rubber band make a good newtonmeter ? Experiment. | Lesson notes Experimental data powerpoint | Draw a graph to show your results. Weight as the x-axis and length as the y-axis |
| 38 | 16 Sep | Analysing the results from last lesson: checking the homework graphs. Interpreting data - lines of best fit. Using excel to plot graphs. | Lesson notes Wed 8.15 Adding lines of best fit to experimental data sheet Powerpoint from the lesson | |
| 39 | 23 Sep | Terminal velocity and forces. | Terminal velocity on a skydiver 8.15 notes 12:30 notes These sheets were used for the 8:15 lesson only. Report headings for the investigation Rubric sheet for the investigation Writing frame | |
| 40 | 30 Sep | Planning the investigation | Continue working on the plan and purpose for the investigation | Complete the plan. |
| 41 | 7 Oct | Doing the investigation, including a graph on excel | Continue working on the plan and purpose for the investigation | |
| 42 | 14 Oct | Completing the investigation | Useful video: Excel and graphs | Finish the investigation |
| 43 | 21 Oct | Autumn break | ||
| 44 | 28 Oct | Acceleration, mass and force What is mass ? Weightlessness | G-force pilot testing What is weightlessness ? V-sauce: what if we were born in space? 8:15 lesson notes 12:30 notes | Read this page to help you start studying for the test which is on November 20. |
| 45 | 4 Nov | Calculating Acceleration | 8.15 lesson notes 12:30 notes | |
| 46 | 11 Nov | No lessons | ||
| 47 | 18 Nov | TEST | ||
| 48 | 25 Nov | Centre of gravity | Lesson notes | |
| 49 | 2 Dec | Work, energy and power | Rollercoaster physics 8.15 Lesson notes 12.30 lesson notes | |
| 50 | 9 Dec | Self-driving cars | Google presentation Driverless buses in Finland Volvo project including a discussion about liability | |
| 51 | 16 Dec |
