AP Physics B - Freehold Regional High School District

Basic SkillsBasic SkillsEnduring Understandings:The scientific process of experimental design allows students to develop ideas, test possible explanations, critically analyze data, and communicate theoutcomes.Mathematics is a tool used to model objects, events, and relationships in the natural and designed worldTechnology is an application of scientific knowledge used to meet human needs and solve human problemsEssential Questions:What is Physics and how does it relate to other sciences and the real world?Why is the safe and proper use of technology important?How is the scientific process utilized to develop ideas and answer scientific questions?What is the difference between a prediction and a hypothesis?How do you account for evidence that supports your hypothesis? How do you account for evidence that conflicts with your hypothesis?How can quantitative data and mathematics be used to help represent real world phenomena?How can you manipulate data to decipher quantitative relationships?How is reliable data collected and interpreted in an experiment?Unit Goals:Students will develop problem‐solving, decision‐making and inquiry skills and will understand how people, discoveries and events have contributed toadvancement of science and technology.Recommended Duration: Throughout the academic year‐ dispersed through the first two marking periods and reinforced in the second half of the year.