ESCUELA BILINGUE SANTA MARIA DEL VALLE

PHYSICS 10TH
SYLLABUS- IV QUARTER
2023-2024

SUBJECT: INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS GRADE: 10TH

Teachers: José Argueta
E-mail: jose.argueta@esmv.edu.hn
Duration of Period: 9 weeks, Mar 18th - May 31st
Course Description: Do you want to understand how the universe works? Let us study PHYSICS!
High school Physics classes focus first on Classic Mechanics, which includes Mechanics (kinematics, dynamics,
oscillations), E & M (electricity and magnetism), and some other selected topics (waves, fluids, thermodynamics,
optics, etc.). Briefly defined, PHYSICS is the science that tries to understand the laws of nature and the relationship
between energy and matter.
CLASSROOM POLICIES:
In order to accomplish excellent results and maintain quality during the learning process of the student, it is
important to consider the following guidelines:
● Follow all directions given by your teacher to achieve the best results of the class.
● Display positivity.
● Be in class on time. Respect the class time.
● Making mistakes is part of the class, but you must learn from them.
● Wear your school uniform properly according to the school rules.
● Turn homework/classwork on time, according to specifications. Students will have the opportunity to turn
it in the next day for 50% of the grade and so forth. Your evaluation is going to be reflecting your
punctuality, responsibility and the way you follow directions.
● Bring all the materials needed to class (book, notebook, computer, pen, pencil, colors, ruler).
● Be respectful of yourself, your teacher and your classmates always (check the rules of the school and the
given guidelines).
● Use a well-organized PHYSICS notebook.
● Since your book is online, always have your OWN computer ready and charged.
● In case of absences or excuses remember to send the corresponding email as soon as possible to
hsexcusasypermisos@esmv.edu.hn.
RESOURCES:
A. Bibliography:
1. Physics for scientists and engineers, Serway 10th edition
2. Physics principles and problems, McGraw Hill, Basic National Curriculum

B. Materials: Computer, Scientific calculator, Ruler set, Notebook, pen, pencils, colors, markers, scissors, and
household materials that will be asked for in advance.
TEACHING-LEARNING METHODOLOGY:
Oral presentations, posters, conceptual organizers (such as foldables, charts, diagrams, etc.), master lectures,
videos, investigations, labs, problem solving (both individual and in groups) and real-world applications.
Grading Policy:
● Homework 30%: documental research, exercises and word problems worksheets.
● Classwork 25%: Lab practices 10%, problem solving, study guides, worksheets, key terms and theoretical
activities 20%.
● Values and attitudes 10%: standard rubric form.
● Exam 35%
Total……………………………………………………100%

Required Texts: Physics for scientists and engineers, Serway 10th edition
WEEKLY TOPICS
& DATES

WEEKS-D DUE
TOPICS ACTIVITIES OBSERVATIONS
ATES DATES
Projectile motion
Mar 18 - HW-P: Projectile motion
Mar 22
Mar 22 STREAM Phase 0: Design thinking activity 5%
overview
Mar 25 -
EASTER BREAK
Mar 29
Projectile motion
Apr 1 - Apr 5
HW-P: Worksheet #1 10%
Apr 5 STREAM Phase 0: Green technology
discussion
Circular motion
Apr 8 -
CW: Circular motion activity
Apr 12
STREAM Phase 1: Empathize 10%

Circular motion Quiz: Projectile and circular Apr 18

Apr 15 -
motion 7%
Apr 19
STREAM Phase 1: Empathize
E-STREAM: Empathy map 5%
Forces in one dimension: 1st Newton Law
of motion and free body diagrams
Apr 22 -
Apr 26
STREAM Phase 2: Define HW-P: Newton's Laws of
STREAM Phase 3: Ideate motion and free body diagrams
Apr 29 - Forces in one dimension: 2nd Newton Law 10%
May 3 of motion (mass, force, weight). May 7
Forces in one dimension: 3rd Newton Law E-STREAM: Lapbook 5%
of motion
May 6 - E-STREAM: Prototype 5%
May 10 STREAM Phase 4: Research paper and
Pitch
STREAM Phase 5: Prototype
Applications of Newton Laws CW: Applications of Newton
May 13 -
Laws of motion brochure 5% May 15
May 17
STREAM Phase 5: Prototype Quiz: Newton's law 8%
HW-P: Notebook 5%
May 20 -
STREAM Phase 6: Testing week E-STREAM: Test of the May 22
May 24
prototype 5%
May 27 - IV Quarter closing
E-STREAM: Presentation 5%
May 31 STREAM FAIR
All the CW: Lab Practices and practical assessments-applications 5% All the
period Values and attitudes 10% period
Dates and topics are subject to change, but the grading will remain constant.

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