Physics, Student Edition

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Overview

National Geographic Learning's NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHYSICS, 1st Edition, Student Edition, is an engaging and comprehensive curriculum designed specifically for on-level high school students. With captivating content, real-world connections and alignment to NGSS, this curriculum empowers students to understand complex physics concepts. The curriculum takes a student-centered approach, combining the expertise of National Geographic with a focus on real-world applications of physics principles. With comprehensive teacher support and customization capabilities, this curriculum provides educators with the tools they need to deliver NGSS-aligned instruction and create a dynamic learning environment.

Author

National Geographic Learning

National Geographic Learning’s mission is to bring the world to the classroom and the classroom to life. With our English language programs, students learn about their world by experiencing it. Through our partnerships with National Geographic and TED, they develop the language and skills they need to be successful global citizens and leaders.

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Physics.
1.1. Analyzing the World Using Energy, Forces, and Motion.
1.2. Constructing Explanations about the Physical World.
1.3. Using Physics to Develop Solutions.
Unit 1.
2. Describing Motion.
2.1. Position, Distance, and Displacement.
2.2. Speed and Velocity.
2.3. Acceleration.
2.4. Two-dimensional Motion.
3. Forces and Laws of Motion.
3.1. Describing Force.
3.2. The First and Second Laws of Motion.
3.3. Applying the Laws of Motion.
4. Momentum, Forces, and Collisions.
4.1. Momentum and Impulse.
4.2. Conservation of Momentum in Systems.
4.3. Minimizing Forces in Collisions.
Unit 2.
5. Energy.
5.1. Kinetic Energy.
5.2. Potential Energy.
5.3. Conservation of Energy.
6. Energy in Systems.
6.1. Energy Systems.
6.2. Thermal Energy.
6.3. Energy and Efficiency.
Unit 3.
7. Gravitational Forces and Fields.
7.1, Law of Universal Gravitation.
7.2. Gravity as a Field.
8. Electric and Magnetic Forces.
8.1. Electric Forces.
8.2. Magnetic Forces.
8.3. Electric and Magnetic Fields.
9. Electromagnetism.
9.1. Electric Current.
9.2. Magnetism from Electricity.
9.3. Electricity from Magnetism.
Unit 4.
10. Mechanical Waves.
10.1. Properties of Waves.
10.2. Waves and Matter.
10.3. Wave Phenomena.
11. Electromagnetic Radiation.
11.1. Light as a Wave.
11.2. Other Electromagnetic Waves.
11.3. Wave-Particle Duality.
12. Energy and Information Transfer.
12.1. Electromagnetic Radiation, Matter, and Energy.
12.2. Analog and Digital Signals.
12.3. Comparing Signals.

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Teacher Supplements

Instructor's Manual

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A thoughtfully designed Teacher's Edition for National Geographic Learning's NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHYSICS provides tools and strategies for impactful, effective classroom instruction. A Chapter Planner provides a section-by-section guide for classroom planning and time management. Differentiated Instructio... more

Physics Teacher's Assessment Handbook

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Student Supplements

Companion Notebook for National Geographic's Physics

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Physics, 1st K12 MindTap (6-year access)

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MindTap 6-year is a cloud-based, highly personalized learning environment that turns your physics program into an engaging and interactive student experience. It combines student learning tools -- readings, multimedia activities and assessments -- into a single Learning Path. MindTap ... more

Physics, 1st K12 MindTap (1-year access)

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MindTap 1-year is a cloud-based, highly personalized learning environment that turns your physics program into an engaging and interactive student experience. It combines student learning tools -- readings, multimedia activities and assessments -- into a single Learning Path. MindTap ... more