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Conceptual Physics

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We have 8+ years of experience teaching and tutoring at the middle and high school levels, teaching various levels of physics and mathematics while also tutoring in biology, chemistry, and more. Our lead curriculum writer, Cris, has worked on creating a modeling-friendly conceptual physics course, accounting for limited algebraic skills and engaging in the NGSS Scientific Practices.
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Preview of Conceptual Physics Entire Curriculum

Conceptual Physics Entire Curriculum

*You can request sample previews of resources or units! Please email cris.chacon@knowlesteachers.org to request them. Additionally, upon purchase, please email cris.chacon@knowlesteachers.org to receive immediate access to all of these resources and more through Google Drive Folders and Documents.43 fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned worksheets, 20 quizzes, 9 unit reviews, 9 unit tests, 10 writing assignments, 18 inquiry labs, 12 lab challenges, 9 PhET simulations, 9 concept builders
Preview of Conceptual Physics Lab Activities

Conceptual Physics Lab Activities

46 fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned inquiry lab summaries & lab challenges! Inquiry Labs:Most lab summaries consist of 2 pages total, with space for students to provide the following information: Lab investigation purposeData for the independent and dependent variableWritten statement on data trendsSketch of a graphical model using a of best fitLinear equation to mathematically model the relationship between the variablesAnalysis of physical meanings of slope and y-interceptsSpace
Preview of Energy Unit Bundle I Conceptual Physics

Energy Unit Bundle I Conceptual Physics

3 fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned worksheets, 2 quizzes, 3 inquiry labs, 1 unit review, 1 unit test, 1 writing assignment, 3 lab challenge, 1 concept builder, 1 equation toolbox, 3 guided reading and notes, 1 unit plan & teaching slides and 1 curriculum guide! WorksheetsThere are a variety of free response questions for most worksheets, which are usually one or two pages long. Worksheets are used for students to deploy models developed from inquiry labs and as a way to practice pr
Preview of Second Semester Bundle I Conceptual Physics

Second Semester Bundle I Conceptual Physics

15 fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned worksheets, 11 quizzes, 5 unit reviews, 5 unit tests, 5 writing assignments, 17 inquiry labs, 5 lab challenges, 12 PhET simulations, 5 concept builders, 5 equation toolboxes, 2 guided notes & readings, 1 final exam, and 5 unit curriculum guides! WorksheetsThere are a variety of free response questions for most worksheets, which are usually one or two pages long. Worksheets are used for students to deploy models developed from inquiry labs and as
Preview of Conceptual Physics Final Exams

Conceptual Physics Final Exams

2 fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned final exam! Final exams consist of around 6 pages total, with 4 pages worth of multiple-choice questions and two pages worth of free-response questions. Final exams are used for students to demonstrate mastery of learning targets outlined in the corresponding curriculum guide by deploying models developed from inquiry labs, utilized in problem-solving on worksheets, and assessed on quizzes and unit tests. 02 - Balanced ForcesI know... the definiti
Preview of Conceptual Physics Worksheets

Conceptual Physics Worksheets

36 fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned worksheets! There are a variety of free response questions for most worksheets, which are usually one or two pages long. Worksheets are used for students to deploy models developed from inquiry labs and as a way to practice problem-solving en route to mastery of learning targets before quizzes and unit tests. 01 - Scientific ThinkingWS 1 - Math Inventory Given a quantity, convert it to an equivalent value in a different unit. Given an equation a
Preview of First Semester Bundle I Conceptual Physics

First Semester Bundle I Conceptual Physics

17 fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned worksheets, 9 quizzes, 17 inquiry labs, 4 unit reviews, 4 unit tests, 8 lab challenges, 5 writing assignments, 5 concept builders, 5 equation toolboxes, 15 guided readings and notes, and 5 curriculum guides! WorksheetsThere are a variety of free response questions for most worksheets, which are usually one or two pages long. Worksheets are used for students to deploy models developed from inquiry labs and as a way to practice problem-solving en r
Preview of Electricity Unit Bundle I Conceptual Physics

Electricity Unit Bundle I Conceptual Physics

3 fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned worksheets, 1 inquiry labs, 3 PhET Simulations, 3 quizzes, 1 unit review, 1 unit test, 1 writing assignment, 2 lab challenge, 1 concept builder, 1 equation toolbox, 1 guided reading and notes, 1 unit plan & teaching slides and 1 curriculum guide! WorksheetsThere are a variety of free response questions for most worksheets, which are usually one or two pages long. Worksheets are used for students to deploy models developed from inquiry labs and as
Preview of Energy Worksheets I Conceptual Physics

Energy Worksheets I Conceptual Physics

3 fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned worksheets! There are a variety of free response questions for most worksheets, which are usually one or two pages long. Worksheets are used for students to deploy models developed from inquiry labs and as a way to practice problem-solving en route to mastery of learning targets before quizzes and unit tests. WS 1 - LOL Energy Bar Diagrams Given a written description, construct a corresponding energy bar graph diagram, indicating how energy is be
Preview of Conceptual Physics Lab Challenges

Conceptual Physics Lab Challenges

17 fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned summative lab challenges! Most lab challenges consist of 2 pages total, with space for students to provide the following information: Known variables and values Diagrams of any models utilized Calculations for any unknown valuesTools used and a brief description of collecting and analyzing dataReflections on the validity of the data by discussing error and data methodsWritten explanation of the generated solutionLab challenges are used for studen
Preview of Balanced Forces Unit Bundle I Conceptual Physics

Balanced Forces Unit Bundle I Conceptual Physics

3 fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned worksheets, 2 quizzes, 1 unit review, 1 unit test, 1 writing assignment, 1 inquiry lab, 1 lab challenge, 1 PhET simulation, 1 concept builder, 1 equation toolbox, 5 guided readings and notes, 2 unit plan & teaching slides, and 1 curriculum guide! WorksheetsThere are a variety of free response questions for most worksheets, which are usually one or two pages long. Worksheets are used for students to deploy models developed from inquiry labs and as
Preview of Forces & Motion Bundle I Conceptual Physics

Forces & Motion Bundle I Conceptual Physics

22 fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned worksheets, 15 guided notes & readings, 12 quizzes, 13 inquiry labs, 5 unit reviews, 6 unit tests, 5 lab challenges, 6 writing assignments, 6 concept builders, 6 equation toolboxes, and 6 curriculum guides! WorksheetsThere are a variety of free response questions for most worksheets, which are usually one or two pages long. Worksheets are used for students to deploy models developed from inquiry labs and as a way to practice problem-solving en ro
Preview of 07 - Energy WS 1 (LOL Energy Bar Diagrams) I Conceptual Physics

07 - Energy WS 1 (LOL Energy Bar Diagrams) I Conceptual Physics

Fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned worksheet! There are a variety of free response questions for most worksheets, which are usually one or two pages long. Worksheets are used for students to deploy models developed from inquiry labs and as a way to practice problem-solving en route to mastery of learning targets before quizzes and unit tests. WS 1 - LOL Energy Bar Diagrams Given a written description, construct a corresponding energy bar graph diagram, indicating how energy is being
Preview of Scientific Thinking Unit Bundle I Conceptual Physics

Scientific Thinking Unit Bundle I Conceptual Physics

3 fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned worksheets, 3 inquiry labs, 3 lab challenges, 2 quizzes, 6 guided notes/reading assignments, 1 writing assignment, 1 equation toolbox, 1 unit plan & teaching slides, and 1 curriculum guide! WorksheetsThere are a variety of free response questions for most worksheets, which are usually one or two pages long. Worksheets are used for students to deploy models developed from inquiry labs and as a way to practice problem-solving en route to mastery of
Preview of Charge & Current Bundle I Conceptual Physics

Charge & Current Bundle I Conceptual Physics

6 fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned worksheets, 6 inquiry labs, 6 PhET Simulations, 4 quizzes, 3 guided notes and readings, 2 unit reviews, 2 unit tests, 2 writing assignments, 2 lab challenges, 2 concept builders, 2 equation toolboxes, 2 unit plans, and 1 curriculum guide! WorksheetsThere are a variety of free response questions for most worksheets, which are usually one or two pages long. Worksheets are used for students to deploy models developed from inquiry labs and as a way to
Preview of Conceptual Physics Readings & Guided Notes

Conceptual Physics Readings & Guided Notes

39 fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned Readings and Guided Notes! Guided Notes & ReadingsMost guided notes and readings provide in-context examples of concepts that will be heavily referenced and utilized throughout the unit, specifically with deploying the models to demonstrate the phenomenon being investigated. Guided notes and readings include scaffolded diagrams and require students to respond to short-answer prompts. Learning Targets Assessed: 01 - Scientific ThinkingI know... th
Preview of Electrostatics Unit Bundle I Conceptual Physics

Electrostatics Unit Bundle I Conceptual Physics

3 fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned worksheets, 1 inquiry labs, 1 PhET Simulations, 3 guided notes and readings, 2 quizzes, 1 unit review, 1 unit test, 1 writing assignment, 1 concept builder, 1 equation toolbox, 1 unit plan & teaching slides, and 1 curriculum guide! WorksheetsThere are a variety of free response questions for most worksheets, which are usually one or two pages long. Worksheets are used for students to deploy models developed from inquiry labs and as a way to practi
Preview of 06 - Projectile Motion Ball in Cup Lab Challenge I Conceptual Physics

06 - Projectile Motion Ball in Cup Lab Challenge I Conceptual Physics

Fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned summative lab challenge! Most lab challenges consist of 2 pages total, with space for students to provide the following information: Known variables and values Diagrams of any models utilized Calculations for any unknown valuesTools used and a brief description of collecting and analyzing dataReflectIons on the validity of the data by discussing error and data methodsWritten explanation of generated solutionLab challenges are used for students to de
Preview of 09 - Electrostatics Unit Test I Conceptual Physics

09 - Electrostatics Unit Test I Conceptual Physics

Fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned test! Tests consist of 4 pages total, with two pages worth of multiple choice questions and two pages worth of free response questions. Tests are used for students to demonstrate mastery of learning targets outlined in the corresponding curriculum guide by deployIng models developed from inquiry labs, utilized in problem solving on worksheets, and assessed on quizzes. Unit Tests are summative assessments for teachers to gauge a student’s level of ma
Preview of 06 - Projectile Motion Unit Test I Conceptual Physics

06 - Projectile Motion Unit Test I Conceptual Physics

Fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned test! Tests consist of 4 pages total, with two pages worth of multiple choice questions and two pages worth of free response questions. Tests are used for students to demonstrate mastery of learning targets outlined in the corresponding curriculum guide by deployIng models developed from inquiry labs, utilized in problem solving on worksheets, and assessed on quizzes. Unit Tests are summative assessments for teachers to gauge a student’s level of ma
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About the store

Experience

We have 8+ years of experience teaching and tutoring at the middle and high school levels, teaching various levels of physics and mathematics while also tutoring in biology, chemistry, and more. Our lead curriculum writer, Cris, has worked on creating a modeling-friendly conceptual physics course, accounting for limited algebraic skills and engaging in the NGSS Scientific Practices.

Teaching style

Our resources align with several research-proven, highly successful pedagogical approaches, including Modeling Instruction, Patterns Approach to Physics, Question Formulation Technique, Complex Instruction, Constructivism, NGSS Inquiry, etc.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Our lead curriculum writer Cris was named Outstanding Graduate from North Central College (‘16) in Secondary Education while majoring in Physics and minoring in Mathematics. In 2017, fe was awarded a Knowles Teacher Initiative Fellowship, regularly engaging in professional development with some of the top STEM teachers across the country. He has also been awarded the Aristotle Teacher of the Year Award at Golden View Classical Academy.

My own education history

Cris Chacon B.S. in Physics & Secondary Education Minor in Mathematics North Central College (‘16).

Additional biographical information

I am native Spanish speaker from Colorado who loves teaching and athletics, as I coach both Varsity Football and Basketball!