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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 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 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 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
Preview of 09 - Charge & Electrostatic Force Guided Notes I Conceptual Physics

09 - Charge & Electrostatic Force Guided Notes I Conceptual Physics

Fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned guided notes! Most guided notes 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 include scaffolded diagrams and require students to respond to short-answer prompts. Learning Targets Assessed:I know... the definition of an atom, electron, proton, neutron, and charge.how charged and neutral obj
Preview of 09 - Sticky Tape Electric Charge & Force Lab Summary I Conceptual Physics

09 - Sticky Tape Electric Charge & Force Lab Summary I Conceptual Physics

Fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned inquiry lab summaries! 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 line of best fitLinear and inverse equation to mathematically model the relationship between the variablesAnalysis of physical meanings of slope and y-interceptsSpace to list tools us
Preview of 09 - Coulomb's Law Guided Notes I Conceptual Physics

09 - Coulomb's Law Guided Notes I Conceptual Physics

Fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned guided notes! Most guided notes 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 include scaffolded diagrams and require students to respond to short-answer prompts. Learning Targets Assessed:I know... the definition of an atom, electron, proton, neutron, and charge.how charged and neutral obj
Preview of 04 - Acceleration Unit Test I Conceptual Physics

04 - Acceleration 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 03 - Constant Velocity Unit Test I Conceptual Physics

03 - Constant Velocity 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 m
Preview of 04 - Acceleration WS 1 (Position vs. Time Graph) I Conceptual Physics

04 - Acceleration WS 1 (Position vs. Time Graph) 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 - Position vs. Time Graph Given a position graph, determine when an object is speeding up, slowing down, moving slowest, changing directi
Preview of 04 - Acceleration Marble Ramp Collision Lab Challenge I Conceptual Physics

04 - Acceleration Marble Ramp Collision 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 Acceleration Unit Bundle I Conceptual Physics

Acceleration Unit Bundle I Conceptual Physics

5 fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned worksheets, 3 quizzes, 4 readings & guided notes, 4 inquiry labs, 1 unit review, 1 unit test, 1 writing assignment, 2 lab challenges, 1 concept builder, 1 equation toolbox, 1 unit plan and 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
Preview of 08 - Speed of Sound Lab Summary I Conceptual Physics

08 - Speed of Sound Lab Summary I Conceptual Physics

Fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned inquiry lab activity! 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 line of best fitLinear and quadratic equation to mathematically model the relationship between the variablesAnalysis of physical meanings of slope and y-interceptsSpace to list tools u
Preview of 07 - Power Stairs Activity I Conceptual Physics

07 - Power Stairs Activity I Conceptual Physics

Fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned inquiry lab activity! Most activities 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 line of best fitEquation to mathematically model the relationship between the variablesAnalysis of physical meanings of coefficients, slopes, and y-interceptsSpace to list tools used and
Preview of 10 - Hands On Circuits Activities Packet I Conceptual Physics

10 - Hands On Circuits Activities Packet I Conceptual Physics

Fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned inquiry lab summaries! 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 line of best fitLinear equation to mathematically model the relationship between the variablesAnalysis of physical meanings of slope and y-interceptsSpace to list tools used and a br
Preview of 04 - Acceleration Graphs & Track Lab Challenge I Conceptual Physics

04 - Acceleration Graphs & Track 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 02 - Balanced Forces WS 3 (Newton's 3rd Law & Force Pairs) I Conceptual Physics

02 - Balanced Forces WS 3 (Newton's 3rd Law & Force Pairs) 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 - Force Diagrams Draw Force Diagrams for systems in mechanical equilibrium, satisfying Newton's 1st Law.WS 2 - Calculating Forces Calcula
Preview of 09 - Electrostatics Unit Review I Conceptual Physics

09 - Electrostatics Unit Review I Conceptual Physics

Fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned unit review! Unit reviews are 2 pages long and usually consist of a mix of conceptual short answer questions, multiple-choice questions, and free-response calculation questions. Unit reviews are used for students to assess their current 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 reviews are a good
Preview of 08 - Doppler Effect Practice Problems I Conceptual Physics

08 - Doppler Effect Practice Problems I Conceptual Physics

Fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned reading assignment! Most reading assignments give an introduction and overview of concepts that will be heavily referenced and utilized throughout the unit, along with an space for students to summarize their learning by completing a fill-in-the-blank summary with a given word bank, or responding to short answer prompts. Learning Targets Assessed:I know... the definition of a wave, medium, transverse wave, and longitudinal wave.the properties of a
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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!