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Conceptual Physics

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Arvada, Colorado, United States
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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 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 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 08 - Wave on a String PhET Simulation Summary I Conceptual Physics

08 - Wave on a String PhET Simulation 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 u
Preview of 08 - Waves Unit Plan & Teaching Slides I Conceptual Physics

08 - Waves Unit Plan & Teaching Slides I Conceptual Physics

Completely editable Waves Forces Unit Plan and Teaching Slides! This resource contains a suggested 20 Day Sequence, indicating what topics, activities, and resources will be used each day, along with accompanying teaching slides to facilitate smooth deployment of the following resources in the curriculum: Waves Unit Overview Waves Self Assessment Wave on a String PhET Simulation Inquiry Lab Summary Mechanical Waves Guided Notes Waves WS 1 (Mechanical Waves) Waves Quiz 1 Speed of Sound Inquiry La
Preview of 04 - Cart on a Ramp Inquiry Lab I Conceptual Physics

04 - Cart on a Ramp Inquiry Lab I Conceptual Physics

Fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned inquiry lab summary! This lab summary consists of 6 pages total, with space for students to provide the following information: A predicted position and velocity graph for a given cart on a ramp scenario.The actual position and velocity graph for a given cart on a ramp scenario after using a motion sensor to collect dataA written statement describing similiarities or discrepancies between the predicted and actual graphA summary page that has students
Preview of 10 - Electricity Unit Plan & Teaching Slides I Conceptual Physics

10 - Electricity Unit Plan & Teaching Slides I Conceptual Physics

Completely editable Electricity Unit Plan and Teaching Slides! This resource contains a suggested 16 Day Sequence, indicating what topics, activities, and resources will be used each day, along with accompanying teaching slides to facilitate smooth deployment of the following resources in the curriculum: Electricity Unit Overview Electricity Self Assessment Circuits Activities Packet Circuits PhET Simulation Inquiry Lab Summary 1 Circuits PhET Simulation Inquiry Lab Summary 2 Electricity WS 1 (
Preview of 06 - Projectile Motion Unit Plan & Teaching Slides I Conceptual Physics

06 - Projectile Motion Unit Plan & Teaching Slides I Conceptual Physics

Completely editable Projectile Motion Unit Plan and Teaching Slides! This resource contains a suggested 14 Day Sequence, indicating what topics, activities, and resources will be used each day, along with accompanying teaching slides to facilitate smooth deployment of the following resources in the curriculum: Projectile Motion Unit Overview Projectile Motion Self Assessment Hang Time Activity Projectile Motion WS 1 (Free Fall) Projectile Motion PhET Simulation Inquiry Lab Summary Horizontally L
Preview of 04 - Acceleration Unit Plan & Teaching Slides I Conceptual Physics

04 - Acceleration Unit Plan & Teaching Slides I Conceptual Physics

Completely editable Acceleration Unit Plan and Teaching Slides! This resource contains a suggested 21 Day Sequence, indicating what topics, activities, and resources will be used each day, along with accompanying teaching slides to facilitate smooth deployment of the following resources in the curriculum: Acceleration Unit Overview Acceleration Self Assessment Cart on a Ramp Inquiry Lab Accelerated Position & Velocity Graphs Guided Notes Acceleration WS 1 (Position Graphs) Acceleration Graphs &
Preview of 09 - Electrostatics Unit Plan & Teaching Slides I Conceptual Physics

09 - Electrostatics Unit Plan & Teaching Slides I Conceptual Physics

Completely editable Electrostatics Unit Plan and Teaching Slides! This resource contains a suggested 16 Day Sequence, indicating what topics, activities, and resources will be used each day, along with accompanying teaching slides to facilitate smooth deployment of the following resources in the curriculum: Electrostatics Unit Overview Electrostatics Self Assessment Charge & Sticky Tape Lab Electric Charge & Force PhET Simulation Inquiry Lab Summary Electric Charge & Force Guided Notes Electrost
Preview of 02 - Balanced Forces Unit Plan & Teaching Slides I Conceptual Physics

02 - Balanced Forces Unit Plan & Teaching Slides I Conceptual Physics

Completely editable Balanced Forces Unit Plan and Teaching Slides! This resource contains a suggested 16 Day Sequence, indicating what topics, activities, and resources will be used each day, along with accompanying teaching slides to facilitate smooth deployment of the following resources in the curriculum: Balanced Forces Unit Overview Balanced Forces Self Assessment Forces Reading Assignment Force Diagrams Guided Notes Balanced Forces WS 1 (Force Diagrams) Balanced Forces Quiz 1 Force of Grav
Preview of 07 - Energy Unit Plan & Teaching Slides I Conceptual Physics

07 - Energy Unit Plan & Teaching Slides I Conceptual Physics

Completely editable Energy Unit Plan and Teaching Slides! This resource contains a suggested 20 Day Sequence, indicating what topics, activities, and resources will be used each day, along with accompanying teaching slides to facilitate smooth deployment of the following resources in the curriculum: Energy Unit Overview Energy Self Assessment Energy Skate Park PhET Simulation Inquiry Lab Summary Energy Storage Modes Guided Notes Reading Energy WS 1 (LOL Energy Bar Graphs) Energy Quiz 1 Hooke's L
Preview of 01 - Scientific Thinking Unit Plan & Teaching Slides I Conceptual Physics

01 - Scientific Thinking Unit Plan & Teaching Slides I Conceptual Physics

Completely editable Scientific Thinking Unit Plan and Teaching Slides! This resource contains a suggested 15 Day Sequence, indicating what topics, activities, and resources will be used each day, along with accompanying teaching slides to facilitate smooth deployment of the following resources in the curriculum: Scientific Thinking Unit Overview Scientific Thinking Self Assessment Growth Mindset Reading Scientific Thinking WS 1 (Math Inventory) Scientific Thinking Reading Modeling Reading Marbl
Preview of 07.5 - Momentum Unit Plan & Teaching Slides I Conceptual Physics

07.5 - Momentum Unit Plan & Teaching Slides I Conceptual Physics

Completely editable Momentum Unit Plan and Teaching Slides! This resource contains a suggested 13 Day Sequence, indicating what topics, activities, and resources will be used each day, along with accompanying teaching slides to facilitate smooth deployment of the following resources in the curriculum: Momentum Unit Overview Momentum Self Assessment Explosions Lab Summary Conservation of Momentum Guided Notes Momentum WS 1 (Conservation) Impulse Guided Notes Momentum WS 2 (Impulse) Momentum Quiz
Preview of 06.5 - Circular Motion Unit Plan & Teaching Slides I Conceptual Physics

06.5 - Circular Motion Unit Plan & Teaching Slides I Conceptual Physics

Completely editable Circular Motion Unit Plan and Teaching Slides! This resource contains a suggested 15 Day Sequence, indicating what topics, activities, and resources will be used each day, along with accompanying teaching slides to facilitate smooth deployment of the following resources in the curriculum: Circular Motion Unit Overview Circular Motion Self Assessment Circular Motion Inquiry Lab Summary Centripetal Force Guided Notes Circular Motion WS 1 (Centripetal Force) Circular Motion Quiz
Preview of 03 - Constant Velocity Unit Plan & Teaching Slides I Conceptual Physics

03 - Constant Velocity Unit Plan & Teaching Slides I Conceptual Physics

Completely editable Constant Velocity Unit Plan and Teaching Slides! This resource contains a suggested 18 Day Sequence, indicating what topics, activities, and resources will be used each day, along with accompanying teaching slides to facilitate smooth deployment of the following resources in the curriculum: Constant Velocity Unit Overview Constant Velocity Self Assessment Tumble Buggy Inquiry Lab Summary Position Graphs Guided Notes Constant Velocity WS 1 (Position Graphs) Motion Maps Reading
Preview of 02 - Balanced Forces Unit Plan & Teaching Slides I Conceptual Physics

02 - Balanced Forces Unit Plan & Teaching Slides I Conceptual Physics

Completely editable Balanced Forces Unit Plan and Teaching Slides! This resource contains a suggested 16 Day Sequence, indicating what topics, activities, and resources will be used each day, along with accompanying teaching slides to facilitate smooth deployment of the following resources in the curriculum: Balanced Forces Unit Overview Balanced Forces Self Assessment Forces Reading Assignment Force Diagrams Guided Notes Balanced Forces WS 1 (Force Diagrams) Balanced Forces Quiz 1 Force of Grav
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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!