Module 2: Module Overview, Introduction, Learning Objectives and Content

In this module we will begin the journey into physical science. A great place to start is with Newton’s Laws of Motion. We will learn about the difference between mass and weight, and examine the qualitative and quantitative properties of forces. You have multiple opportunities, such as tutorials, videos, interactive tutorials to help you comprehend the material. Let’s take a look.

Module 2: Learning Objectives

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

  • Use and convert physical quantities and measurements in both the SI and USCS units systems.
  • Describe the history and origins of scientific concepts and principles.
  •  Solve elementary problems in kinematics and dynamics: motion, force, friction, gravitation, energy, heat, work, power, and simple machines.

 

Detailed Learning Objectives

Objective 2: Use and convert physical quantities and measurements in both the SI and USCS units systems.

  • Recognize the appropriate uses of SI and USCS for mass, length, volume and temperature.

Objective 3: Describe the history and origins of scientific concepts and principles.

  • Apply Newton’s Laws of Motion.

Objective 4: Solve elementary problems in kinematics and dynamics: motion, force, friction, gravitation, energy, heat, work, power, and simple machines.

  • Convert units of force from SI to USCS.
  • Solve for the force of and object, given its mass and distance from the Earth.
  • Calculate the acceleration of a given mass with its given force.


Module Content 

In this module you will study the first two Laws of Motion by Newton. You will have access to multiple tutorials to help you with this topic. Topics that will be covered are motion, gravity, forces, acceleration and velocity. There is one lab and lab assessment that need to be completed for this module. It is a lab, oddly enough, that deals with motion.

Activities to Enhance Learning

  • Videos
  • Interactive tutorials

Assessments and Graded Assignments

  • Motion Lab
  • Motion Lab Assessment
  • Module 2 Assessment