10-11+Chilson

= __**Physics: Light and Color Unit**__ = This unit covers a period of ten days.

Two days are devoted to a computer lab simulation on light and color that is maintained by the University of Colorado. Students use the attached computer lab simulation worksheet to guide them through experimentation and use of the simulation. Lab sheets were given back to students after work was assessed. Feedback from students indicated that this simulation helped them better understand the concepts of photons and additive colors.

= __**Physics: Magnetism Unit**__ = This unit covers a period of 10 days.

Two days are devoted to a computer lab simulation on magnetism and electromagnetic induction that is maintained by the University of Colorado. Students use the attached computer lab simulation worksheet to guide them through experimentation and use of the simulation. Lab sheets were given back to students after work was assessed. Students indicated that the simulation helped them understand how increasing voltage can alter to strength of an induced magnetic field.

= __**Physics: Nuclear Physics Unit**__ = This unit covers a period of 16 days



Two days are devoted to computer lab simulations on nuclear processes (alpha decay, beta decay, and nuclear fission) that is maintained by the University of Colorado. Students use the attached computer lab simulation worksheet to guide them through experimentation and use of the three simulations. This is the final unit in the physics curriculum.