Section: Module 6 Fluids | PHYS 6646: Learning & Teaching Advanced Topics In Trig-Based Physics (2025)

Section: Module 6 Fluids | PHYS 6646: Learning & Teaching Advanced Topics In Trig-Based Physics (2025) | NJCTL

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Learning and Teaching PSI Advanced Topics in Trigonometry-Based Physics
Welcome to Learning and Teaching PSI Advanced Topics in Trigonometry-Based Physics
This course is for teachers to learn the content of PSI Advanced Topics in Trigonometry-Based Physics and how to teach that course to students, while providing teachers a greater depth of understanding to support their teaching of PSI Algebra-Based Physics. Topics include Rotational Physics, Fluid, Thermodynamics and Optics.
Prerequisite: PHYS6601 or Instructor Approval

Grade Distribution:

Module Exams 70%

Final Exam 10%

Labs 6%

Mastery Exercises 6%

Short Answer Assignments 6%

Reflection Paper 2%

PSI course pedagogy combines brief bits of direct instruction on a topic with formative assessments questions designed to help students construct deeper knowledge as they solve increasingly complicated problems together in groups. There are three major sets of problems to solve:
formative assessment problems built into a SMART notebook presentation and linked to student polling devices
accompanying classwork and homework problems
labs and virtual activities
In the online version of the course, students have the option to watch a video or read direct instruction slides, then answer formative assessment questions about a topic. Once you've solved those problems you can move on to more practice by downloading the word documents with additional problems.

All of the course materials needed to teach this course to students can be found at https://njctl.org/courses/science/ap-physics-2/
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SMART Notebook presentations with direct instruction and formative assessment questions linked to polling devices
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Labs - guided or inquiry versions with embedded videos to show teachers how to set up the lab
Quizzes - multiple versions to be given to students throughout each unit
Multiple Choice Review Guides
Unit Tests - multiple versions are provided
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Module 6 Fluids

Module 6 Fluids
In this module we will investigate fluids.

In this module, you will continue to learn about fluids. Be sure to complete the short answer assignment, the lab, the Mastery Exercises, and the module exam. Watch the videos and complete the practice problems to facilitate your learning.

1.Predict densities, differences in densities or changes in densities under different conditions for natural phenomena and design an investigation to verify the prediction.
2. Select from experimental data the information necessary to determine the density of an object and/or compare densities of several objects.
3. Use Bernoulli’s equation to make calculations related to a moving fluid.
4. Use Bernoulli’s equation and/or the relationship between force and pressure to make calculations related to a moving fluid.
5. Use Bernoulli’s equation and the continuity equation to make calculations related to a moving fluid.
6. Construct an explanation of Bernoulli’s equation in terms of the conservation of energy.
7. Explain contact forces (tension, friction, normal, buoyant, spring) as arising from interatomic electric forces and that they therefore have certain directions.
8. Select appropriate instructional strategies for teaching the module content using trigonometry.

Physics: Principles with Applications / Edition 6 - Chapters 10: Fluids
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PHYS6646 (2025)

Section: Module 6 Fluids | PHYS 6646: Learning & Teaching Advanced Topics In Trig-Based Physics (2025) | NJCTL

Learning and Teaching PSI Advanced Topics in Trigonometry-Based Physics

Grade Distribution:

Module Exams 70%

Final Exam 10%

Labs 6%

Mastery Exercises 6%

Short Answer Assignments 6%

Reflection Paper 2%

Module 6 Fluids

Module 6 Fluids

In this module we will investigate fluids.

In this module, you will continue to learn about fluids. Be sure to complete the short answer assignment, the lab, the Mastery Exercises, and the module exam. Watch the videos and complete the practice problems to facilitate your learning.

Physics: Principles with Applications / Edition 6 - Chapters 10: Fluids

Fluids Lessons

Fluids Assignments

Section: Module 6 Fluids | PHYS 6646: Learning & Teaching Advanced Topics In Trig-Based Physics (2025) | NJCTL

Learning and Teaching PSI Advanced Topics in Trigonometry-Based Physics

Grade Distribution: Module Exams70% Final Exam10% Labs6% Mastery Exercises6% Short Answer Assignments6% Reflection Paper2%

Module 6 Fluids

Module 6 Fluids

In this module we will investigate fluids.

In this module, you will continue to learn about fluids. Be sure to complete the short answer assignment, the lab, the Mastery Exercises, and the module exam. Watch the videos and complete the practice problems to facilitate your learning.

Physics: Principles with Applications / Edition 6 - Chapters 10: Fluids

Fluids Lessons

Fluids Assignments

Grade Distribution:

Module Exams 70%

Final Exam 10%

Labs 6%

Mastery Exercises 6%

Short Answer Assignments 6%

Reflection Paper 2%