Assignment Overview
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- Course Requirements ChecklistCourse Overview Module
- Quiz: Introduction to Graphing and Lab SafetyModule 1: Week 1 - Introduction to Graphing and Lab Safety
- Lab Report: KinematicsModule 2: Week 2 - Kinematics
- Short Answer Response: KinematicsModule 2: Week 2 - Kinematics
- Lab Report: Projectile MotionModule 3: Week 3 - Projectile Motion
- Short Answer Response: Newton's LawsModule 4: Week 4 - Newton's Second Law
- Quiz: Newton's Second LawModule 4: Week 4 - Newton's Second Law
- Lab Report: Sound and ResonanceModule 5: Week 5 - Sound and Resonance
- Lab Report: Series and Parallel CircuitsModule 6: Week 6 - Series and Parallel Circuits
- Lab Report: MagnetismModule 7: Week 7 - Magnetism
- Quiz: Refraction of LightModule 8: Week 8 - Refraction of Light
Course Overview Module — Course Requirements Checklist
Checklist SubmissionWhat to Complete
- Review the Course Syllabus and Schedule.
- Review Student Expectations.
- Review the Introduction to Biblical Worldview training.
- Complete the Course Requirements Checklist submission in the course module.
Submit: Course Requirements Checklist (multiple attempts allowed).
Module 1 — Quiz: Introduction to Graphing and Lab Safety
Quiz PrepStudy Focus
- Graph basics: independent vs. dependent variables, axis labels, units, and trend interpretation.
- Lab safety: battery handling, electrical safety, and safe setup procedures.
- Documentation standards: name/date on work, readable photos, and complete calculations.
Submit: Complete the Module 1 quiz in Canvas.
Quiz guidance: All necessary content can be found in the PDFs and videos found in this week's module in Canvas.
Module 2 — Lab Report: Kinematics
Activities 1, 2 & 3Important: Follow the directions in the PDF found in this week's module and refer to the specific assignment instructions document found within the assignment in Canvas. This summary is meant to clarify, not replace those two documents in Canvas.
Submission format: Submit your report and photos as a single file (for example, insert photos into a Word document so your work is ordered and easy to follow). Include your name and date on the assignment and all associated work.
Activity 1 — Graph & Interpret Motion Data
- Plot position vs. time data from Table 1 (provided in manual): displacement on the y-axis, time on the x-axis.
- Connect all coordinates with straight lines.
Submit: Photo of final graph labeled with your name and date.
Activity 2 — Calculate Velocity of a Moving Object
- Set up a straight, level track ~2 m long with masking tape at 25-cm intervals.
- Start the constant velocity vehicle ~5 cm behind the start so it reaches top speed before timing.
- For each 25-cm interval (0.25 m to 2.00 m), time the car from the start line to each mark. Record in Data Table 1.
- Graph displacement vs. time, draw a best-fit line, calculate slope = speed of the car.
Submit: Completed Data Table 1, photo of setup with vehicle, photo of graph with labeled axes, speed calculation (slope = rise/run).
Activity 3 — Motion Under Constant Acceleration
- Mark the inside of the angle bar at 1-cm increments with a permanent marker.
- Use clay and a protractor to set the angle bar at 5°–10° incline. Stabilize the lower end against a book or wall.
- Place the steel sphere at 10 cm through 80 cm (10-cm increments) from the lower end; release and time it to the end. Three trials per distance.
- Record all times, compute averages, and calculate the square of each average time.
Submit: Completed Data Table 3, photo of setup showing angle bar with protractor, graph of displacement vs. time².
Materials
| Item | Source |
|---|---|
| Included in Kit | |
| Constant Velocity Vehicle | Kit |
| Steel Sphere | Kit |
| Acrylic Sphere | Kit |
| Angle Bar | Kit |
| Foam Board | Kit |
| Block of Clay | Kit |
| Tape Measure | Kit |
| Rubber Bands | Kit |
| Protractor | Kit |
| You Must Supply | |
| Scientific or Graphing Calculator | Student |
| Permanent Marker | Student |
| Masking Tape | Student |
| Stopwatch (or smartphone with video) | Student |
| Graph Paper | Student |
| Batteries (for Constant Velocity Vehicle) | Student |
Lab Report: Kinematics Grading Rubric
Complete assignment rubric can be found in Canvas.
- Activity 1: Final Graph (14 pts) — Advanced: Dependent and Independent variables are clearly identified, header and axis are labeled properly, and meaningful data is presented.
- Activity 2: Data Table 1 (14 pts) — Advanced: All observations are conceptually related to row headings and scientifically accurate.
- Photos of Graphs and Setups (14 pts) — Advanced: Photos are accurate and clear.
- Activity 3: Data Table 3 (14 pts) — Advanced: All observations are conceptually related to row headings and scientifically accurate.
- Activity 3: Graph of Displacement vs Time Squared (14 pts) — Advanced: Dependent and Independent variables are clearly identified, header and axis are labeled properly, and meaningful data is presented.
- Mechanics (30 pts) — Advanced: Grammar, spelling, and punctuation are correct, entries are clearly visible, and name is included on tables and graphs.
Total Points: 100
Module 2 — Short Answer Response: Kinematics
Written ResponseSubmission format: Submit your report and photos as a single file (for example, insert photos into a Word document so your work is ordered and easy to follow). Include your name and date on the assignment and all associated work.
Assignment Information
- This short-answer assignment includes 5 questions.
- Use the Canvas assignment page for the exact 5 prompts and submission details.
Work format option: You may answer all 5 questions on paper and submit clear photos of your work. This is often easier when showing math steps.
Helpful resource: If you want extra help understanding the equations and concepts, review Kinematics Short Answer Support Page.
LUO Submission Policy: The first submission of this assignment will be used for grading. If you need an exception to this policy, please contact your faculty member.
Submit: Your completed 5-question short-answer response in the Module 2 assignment (typed responses or clear photos of handwritten work are both acceptable), due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module 2: Week 2.
Grading Rubric
Complete assignment rubric can be found in Canvas.
- Answer 1 — Explanation (20 pts): Advanced: The student fully answers the question.
- Answer 2 — Explanation (20 pts): Advanced: The student fully answers the question.
- Answer 3 — Explanation (20 pts): Advanced: The student fully answers the question.
- Answer 4 — Explanation (20 pts): Advanced: The student fully answers the question.
- Answer 5 — Explanation (20 pts): Advanced: The student fully answers the question.
Total Points: 100
Module 3 — Lab Report: Projectile Motion
Activity 1 — 6 TrialsImportant: Follow the directions in the PDF found in this week's module and refer to the specific assignment instructions document found within the assignment in Canvas. This summary is meant to clarify, not replace those two documents in Canvas.
Submission format: Submit your report and photos as a single file (for example, insert photos into a Word document so your work is ordered and easy to follow). Include your name and date on the assignment and all associated work.
Activity 1 — Projectile Launched Horizontally
- Set up on a smooth, level table ≥70 cm from the floor. Use a book with clay to seat the angle bar; position the grooved ruler so the sphere transitions from incline to horizontal before leaving the table edge.
- Tape a plumb line (string + washer) at the table edge to mark the launch point on the floor.
- Measure the incline angle with the protractor. Mark a start point ~3 cm from the top of the angle bar.
- For each trial: calculate acceleration (a = 0.71 × 9.8 × sin θ), horizontal velocity (vx = √(2as)), time of flight (t = √(2h/g)), and predicted landing distance (x = vx × t).
- Mark predicted spot on the floor, release sphere, measure actual landing distance, compute percent difference.
- Repeat at three angles (starting angle, +5°, +10°) for both steel and acrylic spheres — 6 total trials.
Submit: Completed data table, photo of setup, all calculations shown.
Tips: Use meters (not cm). Time "t" depends only on table height and should be <0.5 s. Don't use 0° as starting angle. Set calculator to degree mode. Acceleration "a" must be positive and ≤6.958 m/s².
Materials
| Item | Source |
|---|---|
| Included in Kit | |
| Metal Sphere | Kit |
| Acrylic Sphere | Kit |
| Angle Bar | Kit |
| Clay | Kit |
| Ruler (grooved) | Kit |
| String | Kit |
| Washer | Kit |
| Tape Measure | Kit |
| Protractor | Kit |
| You Must Supply | |
| Book (to prop angle bar) | Student |
| Masking Tape | Student |
| Calculator | Student |
Lab Report: Projectile Motion Grading Rubric
Complete assignment rubric can be found in Canvas.
- Calculations Accurate (18 pts) — Advanced: Calculations are accurate and all work is shown.
- Actual Distance Measured (17 pts) — Advanced: Measurement is accurate.
- Percent Difference Calculated (17 pts) — Advanced: Calculations are accurate and all work is shown.
- Trial Data Complete (18 pts) — Advanced: Trial data is accurate.
- Mechanics (30 pts) — Advanced: Grammar, spelling, and punctuation are correct, work is clearly visible, and name is included on all work.
Total Points: 100
Module 4 — Short Answer Response: Newton's Laws
Written ResponseSubmission format: Submit your report and photos as a single file (for example, insert photos into a Word document so your work is ordered and easy to follow). Include your name and date on the assignment and all associated work.
Assignment Information
- This short-answer assignment includes 5 questions.
- Use the Canvas assignment page for the exact 5 prompts and submission details.
Work format option: You may answer all 5 questions on paper and submit clear photos of your work. This is often easier when showing math steps.
Submit: Your completed 5-question short-answer response in the Module 4 assignment (typed responses or clear photos of handwritten work are both acceptable).
Grading Rubric
Complete assignment rubric can be found in Canvas.
- Answer 1 — Explanation (20 pts): Advanced: The student fully answers the question.
- Answer 2 — Explanation (20 pts): Advanced: The student fully answers the question.
- Answer 3 — Explanation (20 pts): Advanced: The student fully answers the question.
- Answer 4 — Explanation (20 pts): Advanced: The student fully answers the question.
- Answer 5 — Explanation (20 pts): Advanced: The student fully answers the question.
Total Points: 100
Module 4 — Quiz: Newton's Second Law
Quiz PrepStudy Focus
- Rearrange F = ma to solve for force, mass, or acceleration with units.
- Interpret proportional relationships between force and acceleration.
- Use correct SI units: newtons (N), kilograms (kg), and meters per second squared (m/s²).
Submit: Complete the quiz in Module 4.
Quiz guidance: All necessary content can be found in the PDFs and videos found in this week's module in Canvas.
Module 5 — Lab Report: Sound and Resonance
Single ActivityImportant: Follow the directions in the PDF found in this week's module and refer to the specific assignment instructions document found within the assignment in Canvas. This summary is meant to clarify, not replace those two documents in Canvas.
Submission format: Submit your report and photos as a single file (for example, insert photos into a Word document so your work is ordered and easy to follow). Include your name and date on the assignment and all associated work.
Standing Wave in a Tube Open at One End
- Calculate theoretical speed of sound: vs = 331.4 + 0.6TC (TC = room temperature in °C).
- Assemble the graduated cylinder and fill with water. Insert the plastic tube.
- Strike the tuning fork (2048 Hz) on your palm; hold it ~2 cm above the tube opening.
- Slowly raise the tube. Listen for the first resonance point (sound amplifies) — this is L₁ = λ/4.
- Continue raising to find L₂ = 3λ/4 and L₃ = 5λ/4.
- Calculate wavelength from each measurement (λ = 4L₁, λ = 4L₂/3, λ = 4L₃/5).
- Calculate experimental speed of sound (v = f × λ) and percent difference from theoretical for each row.
Submit: Photo of setup with name/date, completed data table with all computations, percent difference for each of the three rows.
Tips: Do NOT back-calculate L from the known wavelength — determine λ from your measured L values (some error is expected). Convert cm to meters. Percent difference is always positive (absolute value). Mark the tube at 1-cm increments before starting. Work in a quiet location.
Materials
| Item | Source |
|---|---|
| Included in Kit | |
| Tuning Fork (2048 Hz) | Kit |
| Plastic Tube (open at both ends) | Kit |
| Graduated Cylinder (2 parts, unassembled) | Kit |
| Ruler (metric) | Kit |
| You Must Supply | |
| Calculator | Student |
| Permanent Marker | Student |
| Thermometer | Student |
Lab Report: Sound and Resonance Grading Rubric
Complete assignment rubric can be found in Canvas.
- Trial Data Complete (18 pts) — Advanced: Trial data is accurate.
- Calculations Accurate (18 pts) — Advanced: Calculations are accurate and all work is shown.
- Theoretical Velocity Calculated (17 pts) — Advanced: Calculation is accurate.
- Velocity Derived from Measured Lengths (17 pts) — Advanced: Calculations are accurate and all work is shown.
- Mechanics (30 pts) — Advanced: Grammar, spelling, and punctuation are correct, work is clearly visible, and name is included on all work.
Total Points: 100
Module 6 — Lab Report: Series and Parallel Circuits
Activities 1, 2 & 3Important: Follow the directions in the PDF found in this week's module and refer to the specific assignment instructions document found within the assignment in Canvas. This summary is meant to clarify, not replace those two documents in Canvas.
Submission format: Submit your report and photos as a single file (for example, insert photos into a Word document so your work is ordered and easy to follow). Include your name and date on the assignment and all associated work.
Activity 1 — Resistors in Series
- Single lamp: Connect one lamp to four D-cell batteries in series. Observe brightness, photograph, disconnect.
- Two lamps in series: Photograph with all connected; unscrew one lamp and photograph (all go dark).
- Three lamps in series: Photograph connected; unscrew one and photograph (all go dark).
Submit: Photos at each step; discussion of series circuit observations.
Activity 2 — Resistors in Parallel
- Two lamps in parallel: Observe brightness (same as single lamp). Photograph connected; unscrew one and photograph (other stays lit).
- Three lamps in parallel: Same procedure — all equally bright; removing one doesn't affect others.
Submit: Photos at each step; discussion of parallel circuit observations.
Activity 3 — Series & Parallel Combination
- Wire R₁ in series with R₂ and R₃ in parallel. Observe brightness differences (R₁ brighter).
- Disconnect R₁ — all go dark. Reconnect R₁, disconnect R₂ — R₁ dims, R₃ brightens to match R₁.
Submit: Photos of each configuration; discussion of combination circuit observations.
Prep: Cut magnet wire into ten 10-cm strips. Strip enamel from last 3 cm of each end on all sides. Connect all 4 batteries in series. Test each lamp before building circuits. Only leave circuits connected long enough to observe — prolonged connection may burn out lamps.
Materials
| Item | Source |
|---|---|
| Included in Kit | |
| Battery Holders (4) | Kit |
| D-Cell Batteries (4) | Kit |
| Magnet Wire | Kit |
| Sand Paper | Kit |
| Miniature Lamps (pack of 10) | Kit |
| Lamp Sockets (5) | Kit |
| Alligator Clips (2) | Kit |
| You Must Supply | |
| Scissors | Student |
| Ruler | Student |
Lab Report: Series and Parallel Circuits Grading Rubric
Complete assignment rubric can be found in Canvas.
- Identification Photo showing Name and Date (10 pts) — Advanced: Photo clearly documents name and date.
- Activity 1: Photos and Discussion of Observations (20 pts) — Advanced: Photos document progress clearly and discussion of observation is clear.
- Activity 2: Photos and Discussion of Observations (20 pts) — Advanced: Photos document progress clearly and discussion of observation is clear.
- Activity 3: Photos and Discussion of Observations (20 pts) — Advanced: Photos document progress clearly and discussion of observation is clear.
- Mechanics (30 pts) — Advanced: Grammar, spelling, and punctuation are correct, work is clearly visible, and name is included on all work.
Total Points: 100
Module 7 — Lab Report: Magnetism
Activities 1, 2 & 3Important: Follow the directions in the PDF found in this week's module and refer to the specific assignment instructions document found within the assignment in Canvas. This summary is meant to clarify, not replace those two documents in Canvas.
Submission format: Submit your report and photos as a single file (for example, insert photos into a Word document so your work is ordered and easy to follow). Include your name and date on the assignment and all associated work.
Activity 1 — Properties of Electric Currents
- Place the magnetic compass on a level surface away from metallic objects. Align N with the red needle.
- Place a D-cell battery in its holder, connect one alligator clip lead, lay the wire over the compass, then connect the other end to close the circuit.
- Observe the compass needle deflect; disconnect and observe it return.
Submit: Photo at Step 4 (compass with wire, not connected) with name/date on paper; photo at Step 9 (circuit closed); description of what happens to the needle.
Important: After Activity 1, do NOT connect terminals with a single conductor — it will short-circuit the electromagnet and solenoid.
Activity 2 — Coiled Wire Electromagnet
- Wrap magnet wire around the nail 100 times; strip enamel from both ends with sandpaper. Connect to battery via alligator clips.
- Test with compass to identify north/south poles. Pick up paper clips and count them.
- Vary conditions: disconnect while holding clips (observe them fall), add a second battery in series, remove the nail, reduce coils to 50 — count paper clips each time.
Submit: Photos at Steps 7, 9, 13, and with 50 coils; discussion of how batteries, iron core, and coil count affect magnet strength.
Activity 3 — Solenoid
- Wind magnet wire tightly around the straw 100 times; strip enamel from ends.
- Straighten a paper clip and insert it inside the straw. Point openings away from yourself/others.
- Connect to battery and observe the paper clip's motion. Try with more/less of the clip inside the tube.
Submit: Photo of setup at Step 7 with name/date; photo at Step 9; discussion of what happens to the paper clip.
Helpful resource: For extra context, review How Solenoids Work.
Materials
| Item | Source |
|---|---|
| Included in Kit | |
| Magnet Wire (#28 enameled) | Kit |
| Magnetic Compass | Kit |
| Set of Ring Magnets | Kit |
| D-Cell Battery Holders (4) | Kit |
| D-Cell Batteries (4) | Kit |
| Paper Clips (3) | Kit |
| Foam Cup | Kit |
| Audio Jack | Kit |
| Pie Plate (aluminum) | Kit |
| Alligator Clip Leads (2) | Kit |
| Sand Paper | Kit |
| Straw | Kit |
| Nail | Kit |
| You Must Supply | |
| Masking Tape | Student |
Lab Report: Magnetism Grading Rubric
Complete assignment rubric can be found in Canvas.
- Identification Photo showing Name and Date (10 pts) — Advanced: Photo clearly documents name and date.
- Activity 1: Photos and Discussion of Observations (20 pts) — Advanced: Photos document progress clearly and discussion of observation is clear.
- Activity 2: Photos and Discussion of Observations (20 pts) — Advanced: Photos document progress clearly and discussion of observation is clear.
- Activity 3: Photos and Discussion of Observations (20 pts) — Advanced: Photos document progress clearly and discussion of observation is clear.
- Mechanics (30 pts) — Advanced: Grammar, spelling, and punctuation are correct, work is clearly visible, and name is included on all work.
Total Points: 100
Module 8 — Quiz: Refraction of Light
Quiz PrepStudy Focus
- Define refraction and explain why light changes direction between media.
- Identify how refractive index relates to the speed of light in a material.
- Practice interpreting incident angle and refracted angle from diagrams.
Submit: Complete the quiz in Module 8.
Quiz guidance: All necessary content can be found in the PDFs and videos found in this week's module in Canvas.