Modern and Nuclear Physics · Weeks 28-36
Final Capstone: Physics in Action
A culminating project where students apply physics to a real-world problem.
Key Questions
- How can we use physics to design a more sustainable city?
- What engineering solution can best mitigate the effects of natural disasters?
- How does physics bridge the gap between imagination and reality?
Common Core State Standards
HS-ETS1-2HS-ETS1-3
Grade: 9th Grade
Subject: Physics
Unit: Modern and Nuclear Physics
Period: Weeks 28-36
Suggested Methodologies
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