All Resources by Class Day
I’ve organized all the resources I have by the class day I use them in my IB 1 and IB 2 course. I work with other teachers to design the course and only feel comfortable sharing resource that I’ve made myself as I want to respect the wishes of the creators. Any gaps in the curriculum can definitely be filled by resources found in the Pretty Good Physics teacher forum.
At the top of each unit I’ve put general resources that students receive at the beginning of that unit. Each class day is organized by the correct order of the activities. Lecture videos are labeled with L(unit number).(lecture number), and worksheets are labeled with W(unit number).(worksheet number). Example: L4.6 is the 6th lecture in Unit 4. Homework assignments are written as HW(number of the assignment). “Worksheet” here applies to any assignment that involves a paper component, including labs & inquiry activities. P1 stands for Problem 1 and is a video where I solve through every odd numbered problem of the assignment as a worked example for students to follow.
For the homework we use UT Austin’s Quest program. I will list the question IDs in the homework links. When homework appears in a class day, it means the student now has enough information to answer every question.
This is an ongoing project and will take me some time to completely fill out. If you need any specific resources please feel free to email me at AndyMasley@Gmail.com.
All my video lectures are organized by IB topic here and can be found on my Youtube channel.
Note: I teach on a block schedule so each class day is 90 minutes.
Year 1: Topics 1, 2, 3, & 6
Unit 1: Patterns & Predictions
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Objectives · Toolbox · Vocab Quizlet · Equations · Practice Test · Kickoff Sheet · Teacher’s Presentation Slides · Unit Folder
1: The Nature of Science
Inquiry Cube
2: Basics of a Lab Report
L1.1: IV, DV, CV, and RC
L1.2: Measurement Uncertainty
L1.3: Data Tables
W1.1: Spring Lab
3: Graphing Data
Continue W1.1: Spring Lab
HW1: Patterns
4: Analyzing the Graph
L1.7: Proportional Reasoning
W1.2: Paragraph Lab
W1.3: Unit Conversion
Unit 2: Constant Velocity (Topic 2)
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1: Two Ways to Represent Motion
L2.1: Motion Maps/Dot Diagrams
W2.1: Motion Map Practice · P1
W2.2: Ladybug Graph
W2.3: Motion Detector Graphs
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2: Vectors vs. Scalars
L2.2: Vectors & Scalars
W2.4: PhET Vector Lab
W2.5: Vector Math · P1
W2.6: Vectors in the Real World · P1
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3: Distance, Displacement, Speed, Velocity
L2.8: Distance & Displacement
L2.9: Speed & Velocity
W2.7: Distance and Displacement · P1
W2.8: Speed and Velocity · P1
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4: Position-Time Graphs
L2.10: Position-Time Graphs
L2.11: Average vs. Instantaneous
W2.9: Interpreting Position-Time Graphs · P1
HW2: Distance, Displacement, & Graphs
HW3: Velocity & Graphs
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5: Velocity-Time Graphs
L2.12: Velocity-Time Graphs
L2.13: Translating Graphs
W2.10: Graph Translation · P1
W2.11: More Translation Practice · P1
HW4: Velocity-Time Graphs
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Unit 3: Acceleration (Topic 2)
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1: Ramp Lab
L3.1: Linearization
L3.4: Predictions
W3.1: Linearization · P1
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2: Acceleration & Graphs
Review acceleration section of L2.1: Motion Maps
L3.5: The GUESS Method
L3.6: Acceleration
W3.3: Speeding Up & Slowing Down · P1
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3: Translating Graphs
L3.7: Acceleration-Time Graphs
L3.9: Translating Graphs
W3.4: Acceleration-Time Graphs
W3.5: Stacked Graphs · P1
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4: Solving Problems With Graphs
W3.6: Problem Solving with Graphs · P1
HW5: Acceleration & Graphs
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5: The Kinematic Equations
L3.10: Kinematic Equations
Optional Lecture: Proof of Kinematic Equations
W3.7: Same Sheet, But With Kinematics · P1
HW6: Kinematics
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6: Free Fall
L3.11: Free Fall
W3.9: Free Fall Problem Solving · P1
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Unit 4: Balanced Forces (Topic 2)
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1: Vector Addition
L4.1: Adding Complex Vectors
W4.1: Vector Passport · P1
HW7: Vectors
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2: Common Forces
L4.3: Common Forces
L4.4: Force Webs
W4.2: Force Stations
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3: Free Body Diagrams
L4.5: Finding the Net Force
L4.5: Finding the Net Force
W4.3: Solving for Unknowns with FBD · P1
HW8: Vectors & Forces
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4: Gravity and Friction
L4.6: Mass vs. Weight
W4.4: Putting it all Together! · P1
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5: Newton’s First Law
L4.8: Newton’s First Law
HW9: Newton’s First Law, Weight, and Mass
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6: Newton’s Third Law
L4.9: Newton’s Third Law
HW10: Newton’s Third Law
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7: Inclined Planes
L4.10: Ramp Problems
W4.7: IB Problems· P1
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Unit 5: Unbalanced Forces (Topic 2)
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1: Newton’s Second Law
L5.1: Newton’s Second Law
W5.1: Working with Data · P1
W5.2: Another Angle on F = ma · P1
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2: Free Fall & Elevators
W5.3: Elevator Ride
W5.4: Elevator Lab
W5.5: Free Fall
HW11: Newton’s Second Law & Elevator Problems
HW12: Kinematics with Newton’s Second Law
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3: Unbalanced Forces on Free Body Diagrams Pt 1
W5.6: FBD Workshop
W5.7: Unbalanced Forces Practice
Solution Videos: Mild · Medium · Spicy · Extra Spicy
4: Unbalanced Forces on Free Body Diagrams Pt 2
W5.8: Additional IB Problems
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5: Unbalanced Forces on Free Body Diagrams Pt 3
W5.9: Measuring g Lab
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Unit 6: Projectile Motion (Topic 2)
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1: Kinematics in 2 Dimensions
HW13: Reviewing Free Fall
HW14: 2D Projectiles
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2: IB Problems
W6.2: IB Projectile Problems · P1
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3: Air Resistance
W6.3: Air Resistance Worksheet
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4: Graphs of 2D Motion
W6.4: More xt vt at Practice
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Unit 7: Circular Motion & Universal Gravitation (Topic 6)
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1: Describing Circular Motion
L7.1: Uniform Circular Motion
W7.1: Circular Kinematics · P1
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2: Centripetal Force
Complete W7.1: Circular Kinematics · P1
Start W7.2: Centripetal Force Problems · P1
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3: Challenge Centripetal Force Problems
Complete W7.2: Centripetal Force Problems
W7.3: Spicy Centripetal Force Problems · P1
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4: Universal Gravitation
L7.3: Universal Gravitation
W7.4: Gravitational Force Practice · P1
W7.5: Gravitational Fields · P1
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5: IB Problems
W7.6: Proportional Reasoning · P1
W7.7: Go Formative MC Paper section · P1
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Unit 8: Momentum (Topic 2)
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1: Momentum & Impulse
L8.1: What is Momentum
L8.2: Impulse & Ft Graphs
W8.2: Impulse with Constant Force · P1
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2: Conservation
L8.3: Conservation of Momentum
W8.4: Momentum Sim
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3: Open & Closed Systems
L8.4: Open vs. Closed Systems
W8.5: Open vs. Closed · P1
HW18: Momentum, Systems, & Conservation
HW19: Collisions
HW20: Impulse
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4: Collisions & IB Problems
L8.5: Collisions
W8.6: Collision Practice
W8.7: IB Questions
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Unit 9: Energy (Topic 2)
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1: Work & Energy
L9.1: Work
L9.2: Energy & Work
W9.1: Work
W9.2: Energy
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2: Types of Energy
L9.3: Kinetic Energy
L9.5: Elastic Potential Energy
L9.6: Thermal Energy
L9.7: Other Types of Energy
W9.3: Calculating Energy
HW21: Intro to Energy
HW22: Energy Equations
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3: Conservation of Energy
L9.8: Conservation of Energy
L9.9: LOL Diagrams
W9.5: Conservation Practice
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4: More Energy Conservation
L9.10: Force-Distance Graphs
W9.6: Qualitative LOL Diagrams
W9.7: Open LOL Systems
W9.8: Revisiting Work
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5: IB Problems
HW23: Conservation
W9.10: IB Problems ᐧ P1
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Unit 10: Energy Sources (Topic 8)
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1: Power, Efficiency, and Sankey Diagrams
L10.1: Power
L10.2: Efficiency
L10.3: Sankey Diagrams
Optional review video on unit conversion
HW24: Work, Power, Efficiency
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2: Fossil Fuels
L10.4: Why Climate Change Happens
L10.5: Fossil Fuels
W10.2: Fossil Fuels IB Problems ᐧ P1
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3: Nuclear Power
Only watch Lecture 10.7 if you do not remember atomic notation like U-235, what an isotope is, or using Avogadro’s number to find the mass of a number of atoms.
L10.7: The Atom
L10.8: Nuclear Power
W10.3: Nuclear Power IB Problems ᐧ P1
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4: Wind & Hydroelectric Power
L10.9: Wind Power
L10.10: Hydroelectric Power
W10.4: Wind & Hydro IB Problems ᐧ P1
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5: Solar Power
L10.11: Solar Power
W10.5: Solar Power IB Problems ᐧ P1
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Unit 11: Thermal Physics (Topic 3)
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Objectives · Toolbox · Vocab Quizlet · Equations · Practice Test · Kickoff Sheet · Teacher’s Presentation Slides · Unit Folder
1: Specific Heat and Temperature Change
L11.2: Q = mcΔT and Specific Heat
W11.1: Calorimetry Lab · P1
W11.2: Heat Transfer Problems · P1
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2: Latent Heat and Phase Change
L11.3: Phase Changes
L11.4: Q = mL and Latent Heat
L11.7: Thermal Equilibrium
W11.3: Q = mL Problems mms · P1
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3: The Ideal Gas Law
L11.8: Pressure
L11.10: The Ideal Gas Law pV = nRT
L11.11: The Average Kinetic Energy per Molecule Equation for an Ideal Gas
W11.4: Gas Law Lab
W11.5: Gas Law Problems · P1
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Year 2: Topics 4, 5, 7, & 8
Unit 1: Electricity & Magnetism: Forces & Fields (Topic 5)
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Objectives · Toolbox · Vocab Quizlet · Equations · Practice Test · Kickoff Sheet · Teacher’s Presentation Slides · Unit Folder
1: Electrostatics
L1.1: Electric Charge
L1.2: Coulomb’s Law
W1.1: Electrostatics Stations
W1.2: Coulomb’s Law Practice • P1
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2: Electric Fields
L1.3: Electric Fields
W1.3: Electric Fields • P1
HW1: Electric Fields & Forces
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3: Magnetic Fields & Forces
L1.4: Magnetic Fields
L1.5: 3D Vectors
L1.7: The Curl Right Hand Rule
W1.4: Magnetic Fields • P1
HW2: RHR, qvB, F = qE, ILB
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4: Moving Charges
W1.5: POGIL: Moving Charges and Energy • P1
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5: Voltage
L1.9: Voltage
L1.10: Combining Right Hand Rules
L1.11: Electron-Volts vs. Joules
W1.7: Where Does B Come From?
HW3: RHR, W=qEd, V=W/q, V = Ed
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6: Putting it all Together
W1.8: IB Problems • P1
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7: Catch-up Day
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Unit 2: Electricity & Magnetism: Circuits & Batteries (Topic 5)
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1: Resistance & Resistivity
W2.1: Lighting a Light Bulb • Phet Circuit Lab
W2.3: Resistivity Problems
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2: Series & Parallel Circuits
L2.2: Circuits
L2.4: Ohm’s Law
L2.5: Power in Circuits
HW4: Voltage, Current, Resistance
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3: Kirchhoff’s Laws
L2.6: Kirchhoff’s Laws
HW5: Kirchhoff’s Rules
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4: Potential Dividers
L2.7: Potential Dividers
W2.8: Potential Dividers Lab
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5: Real vs. Ideal Meters
W2.9: Real vs. Ideal Meters
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6: Internal Resistance
L2.10: Internal Resistance
W2.10: Internal Resistance Lab
HW6: Emf & Power
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7: IB Problems
L2.11: Primary vs. Secondary Cells
W2.11: IB Problems
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Unit 3: Wave Basics (Topic 4)
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1: Simple Harmonic Motion
L3.1: Simple Harmonic Motion
W3.1: Review of Stacked Graphs
HW7: Hooke’s Law & Energy Conservation
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2: Waves Intro
L3.2: Waves: Basic Definition, Transverse vs. Longitudinal, Mechanical vs. Electromagnetic
L3.3: Waves: Amplitude, Period, Frequency, Wavelength, Crests & Troughs, Wavelength of a Longitudinal Wave
L3.4: Waves: Velocity of a Wave, Wave Graphs: Displacement-Distance and Displacement-Time
W3.5: Waves POGIL
HW8: Wave Types & v = λf
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3: Superposition
L3.5: Superposition
L3.6: Phase Difference
W3.6: Superposition of Waves
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4: Standing Waves
L3.7: Wave Reflections
L3.8: Standing Waves
L3.10: Sound as a Standing Wave
HW9: Standing Waves
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5: Electromagnetic Waves
L3.11: Electromagnetic Waves
W3.8: PhET EM Waves
W3.9: IB EM Wave Questions
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Unit 4: Wave Phenomena (Topic 4)
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1: Reflection & Refraction
L4.1: Reflection
L4.2: Wavefronts
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2: Total Internal Reflection & Diffraction
3: Double Slit Experiment
4: Intensity & Polarization
L4.8: Light Intensity
L4.9: Polarization
W4.5: Wave Intensity
W4.6: Polarization
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5: IB Problems
W4.7: IB Questions
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Unit 5: Atomic & Nuclear Physics (Topic 7)
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1: Background
W5.1: IB Spectra Problems
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2: Nuclear Reactions
W5.2: Nuclear Reactions
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4: Mass Defect & Binding Energy
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5: Binding Energy Per Nucleon
6: Radioactivity
W5.5: Radioactivity
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7: Half-Life
L5.9: Half-Life
W5.6: IB Spectra Problems
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8: Wrap-Up
W5.7: Nuclear IB Problem Set
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Note: I haven’t completed material for Units 6-8 but will over the next few months
Unit 6: Particle Physics (Topic 7)
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1: Intro to Particles
2: Conservation Laws
L6.3: Conservation Laws in Particle Physics
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3: Feynman Diagrams
L6.4: Feynman Diagrams
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Unit 7: Astrophysics (Option D)
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1: Scale
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2: Parallax
L7.1: Parallax
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3: Cepheids
L7.3: Cepheid Variables
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4: Blackbody Radiation
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5: Spectra
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6: Hertzsprung-Russell Diagrams
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7: Stellar Evolution on Hertzsprung-Russell Diagrams
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8: Redshift
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9: The Cosmic Microwave Background
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10: Type Ia (“one-A”) Supernovae
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Unit 8: Climate Models (Topic 8)
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1: Solar Intensity
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2: The Greenhouse Effect
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3: IB Climate Problems
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