Conceptual Physics - Horsepower labs due today!
Senior Honors Physics - Either:
Unit Circle Project - use the following video lecture to assist you if you need more help with basic trig. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F21S9Wpi0y8#t=61
Friction Lab
Intro to Physics - presentations today/tomorrow
Later this week: Simple Machines
Monday, December 16, 2013
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
December 11, 2013
Period 5: Read p. 125-128 and complete Practice B. We will be working on some more complicated problems in class tomorrow.
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Hour of Code!
12/10/13
Hello Classes!
Today we are participating in the Hour of Code, sponsored by Computer Science Education Week.
Seniors:
Click here first. If you are BRAND NEW to coding, I recommend working on the Angry Birds tutorial (under the beginners tutorials). If you are an expert, scroll down to the bottom to find the iPhone App tutorial, or one of the others that interests you. I only ask that you remain on one of these tutorials (there are Java and other tutorials, such as python, available).
Freshman:
Click here. I recommend we all do the Angry Birds coding to begin with. After that, try Scratch in the beginners tutorials, but shown as a holiday card!
Hello Classes!
Today we are participating in the Hour of Code, sponsored by Computer Science Education Week.
Seniors:
Click here first. If you are BRAND NEW to coding, I recommend working on the Angry Birds tutorial (under the beginners tutorials). If you are an expert, scroll down to the bottom to find the iPhone App tutorial, or one of the others that interests you. I only ask that you remain on one of these tutorials (there are Java and other tutorials, such as python, available).
Freshman:
Click here. I recommend we all do the Angry Birds coding to begin with. After that, try Scratch in the beginners tutorials, but shown as a holiday card!
Thursday, December 5, 2013
December 2013
Week of December 2:
Senior Classes -- working on Sports Science/Forces presentations. Due on Friday!
Freshmen -- new unit on machines (work, energy, power)! How is the human body a machine?
Week of December 16:
Freshmen -- 20% Time presentations
Seniors -- Problem Based Learning Activity
Senior Classes -- working on Sports Science/Forces presentations. Due on Friday!
Freshmen -- new unit on machines (work, energy, power)! How is the human body a machine?
- Human Horsepower Lab due on Friday
- Power Equations Worksheet due on Friday
Week of December 9:
All classes will have a day in the computer lab to participate in The Hour of Code, a project to celebrate Computer Science Education Week. More info can be found here: http://csedweek.org/learn
Freshman -- you will have time to complete your 20% project for presentations the week of 12/16!
Seniors -- more work in class on Forces, Work, and Power
Week of December 16:
Freshmen -- 20% Time presentations
Seniors -- Problem Based Learning Activity
Monday, November 18, 2013
November 18, 2013
Period 5 and 7:
Use the following websites to help you understand the background, or historical, information that we have on black holes and entanglement. Then, organize your thinking to compare and contrast these historical ideas with the new ideas presented in the article you were given in class.You should submit (via google docs) a formal, short written response.
Black Holes:
http://hubblesite.org/explore_astronomy/black_holes/modules.html
http://amazing-space.stsci.edu/resources/explorations/blackholes/lesson/whatisit/whatisit2.html
Video on Spaghettification:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVhLzhWp0-o
Entanglement:
http://www.livescience.com/28550-how-quantum-entanglement-works-infographic.html
http://www.sciencedaily.com/articles/q/quantum_entanglement.htm
You may also do your own searches, but check the scientific validity of any sites you choose to use.
Use the following websites to help you understand the background, or historical, information that we have on black holes and entanglement. Then, organize your thinking to compare and contrast these historical ideas with the new ideas presented in the article you were given in class.You should submit (via google docs) a formal, short written response.
Black Holes:
http://hubblesite.org/explore_astronomy/black_holes/modules.html
http://amazing-space.stsci.edu/resources/explorations/blackholes/lesson/whatisit/whatisit2.html
Video on Spaghettification:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVhLzhWp0-o
Entanglement:
http://www.livescience.com/28550-how-quantum-entanglement-works-infographic.html
http://www.sciencedaily.com/articles/q/quantum_entanglement.htm
You may also do your own searches, but check the scientific validity of any sites you choose to use.
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Week of November 4, 2013
Hey Classes! Here is the week in advance:
Tuesday Day 5
Period 2: Momentum Lab with Cars and Track
Period 3: Skate Park Simulation - computer lab
Period 4: Work - Calculations!
Period 5: Relative Motion review of work from yesterday; video clip to explain
Wednesday Day 6
Period 2: Complete lab
Period 3: laptops - Skate Park Simulation
Period 4: laptops - Skate Park Simulation
Period 5: Relative Motion/Frames of Reference
Period 6: Final review of ch. 3 - practice problems
Thursday Day 7:
Period 7 (1): Review of Chapter 3
Period 2: Conservation of Momentum - calculations
Period 3: Energy - calculations
Period 4: Computer lab - 20% Time!
Period 5: Review of Chapter 3 - practice problems
Friday Day 1 -- HALF DAY!
Period 2, 5: Flash Fysics Friday
Period 3 and 4: Roller Coaster Physics
Tuesday Day 5
Period 2: Momentum Lab with Cars and Track
Period 3: Skate Park Simulation - computer lab
Period 4: Work - Calculations!
Period 5: Relative Motion review of work from yesterday; video clip to explain
Wednesday Day 6
Period 2: Complete lab
Period 3: laptops - Skate Park Simulation
Period 4: laptops - Skate Park Simulation
Period 5: Relative Motion/Frames of Reference
Period 6: Final review of ch. 3 - practice problems
Thursday Day 7:
Period 7 (1): Review of Chapter 3
Period 2: Conservation of Momentum - calculations
Period 3: Energy - calculations
Period 4: Computer lab - 20% Time!
Period 5: Review of Chapter 3 - practice problems
Friday Day 1 -- HALF DAY!
Period 2, 5: Flash Fysics Friday
Period 3 and 4: Roller Coaster Physics
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
October 16, 2013
Day 5
Period 2: We will complete the lab questions in class tomorrow!
Period 3: Test on ch. 2 tomorrow
Answers to review problems can be found on the Intro Physics page!
Period 4: Test on ch. 2 tomorrow
Answers to review problems can be found on the Intro Physics page!
Period 5 (rotating): Read p. 82-88 Complete Practice A if you did not complete it in class.
Period 2: We will complete the lab questions in class tomorrow!
Period 3: Test on ch. 2 tomorrow
Answers to review problems can be found on the Intro Physics page!
Period 4: Test on ch. 2 tomorrow
Answers to review problems can be found on the Intro Physics page!
Period 5 (rotating): Read p. 82-88 Complete Practice A if you did not complete it in class.
Monday, October 7, 2013
Day 7, October 7, 2013
Period 7: Quiz on Wednesday on ch. 2
Period 2: Quiz on ch.4 tomorrow.
Period 3: No homework
Period 4: Read p. 46-51; questions 1-4 on p. 51
Period 5: Quiz tomorrow on ch. 2
Period 2: Quiz on ch.4 tomorrow.
Period 3: No homework
Period 4: Read p. 46-51; questions 1-4 on p. 51
Period 5: Quiz tomorrow on ch. 2
Friday, October 4, 2013
Day 6, October 4, 2013
Period 2: PHET Simulation today on gravity. Quiz next week on Ch. 4 in your text.
Period 3: 20% time today!
Period 4: 20% time today!
Period 5: Test on Ch. 2 Motion in One Dimension next Tuesday
Period 7: Test on Ch. 2 Motion in One Dimension next Wednesday
Period 3: 20% time today!
Period 4: 20% time today!
Period 5: Test on Ch. 2 Motion in One Dimension next Tuesday
Period 7: Test on Ch. 2 Motion in One Dimension next Wednesday
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Day 4 October 2, 2013
Period 2: Complete the lab questions for homework, unless you need to redo your test!
Period 3: We will complete the labs from class tomorrow so you can discuss graphing and results with your group members.
Period 4: No class today! Read p. 35-38
Period 5: Test next Tuesday 10/8 on Ch. 2
Period 7: Test next Wednesday 10/9 on Ch. 2
Period 3: We will complete the labs from class tomorrow so you can discuss graphing and results with your group members.
Period 4: No class today! Read p. 35-38
Period 5: Test next Tuesday 10/8 on Ch. 2
Period 7: Test next Wednesday 10/9 on Ch. 2
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
October 1, 2013
Day 3
Period 2: Everyone completed the car problem in class, so no homework! We will continue with Newton's Third Law tomorrow!
Period 3: No class today
Period 4: Complete lab questions from class
Period 5: No homework; We will have a test on ch. 2 next Tuesday. More practice with the equations tomorrow!
Period 7: (Rotating 7): No homework; We will have a test next week on ch. 2. More practice with equations tomorrow.
Period 2: Everyone completed the car problem in class, so no homework! We will continue with Newton's Third Law tomorrow!
Period 3: No class today
Period 4: Complete lab questions from class
Period 5: No homework; We will have a test on ch. 2 next Tuesday. More practice with the equations tomorrow!
Period 7: (Rotating 7): No homework; We will have a test next week on ch. 2. More practice with equations tomorrow.
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Day 7, September 26, 2013
Back to School Night is tonight! Tell your parents to come and see how much work you do in school!
Period 7: No class tomorrow. :-( More freefall math next Monday
Period 2: Flash Fysics Friday tomorrow!
Period 3: Newton's Laws Interactive tomorrow
Period 4: Newton's Laws Interactive tomorrow
Period 5: Complete freefall assignment from class on Wednesday; Flash Fysics Friday tomorrow!
Period 7: No class tomorrow. :-( More freefall math next Monday
Period 2: Flash Fysics Friday tomorrow!
Period 3: Newton's Laws Interactive tomorrow
Period 4: Newton's Laws Interactive tomorrow
Period 5: Complete freefall assignment from class on Wednesday; Flash Fysics Friday tomorrow!
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Day 6, September 25, 2013
Hello!
We have missed a couple of blog posts due to technical difficulties, but we are back up!
Period 2: Complete the Speed problems which we began in class today.
Period 3: Read p. 28-34 in your texts (if you didn't last night!)
Period 4: Read p. 28-34 in your text (if you didn't have time after today's quiz!)
Period 5: Complete Practice F from class
Period 6: We have class first period tomorrow! Come ready and on time!
We have missed a couple of blog posts due to technical difficulties, but we are back up!
Period 2: Complete the Speed problems which we began in class today.
Period 3: Read p. 28-34 in your texts (if you didn't last night!)
Period 4: Read p. 28-34 in your text (if you didn't have time after today's quiz!)
Period 5: Complete Practice F from class
Period 6: We have class first period tomorrow! Come ready and on time!
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Day 2, September 19, 2013
Hello Classes!
Period 2 (Rotating): Worked through practice E today; review of all of the equations (and graphing!) tomorrow. Quiz next week.
Period 3: Complete the Inertia Lab questions for homework (so for Monday, no class tomorrow)
Period 4: Completed the Acceleration equation worksheet in class (complete for homework if you did not hand it in). We will be measuring speed with the new ultra-long track in class.
Period 5: Quiz on Monday (equations will be given). We will review of all of the equations (and graphing!) tomorrow in class. Try to remain calm.
Have a great afternoon!
Mrs. R.
Period 2 (Rotating): Worked through practice E today; review of all of the equations (and graphing!) tomorrow. Quiz next week.
Period 3: Complete the Inertia Lab questions for homework (so for Monday, no class tomorrow)
Period 4: Completed the Acceleration equation worksheet in class (complete for homework if you did not hand it in). We will be measuring speed with the new ultra-long track in class.
Period 5: Quiz on Monday (equations will be given). We will review of all of the equations (and graphing!) tomorrow in class. Try to remain calm.
Have a great afternoon!
Mrs. R.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Day 1, September 18, 2013
Hi Classes!
Period 2: Completed the inertia lab in class (if you didn't complete the questions, please do so for homework). We will continue working through some of the history behind the laws of motion on Friday.
Period 3: Review in class of ch. 1. We will do more dimensional analysis (converting) practice in class tomorrow. Quiz is next Tuesday.
Period 4: Completed the inertia lab in class. If you did not complete the graph and questions, please do so for homework. Quiz will be postponed until next week.
Period 5: Completed Practice D. Quiz on Friday on using these equations to solve for displacement, velocity, acceleration, and time.
Period 7: No class today! Practice D was homework. Quiz on Friday on using these equations to solve for displacement, velocity, acceleration, and time.
Period 2: Completed the inertia lab in class (if you didn't complete the questions, please do so for homework). We will continue working through some of the history behind the laws of motion on Friday.
Period 3: Review in class of ch. 1. We will do more dimensional analysis (converting) practice in class tomorrow. Quiz is next Tuesday.
Period 4: Completed the inertia lab in class. If you did not complete the graph and questions, please do so for homework. Quiz will be postponed until next week.
Period 5: Completed Practice D. Quiz on Friday on using these equations to solve for displacement, velocity, acceleration, and time.
Period 7: No class today! Practice D was homework. Quiz on Friday on using these equations to solve for displacement, velocity, acceleration, and time.
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Day 7, September 17, 2013
Period 7 (rotating): Read p. 54 and complete Practice D on page 55. We will go over this on Thursday and then continue to work through variations of the equations in class. Key is on my door if you get stuck.
Period 2: We will complete the car track lab tomorrow in class
Period 3: Complete the car track lab if you did not finish it in class. Quiz for ch. 1 is bumped out all the way to Tuesday! Yikes!
Period 4: Complete (1-5) on the Mass vs. Weight worksheet. Quiz on ch. 1 on Friday. We will work through more of Newton's laws tomorrow.
Period 5: Complete Practice C in chapter 2. Key is on my door.
Period 2: We will complete the car track lab tomorrow in class
Period 3: Complete the car track lab if you did not finish it in class. Quiz for ch. 1 is bumped out all the way to Tuesday! Yikes!
Period 4: Complete (1-5) on the Mass vs. Weight worksheet. Quiz on ch. 1 on Friday. We will work through more of Newton's laws tomorrow.
Period 5: Complete Practice C in chapter 2. Key is on my door.
Monday, September 16, 2013
Day 6, September 16, 2013
Period 2: Make Up work for anyone absent last Wednesday: Read p. 12-22 and complete the concept check questions at the end of each section . (There are only 5 questions.)
Period 3: No homework; Car/Track lab tomorrow; quiz on ch. 1 on Thursday.
Period 4: No homework; Quiz on ch. 1 on Friday
Period 5: We will continue the graph matching lab tomorrow for those who need to complete graphs. Then we will begin new equations to find velocity and displacement from acceleration.
Period 7 (Period 1 tomorrow!): We will begin new equations to find velocity and displacement from acceleration.
Period 3: No homework; Car/Track lab tomorrow; quiz on ch. 1 on Thursday.
Period 4: No homework; Quiz on ch. 1 on Friday
Period 5: We will continue the graph matching lab tomorrow for those who need to complete graphs. Then we will begin new equations to find velocity and displacement from acceleration.
Period 7 (Period 1 tomorrow!): We will begin new equations to find velocity and displacement from acceleration.
Friday, September 13, 2013
Friday the 13th!
No homework weekend! Enjoy your weekend!
Looking for a good read?
http://news.discovery.com/tech/gear-and-gadgets/nba-to-use-motion-tracking-130913.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1
Looking for a good read?
http://news.discovery.com/tech/gear-and-gadgets/nba-to-use-motion-tracking-130913.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Day 4 September 12, 2013
Hi Classes,
I am out today :-(, so here are the plans:
Period 2: We are working on mechanical equilibrium. Click on the document below (Forces in 1 Dimension Directions) for your assignment. It goes along with this website (http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/forces-and-motion). If you have trouble with the computers, there is also a book assignment you can do instead (so try to make the computers work!). If you have trouble printing, just save your document in your google drive, or email it to me. Emailing may be the easiest option.
Forces in 1 Dimension Directions
Also, bring in your quality point forms by tomorrow, please!
Period 3, 4(rotating) and 5: You will be completing an online simulation today to review the idea of velocity and how velocity, position, and acceleration relate. The website is here:
http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/moving-man
The assignment is here: Moving Man Directions.
If you have trouble with the computers, there is a book assignment too. But this one is way more fun! If you can't print, just save your work in the document in your google drive, or email it to me.
Period 4 and 5, you may work in pairs if the computers are running low!
I should be back tomorrow so we can discuss what you have done today and move ahead with new work. Feel free to email me with any questions/problems. I miss you already!
I am out today :-(, so here are the plans:
Period 2: We are working on mechanical equilibrium. Click on the document below (Forces in 1 Dimension Directions) for your assignment. It goes along with this website (http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/forces-and-motion). If you have trouble with the computers, there is also a book assignment you can do instead (so try to make the computers work!). If you have trouble printing, just save your document in your google drive, or email it to me. Emailing may be the easiest option.
Forces in 1 Dimension Directions
Also, bring in your quality point forms by tomorrow, please!
Period 3, 4(rotating) and 5: You will be completing an online simulation today to review the idea of velocity and how velocity, position, and acceleration relate. The website is here:
http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/moving-man
The assignment is here: Moving Man Directions.
If you have trouble with the computers, there is a book assignment too. But this one is way more fun! If you can't print, just save your work in the document in your google drive, or email it to me.
Period 4 and 5, you may work in pairs if the computers are running low!
I should be back tomorrow so we can discuss what you have done today and move ahead with new work. Feel free to email me with any questions/problems. I miss you already!
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Day 3, September 11, 2013
Hello Classes!
Period 2: Read p. 12-22 and complete the 5 Concept Check questions at the end of each section. We will discuss this chapter tomorrow and look over some trigonometry we can use to solve problems.
Period 3: No class today!
Period 4: Speed Worksheet should be complete; no class tomorrow
Period 5: Graph Matching Lab will continue tomorrow (or begin for some of you. . .)
Period 7: We will begin the Graph Matching Lab!
Have a great afternoon! Stay cool!
Period 2: Read p. 12-22 and complete the 5 Concept Check questions at the end of each section. We will discuss this chapter tomorrow and look over some trigonometry we can use to solve problems.
Period 3: No class today!
Period 4: Speed Worksheet should be complete; no class tomorrow
Period 5: Graph Matching Lab will continue tomorrow (or begin for some of you. . .)
Period 7: We will begin the Graph Matching Lab!
Have a great afternoon! Stay cool!
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Day 2 September 10, 2013
Hello Classes!
Today's rundown and tomorrow's preview:
Period 2 (rotating today): Completed prac B in ch. 2 You should have a good understanding of how velocity and acceleration are calculated. Expect a quiz on Friday! Graph matching lab begins tomorrow.
Period 3: Completed Speed worksheet today. We will do more review of converting units Thursday! Also, beginning a new lab.
Period 4: Completed the conversions worksheet today and corrected yesterday's graphs. We will do some speed equations tomorrow and possibly start a new lab.
Period 5: Completed practice B in ch. 2 and graphing analysis. You should have a good understanding of how both velocity and acceleration are calculated. You may have your Friday quiz on Thursday since we drop out on Friday! We will begin a graph matching lab tomorrow.
Period 2 (Non-rotating): No class today. We will continue the mechanical equilibrium work and some trigonometry review tomorrow!
Today's rundown and tomorrow's preview:
Period 2 (rotating today): Completed prac B in ch. 2 You should have a good understanding of how velocity and acceleration are calculated. Expect a quiz on Friday! Graph matching lab begins tomorrow.
Period 3: Completed Speed worksheet today. We will do more review of converting units Thursday! Also, beginning a new lab.
Period 4: Completed the conversions worksheet today and corrected yesterday's graphs. We will do some speed equations tomorrow and possibly start a new lab.
Period 5: Completed practice B in ch. 2 and graphing analysis. You should have a good understanding of how both velocity and acceleration are calculated. You may have your Friday quiz on Thursday since we drop out on Friday! We will begin a graph matching lab tomorrow.
Period 2 (Non-rotating): No class today. We will continue the mechanical equilibrium work and some trigonometry review tomorrow!
Friday, September 6, 2013
September 6, 2013
Great week, classes!
Conceptual Physics (period 2): No homework. We will continue working on equilibrium and some trigonometry problems in class on Monday.
Honors Physics (periods 5, 7): no homework. We will work on Chapter 2, Motion in One Dimension, on Monday
Intro to Physics (periods 3 and 4): If you did not complete your 20% Time Survey, please do so over the weekend. Keep thinking about your topic ideas. We will be working on motion and speed on Monday.
Conceptual Physics (period 2): No homework. We will continue working on equilibrium and some trigonometry problems in class on Monday.
Honors Physics (periods 5, 7): no homework. We will work on Chapter 2, Motion in One Dimension, on Monday
Intro to Physics (periods 3 and 4): If you did not complete your 20% Time Survey, please do so over the weekend. Keep thinking about your topic ideas. We will be working on motion and speed on Monday.
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Setpember 4, 2013
Day 5
Period 2: Bridges were tested. Period 2 has the distinction of having the bridge that held the most weight, and the bridge that held the least amount of weight. . .
Books and ch. 1 tomorrow!
Period 3: We set up Google accounts today. Bring any questions to me tomorrow. No homework. You will be working on your air resistance vs. gravity tests tomorrow.
Period 4: We set up Google accounts today. Bring any questions to me tomorrow. No homework. You will be working on a scientific method worksheet in pairs tomorrow.
Period 5 (Rotating): No homework tonight. Tomorrow we will begin working on sig figs and practice A in ch. 1.
Have a great night!
Period 2: Bridges were tested. Period 2 has the distinction of having the bridge that held the most weight, and the bridge that held the least amount of weight. . .
Books and ch. 1 tomorrow!
Period 3: We set up Google accounts today. Bring any questions to me tomorrow. No homework. You will be working on your air resistance vs. gravity tests tomorrow.
Period 4: We set up Google accounts today. Bring any questions to me tomorrow. No homework. You will be working on a scientific method worksheet in pairs tomorrow.
Period 5 (Rotating): No homework tonight. Tomorrow we will begin working on sig figs and practice A in ch. 1.
Have a great night!
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
September 3, 2013
Period 2: We will REALLY test our bridges tomorrow! Books will go out and we will work on scientific method, briefly.
Period 3: Complete your vocabulary list from ch. 1.1 (use the glossary or the chapter to find the definitions).
Tomorrow we will be in the computer lab.
Period 5: Read p. 4-14 in your textbook.
Thursday: complete reflections on bridges (with diagram) and begin significant figures.
Period 7: Third lunch tomorrow!
Getting books and beginning work on significant figures.
Period 3: Complete your vocabulary list from ch. 1.1 (use the glossary or the chapter to find the definitions).
Tomorrow we will be in the computer lab.
Period 5: Read p. 4-14 in your textbook.
Thursday: complete reflections on bridges (with diagram) and begin significant figures.
Period 7: Third lunch tomorrow!
Getting books and beginning work on significant figures.
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Day 3: Pre-Labor Day Weekend!
Hi Classes!
Great work this week. With our starting projects out of the way, we can start to get into more concrete topics next week.
No homework for any classes -- enjoy your last weekend of summer!
Preview to next week:
Period 2: We will test bridges on Tuesday and then start work on chapter 1; Books will be signed out to you on Tuesday!
Period 3: You will begin to develop a procedure to test your question from last week: At what point in a book/paper system does air resistance become more powerful than gravity and float the paper out from the under book.
You will also begin a vocab sheet for ch. 1.
Period 4: We will quickly review some topics from ch.1, complete our vocabulary sheets, and answer questions.
Wednesday or Thursday we will begin using the photogates and car/ramp set-ups to conduct tests of speed.
Period 5: We will begin Significant Figures review on Tuesday. Books will be signed out to you on Tuesday! Expect a short quiz at the end of the week.
Period 7: We will test bridges on Tuesday and then start work on chapter 1 - Significant Figures; Books will be signed out to you on Tuesday! Expect a short quiz on next Friday.
Great work this week. With our starting projects out of the way, we can start to get into more concrete topics next week.
No homework for any classes -- enjoy your last weekend of summer!
Preview to next week:
Period 2: We will test bridges on Tuesday and then start work on chapter 1; Books will be signed out to you on Tuesday!
Period 3: You will begin to develop a procedure to test your question from last week: At what point in a book/paper system does air resistance become more powerful than gravity and float the paper out from the under book.
You will also begin a vocab sheet for ch. 1.
Period 4: We will quickly review some topics from ch.1, complete our vocabulary sheets, and answer questions.
Wednesday or Thursday we will begin using the photogates and car/ramp set-ups to conduct tests of speed.
Period 5: We will begin Significant Figures review on Tuesday. Books will be signed out to you on Tuesday! Expect a short quiz at the end of the week.
Period 7: We will test bridges on Tuesday and then start work on chapter 1 - Significant Figures; Books will be signed out to you on Tuesday! Expect a short quiz on next Friday.
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Day Two!
Great second day of classes! I appreciate your enthusiasm! This is going to be a great year.
Period 2: Tomorrow we will continue work on the bridges; we will assess timing at the end of class.
Period 3: No class tomorrow -- Have a great extra-long weekend! No homework. Keep your books at home!
Period 4: Tomorrow we will begin working with the photogates and timers; no homework. Keep your books at home!
Period 5: We will complete the bridges and conduct testing. This is a grade! I have also tried to give you feedback on the learning expectations for creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. I will share these results with you (but it is not part of the grade).
Period 7: Great first day! We will continue working on bridges tomorrow!
Period 2: Tomorrow we will continue work on the bridges; we will assess timing at the end of class.
Period 3: No class tomorrow -- Have a great extra-long weekend! No homework. Keep your books at home!
Period 4: Tomorrow we will begin working with the photogates and timers; no homework. Keep your books at home!
Period 5: We will complete the bridges and conduct testing. This is a grade! I have also tried to give you feedback on the learning expectations for creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. I will share these results with you (but it is not part of the grade).
Period 7: Great first day! We will continue working on bridges tomorrow!
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
First Day Updates
Period 2 Conceptual Physics: We will drop out of the schedule tomorrow, so we will continue to work on the bridges on Thursday. Let's try to finish them up and test them then!
Period 3 Intro to Physics: Great job with your tower challenge today! Winners are:
First place (45cm): Camryn and Lauryn
Second Place: Kate and Kylee
Third Place: Nick, Jenna, and Abby
Fourth Place: Julia, Rebecca, and Oseas
Books will be given out tomorrow!
Period 4 Intro to Physics: Great job with the tower challenge! Winners are:
Joe Lesiak and Brian Angel!
Books will be given out tomorrow!
Period 5 Honors Physics:
We will continue to work on bridges tomorrow!
Period 3 Intro to Physics: Great job with your tower challenge today! Winners are:
First place (45cm): Camryn and Lauryn
Second Place: Kate and Kylee
Third Place: Nick, Jenna, and Abby
Fourth Place: Julia, Rebecca, and Oseas
Books will be given out tomorrow!
Period 4 Intro to Physics: Great job with the tower challenge! Winners are:
Joe Lesiak and Brian Angel!
Books will be given out tomorrow!
Period 5 Honors Physics:
We will continue to work on bridges tomorrow!
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Homework
Homework will be maintained as posts in this blog, so all classes will be listed on the main page when you come to my blog! You may be directed to attachments or links to other files. So, be on the lookout for your work here!
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
Welcome back from Summer! I hope you all enjoyed yourselves and had a relaxing summer. We have a lot of exciting work ahead of this year. Please navigate through this blog to access your course information, homework, and other information.
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