Welcome to AHS Physics
HOMEWORK: Almost all assignments are done during class time.
Daily Objectives:
1/10 Physics Pretest, syllabus, algebra review and worksheet, how fast Earth spins
1/11 Correct Algebra WS, Base units, Derived units, Prefixes, SigFigs, Accuracy vs.
Precision, Tools for Physics
1/14 Finish Chapter One - Tools for Physics, Begin Pi Lab (data collection)
1/15 Finish Pi Lab and Chapter One
1/17 Review for Ch.1 Test
1/21 Review for Ch.1 Test and Take Test
1/22 Begin Ch.2 - Motion/Kinematics
1/23 Ch.2 Velocity, Speed, Distance, Displacement, Vectors
1/24 Instantaneous Velocity, Motion Equation #1
1/28 Motion Equation #1, Lab: Measure gravity
1/29 Gravity Equation #1 with gravity
1/30 Motion Equation #2
2/5 Chapter 2 Pretest (open book), Finish Motion Equation #2
2/6 Chapter 2 Test, Motion Equation #3
2/7 Mixed Kinematics Problems, Begin Motion Equations Test
2/8 Finish Motion Equations Test, Newton's 1st Law Demo
2/11 Begin Forces: Newton's Laws (1st and 2nd)
2/12 Continue Newton's Laws (2nd), Units Quiz, field and contact forces
2/13 Newton's 3rd law, types of forces: Friction
2/14 Types of Friction: Tension, work problems
2/15 Assess: Newton's 3 Laws, Brainpop on Forces, WS on Forces (2nd Law)
2/18 WS Newton's 2nd Law
2/19 Review Forces, Study Guide Ch.4
2/20 Test Chapter 4 on Forces, begin Vectors
2/21 Vectors assessment
2/22 Vector WS
2/25 Vector WS due! Force Table Lab
2/26 Force Table
2/27 Ch.5 Adding Vectors
2/28 Ch.6 Two dimensional motion
3/1 Projectile Motion
3/4 Projectile Motion Lab
3/5 Begin Uniform Circular Motion
3/6 Snow Day
3/7 Uniform Circular Motion: Period, Frequency, Velocity
3/8 Uniform Circular Motion: T, f, v, dynamics
3/11 UCM - Dynamics - vertical
3/12 UCM - Dynamics - horizontal
3/13 UCM - finish, start Gravitational motion
3/14 Gravitational Motion - worksheet due
3/15 Space orbits, Kepler's Laws, Begin Energy
3/18 Gravitational Potential Energy, Kinetic Energy, Elastic Potential Energy
3/19 Continue mixed energy problems, Power, Energy Test
3/20 BP - Energy, Energy Lab - Roller Coaster
3/21 Begin Momentum
3/22 Momentum and Impulse
3/25 (2 HR Delay) Energy Test
3/26 (2 HR Delay) Energy Test
3/27 (2 HR Delay) Energy Test
3/28 Final day for Energy Test
3/29 Have a wonderful Easter/Spring Break!!
4/2 Momentum
4/3 Momentum and Impulse, Collisions
4/4 Begin Momentum Quiz
4/5 Finish Momentum Quiz, Begin Fluids
4/8 Fluids, Archimedes, Pascal, Bernoulli
4/9 Fluids Test, Begin Simple Harmonic Motion
4/10 SHM and waves
4/11 Waves
4/12 Sound
4/15 Finish Sound, quiz and test
4/16 Correct quiz and Test on sound, begin Electricity
4/17 Electricity through conductors (static)
4/18 Plasma lab
4/19 Coulomb's Law
4/22 Talent Show
4/23 Static Electricity quiz, BP - Batteries
4/24 Finish BP - Batteries, Electricity - voltage and fields
4/25 Start DC circuits
4/26 Circuit lab
4/29 Resistivity
4/30 Circuits - Parallel and Series
5/1 Circuits and Currents
5/2 BP - Solar Energy, Currents
5/3 Begin Solar Energy Racecars
5/6 Solar Race Cars
5/7 Solar Race Cars
5/8 Thermodynamics
5/9 Senior Picnic
5/10 Study Guide
5/13 Study Guide
5/14 Post-test
5/15 BP - Modern Physics
5/23 PHYSICS SENIOR FINAL EXAMS (Regular Time)
5/28 UNDERCLASS FINAL EXAMS (10:00 AM - 11:30)
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
Binder or Spiral Notebook for Notes
Pen/Pencils (Please purchase enough for the entire semester)
Calculator (optional) There are a limited number of classroom calculators. An
inexpensive, scientific calculator is sufficient.
Course Description:
Physics standards emphasize an understanding of experimentation, the analysis of data, and the use of reasoning and logic to evaluate evidence. The use of mathematics, including algebra and trigonometry, is important, but conceptual understanding of physical systems remains a primary concern. Students build on basic physical science principles by exploring in depth the nature and characteristics of energy and its dynamic interaction with matter. Key areas covered in the course include force and motion, kinetic molecular energy, energy transformations, wave phenomena and the electromagnetic spectrum, light, electric fields, and non-Newtonian physics. Emphasis is placed on the practical application of physics in other areas of science and technology and how physics affects our world.
Resources will include the textbook and its associated materials, power points, Brainpops, and hands-on laboratory experiences to facilitate the learning process.
Methods of assessment include class participation, chapter exams, quizzes, laboratory exercises, worksheets, notebook, and bell ringers.
Class Expectations:
Students are expected to follow the rules of the school and the system according to the Code of Conduct adopted by the Washington County Schools and outlined in the student handbook
Teacher Schedule:
1st - JSB - Physics
2nd - JSB - Algebra Functions and Data Analysis
3rd - JSB - Planning 10:40 - 11:30
Lunch, Travel 11:30 - 12:00
AHS - Planning 12:00 - 12:30
4th - AHS - Physics
5th - AHS - Virtual Virginia
Please email at any time with concerns.
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