Safety QUIZ

DoNow: Prepare your work area for the Safety Test.

AIM: I can describe the function of the Individual Group Feedback, Test Reflection and really everything we do in our class.

Activities:
- Individual Group Feedback Assignments
- Submit Lab Safety Rules/Contract
- Test Taking Formation
- Test Reflection
- Submit Outstanding Fame Flyers
- Lovely, More Homework WS

Homework:
Complete That's a Swell Graph HW, submit Tuesday. Complete Lovely, More HW, share Tuesday.

Coming Up:
Labor Day Weekend & Intro to Motion
Composition Notebook SpA, Due: Tue., 02Sep14

Poster Presentations

DoNow: How many spheres with a diameter of 10 cm could with within a 5.00 m radius sphere? (video) (Dr. Math)

AIM: I can identify at least one limitation a math relationship that is modeling a phenomenon through through equation has, compared to the actual phenomena measured in the real world. I can describe what is common between all of the safety rules.

Activities:
- Submit Summer Break Is Over HW
- Submit Outstanding Three Strengths & Weaknesses Essay
- Lab Safety Rules/Contract & Poster Presentations
- That's a Swell Graph HW

Homework:
Complete That's a Swell Graph HW, share Friday. Complete Lab Safety Contract

Coming Up:
Safety Quiz & Welcome Back Assembly
Lab Safety Contract Signature Due: Friday, 29Aug14
Safety Rules Test: Friday, 29Aug14
SpA - Composition Notebook SpA, Due: Tue., 02Sep14

Safety Posters 2

DoNow: During takeoff, an airplane is flying with a constant speed of 180 m/s at an angle 34 degrees above the ground. (a) How fast does the plane's shadow move across the ground? (b) What distance does the shadow move across the ground in 10 seconds? (notes)

AIM: I can explain how to use the vector model and the constant velocity equation to predict motion in one direction relative to another direction. I can describe what is common between at least three safety rules.

Activities:
- Submit Heartbeat Activity
-Table share & review Summer Break Is Over HW
- Lab Safety Rules/Contract & Poster Presentation Preparation

Homework:
Complete Break is Over WS, submit block day. Complete Lab Safety Contract

Coming Up:
Safety Presentations
Three Strengths & Weaknesses Essay Due: Block Day, 27-28Aug14
Lab Safety Contract Signature Due: Block Day, 27-28Aug14
Safety Rules Test: Friday, 29Aug14
SpA - Composition Notebook SpA, Due: Tue., 02Sep14

Safety Posters

DoNow: Which of the following equations are not dimensionally correct? (notes)

AIM: I can write a sequence for analyzing a physics equation; and identify the three general elements needed to conduct and analyze an investigation.

Activities:
- Submit Typed Three Strengths & Weaknesses Essay
- Table share and review Heartbeat Activity
- Lab Safety Rules/Contract & Posters
- Summer Break Is Over HW

Homework:
Complete Heartbeat Activity, submit Tuesday. Complete Break is Over WS, Share Tuesday.

Coming Up:
More Physics Math
Heartbeat Activity, Due: Tue., 26Aug14
Lab Safety Contract Signature Due: Block Day, 27-28Aug14
Safety Rules Test: Friday, 29Aug14
SpA - Composition Notebook SpA, Due: Tue., 02Sep14

Intro to Safety

DoNow: Create a data table, describe a data collection method, identify the axis of the graph, and write the equation that will predict the number of steps a student will take in a certain number of heartbeats. What sources of error do you anticipate?

AIM: I can explain how the axis of a graph can be selected to linearize data and describe the relationship using a line equation.

Activities:
- Submit Physics Extravaganza WS
- Table share and review Heartbeat Activity
- Lab Safety Rules/Contract & Posters

Homework:
Complete Habits of Mind Essay, submit Monday; Complete Heartbeat Activity, share Monday.

Coming Up:
Safety Posters
Three Strengths & Weaknesses Essay, Due: Mon., 25Aug14
Heartbeat Activity, Due: Tue., 26Aug14
Lab Safety Contract Signiture Due: Block Day, 27-28Aug14
Safety Rules Test: Friday, 29Aug14
SpA - Composition Notebook SpA, Due: Tue., 02Sep14
Obtain Class Supplies: composition notebook, scientific calculator, whiteboard markers, whiteboard crayons... before sales are over.

Class Syllabus & Heartbeats

DoNow: What are common variables for mass, length and time? What are the SI units of mass, length and time? Find the units for the constant k so the equation will be dimensionally correct. (notes)

AIM: I can describe two expectations for success that resonate with me. I can describe what a linear relationship is using graphs and equations. I can explain how a linear relationship is useful to interpret data and reveal at least one limitation to using a "best fit" line for the data.

Activities:
- Table share and review Physics Extravaganza WS
* -Introduce Habits of Mind & Three Strengths & Weaknesses Essay
- Syllabus & Expectations for Success
- Heartbeat Activity

Homework:
Complete Physics Extravaganza WS, turn in tomorrow

Coming Up:
Intro to Safety
Heartbeat Activity, Due: Tue. 25Aug14
Three Strengths & Weaknesses Essay, Due: Mon., 25Aug14
SpA - Start the Composition Notebook SpA, Due: Tue., 02Sep14.
Obtain Class Supplies: composition notebook, scientific calculator, whiteboard markers, whiteboard crayons... before sales are over.

Class Procedures

DoNow: Describe the main difference between a scalar and a vector. What is the sequence for graphic vector addition used to find the resulting vector when adding any vectors?

AIM: I can list and describe at least three class procedures or polices and explain how students are successful in my class.

Activities:
- Share & Collect Student Questionnaire & Fame Flyer
- Review Class Comp NB expectation; Daily Reflection & NB SpA
- Introduce Tardy Questionnaire & [2014-2015 Bell Schedule]
- Introduce Absence Questionnaire & [SFUSD 2013-2014 School Calendar]
- Planned Absence 1/4 Sheet Procedure & Late Work Policy (flow chart)
A - Physics Extravaganza WS
* -Introduce Habits of Mind & Three Strengths & Weaknesses Essay

Homework:
Complete Physics Extravaganza WS, share tomorrow

Coming Up:
Class Syllabus & Heartbeat Activity
Three Strengths & Weaknesses Essay, Due: Mon., 25Aug14
SpA - Start the Composition Notebook SpA, Due: Tue., 02Sep14.
Obtain Class Supplies: composition notebook, scientific calculator, whiteboard markers, whiteboard crayons... before sales are over.

Welcome Back 2014 - 2015 AP Physics 1

DoNow: Find your seat for the next couple weeks.

AIM: I will be able to describe the AP Physics 1 Course and what is necessary for doing well on the test in May. I can define what a vector is in physics and how to perform addition and subtraction of parallel vectors.

Activities:
CLASS PEP TALK
Welcome to our awesome classroom. I am looking forward to having you play with all the physics toys and helping you learn about the models that we use to describe and predict how the universe works in an accelerated and in-depth fashion.

For my class you will need some supplies:
1. Composition notebook: Reflection and Lab (Additionally, a way to organize class notes, reading notes, loose handouts and homework are suggested.)
2. Calculator: The CollegeBoard allows certain graphing calculators, I require scientific calculators on any exam/test/quiz.
3. WhiteBoard Markers.
4. Pen or pencil and eraser.

- What is AP Physics 1? (create an AP account to access)
- Adding Parallel Vectors Intro (notes)
SpA - Student Fame Flyer/Card/Page
* - Student Questionnaire
A - Physics Extravaganza WS

Homework:
- Complete "SpA & *" Documents, Due: Tomorrow, 19Aug14
- Review CollegeBoard links:
AP Equation Tables
The Exam
AP Testing Calendar

Coming Up:
Class Policies and Procedures

Contact me using the comments on the blog or for one-on-one issues use the address "smithw (at) galileoweb (dot) org"
(remember to replace the at and dot with the correct symbol)