Intro to Motion

DoNow: What does the slope of the position vs. time graph show us? How would the graph of an object that is moving at a constant speed differ from an object that is either speeding up or slowing down at a uniform rate? (notes)

AIM: I can describe the variables, units, graph axis and the shape of graph; that are used to represent and predict the motion of objects.

Activities:
- Submit Test Reflection
- Submit Lovely, More Homework WS
- Tableshare That's a Swell Graph HW, Preview Notes: Ch 2

- What do you think about Linear Motion?

- Drag Race Video WS (video)

Homework:
Complete Drag Race Video WS; That's a Swell Graph HW; Preview Notes: Ch 2

Coming Up:
Tumble Buggy Experience

Safety TEST & Welcome Assembly

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: Show you know Physics Lab Safety

Activities: Welcome Back! Assembly
- Submit Signed Lab Safety Contract; Summer Break Is Over HW; Heartbeat Activity
- Tableshare Lovely, More Homework WS
- Test Taking Formation: Safety Quiz
BONUS - Test Reflection
- That's a Swell Graph HW
- Preview Notes: Ch 2: 1D Kinematics

Homework:
Complete That's a Swell Graph HW, Preview Notes: Ch 2

Coming Up:
Intro to Motion
BONUS: Test Reflection, Accepted: the next class after a test or exam.

Safety Presentations

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

AIM: I can write a sequence for analyzing a physics equation; and summarize lab safety in a paragraph.

Activities:
- Submit Class Notebook SpA
- Tableshare Heartbeat Activity; Summer Break Is Over HW
- Create Lab Safety Rules Presentation Posters
- Lab Safety Presentations (rubric)
- Lovely, More Homework WS

Homework:
Complete Heartbeat Activity; Summer Break Is Over HW, Lovely, More Homework WS

Coming Up:
Safety Quiz
Heartbeat Activity, Due: Fri., 28Aug15
Welcome Assembly, Fri. 28Aug15 (schedule).
Lab Safety Quiz, Friday, 28Aug15.

Lab Safety & Heartbeat

DoNow: Create a method for determining the number of steps a student takes in a heartbeat. Include data tables, graph axis, equations and procedure. What makes a good physical science graph?

AIM: I can explain how the axis of a graph can be selected to linerize data and model the relationship with a best fit line and line equation. I can summarize a few rules related to physics lab safety.

Activities:
- Submit Good Foundation Activity WS; Reading Notes: Ch. 1-6 to 1-8 & CQ3, CE3, CE5, P27, P39
- Tableshare Heartbeat Activity; Class Notebook SpA
- Review Lab Safety Rules/Contract & create Presentation Posters
- Summer Break Is Over HW

Homework:
Complete Class Notebook SpA; Heartbeat Activity; Summer Break Is Over HW

Coming Up:
Safety & Chapter 2: Motion
Class Notebook SpA, Due: Block Day, 26-27Aug15
Heartbeat Activity, Due: Fri., 28Aug15
Welcome Assembly, Fri. 28Aug13 (schedule).
Lab Safety Test, Friday, 28Aug13.

Graphing Heartbeats

DoNow: What is rate and how would you know if the rate of something was constant?

AIM: I can describe the term linear relationship and how both graphs and equations shows linear relationships. I can explain how a linear relationship allows predictions and at least one limitation for using a "best-fit line" for data analysis.

Activities:
- Submit Three Strengths & Weaknesses Essay; Preview Notes: Ch 1; Reading Notes: 1.1 - 1.5 & CQ1, CE1, P2, P5, P9; Syllabus Signature
- Tableshare Good Foundation Activity WS; Reading Notes: Ch. 1-6 to 1-8 & CQ3, CE3, CE5, P27, P39; Class Notebook SpA
- Heartbeat Activity

Homework:
Complete Class Notebook SpA; Good Foundation Activity WS; Reading Notes: Ch. 1.6 - 1.8 & CQ3, CE3, CE5, P27, P39; Heartbeat Activity

Coming Up:
Safety & Chapter 2: Motion
Class Notebook SpA, Due: Block Day, 26-27Aug15
Heartbeat Activity, Due: Fri., 28Aug15
Lab Safety Test, Friday, 28Aug13.

Physics Math

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.

AIM: I can describe the difference between a scalar and a vector quantity and what makes a good foundation.

Activities:
- Submit Three Strengths & Weaknesses Essay
- Tableshare Preview Notes: Ch 1; Reading Notes: 1.1 - 1.5 & CQ1, CE1, P2, P5, P9; Syllabus Quiz; Syllabus Signature; Class Notebook SpA
- Vectors and Math Intro (notes)
- Good Foundation Activity WS
- Reading Notes: Ch. 1-6 to 1-8 & CQ3, CE3, CE5, P27, P39

Homework:
Complete Class Notebook SpA; Preview Notes: Ch 1; Reading Notes: 1.1 - 1.5 & CQ1, CE1, P2, P5, P9; Syllabus Quiz; Syllabus Signature; Good Foundation Activity WS; Reading Notes: Ch. 1.6 - 1.8 & CQ3, CE3, CE5, P27, P39

Coming Up:

Physics Math
Obtain class supplies before sales end.

Three Strengths & Weaknesses Essay, Due: Fri., 21Aug15
Syllabus Signature, Due: Mon., 24Aug15
Class Notebook SpA, Due: Block Day, 26-27Aug15

Class Syllabus & Textbook

DoNow: What is the class late work policy? Share your Biography Flyer with your table and an adjective that is fitting for your name.

AIM: I can describe what will contribute to an individual's grade and how to create Preview Notes and Reading Notes for this class.

Activities:
- Submit Student Questionnaire, Physics Extravaganza WS
- Adjective name share Student Biography Flyer
- Tableshare Class Notebook SpA, Three Strengths & Weaknesses Essay
- 2015 Course Syllabus and Syllabus Quiz
- Textbook distribution (personal study area copy)
- Preview Notes: Ch 1
- Reading Notes: 1.1 - 1.5 & CQ1, CE1, P2, P5, P9

Homework:
Complete Class Notebook SpA; Three Strengths & Weaknesses Essay; Ch 1 Preview Notes, 1.1-1.5; Reading Notes: & CQ1, CE1, P2, P5, P9; Syllabus Quiz; Syllabus Signature

Coming Up:

Physics Math
Obtain class supplies before sales end.

Three Strengths & Weaknesses Essay, Due: Fri., 21Aug15
Syllabus Signature, Due: Mon., 24Aug15
Class Notebook SpA, Due: Block Day, 26-27Aug15

Class Policies and Procedures

DoNow: What is one thing you remember from the first day of physics class? What is one thing you learned from the first day of class?

AIM: I can list and describe three class procedures or policies, and explain how students are successful in my physics class.

Activities:
- Tableshare Student Questionnaire, Physics Extravaganza WS & Student Biography Flyer
- Class Comp NB expectation; Daily Reflection & NB SpA
- College Board AP Physics 1 Equations & Constants Sheet
- Tardy Questionnaire & [2015-2016 Bell Schedule]
- Absence Questionnaire & [SFUSD 2015-2016 School Calendar]
- Planned Absence 1/4 Sheet Procedure & Late Work Policy (flow chart)
- Habits of Mind & Three Strengths & Weaknesses Essay

Homework:
Complete Student Biography Flyer, Student Questionnaire, Physics Extravaganza WS, Class Notebook SpA, Three Strengths & Weaknesses Essay

Coming Up:

Class Syllabus & Textbook Distribution
Obtain class supplies before sales end.

Student Questionnaire, Due: Block Day, 19-20Aug15

Student Biography Flyer, Due: Block Day, 19-20Aug15

Physics Extravaganza WS, Due: Block Day, 19-20Aug15
Three Strengths & Weaknesses Essay, Due: Fri., 21Aug15
Class Notebook SpA, Due: Block Day, 26-27Aug15

Welcome Back!

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. 

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 want some awesome 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 allow scientific calculators (non-graphing and non-programmable) on any exam/test/quiz.

3. WhiteBoard Markers. (get your personal favorite colors and smell)

4. Pen or pencil and eraser. (just like you would expect)

- What is AP Physics 1? (create an AP account to access)(notes)

SpA - Student Biography Flyer

- Student Questionnaire

- Physics Extravaganza WS

Homework:

Complete Student Biography Flyer, Student Questionnaire, Physics Extravaganza WS

Review CollegeBoard links: AP Equation Tables, The Exam, AP Testing Calendar

Coming Up:

Class Policies and Procedures
Obtain class supplies before sales end.

Student Questionnaire, Due: Tomorrow, 18Aug15

Student Biography Flyer, Due: Block Day, 19-20Aug15

Physics Extravaganza WS, Due: Block Day, 19-20Aug15
In general, an activity or worksheet is going to be checked the next time we meet, bigger assignments have longer due dates.

Contact me using the comments on the blog or for one-on-one issues use the address "smithw (at) galileoweb (dot) org"

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