Friday, October 30, 2015

Parachute Investigation

DoNow: An object is falling through the air. Draw the FBD for the object; Write Net Force equation that describes the motion; Identify assumptions you made; and the acceleration of the object.

AIM: I can describe what makes a good claim statement and what makes evidence that supports the claim statement better.

Activities:
- Tableshare Preview Notes: Ch 7 & 8; Headin' Home HW
- Submit Newton's Magazine Ad SpA
- Paratrooper Challenge Experience & CER Paragraph

Homework:
Complete Paratrooper ChallengePreview Notes: Ch 7 & 8; Headin' Home HW...think about Work

Coming Up:
Claim Evidence & Reasoning Style Writing
Work, Energy & Power
Paratrooper Challenge Drop, Mon., 02Nov15
Paratrooper Challenge & CER, Due: Tue., 03Nov15
Work Energy & Power Test: TBA

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Newton's Huge TEST

DoNow: What are the equations used for Newton's Laws?

AIM: I will show that I know Newton's Laws.

Activities:
- Submit B Nye Gravity; Friction; Spinning Things BONUS
- Submit Childs Play HWNewton's Law Phenomenon WSWhat do you think about Newton's Laws?
- Tableshare Headin' Home HWNewton's Magazine Ad SpA
- T.E.S.T Taking Formation

Top Performers and Class Averages
PeriodClass AverageTop Performer
1st61.4%Wilson
3rd59.1%Jacky
*perfect score*

- What do you think about Energy & Power?
Preview Notes: Ch 7 & 8 Work, Energy & Conservation Laws
- Intro to Paratrooper Challenge (Parachute History)

Homework:
Prepare for Paratrooper Challenge; Complete  Preview Notes: Ch 7 & 8; Headin' Home HWNewton's Magazine Ad SpA...think about Work

Coming Up:
Work, Energy & Power
Claim Evidence & Reasoning Style Writing
Newton's Magazine Ad SpA, Due: Fri., 30Oct15
Paratrooper Challenge, Drop: Fri., 30Oct15
Work Energy & Power Test: TBA

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Force Wrap-Up

DoNow: What clarification do you need to further understand the FBD, net centripetal force equations or solving for an unknown value in a vertical rotating mass system?

AIM:  I can identify and describe similarities with all Newton's Laws problem set-up and solutions.

Activities:
- Submit Going in Circles HW
- Peer Share & Submit Atwood's Machine Experience
- Tableshare Childs Play HWNewton's Magazine Ad SpA; ...Phenomenon WS; ...think about Newton's Laws?
Ranking 24 & 36
- Whiteboard Review: Applying Newton's Laws
- AP Problem 1998 Q1 & A1
Headin' Home HW

Homework:
Complete Headin' Home HWChilds Play HWNewton's Magazine Ad SpA; ...Phenomenon WS; ...think about Newton's Laws?

Coming Up:
The HUGE Force TEST
BONUS - B Nye: Gravity (1) (2) (3) (25-word x4), Collected Only on: Block., 28Oct15
BONUS - B Nye: Friction (1) (2) (3) (25-word x4), Collected Only on: Block., 28Oct15
BONUS - B Nye: Spinning Things (1) (2) (3) (25-words x4), Collected Only on: Block., 28Oct15
Newton's Magazine Ad SpA, Due: Fri., 30Oct15
Newton's Laws Test, Block, 28Oct15

Monday, October 26, 2015

Force Practice

DoNow: What clarification do you need to further understand the FBD, net centripetal force equations or solving for an unknown value in a vertical rotating mass system?

AIM: I can describe the FBD and direction of forces acting on vertical loop type problems. I can describe how to write the net force equation for objects moving in a circle.

Activities:
- Submit Taking a Turn HW; Ch 6: CQ19, CQ21, CE11, CE13, CE15
- Tableshare Going in Circles HWAtwood's Machine ExperienceNewton's Magazine Ad SpA; ...Phenomenon WS; ...think about Newton's Laws?
- AP Physics B 2001 Q1 & A1
- Ranking 30 & 37
Childs Play HW

Homework:
Complete Childs Play HWGoing in Circles HWAtwood's Machine ExperienceNewton's Magazine Ad SpA; ...Phenomenon WS; ...think about Newton's Laws?

Coming Up:
Force Wrap-Up
BONUS - B Nye: Gravity (1) (2) (3) (25-word x4), Collected Only on: Block., 28Oct15
BONUS - B Nye: Friction (1) (2) (3) (25-word x4), Collected Only on: Block., 28Oct15
BONUS - B Nye: Spinning Things (1) (2) (3) (25-words x4), Collected Only on: Block., 28Oct15
Atwood's Machine Experience, Due: Tue., 27Oct15
Newton's Magazine Ad SpA, Due: Fri., 30Oct15
Newton's Laws Test, Block, 28Oct15

Friday, October 23, 2015

Spring Force

DoNow: What clarification do you need to further understand the FBD, net centripetal force equations or solving for an unknown value in a horizontal rotating mass system?

AIM: I can describe the FBD and direction of forces acting on vertical loop type problems. I can describe how to write the net force equation for objects moving in a circle. I can describe the relationship between force and the amount a spring is moved from equilibrium and the spring constant.

Activities:
- Submit Too Mas Blocks HWReading Notes Ch 6-5: CQ9, CQ11, CQ13, CE14
- Tableshare Atwood's Machine ExperienceNewton's Magazine Ad SpATaking a Turn HW; Ch 6: CQ19, CQ21, CE11, CE13, CE15; ...Phenomenon WS; ...think about Newton's Laws?
- Whiteboard Ball of Death Problem
- AP 2007 Q1 A1
- Spring Force (notes)
Whiteboard Review: Net Force and Gravity
Going in Circles HW

Homework:
Complete Going in Circles HWAtwood's Machine ExperienceNewton's Magazine Ad SpATaking a Turn HW; Ch 6: CQ19, CQ21, CE11, CE13, CE15; ...Phenomenon WS; ...think about Newton's Laws?

Coming Up:
Force Practice
BONUS - B Nye: Gravity (1) (2) (3) (25-word x4), Collected Only on: Block., 28Oct15
BONUS - B Nye: Friction (1) (2) (3) (25-word x4), Collected Only on: Block., 28Oct15
BONUS - B Nye: Spinning Things (1) (2) (3) (25-words x4), Collected Only on: Block., 28Oct15
Atwood's Machine Experience, Due: Tue., 27Oct15
Newton's Magazine Ad SpA, Due: Fri., 30Oct15
Newton's Laws Test, Block, 28Oct15

Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Circular Motion

DoNow: What clarification do you need to further understand the FBD, net centripetal force equations or solving for an unknown value for a rotating mass system?

AIM: I can identify and describe the centripetal net force of a rotating system. I can describe how to derive useful equations from the net force equations applying to rotating systems.

Activities:
- Submit In the Woods HWReading Notes Ch 6-3 to 6-4: CQ10, CQ15, CQ17
- Peer Share & Submit Friction is f uN Lab
- Tableshare Atwood's Machine ExperienceToo Mas Blocks HWReading Notes Ch 6-5: CQ9, CQ11, CQ13, CE14; ...Phenomenon WS; ...think about Newton's Laws?
- Whiteboard Circular Motion Racecar Problem
- Circular Motion (notes)
- Ranking 27&14, Ranking 22&25
- AP Physics 2000 Q2 & A2
Newton's Magazine Ad SpA
- Ch 6: CQ19, CQ21, CE11, CE13, CE15
Taking a Turn HW

Homework:
Complete Newton's Magazine Ad SpATaking a Turn HW; Ch 6: CQ10, CQ15, CQ17; Too Mas Blocks HWReading Notes Ch 6-5: CQ9, CQ11, CQ13, CE14; ...Phenomenon WS; ...think about Newton's Laws?

Coming Up:
Spring Force
Atwood's Machine Experience, Due: Tue., 27Oct15
Newton's Magazine Ad SpA, Due: Fri., 30Oct15
Newton's Laws Test, Block, 28Oct15

Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Force and Rotation

DoNow: What clarification do you need to further understand the effect a pulley has on the FBD; net force equations; or solving for an unknown value in the system?

AIM: I can describe how to derive useful equations from the net force equations. I can describe the direction of velocity and acceleration or force when an object changes direction.

Activities:
- Submit At the Woods HWReading Notes Ch 6-2: CQ1, CQ7, CE1, CE3, CE9
- Tableshare Friction is f uN LabAtwood's Machine ExperienceIn the Woods HWReading Notes Ch 6-3 to 6-4: CQ10, CQ15, CQ17; ...Phenomenon WS; ...think about Newton's Laws?
Atwood's Machine Experience
- Whiteboard Atwood Mass Problem
- Circular Motion & Force Demo (notes)
Too Mas Blocks HW
Reading Notes Ch 6-5: CQ9, CQ11, CQ13, CE14

Homework:
Complete Too Mas Blocks HWReading Notes Ch 6-5: CQ9, CQ11, CQ13, CE14; In the Woods HWReading Notes Ch 6-3 to 6-4: CQ10, CQ15, CQ17; Friction is f uN Lab; ...Phenomenon WS; ...think about Newton's Laws?

Coming Up:
Circular Motion
Friction is f uN Lab, Due: Block, 21Oct15
Atwood's Machine Experience, Due: Tue., 27Oct15
Newton's Laws Test, Block, 28Oct15

Monday, October 19, 2015

Atwood's Experience

DoNow: What clarification do you need to further understand the support force or apparent weight force under a positive or negative acceleration situation.

AIM: I can describe how to draw FBD's and net force equations to objects connected to massless strings and massless-frictionless pulley systems.

Activities:
- Submit I'm Floating HWReading Notes Ch 6-1: CQ3, CQ5, CE5, CE7
- Tableshare Friction is f uN LabAt the Woods HWReading Notes Ch 6-2: CQ1, CQ7, CE1, CE3, CE9; ...Phenomenon WS; ...think about Newton's Laws?
Atwood's Machine Experience
Reading Notes Ch 6-3 to 6-4: CQ10, CQ15, CQ17
In the Woods HW

Homework:
Complete In the Woods HWReading Notes Ch 6-3 to 6-4: CQ10, CQ15, CQ17; At the Woods HWReading Notes Ch 6-2: CQ1, CQ7, CE1, CE3, CE9; Friction is f uN Lab; ...Phenomenon WS; ...think about Newton's Laws?

Coming Up:
Force During Rotation
Friction is f uN Lab, Due: Block, 21Oct15
Atwood's Machine Experience, Due: Tue., 27Oct15
Newton's Laws Test, Block, 28Oct15

Friday, October 16, 2015

Multi-Body Systems

DoNow: What clarification do you need to further understand the resisting force of friction?

AIM: I can describe the effect a pulley has on the magnitude and direction forces and motion of all objects connected to each other with a string, rope, chain, cable, etc.

Activities:
- Submit Pushing & Pulling HWReading Notes Ch 5-6 to 5-7: CQ19, CQ21, CQ25, CE11
- Tableshare Friction is f uN LabI'm Floating HWReading Notes Ch 6-1: CQ3, CQ5, CE5, CE7; ...Phenomenon WS; ...think about Newton's Laws?
- Whiteboard Multi-Body Pulley Problem
Reading Notes Ch 6-2: CQ1, CQ7, CE1, CE3, CE9
At the Woods HW

Homework:
Complete At the Woods HWReading Notes Ch 6-2: CQ1, CQ7, CE1, CE3, CE9; I'm Floating HWReading Notes Ch 6-1: CQ3, CQ5, CE5, CE7; Friction is f uN Lab; ...Phenomenon WS; ...think about Newton's Laws?

Coming Up:
Atwood's Machine Lab
Friction is f uN Lab, Due: Block, 21Oct15
Newton's Laws Test, TBA

Thursday, October 15, 2015

Weigh, What?

DoNow: Whiteboard Multi-body Tension Situation.

AIM: I can describe how to draw a FBD for a system, write the Fnet equations and solve for an unknown quantity using the Fnet equations.

Activities:
- Submit Mew, Mew Mew HWReading Notes Ch 5-5: CQ13, CQ15, CQ17, CE9
- Tableshare Friction is f uN LabPushing & Pulling HWReading Notes Ch 5-6 to 5-7: CQ19, CQ21, CQ25, CE11; ...Phenomenon WS; ...think about Newton's Laws?
Friction is f uN Lab Review
Whiteboard Review: Newton's Laws #8 & 9
Reading Notes Ch 6-1: CQ3, CQ5, CE5, CE7
I'm Floating HW

Homework:
Complete I'm Floating HWReading Notes Ch 6-1: CQ3, CQ5, CE5, CE7; Friction is f uN LabPushing & Pulling HWReading Notes Ch 5-6 to 5-7: CQ19, CQ21, CQ25, CE11; ...Phenomenon WS; ...think about Newton's Laws?

Coming Up:
Multi-Body Systems
Friction is f uN Lab, Due: Block, 21Oct15
Newton's Laws Test, TBA

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Friction is FuN

DoNow: What clarification do you need to further understand the FBD, Fnet equation and solving for two unknown variables in two Fnet equations?

AIM: I can describe the relationship between the force of friction, the Normal or support force and the coefficient of friction and how to use a graph to determine the coefficient of friction between two surfaces.

Activities:
- Peer Share & Submit Lab4U Pilot Deliverable
- Submit The Tension HWReading Notes Ch 5-4: CQ7, CQ9, CQ11, CE7
- Tableshare Mew, Mew Mew HWReading Notes Ch 5-5: CQ13, CQ15, CQ17, CE9; ...Phenomenon WS; ...think about Newton's Laws?
Friction is f uN Lab
Reading Notes Ch 5-6 to 5-7: CQ19, CQ21, CQ25, CE11
Pushing & Pulling HW

Homework:
Complete Friction is f uN LabPushing & Pulling HWReading Notes Ch 5-6 to 5-7: CQ19, CQ21, CQ25, CE11; ...Phenomenon WS; ...think about Newton's Laws?

Coming Up:
Multi-Body Systems
Friction is f uN Lab, Due: Block, 21Oct15
Newton's Laws Test, TBA

Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Bring the FuN

DoNow: Draw the FBD for the Ninja Warrior obstacles. (notes)

AIM: I can describe a personal sequence for drawing a FBD for an object and then writing the net force equations for any FBD. I can identify the direction of friction force and describe the f uN equation. I can describe how to use a graph to determine the coefficient of friction between two surfaces.

Activities:
- Submit Reading Notes Ch 5-3: CQ5, CE1, CE3, CE5 Use the F=ma HWFiction or Friction HWThe F=ma is Strong HW
- Tableshare Lab4U Pilot DeliverableThe Tension HWReading Notes Ch 5-4: CQ7, CQ9, CQ11, CE7; ...Phenomenon WS; ...think about Newton's Laws?
WB Review: Free Body Diagrams
- Friction (notes)
Whiteboard Review: Newton's Laws
Reading Notes Ch 5-5: CQ13, CQ15, CQ17, CE9
Mew, Mew Mew HW

Homework:
Complete Mew, Mew Mew HWReading Notes Ch 5-5: CQ13, CQ15, CQ17, CE9; The Tension HWReading Notes Ch 5-4: CQ7, CQ9, CQ11, CE7;  Lab4U Pilot Deliverable; ...Phenomenon WS; ...think about Newton's Laws?

Coming Up:
Friction is FuN Lab
Lab4U Pilot Experiment Deliverable, Due: Block Day, 14Oct15
Newton's Laws Test, TBA

Friday, October 9, 2015

Fiction vs. Friction

DoNow: Block on Incline: Whiteboard Problem

AIM: I can describe how to calculate the components of gravitational force of an object on an inclined plane. I can describe the relationship between the force of friction, the Normal or support force and the coefficient of friction.

Activities:
- Submit Reading Notes Ch 5-1 to 5-2: CQ2, CQ3; Newton's Laws WS1Newton's Laws WS2;
- Tableshare Lab4U Pilot DeliverableReading Notes Ch 5-3: CQ5, CE1, CE3, CE5 Use the F=ma HWFiction or Friction HWThe F=ma is Strong HW; ...Phenomenon WS; ...think about Newton's Laws?
- Friction (notes)
WB Review: Free Body Diagrams
Reading Notes Ch 5-4: CQ7, CQ9, CQ11, CE7
The Tension HW

Homework:
Complete The Tension HWReading Notes Ch 5-4: CQ7, CQ9, CQ11, CE7;  Lab4U Pilot DeliverableFiction or Friction HWReading Notes Ch 5-3: CQ5, CE1, CE3, CE5; The F=ma is Strong HWUse the F=ma HW; ...Phenomenon WS; ...think about Newton's Laws?

Coming Up:
Columbus Weekend & Friction is FuN Lab
Lab4U Pilot Experiment Deliverable, Due: Block Day, 14Oct15
Newton's Laws Test, TBA

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Lab4U Pilot

DoNow: What are Newton's three laws of motion? Which law is used to predict the magnitudes of force, mass and acceleration relationships? Khan Academy youtube tutorial

AIM: I can describe a general sequence for creating the free-body diagram and writing the vertical or horizontal net force equation for an object with either zero acceleration or an acceleration. I can identify the relationship between force, mass and acceleration.

Activities:
- Submit Use the F=ma HW
- Tableshare Reading Notes Ch 5-1 to 5-2: CQ2, CQ3; Newton's Laws WS1Newton's Laws WS2The F=ma is Strong HW; ...Phenomenon WS; ...think about Newton's Laws?
- Lab4U Pilot Experiment & Deliverable
Reading Notes Ch 5-3: CQ5, CE1, CE3, CE5
Fiction or Friction HW

Homework:
Complete Lab4U Pilot DeliverableFiction or Friction HWReading Notes Ch 5-3: CQ5, CE1, CE3, CE5; The F=ma is Strong HWReading Notes Ch 5-1 to 5-2: CQ2, CQ3; Use the F=ma HWNewton's Laws WS1Newton's Laws WS2;...Phenomenon WS; ...think about Newton's Laws?

Coming Up:
Fiction vs. Friction
Lab4U Pilot Experiment Deliverable, Due: Block Day, 14Oct15
Newton's Laws Test, TBA

Tuesday, October 6, 2015

Defining & Applying Newton's Laws

DoNow: You apply a pulling force on a spring scale which reads 5 N. How much force does the spring scale pull back on you? How is this related to Newton's Laws of Motion?

AIM: I can define Newton's Three Laws of Motion, the terms, inertia, weight. I can explain what a Free-Body Diagram (FBD) illustration models. I can describe how to apply Newton's Second Law to create the net force equation which describes the motion of an object.

Activities:
- Submit Don't Work Alone HWYour Time of Need HWRacing and Pacing HWPreview Notes: Ch 5 & 6 Newton's Laws
- Tableshare Use the F=ma HW...Phenomenon WS...think about Newton's Laws?
- Newton's Tablecloth review video
- Newton's Three Laws (notes) (Khan Academy)
Newton's Laws WS1
- Net Force Equation (notes)
- Free Body Diagram Reading & Newton's Laws WS2
Reading Notes Ch 5-1 to 5-2: CQ2, CQ3
The F=ma is Strong HW

Homework:
The F=ma is Strong HWReading Notes Ch 5-1 to 5-2: CQ2, CQ3; Use the F=ma HWNewton's Laws WS1Newton's Laws WS2; ...Phenomenon WS; ...think about Newton's Laws?

Coming Up:
Free-Body Diagrams & Net Force
Newton's Laws Test, TBA

Monday, October 5, 2015

Intro to Newton's Laws

DoNow: How is motion with constant velocity different from uniformly accelerated motion? How can you determine the uniform acceleration of an object when the displacement vs. time graph follows a parabola? (notes)

AIM: I can describe the difference between mass and force, (concept, units, equations…) I can describe what was observed in at least one force experience we will learn about this semester.

Activities:
- Submit Reading Notes Ch 4-5: CQ9, CE9, CE11
- Submit Acceleration of a Popper Experience
- Tableshare Don't Work Alone HWYour Time of Need HWRacing and Pacing HWPreview Notes: Ch 5 & 6 Newton's Laws; What do you think about Newton's Laws?
- Dot-or-Not Review & Submit Motion Pet SpA
Newton's Laws Phenomenon WS
Use the F=ma HW

Homework:
Don't Work Alone HWYour Time of Need HWRacing and Pacing HWPreview Notes: Ch 5 & 6; Use the F=ma HW; ...Phenomenon WS; ...think about Newton's Laws?

Coming Up:
Applying Newton's Laws
Newton's Laws Test, TBA

Friday, October 2, 2015

Scream & Yell Sub Day

DoNow: Find your assigned seat and listen to the substitute for instructions. Goooo…Lions!

AIM: I will review my work and write a general sequence for identifying and solving kinematics problems in 1D or 2D.

Activities:
What do you think about Newton's Laws?
Preview Notes: Ch 5 & 6
Don't Work Alone HW
Your Time of Need HW
Racing and Pacing HW
Reading Notes Ch 4-5: CQ9, CE9, CE11

Homework:
Complete What do you think about Newton's Laws?;  Preview Notes: Ch 5 & 6; Motion Pet SpAAcceleration of a Popper ExperienceDon't Work Alone HWYour Time of Need HWReading Notes Ch 4-5: CQ9, CE9, CE11; Racing and Pacing HW

Coming Up:
Intro to Newton's Laws
Motion Pet SpA, Due, Mon., 05Sep15
Acceleration of a Popper Experience, Mon., 05Sep15
Newton's Laws Test, TBA