Friday, April 29, 2016

Pre-Weekend Review

DoNow: What equations do you recognize on the Official 2015 AP Physics 1 Equations?

AIM: I can identify one topic that I know more about today than I did yesterday.

Activities
- Submit Feel the Glow HW
- Tableshare We Made It! HWAP Physics Topic Review WS
- Group 25 AP Physics 1 Released Multiple Choice (#1-5)
- 2015 AP Physics 1 Q5 & A5
AP Physics Topic Review WS triage review
- Introducing the Awesome Project

Homework:
Complete We Made It! HWAP Physics Topic Review WS

Review Physics Topics w/ Textbook

Coming Up:
AP Physics Review
AP Physics 1 Test in the Van Ness Gym: Noon, Tue., 03May16 Calculator Policy
Semester Photo Project: Photo 10 & 11, Due: Tue., 03May16
Semester Final: Block Day, 11May16
Semester Photo Project: Final Portfolio Due: Tue., 17May16
Awesome Video Project Project Due: Block Day, 18May16

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

The BIG Electric TEST

DoNow: Tableshare the Lab WS's and circuit boards. Compare the work with the checklist.

AIM: I will show that I know electric circuits.

Activities:
- Submit I Can See I HWWhat do you think about Electric Circuits?
- Submit: Lab 1-5 w/ Annotated Circuit Boards
- Tableshare: Feel the Glow HWAP Physics Topic Review WS
- Test Taking Formation

Top Performers and Class Averages
PeriodClass AverageTop Performer
1st76.0 %Adeel, Wilson & David
3rd79.4 %*Jacky*
*perfect score*

We Made It! HW

Homework:
Complete We Made It! HWFeel the Glow HWAP Physics Topic Review WS

Review Physics Topics w/ Textbook

Coming Up:
AP Physics Review
AP Physics 1 Test in the Van Ness Gym, Noon, Tue., 03May16 Approved Calculators
Semester Photo Project, Photo 10 & 11, Due: Tue., 03May16

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

More Circuits Review

DoNow: Analyze the circuit made with negligible resistance connectors and similar resistance bulbs to rank the bulbs by brightness or power. (notes)

AIM: I can identify my weaknesses and strengths in AP Physics and describe the general areas for most  effective review.

Activities:
- Submit Photo Project, Photo 9
- Submit See the Light HWTeam WS: Circuits; Señor Electric Video (25-word x4)
- Tableshare I Can See I HWLab 5Lab 4Lab 3Lab 2Lab1; ...think about Electric CircuitsAP Physics Topic Review WS
- Review What do you think about Electric Circuits?
- 2015 AP Physics 1 Q2 & A2
- 1996 AP Physics Q4 & A4
Feel the Glow HW

Homework:
Complete Feel the Glow HWI Can See I HWLab 5Lab 4Lab 3Lab 2Lab1; ...think about Electric CircuitsAP Physics Topic Review WS

Textbook Review: Ch 21.1 - 21.5 & 21.8

Coming Up:
Circuits TEST
Complete  Lab1Lab 2Lab 3Lab 4Lab 5 w/ Annotated Circuitboards, Due: Block, 27Apr16
Electric TEST, Block Day 27Apr16
AP Physics 1 Test: Noon, Tue., 03May16 Approved Calculators
Semester Photo Project, Photo 10 & 11, Due: Tue., 03May16

Monday, April 25, 2016

Circuits Review

DoNow: Calculate the total resistance, total current and Power of a 5 ohm and 10 ohm resistor organized in a series circuit with a 3 V battery. (notes)

AIM: I can describe how to solve for circuit: resistance, current, voltage drop and power of components in a circuit by using Circuit Logic, Ohm's Law and the Power Equation.

Activities:
- Submit Ask Me Ask Me Ask Me HWComic Review: Electric Currents
- Tableshare See the Light HWTeam WS: Circuits; Señor Electric Video (25-word x4); Lab 5Lab 4Lab 3Lab 2Lab1; ...think about Electric Circuits?
AP Physics Topic Review WS
Comic Review: Series & Parallel
- 1998 AP Physics Q4 & A4
WB Review: Electric Circuits
PhyzJob: Circuit Puzzles
I Can See I HW

Homework:
Complete I Can See I HWComic Review: Series & ParallelSee the Light HWTeam WS: Circuits; Señor Electric Video (25-word x4); Lab 5Lab 4Lab 3Lab 2Lab1; ...think about Electric CircuitsAP Physics Topic Review WS

Textbook Review: Ch 21.1 - 21.5 & 21.8

Coming Up:
Circuits Review
Semester Photo Project, Photo 9, Due: Tue., 26Apr16
Complete  Lab1Lab 2Lab 3Lab 4Lab 5 w/ Annotated Circuitboards, Due: Block, 27Apr16
Electric TEST, Block Day 27Apr16

Friday, April 22, 2016

Circuits Review Day

DoNow: Ranking 168 & 169

AIM: I can describe how to identify series and parallel resistors and the effect each has on total resistance, current, voltage drop and power.

Activities:
- Submit Hurrah-Hurrah HW
- Color Review & Submit Parallel Circuit Brightness CER
- Tableshare Ask Me Ask Me Ask Me HWComic Review: Electric CurrentsLab 5Lab 4Lab 3Lab 2Lab1; ...think about Electric Circuits?
- Señor Electric CurrentEnergy & Resistance videos (25-word x4)
Team Learning WS: Circuits
WB Review: Electric Circuits
PhyzJob: Circuit Puzzles
See the Light HW

Homework:
Complete See the Light HWTeam WS: Circuits; Señor Electric Video (25-word x4); Ask Me HWComic Review: Electric CurrentsLab 5Lab 4Lab 3Lab 2Lab1; ...think about Electric Circuits?

Textbook Review: Ch 21.1 - 21.5 & 21.8

Coming Up:
Circuits Review
Semester Photo Project, Photo 9, Due: Tue., 26Apr16
Complete  Lab1Lab 2Lab 3Lab 4Lab 5 w/ Annotated Circuitboards, Due: Block, 27Apr16
Electric TEST, Block Day 27Apr16

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Circuit Board Review

DoNow: Analyze the circuit diagram by drawing the direction of current. Identify the high, medium and low voltage conductors. Identify which resistors are in parallel and series. Calculate the resistance of parallel of parallel resistors. Calculate the total resistance of the circuit. Calculate the voltage drop across each resistor. Calculate the amount of current in the loops. Calculate the voltage of the battery. (notes)

AIM: I can describe the relationship between brightness and power for a light bulb or resistor in a circuit and the relationship of power, current, voltage and resistance.

Activities:
- Submit: Team WS: Electric CurrentTwo by Two HW
- Color Review & Submit Series Circuit Brightness CER
- Tableshare: Hurrah-Hurrah HWLab 5Lab 4Lab 3Lab 2Lab1; ...think about Electric Circuits?
- Ranking 165 & 166
- Electric Circuit Power (notes)
Lab 5 - Electric Circuit Experience (notes)
Comic Review: Electric Currents
PhyzJob: Circuit Puzzles
Ask Me Ask Me Ask Me HW

Homework:
Complete Ask Me Ask Me Ask Me HWComic Review: Electric CurrentsHurrah-Hurrah HWLab 5  Lab 4Lab 3Lab 2Lab1; ...think about Electric Circuits?

Textbook Review: Ch 21.5 & 21.8

Coming Up:
Circuit Review
Lab 4 - Parallel Circuit Brightness CER, Due: Fri., 22Apr16
Semester Photo Project, Photo 9, Due: Tue., 26Apr16
Electric TEST, Sooner or Later Electric TEST, Block Day, 27Apr16

Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Parallel Circuit Measurement

DoNow: Analyze the circuit diagram by drawing the direction of current. Identify the high and low voltage conductors. Identify the total resistance of the circuit. Identify the amount of current in the loops. Identify the voltage drop across each resistor. (notes)

AIM: I can describe the relationship between brightness and voltage or current for light bulb or resistor in a parallel loop circuit.

Activities:
- Submit Photo Project, Photos 7 & 8
- Submit Marching On HW
- Color Review & Submit Simple Circuit Brightness CER
- Submit Academic Dedication Card SpA
- Tableshare Team WS: Electric CurrentTwo by Two HWLab 4Lab 3Lab 2Lab1; ...think about Electric Circuits?
Lab 4 - Electric Circuits Exploration Parallel Circuit Measurement (notes)
Lab 5 - Electric Circuit Experience (notes)
Hurrah-Hurrah HW

Homework:
Complete Hurrah-Hurrah HWTeam WS: Electric CurrentTwo by Two HW; Lab 5Lab 4Lab 3Lab 2Lab1; ...think about Electric Circuits?

Textbook Review: Ch 21.5 & 21.8

Coming Up:
The Super Circuit Board Review w/ Power
Lab 3 - Series Circuit Brightness CER, Due: Block 20Apr16
Lab 4 - Parallel Circuit Brightness CER, Due: Fri., 22Apr16
Semester Photo Project, Photo 9, Due: Tue., 26Apr16
Electric TEST, Sooner or Later Electric TEST, Block Day 27Apr16

Monday, April 18, 2016

Series Circuit Measurement

DoNow: Analyze the circuit diagram by drawing the direction of current. Identify the high and low voltage conductors. Identify the total resistance of the circuit. Identify the current in the loop. Identify the voltage drop across each resistor. (notes)

AIM: I can describe the relationship between brightness and voltage or current for light bulb or resistor in a series loop circuit.

Activities:
- Submit Meditate On Ohm… HW
- Color Review & Submit Play-doh Resistance WS & CER
- Tableshare Marching On HWLab 3Lab 2Lab1; ...think about Electric Circuits?
- Review Team Worksheet: Electric Current
Lab 3 - Electric Circuits Exploration Series Circuit Measurement (notes)
Lab 4 - Electric Circuits Exploration Parallel Circuit Construction (notes)
Two by Two HW

Homework:
Complete Two by Two HWTeam WS: Electric CurrentMarching On HW; Lab 4Lab 3Lab 2Lab1; ...think about Electric Circuits?
* Bring a non-corregated cardboard box to class. (cereal or cracker type)

Textbook Review: Ch 21.3 - 12.4

Coming Up:
The Super Circuit Board Parallel Panel Measurements
Academic Dedication Card SpA, Due: Tue., 19Apr16
Lab 2 - Simple Circuit Brightness CER, Due: Tue., 19Apr16
Semester Photo Project, Photos 7 & 8, Due: Tue., 19Apr16
Lab 3 - Series Circuit Brightness CER, Due: Block 20Apr16
Electric TEST, Sooner or Later

Friday, April 15, 2016

Simple Circuit Measurements

DoNow: What is the relationship between circuit current, circuit voltage and circuit resistance? Create an analogy that models the behavior the current through a resistor.

AIM: I can identify the settings to measure voltage on the multi-meter and how to connect the meter safely for safe voltage measurement of a circuit component within a circuit. I can describe the relationship between brightness and voltage or current for light bulb or resistor in a single loop circuit.

Activities:
- Submit On the Circuits HW
- Color Review & Submit Light Bulb Illumination WS & CER
- Tableshare Meditate On Ohm… HWPlay-doh Resistance WS & CERLab 2Lab1; ...think about Electric Circuits?
Lab 1 - Multi-meter Experience (current)
Lab 2 - Electric Circuits Exploration Simple Circuit Measurement (notes)
Lab 3 - Electric Circuits Exploration Series Circuit Construction (notes)
Team Learning Worksheet: Electric Current
Marching On HW

Homework:
Complete Marching On HWTeam WS: CurrentMeditate On Ohm… HWPlay-doh Resistance WS & CERLab 3Lab 2Lab1; ...think about Electric Circuits?
* Bring a non-corregated cardboard box to class. (cereal or cracker type)

Textbook Review: Ch 21.3 - 21.4

Coming Up:
The Super Circuit Board Series Panel Measurements
Play-Doh CER, Due: Mon., 18Apr16
Academic Dedication Card SpA, Due: Tue., 19Apr16
Lab 2 - Simple Circuit Brightness CER, Due: Tue., 19Apr16
Semester Photo Project, Photos 7 & 8, Due: Tue., 19Apr16
Electric TEST, Sooner or Later

Wednesday, April 13, 2016

The Ammeter

DoNow: What is the relationship between resistance, resistivity, length and cross-sectional area of a conductor? Create an analogy that models the behavior the resistance of a resistor. (notes)

AIM: I can identify the settings to measure current on the multi-meter and how to connect the meter safely for safe current measurement of a loop in a circuit component. I will be able to apply qualitative and quantitative models (Ohm's Law) to describe the relationship of voltage, current and resistance of a simple circuit.

Activities:
- Submit Loop to Loop HWBatteries, Bulbs & Wires;
- Tableshare On the Circuits HWPlay-doh Resistance WS & CERLight Bulb Illumination WS & CERLab1Electrophorus Deliverable; ...think about Electric Circuits?
- Review Play-doh Resistance WS & CER (notes)
Lab 1 - Multi-meter Operation Manual (poster)
- Ohm's Law (notes)
Lab 2 - Simple Circuit Exploration (notes)
Team Learning Worksheet: Electric Current (postponed)
Meditate On Ohm… HW

Homework:
Complete Meditate On Ohm… HWTeam WS: Electric CurrentLab 2On the Circuits HWPlay-doh Resistance WS & CERLight Bulb Illumination WS & CERLab1Electrophorus Deliverable; ...think about Electric Circuits?

* Bring a non-corregated cardboard box to class. (cereal or cracker type)

Textbook Review: Ch 21.3 - 21.4

Coming Up:
The Super Circuit Board
Circuit & Bulb CER, Due, Fri., 17Apr15
Play-Doh CER, Due: Mon. 18Apr16
Academic Dedication Card SpA, Due: Tue., 19Apr16
Semester Photo Project, Photos 7 & 8, Due: Tue., 19Apr16
Electric TEST, Sooner or Later

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

The Ohmmeter

DoNow: Where have you heard the word circuit outside of physics? How is it similar to the electric circuit?

AIM: I can identify the settings to measure resistance on the multi-meter and describe how to connect the meter for safe resistance measurement of a component and the one rule for resistance measurement. I can describe how length, cross-sectional area and resistivity affect the resistance of a conductor.

Activities:
- Submit: Comic Review: ChargeCh-Ch-Charge! HW; ...think about Electrostatics?
- Tableshare Electrophorus Deliverable
SpA - Academic Dedication Card
- Tableshare Loop to Loop HWLight Bulb Illumination WS & CERBatteries, Bulbs & WiresLab1Electrophorus Activity; ...think about Electric Circuits?
Lab1 - Multi-Meter Operation Manual (component resistance)
Play-doh Resistance WS
On the Circuits HW

Homework:
Complete On the Circuits HWPlay-doh Resistance WS & CERLoop to Loop HWLight Bulb Illumination WS & CERBatteries, Bulbs & WiresLab1Electrophorus Deliverable; ...think about Electric Circuits?

* Bring a non-corregated cardboard box to class. (cereal or cracker type)

Textbook Review: Ch 21.2

Coming Up:
The Ammeter & Super Circuit Board Construction
Electrophorus Deliverable, Due: Block Day, 13Apr16
Circuit & Bulb CER, Due, Fri., 15Apr16
Play-Doh CER, Due: Mon. 18Apr16
Academic Dedication Card SpA, Due: Tue., 19Apr16
Semester Photo Project, Photos 7 & 8, Due: Tue., 19Apr16
Electric TEST, Sooner or Later

Monday, April 11, 2016

The Simple Circuit

DoNow: Create a sketch that shows how to measure the voltage drop across the terminals of a battery. What are the units and electric schematic symbol used for a battery? (notes)

AIM: I can describe the direction of electric current and criteria that must be satisfied to light a bulb using a simple circuit. I can describe how to draw circuits using standard symbols or schematics to identify open, closed and short circuits.

Activities:
- Submit How Electric HWItalian Coulombs Law (Short Notes & Sum)
- Tableshare Ch-Ch-Ch-Charge! HWLab1Comic Review: ChargeElectrophorus Activity; ...think about Electrostatics?; ...think about Electric Circuits?
Batteries, Bulbs & Wires
Light Bulb Illumination WS
- Electric Circuits and Current (notes)
Loop to Loop HW

Homework:

Textbook Review 12.1

Coming Up:
The Resistor & Ohmmeter
Electrophorus Deliverable, Due: Block Day, 13Apr16
Circuit & Bulb CER, Due: Fri., 15Apr16
Semester Photo Project, Photos 7 & 8, Due: Tue., 19Apr16
What...about Electrostatics WS & Electric TEST, Sooner or Later

Friday, April 8, 2016

The multi-Meter

DoNow: Does the aluminum pie pan of the electrophorus need to be charged to transfer a charge? How is an induced charge polarization different than being charged? Explain.

AIM: I can identify the settings to measure voltage on the multi-meter and how to connect the meter safely for safe voltage measurement of a circuit component. I can describe the direction of conventional current used in physics and how it is different from real current.

Activities:
- Submit Ouch! This Hertz HWSenor Physics: Charging (25-words)
- Submit Rubber Band Powered Cart Deliverable
- Tableshare How Electric HWItalian Coulombs Law (Short Notes & Sum); Electrophorus Activity; ...think about Electrostatics?
Comic Review: Charge
Lab1 - Multi-meter Operators Manual (voltage drop)
- Review What do you think about Electrostatics?
- What do you think about Electric Circuits?
Ch-Ch-Ch-Charge! HW

Homework:
Complete Ch-Ch-Ch-Charge! HWLab1Comic Review: ChargeHow Electric HWItalian Coulombs Law (Short Notes & Sum); Electrophorus Activity; ...think about Electrostatics?; ...think about Electric Circuits?

* Bring a non-corregated cardboard box or file folder to class. (cereal or cracker type)

Textbook Review: Ch 20.1 Electric Potential & Electric Potential Energy, 21.8

Coming Up:
Electric Circuits (Our Last Topic!)
Electrophorus Deliverable, Due: Block Day, 13Apr16
Semester Photo Project, Photos 7 & 8, Due: Tue., 19Apr16
What...about Electrostatics WS & Electric TEST, Sooner or Later

Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Thee Electrophorus

DoNow: What happens to the charge in the metal pie pan when it is placed on the charged Styrofoam? (notes)

AIM: I can identify the predicted charging type for insulators and conductors and the logic of charge interactions between atomic charge and charged objects using the Law of Charge and Conservation of Charge.

Activities:
- Submit: Boredom Therapy HW
- Tableshare Ouch! This Hertz HWSenor Physics: Charging (25-words); ...think about Electrostatics?; Rubber Band Powered Cart Deliverable
Thee Modern Electrophorus Activity
- Coulombs Law in Italian (Short Video Notes & Summary)
WB Review: Charge Interactions
How Electric HW

Homework:
Complete How Electric HWItalian Coulombs Law (Short Notes & Sum); Electrophorus ActivityOuch! This Hertz HWSenor Physics: Charging (25-words); ...think about Electrostatics?; Rubber Band Powered Cart Deliverable

Textbook Review: Ch 19.1 - 19.3, 19.6 Charging by Induction

Coming Up:
Measuring Electric Circuits
Electrophorus Deliverable, Due: Block Day, 13Apr16
Semester Photo Project, Photos 7 & 8, Due: Tue., 19Apr16
Rubber Band Powered Cart Challenge Deliverable: Fri., 08Apr16
What...about Electrostatics WS & Electric TEST, Sooner or Later

Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Charge Interactions

DoNow: What are the two ways of charging an object. What type or class of material do the charging methods work on? (notes & more notes)

AIM: I can use Coulomb's Law to describe the direction of an electrostatic force and factors that affect the magnitude of the electrostatic force. I can use charge logic and the properties of conductors and insulators to describe the net charge of an object.

Activities:
- Submit Photo Project, Photo 6
- Submit Waves Toy Design & Marketing Campaign SpA
- Submit: Preview Notes: Ch 19 & 20; How Shocking HW
- Tableshare: Boredom Therapy HW; ...think about Electrostatics?; Rubber Band Powered Cart Deliverable
- Charge Interaction (notes)
- Coulomb's Law (notes)
Coulomb's Law Whiteboard
- Intro to Thee Modern Electrophorus Activity
- Senor Physics: Charging (Notes & 25-word Summary)
Ouch! This Hertz HW

Homework:
Complete Electrophorus ActivityOuch! This Hertz HWSenor Physics: Charging (25-words); Boredom Therapy HW; ...think about Electrostatics?; Rubber Band Powered Cart Deliverable

Textbook Review: Ch 19.1 - 19.3

Coming Up:
Electrophorus Activity
Electrophorus Deliverable, Due: Block Day, 13Apr16
Semester Photo Project, Photos 7 & 8, Due: Tue., 19Apr16
Rubber Band Powered Cart Challenge Deliverable: Fri., 08Apr16
What...about Electrostatics WS & Electric TEST, Sooner or Later

Monday, April 4, 2016

Welcome Back to Charge!

DoNow: List on the whiteboard the nicest thing you did over Spring Break and decide what was the nicest thing anyone did at your table. Be ready to share.

AIM: I can describe different types of charge transfer methods and the difference between how conductors and non-conductors transfer charge.

Activities:
- Tableshare Boredom Therapy HWPreview Notes: Ch 19 & 20; How Shocking HWWaves Toy Design & Marketing Campaign SpARubber Band Powered Cart Deliverable
Rubber Band Powered Cart Deliverable Q&A
- Whiteboard Review: How Shocking HWBoredom Therapy HW
- Intro to Charge Methods (notes)

Homework:
Complete Boredom Therapy HWPreview Notes: Ch 19 & 20; How Shocking HW; ...think about Electrostatics?; Waves Toy Design & Marketing Campaign SpARubber Band Powered Cart Deliverable

Textbook Review: Ch 19, 20 & 21

Coming Up:
Electrophorus Activity
Semester Photo Project, Photo 6, Due: Tue., 05Apr16
Waves Toy Design & Marketing Campaign SpA Due: Tue., 05Apr16
Rubber Band Powered Cart Challenge Deliverable: Fri., 08Apr16
What...about Electrostatics WS & Electric TEST, Sooner or Later