Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Late Work Games

DoNow: Hopefully you are enjoying your Summer and making goals for yourself.

AIM: Make magic happen everyday.

Activities:
- Take responsible risks

Homework:
Be safe and make good choices!
Listen to some good Ted Talks.

Coming Up:
The rest of your life.

Friday, May 20, 2016

Final Film Festival

DoNow: Settle down and get ready for our featured presentations.

AIM: I will see what I missed in physics.

Activities:
- Video Presentations and Viewing

The Awesome Physics is Phun Project
PeriodBest Class Video
1st*Ivan, Yi, Sam, Jason & Donald*
3rdBenton, Leanna, Kelly, Alice & Ellen
*Overall Best Video*

Homework:
It's Summertime! Be safe! and Make good choices!

Coming Up:
Make Up Day

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Video Submissions

DoNow: Pat your self on the back because you did it!

AIM: I can identify on habit of mind that improved this year and another three to focus on now.

Activities:
Awesome Video Project submissions

Homework:
Get ready to watch the Awesome Video Project.

Coming Up:
Finals Week Film Festival

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Photo Portfolio Gallery

DoNow: Why do you feel the photo you selected is the best of your portfolio?

AIM: I can identify an area of weakness that I can work on.

Activities:
Final Photo Portfolio Class Presentation
Awesome Video Project Time

Homework:
Get ready to submit Awesome Video Project and bring some food to share tomorrow.

Coming Up:
Video Submission
Awesome Video Project Due: Block Day, 18May16

Monday, May 16, 2016

Portfolio Preparation

DoNow: If you shoot a projectile into a block how high will it go?

AIM: I can describe what the Photo Portfolio will look like.

Activities:
- Submit Understanding Car Crashes: (10 bullet point notes w/ 4-Color Illustration Summary)
- Tableshare Semester Photo ProjectFinal Portfolio

Homework:
Organize your Photo ProjectFinal Portfolio; Get ready to submit Awesome Video Project

Coming Up:
Portfolio Gallery
Semester Photo ProjectFinal Portfolio, Due: Tue., 17May16
Awesome Video Project Due: Block Day, 18May16

Friday, May 13, 2016

Move-Up and Out

DoNow: What is your role in the video project?

AIM: I will identify my personal plan for ensuring a successful video project.

Activities: Assembly Schedule
- Submit Horizontal Launch Speed WS
Understanding Car Crashes: (10 bullet point notes w/ 4-Color Illustration Summary)

Homework:
Complete Understanding Car Crashes: (10 bullet point notes w/ 4-Color Illustration Summary)

Coming Up:
Wrap-Up
Semester Photo ProjectFinal Portfolio, Due: Tue., 17May16
Awesome Video Project Due: Block Day, 18May16

Wednesday, May 11, 2016

End of the Year Final Exam

DoNow: Did you meet your personal goals you set for yourself for this class?

AIM: Show that you know AP Physics 1.

Activities:
- Submit Textbook with Post-It to the Front Table
- Submit Drop vs. Horizontal Launch WS
- Submit AP Physics Topic Review WS
- Tableshare Horizontal Launch Speed WS
- Test Taking Formation

Top Performers and Class Averages
PeriodClass AverageTop Performer
1st54.3 %Daniel
3rd51.6 %Jacky
*perfect score*

Homework:
Complete Horizontal Launch Speed WS; Assemble your Photo Project: Final Portfolio

Coming Up:
Move Up, Make-Up Semester Final, (AP Testers: Let me know when)
Semester Photo ProjectFinal Portfolio, Due: Tue., 17May16
Awesome Video Project Due: Block Day, 18May16

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Launch Speed

DoNow: How can you determine the horizontal speed of an object rolling off of a table?

AIM: I can describe how the time a projectile is in the air is related to the horizontal and vertical motion of the projectile.

Activities:
- Submit Compressed Air Launcher WS
- Tableshare Drop vs. Horizontal Launch WSAP Physics Topic Review WS
Horizontal Launch Speed WS
Final Photo Portfolio Assembly
Awesome Video Project

Homework:
Complete Horizontal Launch Speed WSDrop vs. Horizontal Launch WSAP Physics Topic Review WS

Coming Up:
Time and Trajectory
Semester Final: Block Day, 11May16
Semester Photo ProjectFinal Portfolio, Due: Tue., 17May16
Awesome Video Project Due: Block Day, 18May16

Monday, May 9, 2016

Horizontal Launch

DoNow: How is the horizontal motion of a projectile affected by gravity? Explain.

AIM: I will be able to describe the effect of the gravitational force on the trajectory of a projectile.

Activities: (Good Luck Bio peeps!)
- Tableshare Compressed Air Launcher WSAP Physics Topic Review WS
- Drop vs. Horizontal Launch WS
Final Photo Portfolio Assembly
Awesome Video Project

Homework:
Complete Drop vs. Horizontal Launch WSCompressed Air Launcher WSAP Physics Topic Review WS

Coming Up:
Time and Trajectory
Semester Final: Block Day, 11May16
Semester Photo ProjectFinal Portfolio, Due: Tue., 17May16
Awesome Video Project Due: Block Day, 18May16

Friday, May 6, 2016

Projectile Launcher

DoNow: Identify factors that would affect the height of a tennis ball's trajectory if you threw a tennis ball upward.

AIM: I will be able to describe the time required for a projectile to reach the top of a trajectory and return back the launch elevation when air resistance is negligible.

Activities: (Good Luck APUSH-ers)
- Tableshare: AP Physics Topic Review WS
Compressed Air Launcher WS
Awesome Final Semester Project Research

Homework:
Do something nice for your Mother and Get your AP Physics 1 Game ON! Complete Compressed Air Launcher WSAP Physics Topic Review WS

Coming Up:
Time and Trajectory
Semester Final: Block Day, 11May16
Semester Photo Project: Final Portfolio Due: Mon. 16May16
Awesome Video Project Project Due: Block Day, 18May16

Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Finals Stretch

DoNow: Pat yourself on the back for participating in a difficult course and test. Remember you can submit a Test Reflection for the AP Test. Record the due dates on the AP Physics Topic Review WS.

AIM: I will know when things are due and have a plan to understand Vectors, Graphing, Motion, Kinematics, Forces, Momentum, Energy, Waves, Wave-like Motion, Electrostatics, Electric Circuits for the AP Physics 1 Final.

Activities:
- Tableshare: AP Physics Topic Review WS
Awesome Final Semester Project Group Selection & Planning

Homework:
Complete AP Physics Topic Review WS; Review & Get your AP Physics 1 Game ON!

Coming Up:
AP Physics Project Time
Semester Final: Block Day, 11May16
Semester Photo Project: Final Portfolio Due: Tue., 17May16
Awesome Video Project Project Due: Block Day, 18May16

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

It's Test Day

DoNow: Imagine the best place and time you have experienced in your life. Take a deep breath and get ready for future awesome.

AIM: I will show that I know Vectors, Graphing, Motion, Kinematics, Forces, Momentum, Energy, Waves, Wave-like Motion, Electrostatics, Electric Circuits on the AP Physics 1 Test.

Activities:
- Submit Photo Project: Photo 10 & 11
- Tableshare AP Physics Topic Review WS
- 2015 AP Physics 1 Q3 & A3
- 2014 AP Physics 1 Multi-Choice: Torque & Rotational Motion (Free-Review)
- Group 25 AP Physics 1 Released Multiple Choice (Free-Review)
Awesome Final Semester Project Group Selection

Homework:
Review & Get your AP Physics 1 Game ON!

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

Monday, May 2, 2016

Post-Weekend Review

DoNow: What did you do to prepare for the test on Tuesday, Noon at the Van Ness Gym, where you will bring an approved calculator, writing stuff, erasing stuff, small snack, drink, but not bring your phone?

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

Activities:
- Submit We Made It! HW
- Tableshare Photo Project: Photo 10 & 11; AP Physics Topic Review WS
- Group 25 AP Physics 1 Released Multiple Choice (#20-25)
- 2015 AP Physics 1 Q1, 3 & 4

Homework:
Complete AP Physics Topic Review WS

Review Physics Topics w/ Textbook

Coming Up:
AP Physics Relax
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