Mr. Andrade's Physics Classes

Midterm grades posted

2012-01-25T11:32:00.001-05:00

The grades for the Midterm Exam have been posted on PowerSchool.

There was no curve. The grades ranged from an 11, up to a 93.

I was very pleased with some of your performances and very disappointed with many of you. Many students did not even try to do the problems. This lack of effort is unacceptable, especially from seniors. You should have the self-respect and self-discipline to do your best on everything you do and many of you did not even try.

Also, many of you did not show your work on the exam. I instructed you that you must show your work to get credit. Just writing an answer is not acceptable.

The midterm was made up of past homework, quiz and in-class examples or problems that were very close to those. I only had 2 students come and ask for help before the exams. I was very disappointed in the lack of effort put in by some of you.

Results by Period

Period High score Low score

1 93 33
3 86 11
4 82 13
6 87 14

Some Advice:

1. Always put forth your best effort on everything you do. Don't get lazy. Take pride in your work.

2. Study. You can not learn and understand just by showing up for class. You must do all of the work, you must review your notes and you must study for exams.

3. Ask for help. Only 2 students out of 90 came for help the week before exams, yet a large number of students failed the exam. I am here after school everyday. Come and ask for help. There are help resources on the class site and on this blog site (see the right side menu).

I'm hoping to see more effort on your next quiz and for the rest of the year. Remember, you need to keep working and putting in the effort all the way to the end of the year. College will be even harder.

Circular Motion MSS Assignment

2012-01-20T08:00:00.001-05:00

Circular Motion
Multimedia Science School Assignment

Per 1, 3, 6 - start Friday, 1/20, finish Monday 1/23.
Per 4 - do entire thing on Monday 1/23

Novell Screen
Multimedia Science School
Physics
Fields
Motion in a Circle
Lesson
Circular Motion

Go through lesson, taking notes on major points. Also comment on anything surprising you learned and describe something you see or do everyday that has Circular Motion.

Submit notes, comments and everyday item as INDIVIDUALS. Each student must submit there own paper.

You may submit via email, Word document emailed to me, share a Google Doc, or on paper.

NOTE: If your computer gives you a license error for this software, do the same assignment in terms of what you are doing and handing in, except, go here: http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/circles/ and do lessons 1 and 2 instead of using the software above.

Google Science Fair - enter and win big prizes

2012-01-19T10:41:00.001-05:00

The second annual Google Science Fair is open. Google started the science fair last year and it was a huge success. Students enter their projects and can win some really great prizes. The projects from last year were pretty impressive too.

Students simply register online, get parental consent, do their project site online and then submit the project.

The site has great tips and resources for students and educators. There are three age categories 13-14, 15-16 and 17-18 and prizes in each category. The one grand prize includes a trip to the Galapagos, a $50,000 scholarship, and a hands on experience at either Lego, CERN or Google. Other prizes include $25,000 scholarships, Chromebooks and Chromebook kits for their classroom, intern experiences and much more.

This is a great way for students to work through a science project and have it viewed internationally and have the chance to win some great prizes.

For more information or to get started, go to the Google Science Fair site.

Doodle 4 Google - be creative and win a scholarship

2012-01-19T10:40:00.002-05:00

Google is once again hosting a Doodle 4 Google contest for K-12 students in the US. Students create a doodle of the Google logo based on this years topic "If I could travel in time, I'd visit...". The winner gets their design on the Google homepage and gets a $30,000 college scholarship along with a $50,000 technology grant for their school.

The theme, "If I could travel in time, I'd visit..." could mean visiting past, present, or future setting. Last year's contest had over 100,000 entries, so competition is fierce. There will be one winner per state and then from those 50 State winners, the 5 National Finalists and the National winner will be chosen.

This year the winning Doodle will also appear on a special edition Crayola 64 crayon box!!

To enter, you just need to submit your artwork by March 20th with a signed and completed entry form.

There will be some celebrity judges along with the Google employee judges. They will determine the State finalists. On May 2nd, the State finalists will be up for public vote.

Being a finalist is pretty cool and all 50 state finalists will get flown to New York city for the national awards ceremony on May 17th. The winning Doodle will appear on May 18th and all of the 50 state winning doodles will be displayed at the New York Public Library.

Complete rules, prizes, and registration information is available at the Doodle 4 Google site.

Solutions posted

2012-01-12T14:37:00.000-05:00

The solutions for the Work, Power, Energy and Momentum quiz are posted along with the make up work for the WPE Lab and the WPE Multimedia assignment. If you didn't have to do the make up work, you can use them for extra practice. The answers are included.

All three things are posted here:
https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/physics-class-files

Physics - Work-Power-Energy-Momentum Quiz Answers 2011-2012.pdf

WPE Lab Makeup and answers- a.pdf -- Make up for students who missed WPE lab. Other students can use it for review. Includes answers.

WPE Multimedia Assign make up and answers - b.pdf -- Make up for students who missed WPE Multimedia Science School assignment. Other students can use it for review. Includes answers.

Don't forget to review for the midterm. Scroll down on this site and look at past links and resources too.

Schedule update

2012-01-10T08:41:00.002-05:00

Tuesday 1/10

Period 1 - finished Circular/Rotational Lecture. Homework is packet 6, #18-23
Lecture notes: https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/physics-class-files
Physics - Circular and Rotational Motion - part 3.pdf

Period 4 - we will go over the homework (packet 6, #1-12) and then do parts 2 and 3 of the lecture
Homework will be packet 6, #13-23

Period 6 - we will finish the lecture. Homework will be packet 6, #13-23

Wednesday 1/11

Period 3 - we will do the last part of the lecture. Homework packet 6, #18-23

Thursday 1/12

Periods 1, 3, 4, 6 - we will go over the homework, you will get back your last quiz with the solutions, and I will answer any questions you have before the midterms.

Friday 1/13 - Midterms begin

Reminder - missing/make up work due by midterm

2012-01-09T14:39:00.000-05:00

Reminder, any student owing me missing work or make up work must turn it in by their classes midterm. Once the exam starts, all missing work will become a "0".

This work should have been turned in within a week of the assignment or your return to school after missing an assignment. Remember, you need to come to me and ask what you missed when you are absent. Do not wait for me to come to you. You should also be checking PowerSchool on a regular basis.

Good luck studying for mid terms. Don't forget to look at the posting below on the site for resources and tips for the midterm.

Schedule Update Thu 1-5

2012-01-05T09:11:00.002-05:00

Physics class schedule update.

On Thursday 1/5, Monday 1/9 and Tuesday 1/10 we continued Circular Motion and did torque. The second part of the lecture notes are posted here:
https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/physics-class-files
"Physics - Circular and Rotational Motion - part 2.pdf"

Homework for this part is packet 6, #13-17

We will continue with this topic up until the midterm and it will be included on the midterm. The midterm schedule, what's on the midterm, and some study resources were posted on 12/26 (and can be viewed HERE).

Make sure you start reviewing now, so that you can come in next week, before the midterms start, and ask questions. There will NOT be a review in class, but I will answer any questions students may have next Wednesday and Thursday.

Period 4 - we will be doing two parts on Tuesday.

Schedule Update

2012-01-03T09:28:00.004-05:00

Physics class schedule update.

Welcome back! I hope everyone had a good holiday break.

This week on Tuesday 1/3 and Wednesday 1/4 we will start Circular Motion. The first part of the lecture notes are posted here:
https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/physics-class-files
"Physics - Circular and Rotational Motion - part 1.pdf"

We will continue with this topic up until the midterm and it will be included on the midterm. The midterm schedule, what's on the midterm, and some study resources were posted on 12/26 (and can be viewed HERE).

Make sure you start reviewing now, so that you can come in next week, before the midterms start, and ask questions. There will NOT be a review in class, but I will answer any questions students may have next Wednesday and Thursday.

Midterm Exam information

2011-12-26T11:00:00.000-05:00

The Physics Midterm exam will be on the following topics:

Math review, units, unit conversions

Packet 1 - One dimensional motion
Packet 2 - Vectors, Projectile motion and 2D Motion
Packet 3 - Forces and Newton's Laws
Packet 4 - Momentum
Packet 5 - Work, Power, Energy
Packet 6 - Circular Motion (which we are doing starting 1/3/2012)

Remember to review the packets and homework, your class notes, and the past quizzes.

Here is an excellent site that you can also use for review:
http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/

Remember the class notes are posted here:
https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/physics-class-files

You should start reviewing now so that you have time to ask questions and absorb the material again.

IMPORTANT - You need to have your own calculator. A scientific calculator is all that you need. They only cost between $8 and $15. Target and Walmart have the best prices. I will not be providing calculators after midterms.

IMPORTANT - tell your parents that the progress reports are almost 3 weeks out of date and that they should check PowerSchool for an updated grade.

Midterm Exam Schedule:

Friday, January 13
8:00 – 10:00 Period 1 Exam
10:05 – 10:15 Homeroom
10:20 – 12:20 Period 2 Exam
12:20 Dismissal for students, lunch is available from 12:20 – 12:50
BUT buses will be ready at 12:20 and will leave by 12:25 (no buses at 12:50)

Monday, January 16: NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, January 17
8:00 – 10:00 Period 3 Exam
10:05 – 10:15 Homeroom
10:20 – 12:20 Period 4 Exam
12:20 Dismissal for students, lunch is available from 12:20 – 12:50
BUT buses will be ready at 12:20 and will leave by 12:25 (no buses at 12:50)

Wednesday, January 18
8:00 – 10:00 Period 5 Exam
10:05 – 10:15 Homeroom
10:20 – 12:20 Period 6 Exam
12:20 Dismissal for students, lunch is available from 12:20 – 12:50
BUT buses will be ready at 12:20 and will leave by 12:25 (no buses at 12:50)

Thursday, January 19
8:00 – 10:00 Period 7 Exam
10:05 – 10:15 Homeroom
10:20 – 12:20 makeup exams
12:20 Dismissal for students, lunch is available from 12:20 – 12:50
BUT buses will be ready at 12:20 and will leave by 12:25 (no buses at 12:50)

Friday, January 20
Last day of marking period

Regular schedule 1-2-3-4-6-7
Make up exams to be arranged with teachers

Happy Holidays!

2011-12-22T13:09:00.001-05:00

Happy Holidays everyone! Have a great vacation!

Mr. A

Schedule Update - QUIZ THURSDAY

2011-12-19T11:51:00.001-05:00

Schedule Update:

Monday, 12/19 - Per 1, 3, and 6 working on the Egg Drop projects.

Tuesday, 12/20
Per 1 - final drop and calculations
Per 4 - final assembly and drop and calculations
Per 6 - final assembly and drop and calculations

Wednesday, 12/21
Per 3 - final drop and calculations

Egg Drop Calculations
Given/known info: mass (measured), height = 4m, time (measured)
convert mass from grams to kg.
Use conservation of energy to calculate the final velocity (PE1 = KE2)
Use Impulse Momentum theorem to calculate the impact force.

Calculations, along with a short description of your device and why you made it that way, are due the day of the quiz.

Thursday, 12/22
QUIZ - Periods 1, 3, 4, 6
on Work, Power, Energy and Momentum (Packets 4 and 5 )
Review the packets, class notes, and the worksheet from last Monday (sub work). You have the solutions to this so you should try the problems again on your own and then see if you did them correctly.

You can go here for more help too:
http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/momentum/
http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/energy/

You will get the main equations on quiz or on the board. You must be able to do the algebra and solve for different variables though.

You should start reviewing for it now so that you can ask questions on Tuesday or Wednesday.

Egg Drop Project

2011-12-15T12:41:00.000-05:00

Physics

The Great Egg Drop

Your Challenge:

Build a device/vehicle that will protect a passenger (The Egg) from harm during a "crash".

The Rules:

One raw egg (large or extra large) is to be used. YOU supply the egg on the day of testing.

No foreign substance(s) may be applied to the eggshell, especially for the purpose of increasing the strength of the shell. Nothing may be permanently attached to the shell (i.e. rubber bands or glue).

Glue may not be molded to form a “pod” or capsule around the egg or put on egg.

The vehicle may be any shape or size.

Vehicle MUST free-fall to the ground. (No 'parachute' device or “wing” may be employed).

Vehicle shall be designed to withstand a fall from a minimum height of two meters.

Final drop will be 4 meters.

Egg shell integrity must be able to be proven to be uncompromised after impact;

The egg must be able to be easily removed in order to prove this.

Examples of materials that may be used for construction: (you can use other materials)

Toothpicks (wooden only) no limit

Soda straws (any type) 5 straws or 50 cm total length

Paper (standard notebook type) two (2) sheets; may NOT be wadded

Glue (any type) Glue sticks may not be used for structure

NO PILLOWS, BUBBLE WRAP, SHOES, OR BOXES MAY BE USED.
Additional extra credit points may be earned in the following categories:

Aesthetic design (does it look nice)
Most spectacular crash

In addition, you must calculate the object’s velocity at impact and its change in momentum using the conservation of energy formula. You will also be timing the fall and then calculating the Impulse and Force at impact.

Schedule:

Day 1 - research and initial design

Day 2 - assembly and test drop

Day 3 - redesign and modification and final drop

Calculations:

Group members:_________________________________________________________________

Class period: ______

Egg Drop Calculations

m_egg= 60grams

mass: ____ g -- ________ kg h = 4m t= ____

(what mass are you using for your calculations…)

PE = mgh =

PE₁ = KE₂ solve for v₂

p = mv I = Δp I = F t solve for F

Use h and t to find v₂ also as a check.

Description ofdesign & why you chose this (why did you think this would protect the egg?)

Roller Coaster Project

2011-12-13T07:43:00.002-05:00

Roller Coaster Physics Online Project

Objective: to apply the concepts of forces, Newton's laws, Work, Power and Conservation of Energy and Momentum to the design and analysis of Roller Coasters.

1. Go to http://library.thinkquest.org/2745/data/ke.htm and read about the energy conversion in a roller coaster. Take notes so that you can better design your roller coaster.

2. Go to http://www.learner.org/interactives/parkphysics/coaster.html and read the first page. Then click on "How did coasters come to be? Read more about their history" and read about roller coaster history. Then click on "Back to Roller Coaster" which will bring you back to the start. Click on "Design a Roller Coaster" and follow the instructions. Make sure you click on the "safety inspection" after you are done with the design. Try out more than one design also. Take notes on what you learn and do.

Using the height of each hill you select, calculate the PE at the top of the hill. Use this to calculate the KE and Velocity at the bottom of the hill. Assume a mass of 1000kg for the roller coaster car and occupants.

3. Go to http://www.funderstanding.com/coaster and use the simulation to try out different roller coaster designs. Change the height of the initial hill, loop, and second hill. Start a new track and design your own layout. Watch what happens depending on what you do with the design.

Using the velocity shown on the simulation, calculate the KE of the car at the bottom of track. The mass slider is 100 - 1000 kg. Then, calculate the height of the first hill using the conservation of energy.

Change the initial hill height, mass, and loops and second hill height and repeat analysis. Write down your observations of what happened as you changed each variable. Remember to only change one variable at a time.

All notes and calculations will be turned in for a grade. I will also be checking to see how your designs work as you are working.

If you have time:

4. Go to http://kids.discovery.com/games/build-play/build-a-coaster and try out the roller coaster game. See how well you do.

5. Go to http://tlc.howstuffworks.com/family/roller-coaster.htm and read all about Roller Coasters.

Schedule Update for Physics

2011-12-09T13:07:00.001-05:00

This week we did the Work, Power, Energy lab, an online lesson, and then started Roller Coaster Physics.

If you were absent for any of these things, make sure you see me for your make up work.

Next week we will:

review Work, Power, Energy and Momentum problems
do the Roller Coaster Physics project
start the Egg Drop project

Work and Power notes

2011-11-30T11:59:00.001-05:00

Tuesday (per 1) and Wednesday (per 3,4,6) we did Work and Power. We did #1-4 from the Packet in class and went over them in class.

Slides for the lecture are here:
https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/physics-class-files
Physics - Work-Power-Energy - part 1.pdf

Thursday (Per 1 and 3) and Friday (period 4 and 6) we will do part 2, which is Energy. Slides for that will be posted on Thursday or Friday.

Tips and Tricks for Searching with Google

2011-11-28T08:17:00.001-05:00

This is a great infographic that has been making the rounds on the internet. It shows some great tips on doing better (ie. more targeted) searches on Google.

Created by: HackCollege

Momentum, Part 2

2011-11-18T08:41:00.001-05:00

Part 2 of Momentum slides are here:
https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/physics-class-files
Physics-Momentum-part2.pdf

Homework will be to finish packet (#7-14)

Momentum - 1st part

2011-11-16T11:39:00.001-05:00

Between Tuesday and Friday of this week, all the physics classes will have the 1st part of Momentum done.

Here are the lecture notes (just for the 1st part):
https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/physics-class-files
"Physics - Momentum - 1st part.pdf"

Homework after the first part is #1-6 in the packet. Due the next class.

Solution to challenge problem from the other day

2011-11-10T15:02:00.001-05:00

The other day I put a challenge problem on the board.

You had a box on a 30 degree incline that started at v0=0 and then reached v=8m/s after t=2 sec. You had to find the coefficient of friction.

Here is the solution. Notice how I did not plug any numbers in until the last minute and that the mass cancelled out.

Reminders!

2011-11-10T13:59:00.001-05:00

Reminder!

QUIZ Monday on Forces.

LAB Reports due Monday.

See post below this one for information and resources for the lab reports and for the quizzes.

Also, I posted the solutions to the review problems that I assigned on Friday, 11/4/2011 here:
https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/physics-class-files

Physics - Forces - Extra Problems - Answers.pdf

Lab Report resources

2011-11-09T10:09:00.001-05:00

Lab Report Format
https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/physics-class-files
Lab Report Format.pdf
Physics - Lab Report Format.doc

Presentation on Lab Reports, free software, and science posters
https://docs.google.com/present/view?id=d2rbhs8_1585frfn89k5

Here you can find the links to the free software and help sites for creating graphs.

Remember, Lab Reports are due Monday. Each person has to have their own lab report.

Quiz on Forces is on Monday also.

The class notes for Forces are posted on the class site:
https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/physics-class-files
Physics - Forces and Newtons Laws 2011.pdf

Here is a good site for review:
http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/newtlaws/

And make sure you review the homework problems and examples done in class.

Forces and Newton's Laws

2011-10-24T08:57:00.004-04:00

Today, Monday, we started Forces and Newton's Laws. (Period 4 will start on Tuesday)

Here are all of the lecture notes - we will be doing these in four parts - for the entire unit and the packet:
https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/physics-class-files
"Physics - Forces and Newtons Laws 2011.pdf"
"Physics - Packet 3 - Forces.pdf"

The first homework assignment is #1-6 in the Packet.

We will be spending some time on this unit and it will include trigonometry so keep those notes handy.

Projectile Motion - Quiz this week!

2011-10-17T08:42:00.002-04:00

Projectile Motion QUIZ time.

Tuesday for Period 1, Wednesday for Periods 3, 4, 6

Here's a little review:

http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/vectors/

And a reminder of the class notes, formulas and rules.

Notes are re-posted with some changes to the examples (how I solved them)

https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/physics-class-files

"Physics - Projectile Motion - updated 10-04-2011.pdf"

Here is the summary of rules and equations also: YOU NEED TO KNOW THE RULES!!! They will not be on the quiz. The equations will be on the quiz. |
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And here is a summary of Trig again as a reminder:

And, just in case, here are the solutions to the two examples from class:

Projectile Motion - notes and homework

2011-10-05T14:23:00.000-04:00

Tuesday and Wednesday we did Projectile Motion.

Homework is Packet 2, #10-16.

Notes are re-posted with some changes to the examples (how I solved them)

https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/physics-class-files

"Physics - Projectile Motion - updated 10-04-2011.pdf"

Here is the summary of rules and equations also:

And here is a summary of Trig again as a reminder:

And, just in case, here are the solutions to the two examples from class:

Monday, October 3rd

2011-10-03T13:16:00.003-04:00

Today all classes finished the vectors lecture and examples.

Homework: Packet 2, #1-9. Due next class.

Here is a copy of the packet if you lose yours: https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/physics-class-files
Physics - Packet 2 - Vectors and Projectiles.pdf

Vectors and Projectile Motion notes

2011-09-30T14:33:00.003-04:00

Today we started 2 Dimensional motion which includes Vectors and Projectile Motion.

The lecture notes for today's lesson (and Period 4's on Monday) along with the next part are all together here:
https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/physics-class-files

Physics - Vectors and Projectile Motion.pdf

Reminder Quiz this week

2011-09-26T08:18:00.002-04:00

Reminder:

Quiz this week on one dimensional motion.

Period 1, 4, and 6 will have theirs on Tuesday and Period 3's will be on Wednesday.

Review Packet 1 and the notes for this quiz.

Here is a good review site also: http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/1DKin/ lessons 1, 5, 6

Also remember that the labs (both) are due.

Schedule Update - QUIZ next week

2011-09-23T08:18:00.002-04:00

This week we finished going over 1D Motion and did 2 labs on 1 dimensional motion.

Next week you will have a quiz on 1D Motion (velocity and acceleration).

Review the homework packet and your notes. Remember these are also posted on line here: https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/physics-class-files

We will be reviewing on Monday. Make sure you come in with questions.

Period 1, 4 and 6 will have their Quiz on Tuesday, September 27th.
Period 3 will have their Quiz on Wednesday, September 28th.

Motion in 1D Continued - FREE FALL

2011-09-19T10:40:00.000-04:00

Today, Monday, September 19th, we did the lesson on FreeFall.

Lecture notes are part of the notes for the earlier classes (here: https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/physics-class-files Physics - Motion in One Dimension.pdf )

Remember:
acceleration due to gravity g= 10 m/s²

Read the problem, write down what is give and what you are looking for. Look for the physics concepts and formula that relate them and solve.

The formulas are in the packet, along with some examples.

d = y (for vertical motion like freefall)

If an object is dropped, it's initial velocity (v₀ ) = 0

HOMEWORK: Packet #1, Exercises #9-14

(if you lose your packet, you can download another one here: https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/physics-class-files Physics - Packet 1 - Motion.pdf)

Motion in One Dimension

2011-09-15T09:02:00.001-04:00

Today, Thursday, September 15th, we started "Motion in One Dimension" also know as "Kinematics in 1 Dimension."

Here are the lecture notes: (includes next section too):
https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/physics-class-files Physics - Motion in One Dimension.pdf

The homework is Packet #1, Exercises #1-8.
Here is a copy of the packet if you need it:
https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/physics-class-files Physics - Packet 1 - Motion.pdf

Homework is due on Friday in class! (Period 4 - yours is due Monday since we don't have class Friday.

We will go over the homework and then move on to the next part of 1D motion.

Friday Sept 9th

2011-09-09T14:46:00.000-04:00

Today we started with the introduction to physics and math and measurement.

Your homework over the weekend is to read the handouts I gave you today.

Here are all of the lecture notes for it. We will continue it next week.
https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/physics-class-files
Physics - intro to physics-measurement-math.pdf

Have a great weekend.

Cool electronic pen I talked about in class

2011-09-08T09:11:00.002-04:00

I'm sharing this information with students about the Livescribe Pen today and Friday. The Livescribe pen records everything you write and can also record audio. It's a great tool, especially in college, to take notes in class. Your notes and audio recordings are then saved to you computer.

They are not cheap ($80-$190, depending on memory ) but there are sales and discounts available sometimes and it could be a good investment.

Here's some more info on it: http://goo.gl/v3Wer

Free resources presentation

2011-09-07T12:32:00.001-04:00

Here is a copy of the free resources presentation from class. These resources can definitely help you out.
https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/files-for-all-classes
"Free_Stuff_for_Students.pdf"

1st Assignments

2011-09-05T15:54:00.002-04:00

Hi guys!

Remember, your 1st assignments are as follows:
1. Read and have your parents read, and then both sign, the signature form.
2. Same with the lab safety contract

See you on Tuesday! Hope you had a good weekend!

Welcome to Physics 2011-2012

2011-08-26T11:23:00.003-04:00

Welcome!

Physics is a great class that is very interesting and fun. We will be doing problems, labs, projects, online work, and videos in the class.. This site will be your main resource for the Physics class. It will have class announcements, information, reminders, assignments, and much more.

There are some links above that are for a welcome letter, syllabus, and signature form. On the right side of the blog, there are links to resources, references, and help sites.

Also on the right side is a place where you can sign up to receive updates from this site via email.

Your first assignments are to:
1. subscribe to this blog via email
2. have your parents fill out and sign, and you fill out and sign, the signature form
3. review the syllabus and other forms above
4. go HERE and fill in the survey.

I'm looking forward to a great year!

Mr. A.

Specific Review Sites for Final

2011-05-31T10:11:00.001-04:00

Review these sites as a review for the final.

http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/circles/

http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/thermalP/

http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/waves/

http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/sound/

http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/light/

Physics Final Exam - what to study

2011-05-24T12:38:00.002-04:00

Physics Final Exam 2011

Topics

Circular Motion

Gravity

Matter

Heat

Sound

Light

Electricity

Magnetism

Review/Study:

Class notes

some are still available online: https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/physics-class-files

Packets 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12

Worksheets from Sound, Light and Electricity and Magnetism

Don’t forget to check the class blog site – right side column, for study tips and review materials

http://mrandradesphysics.blogspot.com/

Free resources for students - very useful, take a look

2011-05-16T10:44:00.003-04:00

Free Resources for Students

Seniors - before you head off to college and your future endeavors, here are some free resources for you:

1. College Packing List - this site has some great tips on packing list for your trip off to college. You can even create a shopping list from it for any items you don't have.

2. BarCharts Tips for Success - this site has some free downloads for you.

KEYS TO COLLEGE SUCCESS, SURVIVING THE COLLEGE RIDE, and WHAT YOU WON'T LEARN IN COLLEGE. These are all free and have great tips, ideas, and resources for you.

3. Summary of Great Web 2.0 Resources for Students - this has a list of 13 free, online resources that can help you as a student. Note taking, organizing, online homework help, file backup, study tips, and much more. You definitely want to check some of these out.

A couple of other good resources:

Citation Help (make sure you cite your sources correctly)

Get Yourself Organized to be a more efficient student

Web 2.0 Tools for Students - list of 30 of them

Advice and Tips to High School Students (tips before college):

https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/files-for-all-classes

"Advice and Tips for High School Students.pdf"

Good luck next year!! Keep in touch!

(These are also useful for the Juniors too!)

Rockets - 1st part of project

2011-05-11T09:53:00.002-04:00

Physics

Rockets WebQuest

Mr. Andrade

This WebQuest will help students gain an understanding of rockets and rocket flight, how physics fundamentals are related to rockets, and how we will use model rockets.

1. go to http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/rocket/index.html and read the page.

2. click on “Guided Tours” on this page

3. on the “Guided Tours” page (http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/rocket/guided.htm ) go down the page to the “Rockets” section. You need to go through each section:

a. Forces on a Rocket (http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/rocket/rktfor.html )

b. Types of Rockets (http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/rocket/rktstomp.html )

c. Rocket Systems (http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/rocket/rockpart.html )

d. Rocket Flight (http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/rocket/bmotion.html )

After you read each page, click on the

Make sure you click on the

4. http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/TRC/Rockets/history_of_rockets.html read

Online Light Investigations

2011-05-04T07:56:00.005-04:00

Go to:

•http://www.physicslessons.com/iphysics.htm

•Light

–Experiment 33 Prism

–Experiment 34 Convex Lens and Ray Diagram

–Experiment 35 Color Mixing - Additive

–Experiment 36 Color Mixing - Subtractive

–Experiment 37 Refraction

–Experiment 38 Refracting Telescope

In each experiment, click the ? button to see the instructions and information.

In each experiment, change the settings and observe what happens. What do you notice? Is it what you expected?

Schedule

2011-04-26T10:08:00.000-04:00

Monday, April 25th

Period 2, 3, 6, 7 - Sound lecture with demonstrations - lecture notes posted here: https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/physics-class-files

Homework - Packet 12 - Sound - #1-12 - copy is available here: https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/physics-class-files

Tuesday, April 26th

Period 2 - sound videos

Period 5 - Sound lecture with demonstrations (lecture notes and packet: https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/physics-class-files)
Homework - Packet 12 #1-12

Period 7 - go over homework, videos

Wednesday, April 27th

Period 2 - go over homework
Period 3 - go over homework, video

(early dismissal - Parent conferences 12:30 - 3pm)

Thursday, April 28th

Period 3 - lab
Period 5 - go over homework, lab

(early dismissal - Parent conferences 4:30pm- 7pm)

Friday, April 29th

Periods 2, 3, 6, 7 - special demonstration of sound, waves, and electromagnetism

Period 7 - Friday 4/15

2011-04-15T13:39:00.000-04:00

Go to these two websites and explore waves using the simulations - follow the directions on the site.

http://www.forgefx.com/casestudies/prenticehall/ph/waves/waves.htm

http://www.forgefx.com/casestudies/prenticehall/ph/seismic/seismic-waves-simulator.htm

Waves on a String

2011-04-13T08:36:00.002-04:00

Waves on a String

(tip - copy this into your Word document and the just delete the parts you don't need. Then you will have the questions already in your document).

(Drawings and sketches can be done on paper or in Word using the drawing feature.)

Learning Goals: Students will be able to discuss waves’ properties using common vocabulary
and they will be able to predict the behavior of waves through varying medium and at reflective
endpoints.

Directions: http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/wave-on-a-string

1. Open Waves on a String, investigate wave behavior using the simulation for a few minutes. As you
look at the waves’ behavior, talk about some reasons the waves might act the way they do.

2. Write a list of characteristics that you will use in this activity to describe the waves. Describe each
characteristic in words that any person could understand. Leave some writing space for characteristics
that you might think of later during the activity.

3. With the Oscillate button on and with No End checked, investigate waves more carefully using the
Amplitude slider. Write answers to the following after your group has talked about each and agreed.
a) Define Amplitude in everyday language.
b) Explain how the wave behaves as the Amplitude changes using the characteristics you described
in #2
c) Use a rope on the floor for some investigations and explain how you could change the
Amplitude of a wave.

4. Repeat step number 3, for Frequency, Tension and Damping.

5. Set Amplitude on high, Frequency, Damping and Tension on low. Also, have on Oscillate, Timer and
No End. Use the Pause button to freeze the wave.
a) Place a blank piece of paper on your monitor and trace the wave and the wave generator.
Mark the green balls. This is a vertical position- horizontal position graph, label your axes.
b) Quickly press Play, and then Pause again. Use the same piece of paper, put it on the monitor
and make sure to get the generator in the same spot. Trace the new wave.
c) Write about the differences and similarities in the characteristics. You may have to do some
more tests by pressing Play, then Pause and tracing to test your ideas.
d) Try some other settings and talk about why I recommended the settings that I did.

6. Set Amplitude on high, Frequency, Damping and Tension on low. Also, have on Oscillate, Timer and
No End. Use the Pause button to freeze the wave.
a) Measure the vertical location of a green ball with a ruler.
B) Record the vertical position and time.
b) Quickly press Play, then Pause repeatedly to make a data table the vertical position of the
green ball versus time.
c) Make a graph of vertical position versus time.
d) Write about the differences and similarities between vertical position- horizontal position
graphs and vertical position-time graphs.

7. Investigate how waves behave when the string end is Fixed and Loose with Manual settings. Discuss
the behavior with your partners. Test your ideas and the write a summary.

Summit all work as a WORD File to dandrade@bridgeportedu.net

Week of 4-11 to 4-15 2011 Schedule

2011-04-11T14:55:00.000-04:00

This week we are working on Vibrations and Waves.

Lecture notes are here: https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/physics-class-files
(Physics - Vibrations and Waves lecture notes.pdf)

Packet #11 - Simple Harmonic Motion is posted here in case you misplace yours:
https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/physics-class-files
( Physics - Packet 11 - Simple Harmonic Motion.pdf)

We will be doing the lecture, homework, and a lab investigation this week.

Schedule and homework for rest of week

2011-04-06T09:11:00.000-04:00

Heat Lecture notes are posted here:
https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/physics-class-files
"Physics - Heat lecture.pdf"

Heat homework packet (#10) is also posted there.
"Physics - Packet 10 - Temp and Heat.pdf"

Wednesday, April 6th 2011

Period 2 - Heat lecture. Homework is ALL of Packet 10 (Temperature and Heat) #1-15

Period 3 - finish Labs (buoyancy)

Period 6 - Heat lecture. Homework is ALL of Packet 10 (Temperature and Heat) #1-15

Thursday, April 7th, 2011

Period 3 - Heat lecture. Homework is ALL of Packet 10 (Temperature and Heat) #1-15

Period 5 - Heat lecture. Homework is ALL of Packet 10 (Temperature and Heat) #1-15

Period 7 - go over Heat homework (packet 10, #1-15)

Friday, April 8th, 2011

Period 2 - go over Heat homework (packet 10, #1-15)

Period 3 - go over Heat homework (packet 10, #1-15)

Period 6 - go over Heat homework (packet 10, #1-15)

Period 7 - Vibrations and waves lecture

Bridge project results

2011-04-01T12:35:00.000-04:00

Here are the results of the bridge project:

Winners by Class Period: (order overall listed next to it )

Per 2 - Tatiana, Tayjhanae, Samantha, Ashli, Christina - 19,500 grams (1st overall)
Per 3 - Richard, Nick G., Meng - 18,800 grams (2nd overall)
Per 5 - Derrick, Doug, Eric, Stephanie, Diana - 14,400 grams (4th overall)
Per 6 - Duy, Kajin, Joey, Mary, Steven - 18,000 grams (3rd overall)
Per 7 - Iury, Francisco, Markeith - 7200 grams (5th overall)

Winners based on mass ration (mass of bridge divided by mass held) (smallest # is best)

1st place - from Period 6 - Duy, Kajin, Joey, Mary, Steven 1.17 x 10³
2nd place - from Period 2 - Miguel, Phuong, Dafir, Dennis, Rachel 1.28 x 10³
3rd place - from Period 3 - Richard, Nick G, Meng 1.33 x 10³

Congratulations to everyone. You guys did a great job on this project.

Here are some of the pictures of the bridges and them being tested: (I'll be posting more of them later)

Solutions to Packet 9 posted

2011-03-31T14:26:00.000-04:00

I just posted the solutions to Packet 9 here:
https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/physics-class-files

"Physics - Packet 09 - Solids-Liquids-Gases - Answers.pdf"

Remember, quiz on this tomorrow, Friday, April 1st.

Buoyancy Lab

2011-03-30T13:54:00.000-04:00

Buoyancy Lab

1. Go to:
http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/balloons-and-buoyancy
Click “Run Now!”

Learning Goals:

• Determine what factors make a hot air balloon or a helium balloon float.

Student Instructions: Follow the instructions and ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS IN A WORD DOCUMENT AND EMAIL IT TO ME. dandrade@bridgeportedu.net

1. Why does a hot air balloon float even though it is so heavy?

2. What makes balloons float when they are full of air but not float when they are
deflated?

3. Starting with a hot air balloon, figure out how to make the balloon float. What
factors affect the balloon floating or sinking? Explain three of these factors and your
understanding of why this works as it does.

4. Move to the rigid hollow sphere. What does it mean that the sphere is “rigid?”

5. Play with the parameters of the simulation and get the sphere to float. How is the
sphere floating similar to and different from the floating hot air balloon?

6. How will you get the helium balloon to float? Explain how you plan to set all the
parameters to get the balloon floating.

7. Set the parameters as you predicted above. Did it work? If so explain why this worked.
If not explain why your predictions didn’t work and what you did to change it.

8. Summarize your findings, how does a hot air balloon that is so heavy float in air?

Fluids and Heat Labs for class today

2011-03-30T08:26:00.003-04:00

•Go to: http://www.physicslessons.com/iphysics.htm

–Fluids & Heat
Experiment 20 Density
Experiment 23 Pressure in Liquids
Experiment 24 Buoyant Force
Experiment 25 Ideal Gas Law

•

Instructions and what to hand in - put it all in a Word document with names and email to me. dandrade@bridgeportedu.net

Lab 20 Density

–three objects on bottom (blue triangle, red/black square, red oval) - calculate density for each

–list which object(s) floated (try all of the objects)

•

•

Lab 23 Pressure in Liquids

–raise and lower manometer (red box with tube) and record depth and hydrostatic pressure

–do for all five liquids (water, ethanol, benzol, tetrochloromethane, and mecury)

–write down your observations of differences or similarities of the pressures at different depths

•

Lab 24 Buoyant Force

–lower the mass into the liquid and note the buoyant force as it is lowered into the liquid. Note how it changes until fully submerged.

–change the preselected values of base area, height and densities (do at least 6 trials)

–write down your observations of the different buoyant forces vs. the area, height and density

•

Lab 25 Ideal Gas Law

try it out and explore concepts

Go to: http://www.physicslessons.com/qphysics.htm#qpf and answer the three questions

QUIZ FRIDAY!

2011-03-29T11:29:00.000-04:00

On Friday, April 1st, all physics classes (periods 2,3,5,6,7) will take a quiz on Packet 9 - Density, Solids, Liquids, Gases.

There are 5 problems on the quiz. You should review the packet and your notes.

Reminder: the class notes are here:
https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/physics-class-files
"Physics - Density-Solids-Liquids-Gasses - part one.pdf"
"Physics - Liquids lecture notes.pdf"
"Physics - Gases lecture notes.pdf"

There is also a copy of the packet on the same site.

I will post all of the solutions to the problems on Thursday evening in case you missed any.

Schedule update and homework

2011-03-28T12:49:00.001-04:00

Monday, March 28th 2011

Periods 3, 5, 6 and 7 - we did the gases lecture (notes are here: https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/physics-class-files ) "Physics - Gases lecture notes.pdf"

Homework is to finish packet 9 (#18-21) - copy of packet is available here:
https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/physics-class-files "Physics - Packet 09 - Solids-Liquids-Gases.pdf"

Period 2 - we will do the gases lecture on Tuesday and you will have the same homework listed a

Schedule update and homework

2011-03-24T09:10:00.000-04:00

Thursday, March 24th
Period 3, 5 and 7 - Liquids lecture.
Homework is Packet 9, #10-17

Lecture notes (Physics - Liquids lecture notes.pdf) and Homework packet (Physics - Packet 09 - Solids-Liquids-Gases.pdf) are posted here:
https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/physics-class-files

Friday, March 25th
Periods 2 and 6 will do the liquids lecture and have the same homework as noted above.

Bridges Project - pics

2011-03-01T14:36:00.000-05:00

Go to this site:
https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/physics-m-info/bridges-project

for pictures of past bridges and an example sketch of a bridge with part counts and measurements.

Bridges Project

2011-02-28T08:19:00.003-05:00

Bridges Project

You will start be exploring bridges and their structure:

WebQuest
–http://docs.google.com/View?id=d2rbhs8_1184fpz6r4gs

There are links on this site for you to go to also. You need to go to each of the links on the site.

You should be taking notes and coming up with ideas for your bridge.

Bridge Links
•ces:
–http://www.bridgesite.com/funand.htm
There are tons of links on this site for you. Go through as many as you can. Take notes.

I will be checking the notes your group is taking about bridge design and construction. You must keep these notes written down and must have a drawn design before you may start construction.

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The requirements for the bridges you will build are listed below.

You must have a design drawn before you may start construction.

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Rules and Requirements

•Students will then build model bridges. The bridge that can hold the most weight wins.
–

Bridges have to be between 250mm and 300mm long and width must be between 50mm and 75mm wide.

The bridges must be less than 100mm high.
–

The only materials you will have are a knife, working surfaces, ruler, 15 pieces of balsa wood, and glue. The balsa wood pieces are 61 cm long and 4mm square.

You will not have to build any legs or supports - that will be done with books.

We will start building the bridges after you have done your research and designed your bridge.

UPDATED:

Your design should be well thought out. You should have drawing of your design (3 views - side, top, front). You should estimate how many different pieces of different size cuts of wood you will need.

You should also create a template where you can lay the wood on the paper and then glue it.

Great Site for Study Skills help

2011-02-28T08:16:00.002-05:00

Here is a great site with links to a ton of resources that will help you with study skills.

http://cybraryman.com/study.html

Check it out and bookmark it for future reference.

Multimedia Science School Assignment

2011-02-17T07:57:00.001-05:00

Novell Screen

Multimedia Science School

Physics

Mechanics

Materials

Lesson

Stretching Materials

- read each page and try out each animation multiple times to see what happens.

–

Schedule Update

2011-02-16T14:35:00.000-05:00

Today in Periods 2, 3 and 6 we did the lecture on Matter - Density and Stress.

The slides are available here: https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/physics-class-files
(Physics - Density-Solids-Liquids-Gasses - part one.pdf)

Homework is Packet 9, #1-9 (1st section). You can find a copy of the packet here:
https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/physics-class-files
(Physics - Packet 09 - Solids-Liquids-Gases.pdf)

Period 5 and 7 will do this tomorrow.

Period 5 - also remember you had to finish Packet 7 for tomorrow!

Physics Update and Info

2011-02-11T14:45:00.000-05:00

Today we went over Universal Gravitation, which you were working on while I was on jury duty.

The slides are available here: https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/physics-class-files

Homework:
Packet 7
Period 2 - #1-6 we will finish the lecture on Monday
Periods 3, 5, 6, 7 #1-14 (whole packet)

Next week we will go over the homework and see some videos on Universal Gravitation.

For those of you who never got to the Online Gravity Force Lab (3rd assignment from last week), you should work on it on your own and you will get a little bit of time next week to finish it.

Here is the online lab assignment:

http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/gravity-force-lab

Click “Run Now” and then follow the instructions on the lab sheet which you can download from here:https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/physics-class-files “Universal Gravitation PhET Lab.doc”. Add your names to the top of the document, fill in the data as you complete the lab, save the file and then email it to me when done. Do not print it out! (printer is still broken).

Period 6 Physics work for Thursday, Feb 10th

2011-02-10T13:10:00.000-05:00

Multimedia Science School – software on computer – on Novell screen. You have used this before.

Click on Physics, Fields, Gravitational Fields, Lesson, Gravitation.

Go through all 14 pages. Try out each simulation multiple times with different variables. Read all of the pages. Write up a summary of what you learned and what you saw happen in each simulation. Do NOT copy the summary from the software. Submit the summary and what you learned via email in a Word document. Include the names of everyone in your group and the date.

Hi Everyone!

2011-01-30T18:08:00.002-05:00

Hi Everyone!

Just wanted to say "hi" and to keep up the good work.

Don't worry if you don't understand everything you are doing right now. When I return from serving on this jury, we will be going over all of it.

Miss you guys and see you soon!

Mr. A

Physics Class work for Wed Jan 26 through Tue Feb 1st 2011

2011-01-25T22:35:00.000-05:00

Working in groups. Use all 7 computers. Groups should be no bigger than 4 people with one group of 5 where needed.

1. http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/circles/

Lesson 3 – Universal Gravitation

Lesson 4 – Planetary and Satellite Motion

Go through all parts of both lessons. Read all of each lesson. Try the “Check your understanding” questions. Do all of the animations. Try the sample problems on your own. This should take you quite a while to go through it thoroughly and completely. This should not be done in one class.

Each group must submit a Word document, will all of the names of the group members at the top, and the date, with a summary of what you learned that day. Include any questions you answered and any questions you have or things that you don’t understand. Email me this Word document at the end of the class (dandrade@bridgeportedu.net). You must email me each day, even if you haven’t finished. I will post answers to questions and clarify things each night in the comments section under this post.

When you finish both of the lessons above, you move onto the next step.

2. Multimedia Science School – software on computer – on Novell screen. You have used this before.

Click on Physics, Fields, Gravitational Fields, Lesson, Gravitation. Go through all 14 pages. Try out each simulation multiple times with different variables. Read all of the pages. Write up a summary of what you learned and what you saw happen in each simulation. Do NOT copy the summary from the software. Submit the summary and what you learned via email in a Word document. Include the names of everyone in your group and the date. Submit it each day, whether you have finished or not. Also include any questions you have or things you didn’t understand.

When you finish all of this, you move onto the next step.

3. http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/gravity-force-lab

Click “Run Now” and then follow the instructions on the lab sheet which you can download from here: https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/physics-class-files “Universal Gravitation PhET Lab.doc”. Add your names to the top of the document, fill in the data as you complete the lab, save the file and then email it to me when done. Do not print it out! (printer is still broken).

4. If and when you finish all of these assignments, you will be doing class work and solving problems. Turn these in when complete.

Midterm Exam Grades are posted

2011-01-25T14:28:00.000-05:00

Midterm Grades are posted on PowerSchool. https://powerschool.bridgeportedu.net/public/home.html

There was no curve due to every class having students score in the 80's on the test.

High score out of all classes was a 90. Low score was a 25.

I was disappointed that many students didn't even try to do many of the problems. You guys have seen all of these problems - either the exact problem or a few that were very, very similar. Many left complete blanks - you didn't even write down what was given, what you were looking for, and draw a picture. The problems and the equations were separated by category so you should have been able to find some equations for every problem and at least tried to figure it out. You need to at least attempt the problems.

If you didn't do well, be honest with yourself - did you actually study? did you look over each packet and your notes and try some problems again? No one came for extra help and no one emailed me with questions. You even had extra study time with all of the snow days.

I told everyone if you had questions, email me. No one did so I figured you were all doing ok with your studying. I also told you all that I would be here after the exams were over (from 12:30 to 2:30 each day) and you could come for help and no one came. I was out one day, but no one emailed me either.

The final will not be any easier. You must study and you must review the material on your own and come to me with questions.

Google Science Fair 2011 - very cool

2011-01-11T08:31:00.000-05:00

Google Science Fair, a global, online science competition, is live today.

Google, in partnership with CERN, LEGO, Scientific American, and National Geographic is sponsoring this contest. Students aged 13-18 from around the world can enter singly or in groups of up to three students. Prizes include internships and scholarships and finalists will be flown to Google's Headquarters in California for the finale. Students have until April 4th, 2011 to complete their entry.

If you are interested in this, go to this site and read more about it.
http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/2011/01/google-science-fair-2011-is-live.html

Midterm Exam Schedule

2011-01-05T13:45:00.001-05:00

Midterm Exams

Material to Review - Packets 1-6
You will get all your past work back either Friday or Monday to use to study.
Start studying now so you can ask questions next week. There will be no formal review, but I will answer any questions you have.
Look over your notes, quizzes, tests, and packets. Try problems again and see how you do.

Schedule:
Friday, January 14th
Period 1 Exam 0800 - 1000
Homeroom 1005 - 1015
Period 2 Exam 1020-1220
Buses leave at 1225. Lunch will be served at 1225, but no buses will be here. If you stay for lunch, you must get your own ride home.

Monday, January 17 - NO SCHOOL - use this extra time to study

Tuesday, January 18th

Period 3 Exam 0800 - 1000

Homeroom 1005 - 1015

Period 4 Exam 1020-1220

Buses leave at 1225. Lunch will be served at 1225, but no buses will be here. If you stay for lunch, you must get your own ride home.

Wednesday, January 19th

Period 5 Exam 0800 - 1000

Homeroom 1005 - 1015

Period 6 Exam 1020-1220

Buses leave at 1225. Lunch will be served at 1225, but no buses will be here. If you stay for lunch, you must get your own ride home.

Thursday, January 20th

Period 7 Exam 0800 - 1000

Homeroom 1005 - 1015

Makeup exams 1020-1220

Buses leave at 1020. ~~Lunch will be served at 1225, but no buses will be here. If you stay for lunch, you must get your own ride home.~~

Friday, January 21st is last day of marking period. All missing work must be in by then. If you are absent on the day of an exam, you must get in touch with that teacher ASAP to schedule your makeup exam.

Physics class update

2011-01-05T13:41:00.001-05:00

Wednesday, January 5th

Homework:

Period 3 and 7 - Packet 6, #13-17 due Friday

Period 6 - reminder, Packet 6, #13-17 also due Friday

Period 5 - packet 6, #18-23 due Friday

Physics schedule update and info

2011-01-04T10:11:00.000-05:00

Today, Period 2 and 6 did the second part of Circular/Rotational motion, including angular/rotational velocity, torque and moment of inertia.

Slides are posted here: https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/physics-class-files
(Physics - Circular and Rotational Motion - part 2.pdf)

Homework is Packet #6, Exercises 13-17.

(Period 5 did this Monday).

Period 3 and 7 will be doing this Wednesday.

Friday, December 17, 2010

2010-12-17T09:44:00.000-05:00

Today we did the first part of Circular Motion.

The slides are available here: https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/physics-class-files

Your homework is Packet #6 - Circular Motion, Problems #1 - 12

Physics assignment

2010-12-15T08:15:00.001-05:00

After reviewing your portfolios today, you will go to the computers in your normal groups and go to
"Multimedia Science School" in the Novell screen.

Then Physics - Fields - Motion in a Circle - Lesson - Circular Motion

We will be starting this unit on Friday, so this is a chance for you to get started on learning the material.

As you go through the lesson, note the new things you have learned in your notebook, along with any new equations for circular motion.

Test coming up! Time to study!

2010-12-10T09:59:00.000-05:00

Test next week!

Period 2, 7 - Tuesday
Period 3, 5, 6 - Wednesday

You will be provided with a list of the equations.

You should be reviewing Packets 3 (Forces), 4 (Momentum), and 5 (Work and Energy)
Try each of the problems again without looking at the solutions. Then check your answers and use the solutions to help you if you didn't get it correct.

Some sites to go to for review:
Forces: http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/newtlaws/
Momentum: http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/momentum/
Work and Energy: http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/energy/

Come in to class on Monday with any questions you may have on these topics. I will answer questions, but I will not just do a "review".

Tips for studying for exams

2010-12-07T08:03:00.001-05:00

http://publicrelationsmatters.com/2010/11/30/26-tips-for-studying-for-final-exams/

Student Access to Power School

2010-12-06T12:15:00.001-05:00

Students now have access to PowerSchool. You can check your grades and attendance very easily. If your teacher uses the Gradebook (like I do) you can see individual grades and even check if you are missing any work.

Login is done just like you are logging into a school computer.

Here is the link:
https://powerschool.bridgeportedu.net/public/home.html

Make sure you also check to see if there are any "CUTS" that should be "EAB" (excused absence) and get a note from your parent or have your parent call the school.

Algebra Help

2010-12-06T12:10:00.000-05:00

Since I know many of you struggle with algebra (not necessarily your fault either!) I thought I'd post some resources to help you.

http://www.algebrahelp.com/ is a great site that has mini lessons for you to learn more about different parts of algebra. It is broken down by topic.

http://bridgeportmath.org/ - site for the math department for Bridgeport. It has some great information and resources for you to review and reinforce math concepts.

http://www.physicsphenomena.com/PhysicsMathReview.htm - Physics math review - great resource for help with math in physics.

http://www.physicsclassroom.com/ - has some problem solving help in each section that will help you with some of the algebra.

And of course you can always ask me for help. Do not hesitate to come after school or email me for help. Do not wait until it is too late.

Momentum Slides posted

2010-12-01T12:42:00.000-05:00

The lecture notes for Momentum have been posted here:
https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/physics-class-files

Reminder - all classes have the following homework tonight: Packet #4, Problems 7-14

Free Online Scientific Calculator Available

2010-11-30T12:27:00.002-05:00

I have included a free, online scientific calculator on the main class site (www.physicsmedic.org).

You can access it here: https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/scientific-calculator

This is a great resource if you don't have your own calculator but can get to a computer.

Protocol for Solving Physics Problems

2010-11-30T12:07:00.001-05:00

The protocol is an appraoch to problem solving for Physics.

10 steps

1. read the problem

2. create a meanful diagram

3. determine the variables

4. assign values to variables (what you are given and what you know, and what you are looking for)

6. choose equation

7. do your algebra (to solve for the variable you are looking for)

8. substitue values into equation

9. complete the math

10 check sig figs and box or circle answer

Work Energy Lab - LAB REPORTs

2010-11-23T13:48:00.000-05:00

Due Dates for Work Energy Lab LAB REPORTS:

Periods 2, 3, 6
Wednesday, November 24th. If your class doesn't meet that day, you must turn the lab report in to me anyway.
You can bring it to me in the room, put it in my mailbox in the main office, or email it to me. dandrade@bridgeportedu.net

Periods 5, 7

Monday, November 29th.

Here is the link to the instructions if you lose yours.

http://mrandradesphysics.blogspot.com/2010/11/work-and-energy-lab.html

Roller Coaster Physics Online Project

2010-11-22T08:48:00.004-05:00

Periods 2, 3, 6, :

Roller Coaster Physics Online Project

1. Go to http://library.thinkquest.org/2745/data/ke.htm and read about the energy conversion in a roller coaster.

4. Go to http://tlc.howstuffworks.com/family/roller-coaster.htm and read all about Roller Coasters.

5. If you have time, go to http://www.perthnow.com.au/fun-games/rollercoaster-creator/story-fn4ej4lr-1111117325689 and try out the roller coaster game. See how well you do.

Think before you post online!

2010-11-18T09:13:00.000-05:00

Think before you post anything on Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, a blog, or even email or text message. That information could end up being seen by anyone.

Work and Energy LAB

2010-11-16T09:55:00.000-05:00

For the Work and Energy LAB (Discovery Lab - Exploring Work and Energy) that we are doing this week, you must write a full lab report.

Each student must write their own lab report. Do not copy from your partners. Any labs that appear copied will share the full grade (in other words, if 3 people copy from each other, the highest grade any of them can get is a 33/100).

Here are the lab report guidelines (which were also handed out during class)

Remember: Labs are performed in groups for data collection purposes only. Your lab report should NOT be the result of shared writing, copying, or cooperative effort. This includes your calculations. You must do this on your own. Remember to cite any references you use and do not copy from the lab sheets into your lab report. GRAPHS MUST be done on your own—make your own title, labels, etc. If the identical graph is turned in for multiple people, none of the individuals will receive credit for the graph portion of the analysis!

1. TITLE and DATE, NAME, CLASS PERIOD

2. INTRODUCTION-- The introduction must clearly state the objectives of the lab. It should also include background information on the topic that the lab is about.

3. PROCEDURE--First list ALL lab equipment used in performing the lab. Draw a sketch of the lab setup and label all equipment used. Then list numerically the steps used in completing the gathering of the data required for the lab. Be sure to mention how many trials were taken in the lab.

4. DATA-- Clearly list and label all raw data taken in the lab. Use a table or some other such method for presenting measurements. Make sure units are clearly labeled for all measurements.

5. CALCULATIONS-- Briefly explain what quantity is being calculated and why. Then show all formulas needed, including algebraic manipulations of standard equations where necessary. Then show the calculations for each trial. In this section also include all graphs and charts when required. This section will also contain the error calculation when required.

6. ANALYSIS-- Here, in a single section, ALL questions posed throughout the lab should be answered in order. Answer questions in full sentences and ALWAYS give reasons for Yes or No answers. If the question posed requires a calculated answer, be sure to show all standard equations along with working equations, inserted values and final answer. Show your work. This section will also contain an error analysis.

7. CONCLUSION-- In one paragraph each, explain which of the objectives were met in this lab and why, and which objectives failed to be met and why. In another paragraph describe how the lab could be improved by modifying the procedure or analysis.

8. APPENDIX—attach any lab sheets or notes used during the lab.

Hand written labs and graphs are allowed, but not recommended. If hand written, they must be neat and legible and in ink. Students should use word processing software (like Microsoft Word or Google Docs) to create the lab report. Software, such as Excel or Google Docs, should also be used to create graphs. If needed the graphs can be hand drawn.

RESOURCES:

Physics topic reference: http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/index.cfm

This is a great site to help students use Excel in Physics: http://phoenix.phys.clemson.edu/tutorials/excel/

You can find more software tutorials here: http://it.usu.edu/fact/htm/software-tutorials

For more information on writing lab reports:

http://chemistry.about.com/od/chemistrylabexperiments/a/labreports.htm

http://grahamscience.googlepages.com/writingscientificlabreports

http://shs.westport.k12.ct.us/mjvl/science/labformat.htm

Monday, November 15th

2010-11-15T08:41:00.005-05:00

Today we are continuing Work and Energy.

So far, you have already learned and are able to:

§ calculate work done by a force, kinetic energy and gravitational potential energy;

§ explain that work done against friction is dissipated to the surroundings;

§ describe energy conversions and the conservation of energy.

Objectives:

Having completed this lesson, students should be able to:

- calculate the work done by a constant force in situations including those where the force is not in the same direction as the displacement;

- explain how the work done by a force is related to energy conversions and energy conservation;

- apply the principle of conservation of energy to simple examples (e.g. the motion of a load on a slope and the motion of a roller coaster car);

- use the equation for kinetic energy: KE = ½mv²;

- use the equation for gravitational potential energy changes: PE_g= mgΔh.

Method: you will go to the computers as a group.

Select the following:

Physics

Mechanics

Work and Energy

Lesson

Energy Transformations

As you go through the lesson, make sure you pay attention to each part of the lesson and take notes. Write down any questions (and answers) and information from each page in your notes that you think is helpful for future reference. I will be checking your notes at the end of the lesson. Do not write everything down.

Take notes of important and helpful information.

Try each simulation multiple times with different variables so you can truly see what is happening.

As you work through the lessons, perform the calculations for yourselves before selecting the final row in the ‘Calculate work’ table, to check your answers.

Schedule Update

2010-11-10T11:41:00.001-05:00

Today, Wednesday 11/10

Period 2 - continued Work, Power, Energy. Homework is Packet 5, #5-10

Period 3 - we went over the homework (Packet 5, #1-4) and continued Work, Power, Energy. Homework is Packet 5, #5-10

Period 6 - we went over the homework (Packet 5, #1-4) and continued Work, Power, Energy. Homework is Packet 5, #5-10

Slides from lecture are now posted here: https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/physics-class-files

Reminder: for extra help on this topic, go here: http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/energy/

Remember, no school on Thursday for Veterans' Day. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veterans_Day

Friday, 11/12

Period 2 - go over homework (Packet 5, #5-10), continue Work, Power, Energy lesson

Period 3 - go over homework (Packet 5, #5-10), continue Work, Power, Energy lesson

Period 6 - go over homework (Packet 5, #5-10), continue Work, Power, Energy lesson

Period 7 - go over homework (Packet 5, #5-10), continue Work, Power, Energy lesson

Schedule Update

2010-11-08T14:12:00.002-05:00

Today, Monday, November 8th

Period 2 - part 1 of Work, Power, Energy lecture and then finished lab. Homework is Packet #5 , Problems 1-4

Period 3 - part 1 of Work, Power, Energy lecture. Homework is Packet #5 , Problems 1-4

Period 6 - part 1 of Work, Power, Energy lecture. Homework is Packet #5 , Problems 1-4

Period 7 - part 1 of Work, Power, Energy lecture. Homework is Packet #5 , Problems 1-4

Tuesday, November 9th

Period 2 - finish lab, go over homework from yesterday

Period 5 - part 1 of Work, Power, Energy lecture. Homework is Packet #5 , Problems 1-4

(finish LAB)

Period 7 - go over homework from yesterday, continue Work, Power, Energy unit.

Slides (part 1) are available here: https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/physics-class-files

Extra Help on this topic: http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/energy/

Update

2010-11-03T14:13:00.000-04:00

All physics classes are working on the Forces-Friction lab.

Thursday, November 4th:

Period 3 - finish the Forces-Friction LAB
Period 6 - Forces-Friction LAB

Friday, November 5th:
(we will NOT have the Quiz today due to many students being absent for The Challenge).

We will finish up Forces by discussing the lab and then seeing a short video as a review.

On Monday, November 8th we will start the next unit, which is Momentum. Momentum is closely related to Inertia. For some advance information on Momentum, check out this website:
http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/momentum/

Mr. A

Update

2010-10-27T13:44:00.000-04:00

All of the lecture notes for Forces are now posted. Part 3 is more on forces and another example and Part 4 is about pressure. You can find them here: https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/physics-class-files

Today (Wednesday, Oct 27th)
Period 2 - finished the computer assignment
Period 3 - those that were in class finished the computer assignment.
Those students that went to the Fairfield University presentation need to do the following as makeup:
Go to this site, http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078807220/student_view0/chapter4/chapter_test_practice.html
complete the "test" and submit it to me at this email address: dandrade@bridgeportedu.net
Each student must submit their own to me.

Period 6 - finished all of the forces lecture. Your homework is Packet 3, #12-21 and is due Friday.

Tomorrow (Thursday, Oct 28th)
Period 3 - we will finish the Forces lecture
Period 5 - we will go over your homework (#7-11 in packet 3) and then finish the Forces lecture
Period 7 - we will go over your homework (#7-11 in packet 3) and then finish the Forces lecture

Lecture Notes Posted - Forces part two

2010-10-20T08:49:00.000-04:00

Lecture notes for part two of the Forces lecture have been posted.

Go here:https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/physics-class-files
File name: Physics - Forces and Newton's Laws - lecture notes part 2.pdf

After this part of the lecture, your homework is Packet 3, problems 7-11

Lecture notes posted

2010-10-14T14:03:00.002-04:00

I just posted the lecture notes for the 1st part of the Forces and Newton's laws unit.
Period 5 and 7 did that today. Period 2 did it the other day and Periods 3 and 6 will see it tomorrow (Friday).

You can find it here: https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/physics-class-files

The file is "Physics - Forces and Newton's Laws - part 1.pdf"

Schedule Update

2010-10-14T13:55:00.000-04:00

Today:

Period 5 and 7 started Forces. Your homework is Packet #3, #1-6, due next class.

Friday:
Period 2 will finish the 1st part of Forces and have homework (Packet 3, #1-6)
Period 3 and 6 will start Forces.
Period 7 - go over the homework.

Reminders

2010-10-01T13:03:00.001-04:00

Some reminders for you.

Do Now (everyday as you enter class)

Put away cell phones and MP3 players.

Take out any assignments or homework.

Reflect on last class and prepare any questions for me.

Mentally prepare for class – get ready to learn.

Homework (this you do everyday)

Reflect on today’s class and what you learned.

How did you do in class today?

Could you do something better next class?

Do you have any questions on what we did in class?

These are the things that students should do everyday, for every class they are in.

Physics Quest

2010-09-30T07:52:00.003-04:00

Today you will do a Physics Web Quest to find information about Newton's Laws.

NEWTON’S LAWS OF MOTION AND FORCES

INTRODUCTION

Problems in physics will seldom look the same. Instead of solving problems by copying or by reproducing a previously solved problem, you should utilize your conceptual understanding of Newton's laws to work towards solutions to problems.

In this investigation you will gain a deeper understanding of the concept of net force that will help you solve the various problems assigned.

As you read each section on the websites, make sure you go through the practice problems and each demonstration and simulation.

TASK

By the end of this PhysicsQuest you will gain an understanding of weight, mass and net force (vector sum of all the forces) and Newton’s Three Laws of Motion.

PROCESS AND RESOURCES

You will be given a series of questions and various links to Internet sites that will help you answer the questions.

As you read each section on the websites, make sure you go through the practice problems and each demonstration and simulation

NEWTON’S FIRST LAW

What is Newton’s First Law?

What is meant by Inertia?

FORCES

A variety of force types were placed into two broad category headings on the basis of whether
the force resulted from the contact or non-contact of the two interacting objects.

Define and give an example of each contact forces using your own words. (Frictional Force, Tensional Force, Normal Force, Air Resistance Force, Applied Force and Spring Force).

NEWTON'S SECOND LAW

What is Newton’s Second Law?

What is the formula for Newton’s Second Law?

Finding Acceleration

The process of determining the acceleration of an object demands that the mass and the net force are known.

Which equation should be used to solve for acceleration?

NEWTON'S SECOND LAW

Find individual forces.

Write the three major equations used in this section:

The equation for net force,

The equation for gravitational force and

The equation for frictional force.

FREE FALL AND AIR RESISTANCE
The objective of this section is to understand how air resistance works.

Read this section and using your own words answer these questions:

What are the two factors (among others) that affect air resistance?

Why do objects which encounter air resistance ultimately reach a terminal velocity?

Why do more massive objects fall faster than less massive objects?

NEWTON’S THREE LAWS from NASA

When you get to the bottom of the page, click the blue "NEXT" arrow and go to the next page. (follow Newton's laws of motion. There are four pages.)

Make sure you understand all three of Newton's laws. During the next class, we will be applying them and using them to solve problems. I may even ask a group to come up front and discuss one of the laws in front of the class, so be prepared!

Write up anything you learned from the NASA site that you didn’t learn from the earlier sites along with the answers to all the questions above.

You will turn in your answers as a group. You can do the work in Microsoft Word and submit it
to me electronically through this site. Make sure all group member names are on the paper.

(submit it using the tool on the right side of the site:
Good luck and have fun!

Next class we will go over what you have learned and then apply it to different problems and situations.

Projectile Motion Review

2010-09-28T09:02:00.000-04:00

Tuesday, September 28th

Make sure you finish the review on Multimedia Science School (see post below). If you finish that, then go to

http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/vectors/u3l2a.cfm and go through the whole section. When you reach the bottom of the page, click on "Next Section". There are six (6) sections for Projectile Motion.

Remember, the quiz is on homework Packets 1 and 2 - one and two dimensional motion.

Quiz dates:
Period 2 - Wed, 9/29
Period 3 - Wed, 9/29
Period 5 - Thu, 9/30
Period 6 - Fri, 10/1
Period 7 - Thu, 9/30

Email me if you have any questions.

Also - today, Tuesday, (and every Tuesday after) is CPEP - the pre-engineering program. Interested students should report to room C209 after school today.

Projectile Motion Review

2010-09-27T07:39:00.000-04:00

Due to the inclement weather, we will not be doing the balloon lab before the quiz. (Yes, your quizzes are still as scheduled - see post below for reminders).

Once we go over the review problems, you will get into your groups and go to the computers and log in and complete the following activity as a great review on projectile motion.

Novell Login Screen:

Select Multimedia Science School - Physics - Mechanics - Kinematics - Lesson - Projectile Motion

Go through the entire lesson.

If you finish before the end of class, then you can also go to the following web site for more review:

http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/vectors/u3l2a.cfm

Schedule Update

2010-09-24T13:20:00.000-04:00

Today, Friday, September 24th we did:
Period 2 - finished the first projectile motion lab and started the review problems. Finish the lab packet and the review problems for homework.

Period 3 - finished the first projectile motion lab and started the review problems. Finish the lab packet and the review problems for homework.

Period 5 - went over the homework (packet 2, #10-16) and started first projectile motion lab. Do the review problems for homework.

Period 6 - finished the first projectile motion lab and started the review problems. Finish the lab packet and the review problems for homework.

Period 7 - went over the homework (packet 2, #10-16) and started first projectile motion lab. Do the review problems for homework.

Monday, September 27th we will:
Period 2 - go over review problems

Period 3 - go over review problems

Period 6 - go over review problems

Period 7 - finish LAB 1, go over review problems

QUIZ coming up. The quiz will be on Packets 1 and 2 (everything so far). You will be provided with the equations but you must understand how to use them and the physics concepts behind them.

Quiz Schedule:
Period 2 - Wed, 9/29
Period 3 - Wed, 9/29
Period 5 - Thu, 9/30
Period 6 - Fri, 10/1
Period 7 - Thu, 9/30

Good sites to use to review for quiz:
http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/1DKin/
and
http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/vectors/

Great review site for lots of topics

2010-09-24T13:13:00.000-04:00

The Khan Academy is a not-for-profit with the mission of providing a world-class education to anyone, anywhere.

They have tons of videos with lectures on reviews of different topics, including math, science, and more.

Check it out and definitely check out the section on Physics.

http://www.khanacademy.org

http://www.khanacademy.org/?video=introduction-to-motion#Physics

Update on homework

2010-09-24T13:10:00.000-04:00

There was an error on the second review problem. Part C should say "find y0"
See below for the fix:

Schedule Update

2010-09-23T14:05:00.000-04:00

Thursday, 9/23/10

Period 3 - completed the first projectile motion lab

Period 6 - went over the homework (Packet 2 #10-16)

Friday, 9/24/10

Period 2 - finish 1st projectile motion lab, review problems

Period 3 - finish 1st projectile motion lab, review problems

Period 5 - go over hmwk (Packet 2 #10-16), do 1st projectile motion lab

Period 6 - finish 1st projectile motion lab, review problems

Period 7 - go over hmwk (Packet 2 #10-16), start 1st projectile motion lab

Reminder: There will be a quiz on Packets 1 and 2 after we finish the labs for this section. I'll give you exact dates as they get closer.

Review for Projectile Motion:

http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/vectors/u3l2a.cfm

A little help and clarification for inside Projectile Motion lab

2010-09-23T11:03:00.003-04:00

Here is a little diagram that may help you with the inside Projectile Motion lab.

Schedule Update

2010-09-20T14:47:00.000-04:00

Today:
Period 2 - finished 2D motion, Projectile Motion - homework is Packet 2, #10-16
Period 3 - went over the homework that was due today (Packet 2, #10-16). Reminder to do extra problem from board for homework.
Period 5 - went over the homework that was due today (Packet 2, #1-9) and then finished Projectile Motion lecture. Homework is Packet #2, #10-16
Period 6 - went over the homework that was due today (Packet 2, #1-9)
Period 7 - finished Projectile Motion lecture. Homework is Packet #2, #10-16

Tuesday:
Period 2 - go over hmwk, Packet 2, #10-16 and then start lab
Period 6 - finish Projectile Motion lecture. Homework will be packet 2, #10-16

I also posted a new set of lecture slides for Vectors and Projectile motion that have all the solutions to the examples in them. Get the file here: https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/physics-class-files
(Physics - Vectors and Projectile Motion.pdf)

Schedule Update

2010-09-17T14:36:00.001-04:00

Friday, 9/17/2010

Period 2 - we went over the homework (packet 2, #1-9) and collected the lab packets

Period 3 - we did the second part of 2D motion (projectile motion). Your homework is Packet 2, #10-16
The lab packets were also collected.

Period 6 - we did the first part of 2D motion (vectors). Your homework is Packet 2, #1-9

The lab packets were also collected.

Period 7 - we went over the homework (packet 2, #1-9) and collected the lab packets

The class slides are now posted for all of 2D Motion.

You can find them HERE. The file is called "Physics - Vectors and Projectile Motion.pdf"

This file includes the examples and the summary of the trigonometry functions.

Remember to email me if you have questions with your homework.

Reminder: if you did not turn in your lab today, it is late. 5 points off for each day late, so turn it in immediately.

Monday, 9/20/2010

Period 2 - we will continue 2D motion (projectile motion)
Period 3 - we will go over the homework (Packet 2, #10-16)
Period 5 - we will go over the homework (Packet 2, #1-9) and then continue 2D Motion - Projectile Motion)

Period 6 - we will go over the homework (Packet 2, #1-9)
Period 7 - we will continue 2D motion (projectile motion)

Schedule Update

2010-09-16T12:29:00.000-04:00

Thursday, 9/16

Period 3 - we went over the homework today (Packet 2, #1-9). On Friday we will continue 2D motion and learn about Projectile Motion.

Period 5 - did the 1st part of 2D motion. Homework is Packet #2, #1-9 due Monday. Don't forget to get me your lab packets. If turned in Friday, it's only a little late. If turned in Monday, it's VERY late.

Period 7 - did the 1st part of 2D motion. Homework is Packet #2, #1-9 due Monday. Don't forget to get me your lab packets turned in on Friday.