09-10+Physics

=media type="custom" key="4423931" = = = = = =Great Websites for Physics:= [] [] =June 8:= LAST DAY! We reviewed for the final exam by looking at the Chapter 19, 20 and 21 worksheets.

=June 7:= We took a look at the Chapter 17 and 18 reviews. We spent all of the time going over the correct solutions to the problems on these worksheets. Please work on the rest of the review packet, as tomorrow, we will go over the same type of review session.

HW:

=June 3:= We reviewed a great deal of Chapter 18.

HW: See June 2 =June 2:= We started to review to the final exam! We almost got through the notes for Chapter 17. HW:  (Both Due Monday) =June 1:= Chapter 21 Test!

HW: NONE =May 28:= We went through the lecture on 21.3. We also have a review sheet to work on over the weekend. We will have a test on Chapter 21 on Tuesday! WE WILL BE IN ROOM 404 ON TUESDAY!

HW: Study for the test!

=May 27:= We started the day with the 21.2 quiz. We corrected this in class. Then we watched Bill Nye: Magnetism. We took notes on this and will have a quick quiz on this tomorrow.

HW: 21.3 Notes (due tomorrow, assigned yesterday) =May 26:= We finished the lecture on 21.2 Electromagnets today. That is all we were able to do. Tomorrow, we will get through the 21.2 Quiz and start 21.3.

HW: 21.3 Notes (due Friday) =May 25:= We finished the 21.1 lecture and then started the 21.2 lecture. We will have a notes quiz tomorrow, so be prepared with your notes on 21.2. Our goal is to be test-ready by Friday. The test will probably be on the Tuesday after Memorial Day.

HW: 21.2 Notes (due tomorrow, assigned yesterday) = = =May 24:= We started with a quick quiz on 21.1. Then we continued taking notes on 21.1. We will start 21.2 tomorrow.

HW: 21.2 Notes (due Wed.) =May 21:= We took 10 minutes to finish the test. If you did not finish, you must finish it after school today, or before school on Monday. Then we started the 21.1 lecture on magnetism. We will finish this on Monday. We will also have a notes quiz on Monday, so create your notes!

HW: 21.1 Notes (due Monday) =May 20:= CHAPTER 20 TEST!!! We will have about 10 mins. to complete this tomorrow.

HW: NONE, You could start on the 21.1 notes. =May 19:= More review and handing in the Circuits Lab. We also got another assignment for homework along with our review.

HW: (Due tomorrow) =May 18:= We had another review day. We spent the day working in groups to answer the review questions. We also took a small look at the Circuits Lab Questions.

HW: Finish the Circuits Lab, Review for the test. =May 17:= Today was mostly a review day. We looked at the homework that was due today. Then we started to review off of our review sheet (see May 13).

HW: Circuits Lab (due tomorrow, see May 13). Review for the test. =May 13:= We went through a circuits lab. We practiced making parallel and series circuits with batteries and light bulbs. The problems on the back of the lab are due on Tuesday.

HW: (Due Tuesday) Also, 20.4 WS (Due Monday, assigned May 12)

=May 12:= Today we looked at the 20.3 WS that was due today and discussed some of the more difficult problems. Then we finished the 20.4 Lecture. Tomorrow we will start to review for the Chapter 20 Test (which will probably be on Tuesday).

HW: (Due Monday) = = =May 11:= We had the 20.4 Quiz and then continued the 20.4 lecture.

HW: 20.3 Worksheet (due tomorrow, assigned May 7)

=May 10:= We got back into the 20.4 Lecture. (See May 7) We will have to finish this tomorrow. Remember, tomorrow will be a quiz on 20.4 (you can use the notes from your homework).

HW: 20.4 notes (due tomorrow), 20.3 Worksheet (due Wed., assigned May 7)

=May 7:= We finished the "Series and Parallel Circuits WS" (see May 5). Then we took a quiz on 20.3. We corrected this in class and started the lecture on 20.4.

HW: 20.4 Notes (Due TUESDAY), (Due WEDNESDAY) = = =May 6:= We looked over our homework assignments. We handed in the 20.2 WS (see May 4) and are using the "Series and Parallel Circuits WS" for the homework. We took some more notes on parallel circuits as well.

HW: Series and Parallel Circuits WS p. 2 (see May 5, due tomorrow) =May 5:= We took old-school notes on series circuits. We learned how to find the total resistance of a circuit and then calculate the current and voltages. We walked through the first page of the "Series and Parallel Circuits WS" (see below). We started parallel circuits, but barely got through any of it. We learned how to calculate the equivalent resistance for a parallel circuit.

HW: (The 3rd page only, due tomorrow)

=May 4:= We finished the lecture on 20.3. We also postponed the quiz for a later date. Tomorrow, we will go into more of the math behind circuits.

HW: (Due Thursday)

=May 3:= We started the lecture on 20.3 Electrical Circuits. We will try to finish this by Wednesday. We had some time to ask questions about the 20.2 WS that was due on Friday (we didn't get to it on Friday, so we covered it today).

HW: 20.3 Notes (Due tomorrow, assigned Apr. 30)

=Apr. 30:= We finally finished the 20.2 Lecture. Then we watched a "Bill Nye" on Electric Current. Students were to take notes during this, then we had a quiz on this material. We will have to take a look at the 20.2 WS on Monday.

HW: 20.3 Notes (Due Tuesday) (in class quiz) =Apr. 29:= GRANDPARENTS DAY! We were glad to have some of our grandparents visiting us today as we learned more about electricity. We really covered the topic of voltage using the 20.2 powerpoint (see Apr. 26). We saw a quick video on this and also learned what voltage really means.

HW: 20.2 WS (Due tomorrow, SEE Apr. 28 to download the assignment) = = =Apr. 28:= We started by taking the quiz on 20.2. We were able to use the notes we created for the homework. Then, we created a graphic organizer of all of the information we learned up to today. Then we played around with the Van de Graaff! It didn't work that well today, so we'll have to experiment more with this tomorrow.

HW: (Due Friday)

=Apr. 27:= We went through the idea of inductance again and took more notes on the idea. We also looked at this idea through a pith ball electroscope. Then we went back into the lecture and learned about insulators, conductors and resistance. We will have to continue this lecture again tomorrow.

HW: 20.2 NOTES (Due tomorrow)

=Apr. 26:= We first went through some of the questions from the homework and reviewed some of the concepts from last week. Then we started the lecture for 20.2. It will take us some time to finish this section.

HW: 20.2 NOTES (Due Wed.)

=Apr. 23:= We started off with a quiz on 20.1, we could use the notes from our homework for this. Then we finished the lecture on 20.1. After that, we investigated what charges act like with wooden balls and saran wrap. If we placed both of the wooden balls on top of the plastic (while it was loosely held) we could see that they attracted each other; they acted like opposite charges. If we placed one of the balls on top of the saran wrap and the other one underneath the saran wrap and moved it toward the other, then they acted as like charges (they repel).

HW: 20.1 Section Review Questions (from the book) (Due Monday)

=Apr. 22:= We almost finished the 20.1 lecture on static electricity. We will finish this tomorrow. We will also have a quiz on 20.1, so remember to take detailed notes from the section.

HW: 20.1 Notes (Due tomorrow)

=Apr. 21:= We finished the Bill Nye on Static Electricity. Then we got into the lecture on 20.1 Static Electricity.

HW: 20.1 Notes (Due Friday) =Apr. 20:= We took about 20 minutes to finish the Chapter 19 test. Those who didn't finish will have to come in after school to complete this (my room is 205). Then, we jumped into Chapter 20 - which is on electricity. We started to watch a Bill Nye episode on electricity.

HW: NONE In Class: (We will complete this in class tomorrow)

=Apr. 19:= CHAPTER 19 TEST! There will be about 15 minutes for students to finish up this test tomorrow! If you are finished, remember to bring something to work on during those 15 minutes.

HW: NONE, you may study for the test.

=Apr. 16:= We spent the whole class period reviewing for the Chapter 19 Test. We used the "Chapter 19 Test Review" as a study guide for the day. This study guide is not due. However, you should spend considerable time on completing it if you want to maximize your score on the upcoming test (on MONDAY!).

HW: STUDY!!! CHAPTER 19 TEST ON MONDAY.

=Apr. 15:= We finished the lecture on the eye and then we started reviewing for the Chapter 19 Test. We pushed back the test until Monday.

HW: Study for the test. =Apr. 14:= Today, we started by taking a short quiz on 19.3 Optical Instruments. We were able to use notes to complete this. Then, we started to learn more about the human eye (19.4). We will finish this lecture tomorrow. We will have a test on Chapter 19 on Friday.

HW: Study for the test. CHAPTER 19 TEST ON FRIDAY!!! =Apr. 13:= Today, we finished the 19.3 lecture. Then, we created pinhole camera viewfinders! We took these outside to see what type of images we could see. We learned that pinhole cameras produce inverted images. (You could really see this if you looked at trees.) Then we talked about what we can expect on the quiz tomorrow.

HW: 19.3 Notes (due tomorrow, assigned yesterday)

=Apr. 12:= Welcome back from Easter Break. Today, we reviewed all of the different types of ray diagrams. Then we started the lecture on 19.3 Optical Instruments. We will finish this lecture tomorrow.

HW: 19.3 Notes (Due Wed.) =Apr. 1:= TEST DAY! Chapter 19.1, 19.2 Test on mirrors and lenses (includes ray diagrams).

HW: NONE =Mar. 31:= This day was dedicated to finishing up any of our ray diagrams worksheets. We also looked at the answers to our homework that was due today. We also have a review packet that explains what will be on the test tomorrow. Remember to learn your vocabulary, study the review questions and practice making ray diagrams!

HW: Study for the test. (Not due, but you should look at it to prepare for the test.)

=Mar. 30:= Today was a day to finish up the ray diagrams packet (for lenses). We spent most of the day practicing ray diagrams and learning about how distance for the lens affects other characteristics of the image. We will continue with these skills tomorrow as well as talk about the upcoming test on Thursday.

HW: 19.2 Section Review Questions p. 578. and (Due tomorrow) = = =Mar. 29:= We quickly finished up our notes on how to draw ray diagrams for convex lenses. Then we looked at some of our homework and handed it in. The rest of our time was used practicing drawing ray diagrams with the ray diagram packet. This packet is due tomorrow. We will look at some relationships that we see for lenses.

HW: (Due tomorrow) = = =Mar. 26:= Today we took a quiz on 19.2. We were able to use the notes we created for the section. Then we looked at the 19.1 WS (see Mar. 23) and turned it in. We then started to take notes on ray diagrams for lenses. We learned to watch out for the differences between lenses and mirrors!

HW: (Due Monday) In Class: =Mar. 25:= Today we took a quiz on mirrors. Then we corrected these in class. We also finished our Ray Diagram Worksheets and turned those in as well. Tomorrow we will start off with a quiz on lenses (you will be able to use your notes). We will also get into drawing ray diagrams for lenses.

HW: 19.2 Notes (due tomorrow) In Class: =Mar. 24:= We worked on the Ray Diagrams Worksheet Convex and Concave Mirrors. We will have a quiz on this material tomorrow. You will be able to use the packet.

HW: Finish the Ray Diagrams Worksheet Convex and Concave Mirrors (See Mar. 23). 19.2 Notes (Due Friday)

=Mar. 23:= We finished our notes on convex mirrors and learned about ray diagrams for concave mirrors. We worked a little on the Ray Diagram Packet for Mirrors. We will have a quiz on these things (probably on Thursday). We also have a homework assignment to work on that is due on Thursday.

HW: (Due Thursday) In Class: (To do in class tomorrow)

=Mar. 22:= Welcome back from spring break! We got right back into things in optics. We started off with a quick review on plane mirrors. Some review questions (which were to be worked on in groups) were: What is a real / virtual image? What is a plane mirror and what does it do in terms of distances of objects? What is the law of reflection? How much of a plane mirror do you need in order to see your whole body in it? Then we took notes on how to draw ray diagrams for convex mirrors. We will continue with this tomorrow.

HW: NONE

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=Mar. 12:= We first discussed the law of reflection again and learned how to make very precise drawings involving incident rays and reflected rays. Then we took a quiz on this material. There was extra credit involved, you had to copy down a drawing on the board on a separate piece of paper and, with constructions of rays, explain what images you could see through a mirror.

HW: NONE!

=Mar. 11:= We learned more about reflections in a plane mirror. We were able to construct what images through a mirror looked like and how to tell if you could see an object's reflection through a mirror. These will be valuable skills as we head into the rest of the chapter. We postponed the quiz until tomorrow!

HW: NONE (unless you didn't finish your notes!)

=Mar. 10:= We finished the Law of Reflection Lab. Then, if we finished, we had some time to work on note from 19.1. There will be a quiz on this chapter tomorrow!

HW: 19.1 NOTES (Due tomorrow)

=Mar. 9:= Today, we started the Law of Reflection Lab. We will have to continue this in class tomorrow.

HW: Create notes for 19.1 (Due Thursday) =Mar. 8:= Chapter 18 TEST! = media type="custom" key="5487981" = = = =Mar. 5:= We had a review day. We were able to see addition by subtraction with color filters. Then we watched a 3D movie online with these color filters. Then we saw the atomic spectra and saw color by addition with neon. We then quickly reviewed some of the main ideas for the whole chapter. We finished our Color WS (See Mar. 2) and were able to hand it in by the end of the hour. Then we got our homework back and had about 5 minutes to work on the Review worksheet.

HW: NONE (But work on the review worksheet!) STUDY FOR THE TEST ON MONDAY! =Mar. 4:= We had an 18-minute class period today. We watched a video on color and light, and turned in the sheet.

HW: 18.5 Notes (Due tomorrow)

=Mar. 3:= We covered the last section in chapter 18 (18.5: Sources of Light). Then we had some time to work on the color worksheet from yesterday. We will have some time to work on this tomorrow. If we got done with the coloring assignment, we were to work on our notes for 18.5. These will be due on Friday.

HW: Notes for 18.5 (Due Friday). Also, start studying for the Chapter 18 Test (this will be moved to Monday). =Mar. 2:= We watched a Bill Nye episode on color and light. We looked at combining different colors of light. Then we had a coloring assignment that dealt with combining colors. We will try to have time for finishing this assignment tomorrow in class.

HW: Notes from 18.4 (Due tomorrow) =Mar. 1:= We finished the lecture on 18.4: Color (See Feb. 26). We also turned in our homework. Then, we started to take notes on 18.4. This will be our homework for Wednesday. Chapter 18 Test is scheduled for this Friday.

HW: 18.4 NOTES (Due Wednesday) START TO STUDY FOR THE TEST = = =Feb. 26:= Today, we took a quiz on 18.1-18.3. We were able to use the notes that we created individually for this. Then we started the lecture on 18.4. We did not get very far into this, and will continue this on Monday.

HW: Read 18.4 and do the section review questions (All, Due Monday) =Feb. 25:= We finished the lecture on 18.3. We did not have time to work on creating our notes.

HW: Complete your notes on 18.3 (Due Friday) STUDY FOR THE QUIZ.

=Feb. 24:= We started the lecture on 18.3. We got through the different types of materials, and then we stopped. We took the rest of the time to start making our own notes of the chapter. We are still working our way through making Cornell notes. During the note-taking time, I read through the book and modeled how Cornell notes should be taken. These notes will be our homework for the next two days (due Friday). On Friday, we will have a quiz on the previous chapters (you will be able to use your notes on this quiz).

HW: Create Cornell notes for Section 18.3 (Due Friday) THERE WILL BE A QUIZ FRIDAY, YOU MAY USE THE NOTES YOU MADE ON THE QUIZ. =Feb. 23:= Today, we finished the lecture on 18.2. Then we practiced re-creating the electromagnetic spectrum from memory. This will be an important skill for us to be able to replicate as we head toward the test and quizzes on this material.

HW: (due tomorrow) = = =Feb. 22:= We began class with a quiz on 18.2. Students were allowed to use the notes they created over the weekend on this quiz. Then we continued with our lecture on 18.2. We will finish this lecture tomorrow.

HW: (Due tomorrow, ALL) == =Feb. 19:= We started the very beginning of the lecture on 18.2. Then we had quite a bit of time to take notes from 18.2. During this time, we learned how to create "Cornell notes." This is a system that allows us to take notes and create a study device for later use. Remember, divide the paper with a light line, take notes on one side of the paper and write questions that focus on the notes on the other side of the line. Then use the questions you wrote to help you review your notes. We learned that we will be able to use these notes for the quiz on Monday.

HW: Finish the notes for 18.2. (Due Monday) THERE WILL BE A QUIZ ON MONDAY, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO USE THE NOTES YOU CREATE. =Feb. 18:= Today we took a quick vocabulary quiz and finished taking notes on 18.1. Then we looked at our homework and handed it in. Then we started taking notes on 18.2. This was without a powerpoint and will be your homework. The goal is to create a good resource for yourself later on.

HW: Take notes on 18.2 (Due Monday) =Feb. 17:= We took more notes from the 18.1 lecture (see Feb. 16).

HW: Finish the 18.1 WS - Electromagnetic Waves (see Feb. 16).

=Feb. 16:= Today we started to take notes on 18.1 through a lecture. We stopped when we got to the speed of light. We will finish this tomorrow. We also got our tests back and some time to work on homework.

HW: (Front side only)

=Feb. 12:=

= media type="custom" key="5329335" = =Feb. 11:= We took at look at the last homework assignment before the test tomorrow. Then we finished the lecture on 17.4. We looked at how standing waves are produced and then had about 7 minutes to work on our Chapter 17 Test Review.

HW:STUDY FOR THE TEST (NOT DUE, BUT IS A GREAT STUDY GUIDE!!!)

=Feb. 10:= We finished looking at the Wave Questions WS. Then we continued the lecture on 17.4. For those who are following a study schedule, today is the day to look at old homework questions and quizzes. Make sure you can answer the questions without looking at the answers you provided.

HW: 17.4 Section Review Questions, p. 521

=Feb. 9:= We looked at the homework, finished Bill Nye, started the lecture on 17.4 and then had some time to work on homework. Now is the time to start studying for the test (which will be on Friday). STUDY SCHEDULE: TODAY: Make vocabulary cards and study vocabulary WED: Take a look at homework questions and quizzes. Make sure you can answer the questions without looking at answers. THURS: We will have a review packet in class. Study this review packet and complete the questions. FRI: TEST!!!

HW: Finish "Wave Questions WS" (See Feb. 5) STUDY FOR THE TEST.

=Feb. 8:= We worked on the homework (Waves Unit 2 WS 5) and handed it in. Then, we started to learn about sound through Bill Nye the Science Guy! There is no link to this anymore. We will finish watching this tomorrow. Our homework that we will look at tomorrow will be the front side of "Wave Questions" (see Feb. 5).

HW: Wave Questions (See Feb. 5, front side). Start reviewing for the test.

=Feb. 5:= We completed the Slinky Lab. We were able to see the solutions for our homework from yesterday. That homework, and the new homework, will be due Monday!

HW: (Due Monday) Also see FEB. 3.

=Feb. 4:= We corrected the front part of our homework. The back side is our homework for tomorrow. Then we worked on the Slinky Lab. We will finish this lab tomorrow!

HW: "Waves Unit 2 WS 5" (SEE FEB. 3) (Back side due tomorrow) = = =Feb. 3:= We started the hour with a vocabulary quiz (17.1-17.3). After this, we group corrected the quiz and then took some notes on the characteristics of waves (see below). We did not have time to work on the Slinky Lab...

HW: (Front side due tomorrow, back side due on Friday.) In Class: = = =Feb. 2:= Today we started by looking at the homework from yesterday. Then we continued with the Slinky Lab. We got through a few parts; we will continue this tomorrow. REMEMBER THERE IS A VOCABULARY QUIZ TOMORROW!!!

HW: STUDY FOR THE VOCAB. QUIZ (17.1-17.3 VOCABULARY)

=Feb. 1:= We took a look at the homework from Friday. Then we finished the last bit of the lecture on 17.3. After that, we were able to start the Slinky Lab. We got through the first two parts of the lab and will be continuing this through the next two days. WE WILL ALSO BE HAVING A VOCABULARY QUIZ ON WEDNESDAY!!!

HW: (Due tomorrow) AND STUDY FOR THE VOCAB. QUIZ ON WEDNESDAY (17.1-17.3 VOCAB). In Class: = = =Jan. 29:= We took a look at the homework from Jan. 27. Then we started the lecture on 17.3 Behavior of Waves. We will finish the lecture on Monday.

HW: 17.3 Review Questions (p. 512, All #s.) (Due Monday)

=Jan. 28:= Due to a short class period, we were only able to cover the quiz on 17.1 and 17.2. We will correct this and the homework from yesterday in class tomorrow.

HW: NONE

=Jan. 27:= We spent some time on questions for the homework. Then we got into reviewing what we learned from 17.1 and 17.2. We particularly made sure we created all the formulas we need to solve mathematical problems involving waves. TOMORROW WE WILL TAKE A QUIZ THAT INVOLVES KNOWING THE DEFINITIONS AND USING THE FORMULAS. Then, we had some time to work on our homework.

HW: (Due tomorrow)

=Jan. 26:= Today we finished the lecture on 17.2 (see Jan. 25) and then had some time to work on homework. Through the lecture, we were able to learn about period, frequency, wavelength, speed and amplitude. We also saw how certain things were related!

To play with waves (frequency and amplitude): Ship on waves HW: Section 17.2 Assessment, p. 507 #1-10 (Due tomorrow)

=Jan. 25:= Welcome back from the weekend! Today we started off with the vocabulary quiz we discussed on Friday (see Jan. 22). After that, we started to take notes on 17.2 through a lecture. During this time, students were able to work on the 17.2 Guided Reading WS as well. We will finish the 17.2 lecture tomorrow.

HW: NONE In Class: =Jan. 22:= We started off by finishing watching "Bill Nye: Waves." We made sure that we understood how waves are made and what they do. We also learned that there was going to be a vocabulary quiz on Monday! We will be quizzed on the vocabulary from Sections 17.1 and 17.2 from our book. Also know how to label diagrams of waves! You will be asked to label things like: crest, trough, compression rarefaction, amplitude, wavelength, etc.

HW: Read 17.2 and complete: REMEMBER TO STUDY FOR THE QUIZ!!!

=Jan. 21:= We took a good look at our homework assignment from yesterday. We then started to watch "Bill Nye: Waves." Along with watching, we had a worksheet to fill out. For the link to the Bill Nye episode on YouTube, see below. DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT ENDORSING THIS SITE, NOR AM I RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONTENT PRESENTED. FROM WHAT I'VE SEEN (AS OF 1-21) THIS SEEMS TO BE A SAFE, FAMILY-FRIENDLY LINK. PLEASE PREVIEW THE CONTENTS BEFORE YOU LET YOUR STUDENT VIEW THIS AS THE CONTENTS OF THE WEBPAGE MAY HAVE CHANGED SINCE I'VE POSTED THIS...

HW: NONE Link: [|Bill Nye Waves] =Jan. 20:= For the second day of the semester, we finished taking lecture notes for Section 17.1 (see Jan. 19). Then we took the rest of the time to work on the 17.1 worksheet. We went over some of the answers on the worksheet before the time ran out. We will continue doing this tomorrow.

HW: Finish 17.1 WS (Due tomorrow) =Jan. 19:= Welcome back to class! Today we got our books and went over the syllabus. We also started taking notes on 17.1.



= = =Jan. 12:= Today was a work / review day. We went over some of the formulas that you will need for the exam. Then students were to work on the review packets.

=Jan. 11:= We turned in our Chapter 15 Practice Test after we talked about a few key points. Then, we looked at our review packet. This review packet lays out all of the vocabulary and skills that were required of each chapter. This is a great place to start studying for the final exam!

=Jan. 8:= This was our last lecture for the semester! Today we learned about energy conversions and how energy is conserved. The main focus today was that energy is never created or destroyed. Instead, it just changes forms.

HW: Chapter 15 Practice Test

=Jan. 7:= We had a lecture and took notes on Section 15.1: Energy and Its Forms. This was the start of us looking into the last chapter before the final exam.

HW:(Through #17, due tomorrow)

=Jan. 6:= Today we used our notes (or finished them) to see how well we could do a 14.4 worksheet. We also got a review packet (which is extra credit and due when you take the final exam!). If students got done with the worksheet and notes, they were to work on the review packet.

In Class: Review Packet:

=Jan. 5:= We learned how to take notes from our physics textbook. This is a great skill to keep in mind as we head toward our Final Exams! Remember, the goal of taking notes is not just to write it down, but to have something short and neat to review with! We took notes on Section 14.4.

HW: Complete notes for Section 14.4 EXAMPLE OF NOTES: =Jan. 4:= Welcome back!

Today was dedicated to reviewing what we learned before we went on break. We did this by looking at our Chapter 14 tests and pulling out all of the terms and concepts. We also made sure we reviewed the definitions and formulas for each concept. You will get participation points for today (marked as "Chapter 14 Group Review" in PowerSchool).

=Dec. 18:= This was a short day for some classes. All we did was finished our test from yesterday.

=Dec. 17:= media type="custom" key="5053819" =Dec. 16:= We used questions from the worksheets from Chapter 14 to review. Our test will be tomorrow. Students will be able to use a "cheat sheet."

HW: STUDY!!! (Re-read sections 14.1-14.3 and redo as many problems off of worksheets as you can) =Dec. 15:= We finished the Bill Nye episode on simple machines (see Dec. 14). Then, we started reviewing Chapter 14 by re-reading section 14.1 and completing the worksheet that goes along with it. Students should complete the 14.1 worksheet by tomorrow.

HW: (Due tomorrow) =Dec. 14:= Today we learned about simple machines (14.4). We first watched a "Bill Nye" episode on simple machines (and did a worksheet while watching it). Then, we had a worksheet that guided us through reading section 14.4. If you were absent today, you can find the Bill Nye Episode 10 "Simple Machines" online. You may use the link below to get to the Youtube site that plays the episode in 3 parts. DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT ENDORSING THIS SITE, NOR AM I RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONTENT PRESENTED. FROM WHAT I'VE SEEN (AS OF 12-14) THIS SEEMS TO BE A SAFE, FAMILY-FRIENDLY LINK. PLEASE PREVIEW THE CONTENTS BEFORE YOU LET YOUR STUDENT VIEW THIS AS THE CONTENTS OF THE WEBPAGE MAY HAVE CHANGED SINCE I'VE POSTED THIS...

HW: (Due tomorrow) In Class: Link to Bill Nye Episode 10: Simple Machines (on Youtube) =DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT ENDORSING THIS SITE, NOR AM I RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONTENT PRESENTED. FROM WHAT I'VE SEEN (AS OF 12-14) THIS SEEMS TO BE A SAFE, FAMILY-FRIENDLY LINK. PLEASE PREVIEW THE CONTENTS BEFORE YOU LET YOUR STUDENT VIEW THIS WEBSITE AS THE CONTENTS OF THE WEBPAGE MAY HAVE CHANGED SINCE I'VE POSTED THIS... Mr. Munson=

=Dec. 11:= We learned about mechanical advantage and efficiency (14.3) today. We also learned how to solve problems about mechanical advantage and efficiency. If we had any time left, we were able to work on the homework assignments for Monday.

HW: Finish the questions on the NOTES sheet (below). Remember to finish the "14.2 Worksheet" (see Dec. 10) for Monday as well. In Class: and = = =Dec. 10:= Today we finished the lecture on 14.2. We were able to look at the homework for either Friday or Monday. (See Dec. 9 for the lecture on 14.2)

HW: (Due Monday) =Dec. 9:= Today, we derived all of the formulas that we needed for any force, work, and power question. We also got into Section 14.2: Work and Machines. We learned what a machine is and what they do. We will finish this lecture tomorrow.

HW: NO NEW HOMEWORK, work on the HW from Dec. 8 (that is due Dec. 11, Friday). In Class: and = = =Dec. 8:= Today was our second day with calculating work and power. We were able to look at our Chapter 12 Tests. Then we worked on a packet that had problems pertaining to work and power.

HW: (Due Tomorrow) ,(Due Friday) = = =Dec. 7:= We were able to start a new unit (Chapter 14: Work and Power). Today, we learned the scientific definitions of work and power.

HW: NONE In Class: and =Dec. 4:= This was the second (and last) day of Chapter 13 on pressure. We learned about many of the principles that explain what happen in fluids. We learned: Pascal's Principle, Bernoulli's Principle, and Archimedes' Principle. Through this, we also did some in-class demonstrations (ping-pong ball and a hair dryer, ping-pong ball on a string in a stream of water, lift on a piece of paper).

HW: Finish the "Critical Thinking" Questions on the notes sheet (below) = = =Dec. 3:= We started a new unit, Chapter 13. This is only a two-day series and will not be tested. Today we covered: pressure, fluid pressure and air pressure. We took a look at what pressure is and then watched a can-crushing demonstration. This demonstration shows that there is always pressure around us due to the air around us!

HW: Finish the "Critical Thinking" Questions on the notes sheet (below)

=Dec. 2:= TEST DAY! Part 2 (Computational) of the Chapter 12 Test.

HW: NONE =Dec. 1:= Today was another review day. We completed the Chapter 12 Practice Test (see Nov. 30). We also worked on the essays.

HW: Study for the test tomorrow! =Nov. 30:= Welcome back from Thanksgiving Break. There were many things to catch up on. We started this week off by keeping in mind that we have the second part of the Chapter 12 Test to take. Today, we worked on computational problems that we will see on the test. Tomorrow, we will spend some time analyzing our practice test answers and practicing writing our essays!

HW: Finish (Everything but the essays!) = = =Nov. 25:= =media type="custom" key="4822167"= This was Part 1 (Multiple Choice) of the Chapter 12 Test. Monday will be a review day for Part 2 (Computation) of the Chapter 12 Test. Part 2 will be given on Wednesday (Dec. 2).

HW: Study for the computational part of the Chapter 12 Test! =Nov. 24:= Today we took the Chapter 12 Pre-Test Quiz. This test was not graded (and will not show up on your powerschool); instead, this was to be used as a study guide. The test students get tomorrow will be similar to the pre-test. DO NOT MEMORIZE THE QUESTIONS!!! The questions on the pre-test only show you the skills and comprehension you need to bring to the test tomorrow. Students can use a single side of a 8.5 " X 11" piece of paper (NO TYPING).

HW: Study for the test! The extra credit must be complete in order to get an opportunity at extra credit points. In Class: =Nov. 23:= Today we covered the homework from Thursday. Then we got a review sheet. We are going to start reviewing for the Chapter 12 Test on Wednesday. This test will come in two parts: Wednesday will be the multiple choice part, Monday will be the computational part. = = HW: Do the review sheet. (Due on Wednesday for extra credit points. Must be completely finished) =Nov. 20:= NO SCHOOL =Nov. 19:= We took notes on Newton's Third Law of Motion and the Law of Conservation of Momentum. For Newton's Third Law, we took the time to try to identify action/reaction pairs. We tackled the "Horse-Cart Problem." Then we learned about momentum and how mass and velocity factor into whether something is easy or hard to stop from moving.

HW: 1-5 ONLY! (Due Monday) =Nov. 18:= We took a look at word problems dealing with Newton's 2nd Law of Motion and Weight (see HW of Nov. 17).

HW: Finish "2nd Law Math Problems" (for hour 4).

=Nov. 17:= Today, we discussed free body diagrams again (using the homework from yesterday). The goal was to help students understand how to create free body diagrams and how to use them. We tried to understand the forces acting on a particular object in certain situations. Then, we used our understanding of acceleration and balanced / unbalanced forces to figure out what the "net force" acting on an object would be.

HW: Front page of (Due tomorrow) =Nov. 16:= Today, we refreshed our knowledge of free body diagrams. We focused on how to make them and how to do calculations with them. We played a "Corners Game," where students had to go to the corner which represented the free body diagram for a certain situation. Then, we worked on a free body diagram worksheet ("Drawing Free Body Diagrams").

HW: Finish "Drawing Free Body Diagrams WS" In Class: =Nov. 13:= Today we spent the class period doing our best to produce a neat lab report for our friction lab (see Nov. 12). We finished making graphs of our data and then finished our lab questions. This was the last day to work on this lab in class. If you did not finish, you will need to finish it over the weekend.

HW: Finish your lab report for the "Friction Lab" (see Nov. 12).

=Nov. 12:= Today, we learned about the four types of friction: static, sliding, rolling and fluid. From this, we learned that static force should be greater than sliding force. Then we proceeded to work on our friction lab. We will be working on the write-up for this lab tomorrow!

In Class (Lab): HW: NONE

=Nov. 11:= Today, we went over the homework from yesterday (we learned more about how to find mass and forces from a free-body diagram). Then, we talked about projectile motion. We learned that a ball traveling horizontally at some speed will hit the ground at the same time as a ball that is just dropped from the same height.

HW: NONE =Nov. 10:= Today, we learned about air resistance. We played a game with tossing paper. From this, we were able to see how much we already knew about air resistance. We learned that there are three things that really affect the amount of air resistance an object feels: surface area, mass and speed. Then we learned about terminal velocity!

HW: (Due tomorrow) =Nov. 9:= Today, we experimented with weight and gravity in a lab. From this, we learned how to measure the weight of an object (use a scale) and then find out how to find acceleration given force and mass. We also were able to experience why all things fall at the same rate, even though more mass means more force of gravity. Then we tried to understand the concept of weightlessness. We saw that weightlessness occurs when the only force on an object is gravity (nothing pushing up against the object).

HW: (Due tomorrow) In Class Lab: =Nov. 6:= No School =Nov. 5:= -Today, we really took notes on Newton's Second Law of Motion: F = m x a. From this, we were able to show that if you double of the force, you double the acceleration. If you increase the mass, you decrease the acceleration. So force and acceleration have a direct relationship, mass and acceleration have an inverse relationship. We did a worksheet ("Newton's Second Law of Motion WS") on applying this knowledge. Then we started to take notes on weight.

HW: NONE In Class worksheet: =Nov. 4:= -Today, we went over the "balanced and unbalanced forces" WS (see Nov. 3). Then, we learned about the different types of forces: force of gravity (weight), normal force, spring force, friction, air resistance, tension and applied force.

HW: recognizing forces WS (Due tomorrow) =Nov. 3:= -Today, we recalled the things that we did last Friday (The Law of Inertia and balanced and unbalanced forces). Then we learned that mass is the only thing that influences inertia. Volume and velocity do not determine inertia. We had a worksheet on these concepts. Then we took notes on "dot diagrams" and "free body diagrams" (or "force diagrams). Our homework is a worksheet on how to use dot and free-body diagrams.

HW: balanced and unbalanced forces WS (Due tomorrow) In Class Worksheet: =Nov. 2:= -We had a short period today (19 mins.) due to the boy's soccer team making it to the State Semi-Finals! During the class period, we got a new seating arrangement. Then, we got our Chapter 11 Tests back. During the class period, we were able to make corrections to this test for some points. If the question you missed was on some definition, you had to find the correct answer and put the page number where you could find the definition. If you missed a question dealing with mathematics, you had to show me the correct mathematics and the correct answer to get some credit back.

HW: NONE =Oct. 30:= -Today, we started a new unit: Chapter 12: Forces. We took a few notes from a power-point presentation. We really talked about: forces, what happens when forces are balanced and unbalanced, and inertia (Newton's first law of motion). We saw a few demonstrations as well. We saw that when you have a heavy weight over your hand, you can hit the weight with a hammer and not feel it as much. Also, if you hang two masses (a small one hanging from a large one) you can accelerate the small one enough so that the bottom string breaks (not the top one).

HW: NONE = = =Oct. 29:= -We spent about 15 minutes finishing up the Chapter 11 Test. Then we watched a Bill Nye video on balancing forces. This video is our launching point into Chapter 12: Forces. We had a worksheet to do during the video (however, it will not be put on this wiki due to the fact that you have to watch the video to make this up).

HW: NONE

=Oct. 28:= -TEST DAY (CHAPTER 11) We will get about 10 mins. to finish the test tomorrow. HW: NONE =media type="custom" key="4661751"= =Oct. 27:= -It was review day! We reviewed for the Chapter 11 Unit Test (tomorrow). We took a second look at the review sheet from yesterday. Then we had more review on skills on the test. Remember to memorize the vocabulary terms! Also, know how to do significant figures and set up problems. We also got some extra-credit homework (which is due before the test).

HW: Study for the test!!! EXTRA CREDIT: (DUE BEFORE THE TEST)

=Oct. 26:= -Today, we started to review for our Chapter 11 Unit Test (on Wednesday, Oct. 28). We reviewed our homework from Oct. 23, and then we collected the "Outside Motion Lab." We got a review sheet (which is homework) and talked about the terms and problems from the review sheet.

HW: Complete the Review Worksheet =Oct. 23:= -Today, we started with a small quiz on working with distance vs. time graphs and then definitions of terms from Chapter 11. This will be counted as participation points. Then we took notes on velocity vs. time graphs. We learned that a straight, horizontal line can still describe movement. Then, the slope of a line on a velocity vs. time graph represents acceleration. We also looked to see what happens when velocity is negative or positive and how that affects our descriptions of movement.

HW: "Describing Motion Graphically" WS FRONT SIDE ONLY!!! (Due Monday, Oct. 26) DO NOT FORGET TO DO THE REST OF THE "OUTSIDE MOTION LAB." =Oct. 22:= -We worked on the "Outside Motion Lab" (see Oct. 19). Today, we talked about the questions in the back part of the packet. From there, we talked about what good answers look like on this packet. THE WHOLE PACKET IS DUE ON MONDAY (OCT. 26).

HW: Work at finishing the questions in the "Outside Motion Lab." Due Monday (Oct. 26) =Oct. 21:= -We continued to work on the "Outside Motion Lab" (see Oct. 19). We also took notes on the shapes of graphs. From these notes, we should be able to identify the types of motion on a "Distance vs. Time" graph. We then took some time to answer some of the questions at the end of the "Outside Motion Lab."

HW: Finish "Question 1" from the "Outside Motion Lab." (Use complete sentences. Use your notes if you have to.) =Oct. 20:= -Today we took notes on "How to Graph" properly. Along with that, we also started to graph our data from the "Outside Motion Lab." Students that missed school on Oct. 19 had to obtain the data from another group.

HW: Complete the "Finding Average Speed" part of the "Outside Motion Lab" (see Oct. 19 for "Outside Motion Lab") =Oct. 19:= -Finally, a nice enough day to go outside! Today, we spent time collecting data for the "Outside Motion Lab." We timed each other to see how fast we: walked, ran, accelerated, and decelerated.

HW: Finish the "Predictions" part of the "Outside Motion Lab." =Oct. 15:= -Today, we spent the hour doing a "Rates Lab." If you missed, you will have to come after school to make this lab up!

HW: Finish the "Rates Lab." =Oct. 14:= -Once again, it is a quiz day. Yesterday's quiz was just a little ten-question quiz that was really graded on participation. The quiz today was a packet that will be graded based on points! Students are free to use their notes, textbook and calculator to complete this.

HW: Finish the quiz at home if you are not already done with it!

=Oct. 13:= -We took a little review quiz today to see how well students were remembering their definitions. Then we finished the "11.2 and 3 Graphing WS."

HW: NONE

=Oct. 12:= -We worked on the 11.3 Worksheet (see Oct. 7). From this, we were able to understand more about problem-solving strategies for physics problems. The most difficult thing is to find all of the given information! Remember, the words "dropped," "from rest," or "not moving" mean that at some point velocity is zero! Then we started "11.2 and 3 Graphing WS."

HW: NONE =Oct. 9:= -We spent this short-period day finishing the "Investigating the Velocity of a Sinking Marble" lab (pg. 349). We practiced graphing the data we collected yesterday, and then we did the "Analyze and Conclude" part of the lab.

HW: NONE =Oct. 8:= -We did not go over 11.3 Worksheet (see Oct. 7). Instead, we took some time to do the "Investigating the Velocity of a Sinking Marble" lab (found on page 349 of our textbook). However, instead of changing the consistency of the soap we were dropping marbles in, we just dropped a different, heavier marble. (We changed steps 10-11.) It took the whole day to get our data and clean up; we will continue this lab tomorrow.

HW: NONE =Oct. 7:= -We got into acceleration. We also started to make a "Cheat Sheet" with formula triangles. This will be a great tool for figuring out how to do physics problems. We also went over how to properly set up solutions. We can't just write the answers, we have to also show our givens and thoughts.

HW: 11.3 Worksheet (Due tomorrow) = = =Oct. 6:= -Today we continued to go over the "Speed and Velocity WS" (see Oct. 2). We were able to learn how to use formulas to calculate different quantities when dealing with speed, distance and time. At the end of the hour, we took an informal quiz to see how well we were understanding how to use formulas.

HW: NONE = = =Oct. 5:= -Today was all about the "Speed and Velocity WS" (see Oct. 2). The whole hour was dedicated to looking at this very difficult sheet. From it, we are learning how to use data points and graphs to find average speed. We are also refining our ideas about velocity and speed, vectors and scalars.

HW: Speed and Velocity WS (see Oct. 2) =Oct. 2:= -We looked at 11.2 Worksheet (see Sept. 30). From this, we were able to take a look at speed and velocity and the differences between them. Remember, velocity is speed with direction. Then, we took a look at the "Speed and Velocity WS." We also got into acceleration. For this, we were able to use a strobe-light to see the distances between water drops. When you put the strobe-light at the correct frequency, you can make the drops look like they have stopped in mid-air. Then, you can really see the distance between water drops gets larger the more time they have to fall. Thus we can see that acceleration is a change in velocity!

HW: Speed and Velocity WS (Due Mon.) = = =Oct. 1:= -No Classes = = =Sept. 30:= -We reviewed distance and displacement by taking a look at 11.1 Worksheet (see Sept. 29). Then we finished our displacement labs (see Sept. 29). By the end of the period, we had taken notes on average speed. We still have to cover much of the "9-30 speed vel.ppt."

HW: 11.2 Worksheet (Due Friday) = = =Sept. 29:= -Today, we jumped into Chapter 11 on Motion! First, we looked at frames of reference and found that, in order to describe motion, we had to figure out what frame of reference was the most useful. Then, we took a look at distance and displacement. Distance is the length of the path taken, while displacement is the straight-line distance between two points and the direction from start to finish. We finished the hour with vector addition and an activity that helped us grasp the difference between distance and displacement.

HW: Chapter 11.1 Worksheet (due tomorrow) = = =Sept. 28:= -We looked at the results of our test (see Sept. 25). Then, we reviewed conversions and took a conversions test. This conversions test will replace the existing conversions part of the test from Sept. 25. = = =Sept. 25:= -TEST DAY!!! HW: NONE =media type="custom" key="4424003"= = = =Sept. 24:= -It was a review day today, since we have the Chapter 1 Unit Test tomorrow. We looked over the Scientific Method Worksheet (see Sept. 23) and took a look at other worksheets on: precision and accuracy; graphs, and an overall review sheet.

HW: Study for the test!



= = =Sept. 23:= -Today we reviewed the scientific method and how to use it in certain situations. We then worked on the "Scientific Method Worksheet" (below). Remember: the "Experimental Group" is the group that is being tested (is being subjected to the manipulated variable). The "Constants" are the things that don't change in an experiment (both the control and experimental group are subject to them). The "Control" is the group that we compare the experimental group to, and the "Control" is not subjected to the manipulated variable.

HW: Scientific Method Worksheet

= = =Sept. 22:= -Today we reviewed scientific notation (how to multiply and divide). Then we learned how to use significant figures when we add or subtract. We started to review the scientific method.

HW: Sig. Fig. Worksheet = = =Sept. 21:= -Today, we reviewed significant figures. We learned to identify how many significant figures are in a number. We also learned how to multiply and divide with significant figures. Tomorrow, we will learn how to add and subtract with significant figures.

HW: Significant Figures Worksheet (except #s 3, 5 on back side) = = =Sept. 18:= -This day was dedicated to catching up the rest of the class on conversions and significant figures. By the end of class, everybody who was here now had a great tool to use for conversions. (See the Conversions Worksheet, Sept. 17)

HW: NONE = = =Sept. 17:= -Over half the class was gone today! Needless to say, we are going to have to do some catch-up! Today, we focused on conversions. We learned how to do conversions with a place-value chart. We also started to talk about significant figures. These things will be discussed tomorrow as well...

HW: NONE (see Sept. 15)

= = =Sept. 16:= -We started the Measurement Lab. Different groups had different measuring sticks (m, dm, cm, mm) and measured things in room 304. From this, we will get a first-hand experience with precision and accuracy. We also reviewed how to write numbers in scientific notation.

HW: NONE (see Sept. 15) = = =Sept. 15:= -Today was a homework correcting day. We looked at past homework (Sec. 1.2 Worksheet - see Sept. 8) and group-learned Sec. 1.3 Worksheet (see Sept. 14). We also took a little quiz on scientific notation.

HW: p. 25 # 1-5 (Due before Friday) = = =Sept. 14:= -Today was a worksheet day. I was attending new teacher training today. The worksheets were for Section 1.3 on Scientific Notation and Measuring. Another handout was for more practice with converting metric prefixes. We will be going over these worksheets tomorrow.

= = =Sept. 11:= -Today, we still worked on "Phys9.1.3.Notes" (seen below). We worked more with converting prefixes. We still need some practice with this. We also got into significant figures (just a little bit). We received a handout on them. Concerning the power-point, we did not cover practicing converting temperatures, nor did we do the measurement lab.

HW: Attempt the Significant Figure handout. It will not be due until Tuesday. = = =Sept. 10:= -Today, we continued with the "Phys9.1.3.Notes" (seen below). We were able to cover multiplication and division of scientific notation. We were also able to get into SI units. We saw that we need SI units so that scientists can easily interpret others findings.

HW: None = = =Sept. 9:= -Today we looked at the definitions of theory and law. We found that theory and law are two different ideas. We also looked at scientific notation. We learned how to convert standard notation to scientific notation and vice versa. We ended our class with learning how to multiply while using scientific notation. Tomorrow, we will finish the power point lecture and notes that are shown below.

HW: None

= = =Sept. 8:= -Today, we took a deeper look inside experiments. We learned that experiments have three different variables: manipulated, responding, and controlled. We got hands-on experience with these concepts through a pendulum lab. The length of the string was the manipulated variable, the time of the period was the responding variable, and things like the type of string, the mass of the pendulum bob, etc. were examples of the control of our experiment.

HW: 1.2 Worksheet (Due Sept. 9)

= = =Sept. 4:= -We were in the computer lab. We made animoto videos that portrayed the scientific method. We also took the "Learning Style Preferences Questionnaire." We can find the animoto videos we made on the links below. If you finish the Animoto and Learning Style Preference Quiz, complete the Voki instructions. The "Learning Style Preference Quiz" is the only homework you have for the weekend. Animoto Instructions Physics 9 Hr. 4 Physics 9 Hr. 7 Voki - Talking Avatar = = =Sept. 3:= -We learned that the scientific method is the process that we do science with. There are two types of observations, quantitative and qualitative. We also filled out some guided notes that had other important definitions on it. == =Sept. 2:= -We learned that science is a way to know more about the world. We broke a board of wood using only newspaper! We also learned the definitions of science and technology. We found that technology is not limited to just computers and cars.
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=Sept. 1:= -We went through the syllabus.
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