Physics

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=Jan. 18: Monday= We did many questions for a review session. We took the time to look at some complex problems that will be on the tested tomorrow. The problems are not exactly as you will see them. Unfortunately we did not get to look at the Chapter 14.1-15 Test Prep WS. You will still have to turn the worksheet in tomorrow. If you have any questions, please see me before school tomorrow (or during 4th period).

HW: Chapter 14.1-15 Test Prep (Due tomorrow) =Jan. 14: Friday= We learned more about the conservation of energy and how it works for a bouncing ball or a pendulum. We also talked briefly about the equation E=mc2.

HW: Power Lab (Due Tuesday), Chapter 14.1-15 Test Prep (Due Tuesday, will collect Wednesday) =Jan. 13: Thursday= We learned about the conservation of energy and how energy is only converted between different forms.

HW: Energy WS (Due tomorrow), Power Lab (Due Tuesday) =Jan. 12: Wednesday= We learned about the different forms of energy. We also spent some time playing with the Van der Graaf.

HW: Energy WS (Due Friday) =Jan. 11: Tuesday= We continued learning about energy. We talked about the equations for KE and GPE. Then we worked on some problems involving the equations. We went to the small gym to work on the Power Lab.

HW: Start the Power Lab Write Up =Jan. 10: Monday= We started taking notes on Chapter 15: Energy. We learned what energy is and then learned about mechanical, kinetic and potential energy. We will learn more about these types of energy tomorrow. Then we went to the small gym and worked on the Power Lab. We will continue there tomorrow.

HW: None (except if you want to start writing up the Power Lab) =Jan. 7:= We did a Work and Power Quiz to start off the hour. Then we worked on the Power Lab. We tried to get to the data tables.

HW: Work Activity Write Up (Due Monday) =Jan. 6:= Our bell work was on problems dealing with work and power. We took a look at the homework that is due tomorrow. Then we worked on our Work Activity and started some of the Power Lab.

HW: Work and Power WS (Due tomorrow), Work Activity Write Up (Due Monday) =Jan. 5:= We looked at the correct answers for the homework (to let students know how well they did). Then we learned about power. We learned that power is the rate of doing work. Then, we worked on the Work Activity and learned how to do the write-up for it. If we had any time left, we were able to work on our homework.

HW: Work and Power WS (Due Friday), Work Activity Write Up (Due Monday) WORK AND POWER QUIZ ON FRIDAY! =Jan. 4:= We worked on a few problems for the bell work. We looked at some very difficult work problems. Then we went through some of the problems on the homework and we worked a little on the Work Activity we started yesterday.

HW: Work Problems WS (Due tomorrow) =Jan. 3:= We turned in the Friction Labs. Then we started Section 14.1 on Work and Power. We focused on learning about work and how to calculate it. At the end, we started a Work Activity. Groups were to find four objects around the classroom, describe them and then figure out how much work it takes to left them up from the floor to their lab tables. We will work on this activity tomorrow.

HW: Work Problems WS (Due Wednesday) =Dec. 21:= We finished the Friction Lab and learned how to do the write up.

HW: Friction Lab Write-Up (Due when we get back, Jan. 3) =Dec. 20:= Chapter 12 Test.

HW: NONE =Dec. 17:= We reviewed for the Chapter 12 Test. Then we worked on the Friction Lab and the Chapter 12 Review WS

HW: Study for the Chapter 12 Test, Do the Chapter 12 Review WS (Due Monday) =Dec. 16:= Our bell work was practicing the essay question that will be on the Chapter 12 Test. Then we looked at the homework and worked on the Friction Lab.

HW: Chapter 12 Review WS, study for the Chapter 12 Test (both on Monday) =Dec. 15:= We learned about impulse. Then we worked on the Friction Lab.

HW: Momentum WS (Due tomorrow) Chapter 12 Test on Monday (Dec. 20) =Dec. 14:= We looked at some of the homework problems. Then we talked more about the conservation of momentum and the math problems behind that idea. Then, we started the Friction Lab.

HW: Egg Dropping Lab (Due tomorrow), Momentum WS (Due Thursday) =Dec. 13:= Work day on the "Newton's 2nd Law and Weight WS," " Momentum WS" and the "Egg Dropping Lab." (I was not able to be at school today)

HW: Newton's 2nd Law and Weight WS (Due tomorrow), Egg Dropping Lab (Due Wed), Momentum WS (Due Thursday) =Dec. 10:= We took down the last analysis questions for our Egg Dropping Lab. Then went into the gym to perform our drops. We were also able to throw our apparatus if they survived from the top of the gym bleachers.

HW: Newton's 2nd Law and Weight WS (Due Tues.), Egg Dropping Lab (Due Wed) =Dec. 9:= We worked on Newton's Third Law and Momentum again. Then we worked on the Egg Dropping Lab. Our goal was to make it so that we could drop our apparatus from the ceiling and have the egg survive. We will be dropping in the gym (small) tomorrow.

HW: Balanced vs. Unbalanced Forces WS (Due tomorrow) =Dec. 8:= We took a look at the homework and then we learned about Newton's Third Law of Motion. (Liturgy schedule)

HW: Balanced vs. Unbalanced Forces WS (Due Friday) =Dec. 7:= We learned about projectile motion and how if you drop a bullet and shoot a bullet at the same time and height, they will land at the same time. Then we learned about dot diagrams and force diagrams.

HW: Balanced vs. Unbalanced Forces WS (Due Friday) =Dec. 6:= We learned about weightlessness, falling objects fall at the same rate and terminal velocity.

HW: NONE =Dec. 3:= We quickly reviewed the Second Law of Motion. We also did an activity involving a lifting weight and a hammer! We were able to see how more mass really means less acceleration. Then, we started dropping our eggs (Egg Drop Lab).

HW: NONE =Dec. 2:= We learned about Newton's First Law of Motion and the Second Law of Motion. We had some time for the Egg Lab. =Dec. 1:= We learned about gravity and then had the "Chair Lifting" activity to demonstrate "center of gravity." Then, we worked on the Egg Lab (construction)

HW: More materials for Egg Lab =Nov. 29:= We started Chapter 12 on Force and Motion. We got a look at our Egg Drop Lab!

HW: Collect materials for Egg Drop Lab =Nov. 24:= We talked about the Toy Lab 2 Write Up, then we finished taking down data and worked on the analysis and graphing.

HW: Toy Lab 2 Write Up (Due Monday) =Nov. 23:= Chapter 11 Test =Nov. 22:= We spent the hour reviewing for the test tomorrow. We worked on the Chapter 11 Review worksheet. It will be turned in tomorrow.

HW: Finish the Chapter 11 Review WS. Study for the test. =Nov. 18:= We learned how to figure out what motion is happening according to a distance-time graph and a speed-time graph. We worked on some review for the Chapter 11 Test on Tuesday. Then we worked on the Toy Lab 2.

HW: Chapter 11 Review (Due Monday, will be turned in on Tuesday) =Nov. 17:= We learned about calculating acceleration from data and how to graph speed and acceleration. Then we worked on the Toy Lab 2.

HW: Study for the Chapter 11 Test (TUESDAY) =Nov. 16:= We learned how to do the Toy Lab 2. Then we worked on collecting data for the lab. The whole entire goal is to be able to graph speed and acceleration.

HW; Start studying for the test NEXT TUESDAY. =Nov. 15:= Welcome back from a long weekend! Today, we jumped into free fall. We learned about gravity and how things orbit the earth! We had just a little bit of time to cover some things about graphing motion. We will work on this stuff tomorrow and then also start the Toy Lab 2.

HW: NONE =Nov. 11:= We took time to see what the analysis questions were for the Toy Lab. Then we spent the hour completing the Toy Lab and doing all of the calculations that we could in our groups. Whatever you couldn't get to as a group, you will have to do by yourself!

HW: Toy Lab (Due Monday) =Nov. 10:= The bell work included questions on finding motion. We learned how to use the formulas to come up with different quantities. Then we worked on the Toy Lab.

HW: NONE =Nov. 9:= We took notes on how to do the Toy Lab. Then, we started up on it.

HW: NONE =Nov. 8:= NEW SEATS AND LAB GROUPS! We first did some ice-breakers with our new groups. Then, we took notes on the different types of acceleration.

HW: NONE =Nov. 5:= We went through what the Rocket Lab Write Up was supposed to look like. Then we worked on quickly figuring out how to measure speed and acceleration. We got to preview the Toy Lab with our current groups. We will be switching seats and groups on Monday.

HW: Rocket Lab Write Up (Due Monday) =Nov. 4:= We took the Rocket Lab into the new hallways! We were able to spread out and test our rockets on their height and displacement. We also wrote down the last parts of the lab (the analysis questions). Tomorrow, we will walk through the write-up for the Rocket Lab, then start up on our Toy Lab.

HW: Rocket Lab Write Up (Due Monday) =Nov. 3:= We all worked on our rockets. We had the opportunity to build a new rocket with a new canister, then tested them. Tomorrow, we will be finishing this lab by taking them into the new addition and recording some observations about them.

HW: NONE =Nov. 2:= We took notes on acceleration and then had some time to work on the Rocket Lab. We will learn more about acceleration tomorrow.

HW: NONE =Nov. 1:= We looked at the homework and tried to make sure that we understood the techniques in solving problems involving speed, distance and time. Then, we worked on the Rocket Lab. (Short periods due to mass)

HW: NONE =Oct. 29:= We learned about velocity and the difference between speed and velocity. Rocket Lab.

HW: Speed WS (Due Monday, see Oct. 28) =Oct. 28:= We learned about the units of speed. Then we learned how to solve problems involving speed, time and distance. With the remaining time, we worked on the Rocket Lab.

HW: Speed WS (Due Monday) =Oct. 27:= We learned about speed and the different types of speed. We worked on mini-hypotheses for Rocket Lab.

HW: Displacement Activity (Due tomorrow) =Oct. 26:= We learned about vectors and vector addition. Then, we had some time to work on the Rocket Lab.

HW: Displacement Activity (Due Thursday)

=Oct. 25:= We learned about distance and displacement. Then we had some time to continue with the Rocket Lab. We learned how to do mini-hypotheses.

HW: NONE =Oct. 21:= We took down the notes for the Rocket Lab. Then we finished the Aluminum Lab and started the Rocket Lab!

HW: Aluminum Lab Write-Up (Due Monday) =Oct. 20:= We finished the experiment part of the Aluminum Lab. We also took down the analysis questions for the lab.

HW: Aluminum Lab Write-Up (Due Monday) =Oct. 19:= We started Chapter 11: Motion by learning about Frames of Reference and Relative Motion. We will continue going through these types of ideas tomorrow. We also learned how to read a graduated cylinder. Then, we made sure we did as much as we could with the Aluminum Lab. We will have some time with those labs tomorrow.

HW: Aluminum Lab Write-Up (Due Monday) =Oct. 18:= We quickly talked about the Unit 1 Test. We took some more notes on strategies for the Aluminum Lab. We tried to draft up our step-by-step and data tables today. Tomorrow, we will collect data and analyze.

HW: Start the Aluminum Lab write up (projected due date: Monday, 10-25) =**Oct. 15:**= Unit 1 Test!

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=Oct. 14:= We took notes on the different types of graphs. Then we learned what was on the test and kept on reviewing with the Unit 1 Test Review.

HW: Unit 1 Test Review (See Oct 14. due tomorrow) =Oct. 13:= We took notes on converting between prefixes and between temperature scales. Then we started reviewing for the test on Friday.

HW:(Due Friday) =Oct. 12:= We finished the idea of scientific notation. Then we talked a little about converting between prefixes. If we had time, we worked a little on the Aluminum Lab.

HW: (Due tomorrow) =Oct. 11:= We spent sometime talking about significant figures. Then we learned about scientific notation. (Short classes today!)

HW: NONE =Oct. 8:= Short classes due to homecoming pepfest. We took the time to review significant figures and then started to take down a strategy for the Aluminum Lab.

HW: Sig. Fig Packet (Due Monday) =Oct. 7:= We finished our minibook with significant figures. Then, we started getting more hands-on experience with problem solving (Aluminum Foil Lab). You get a sheet of aluminum foil, you have to accurately find the thickness of it without folding your sheet. HEADS UP! We will have our first test next week.

HW: Sig. Fig Packet (Due Monday) =Oct. 6:= NO CLASSES =Oct. 5:= We continued with the lecture on significant figures. We put these into our minibook. We will continue this lesson on Thursday.

HW: Box Lab (Due Thursday) =Oct. 4:= We had a lecture on significant figures and all the rules to them! We had some time to finish the Box Lab.

HW: Type up the Box Lab (Due Thursday) =Oct. 1:= We learned about how to do the Box Lab Write Up. Then, we finished the Box Lab.

HW: Start typing up the Box Lab.

=Sept. 30:= We continued with our notes on accuracy and precision. Then we worked on the Box Lab.

HW: NONE =Sept. 29:= We took notes on accuracy and precision. Then we worked on the Box Lab.

HW: NONE

=Sept. 28:= We started the day with learning how to do the next lab (the Box Lab). Then, we proceeded to carry out the box lab.

HW: Type up the Toilet Paper Lab (Due tomorrow)

=Sept. 27:= We reviewed the Scientific Method with our bell work. Then we learned exactly what should be included in the Toilet Paper Lab Write Up. Then we counted the number of toilet paper sheets left in the roll. Together, we counted 278 pieces left on the roll. Since 8 were taken off, we could calculate that there were 286 sheets of toilet paper on the roll before we conducted our experiments.

HW: Type up the Toilet Paper Lab (Due Wed.)

=Sept. 24:= We corrected the "Scientific Method WS (see Sept. 21) to reinforce the whole scientific method. Then we worked on our toilet paper lab. First, we finished up the measurements that we wanted to make and the strategy we were going to use to find out how much toilet paper was in the roll. Then we had the opportunity to carry out our strategy. We started to cut out our special rulers for next class while we were waiting for the toilet paper roll to come around.

HW: Start typing up the Toilet Paper Lab. =Sept. 23:= We finished up prefixes and also talked about density. Then we had some time to work on the toilet paper lab.

HW: Start typing up the Toilet Paper Lab. =Sept. 22:= We learned more about prefixes when it comes to SI units. Then we worked in our lab groups to come up with an exact strategy to measure the amount of toilet paper in the roll.

HW: Scientific Method WS (see Sept. 21, due tomorrow)

=Sept. 21:= We had some bell work based on the Scientific Method (this worksheet became our homework for Thursday). We took notes on measurements (S.I. units and some derived units as well). We had about 5 minutes in our lab groups to think about some strategies for "counting" the number of toilet paper sheets left on our toilet paper roll.

HW: Type up your lab write-ups (due tomorrow), Scientific Method WS (due Thursday, Sept. 23) =Sept. 20:= Today, we learned about experimental control groups and how to identify different types of variables in a particular experiment. We also got some experience with making conclusions from a certain scenario. Then we got into our second lab "T.P. lab." Each group was given a sheet of toilet paper from a full roll. The very first piece was torn off, then six others were distributed between the groups. With this one sheet of paper, groups are supposed to determine how many sheets of toilet paper are in a full roll of toilet paper.

HW: Type up your lab write-up (Due Wed) = = =Sept. 17:= We performed our experiments today and did the clean up. Some groups had time to even write up their analysis and conclusions.

HW: Type up your lab write-up (Due Wed, Sept. 22)

=Sept. 16:= We planned out our experiments to the point where all we do tomorrow will be measuring and recording in our lab write up. Some groups had to refine their lab, others had to organize it better.

HW: Have your lab write-up completely ready to go for tomorrow. = = =Sept. 15:= We learned the whole procedure for writing up a Lab Paper. Then, we got into our lab groups and started chipping away at writing down our procedures for our experiments.

HW: Get through the "Data" section of the paper.

=Sept. 14:= Today we learned about experiments and how they should be set up. Then we spent time developing hypotheses for our Pop Can Lab.

HW: Start thinking up experiments to do that will test your hypothesis.

= Sept. 13: = We took some more time with practicing making observations. Then we started with the second part of our lab, which was to put a diet pop can and a regular pop can into some water. Then, we made some observations. We also cleaned up the lab (NO WET SURFACES!) and then took notes on developing hypotheses and creating an experiment.

HW: Start thinking up different hypotheses as to why the diet pop can floated and the regular pop can sank.

= Sept. 10: = We took notes on observations. We learned about quantitative and qualitative observations. Then, we started with the pop can lab and made some observations about our lab items.

HW: NONE = = = Sept. 9: = We worked on remembering our classroom procedures (cleaning the lab and desks, and handing in assignments). Then we took Cornell notes on parts of the Scientific Method. We will continue with these notes tomorrow and then get into a lab!

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= Sept. 8: = We worked on more classroom procedures. We learned how to clean up the lab and our desks. We also learned how was in our lab groups as we start off the year! At the very end of class, we learned how to take Cornell notes.

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= Sept. 7: = Welcome to the first day of class! Today we went through the syllabus, seating chart and other expectations. We also learned about each other, through an 8-question survey. Then we introduced each other and learned how to turn in assignments. HW: NONE