Kinematics Day 1 - August 25 and 26 (Safety comes first)
Daily Agenda
- Pass out school packet and have students out names on front of each page (5 min)
- Attendance (5 min)
- Introductions, who am I and who are you and what have I gotten into. (30 min) Click here to watch brief video
- Safety presentation Click here for copy of Safety Contract
- Dimensional Analysis Review and Practice (30 min) Click here for copy of "who will win" handout. If you need practice with dimensional analysis and/or unit conversions you should complete the Math Review assignment on the Mastering Physics website
Homework
- Register for the Mastering Physics Website using the access code given to you during class. Here is a video to Help
- Complete "Introduction to Mastering Physics" assignment on the Mastering Physics website
- Complete "Math Review" assignment on the Mastering Physics website if needed to prepare for Math review Quiz (Optional)
- Complete "Student information and interested survey" located on the homepage of this website.
- Have Parents complete "Parent Contact Information" located on the homepage of this website.
Kinematics Day 2 - August 27 and 28 (Graphing Review and Dimensional Analysis Quiz)
Daily Agenda
- Start by picking up school packet (5 min)
- Attendance (5 min)
- Safety Quiz (20 min) In-class assignment
- Lab norms (5 min)
- Reaction and how long it take to text "lol" LAB (30 min)
- Graphing Distance vs Time Graph (20 min)
Homework
- Extension given on Intro to Mastering Physics
- Prepare for Math Pre-Test on 8/29 & 9/2
Kinematics Day 3 - August 29 and Sept 2 (Math Pre-Test & Linearization)
Daily Agenda
- Review Mastering Physics registration Process (10 min)
- Attendance (5 min)
- Math Pre-Test (20-25 min)
- Paragraph Graphing Height vs Font (20 min)
- Linearization of Data (15 min)
Homework
- Read chapter 1 in your textbook, College Physics. Access through Mastering Physics Website
- Complete "CH 01 HW" from the Mastering Physics Website.
- Be prepared for class discussion (possible quiz) over chapter 1.
Kinematics Day 4 September 3 and 4 (one dimensional motion)
Daily Agenda
- Attendance (5 min)
- Review Linearization of Data and in Class Practice (15 min)
- Scalar vs vector
- One dimensional motion calculation and graphing (25-30 min)
- One dimensional motion Lab (20 min)
Homework
- Read Chapter 2 in your textbook, College Physics
- Complete "CH 02 HW" on Mastering Physics Website
- Be prepared for class discussion (possible quiz) over chapter 2
Kinematics Day 5 September 5 and 8 (velocity and Acceleration)
Daily Agenda
- Attendance (5 min)
- Calculating Velocity and Acceleration Practice (15-20 min)
- Deriving BIG 4 Kinematics Equations (20-25 min)
- Handed out Formal Lab write-ups and Grading rubic (10-15 min)
- Begin Velocity of a Dart Lab (15 min) (first formal lab for students Lab notebook)
- Handed out AP Formula sheet
Homework
- Set-up Lab Notebook if not already done
- Wright the Title and Introductions section for the "Speed Lab"
- Read Chapter 3 in your textbook, College Physics
- Complete "CH 03 HW" on Mastering Physics Website