Both Period 2 and 7 classes meet

1.) Today we began by discussing the requirements and guidelines for homework problem submission. See the Exemplar and Rubric for assignments.

2.) We reviewed a couple of the problems on the handwritten 2-step kinematics problems worksheet given for homework. We used this review to establish good practices to employ when setting up the problem.

3.) We then worked on a the second of the two practice sheets given last week. This second sheet (the typed one) must be completed by class tomorrow. (2-Step Kinematics Problems Worksheet)

Both Period 2 and 7 classes meet

1.) Class will begin by viewing the posters submitted yesterday regarding the motion of the toy cars. You will defend your method of depicting the motion graphically.

2.) The class will then discuss the graphs and using more demos, determine the best way to depict motion.

3.) You will recieve formal notes on graphs of position vs. time and velocity vs. time.

4.) You will then begin the worksheet titiled "Marguerite's After-school activities". Both sides of this worksheet will be due in class on either Wed or Thursday.

Only Period 2 Class Meets

Period 7 class meets, completes activities done by period 2 class on Wednesday

Both Period 2 and 7 classes meet

Period 7 class meets, completes activities done by period 2 class on Friday

Both Period 2 and 7 classes meet

Today you watched the motion of two children's toys and:

1.) Wrote a brief description using, words, to describe the motion you saw.

2.) Were introduced to displacement as your first physical quantity.

3.) Were introduced to the concept of a vector.

4.) Created posters to graphically depict the motion seen in the beginning of class.

DUE Thursday: Intro to webassign

Both Period 2 and 7 classes meet

1.) Today we began by working on the posters started yesterday.

2.) After 20 minutes, we began a formal lesson on the final two kinematics quantities, velocity and acceleration. My notes (kinematics 1) are avialable by clicking the link above.

3.)You were assigned problems 1-6 on page 44 of Holt and problems 1-5 on page 49 of Holt, due next class meeting.

4.) For general notes on vectors and scalars, download the sheet below:
Vectors vs. Scalars

Only Period 2 Class Meets

1.) Today we began by reviewing the homework problems from the Holt text. Various students put their work on the board. The review took much of the period, but it illustrated how you should set problems up to be successful.

2.) We defined the difference between distance and displacement and spped and velocity (speed and distance are scalars while displacement and velocity are vectors).

3.) We illustrated the difference between distance and displacement and speed and velocity by introducing 2-part kinematics problem. Two worksheets were given out. My handwritten worksheet was to be done over the weekend for Monday. The second worksheet (2-part kinematics) was to be saved for class and done next week.

Due Monday:
Motion of Toys Posters Due on Monday

Handwritten kinematics worksheet dealing with 2-part kinematics problems

Save the typed worksheet for next week (2-part kinematics)

Period 7 class meets, completes activities done by period 2 class on Thursday

School Closed

Labor Day

All Classes Meet, 1/2 Day Schedule

You will recieve:
-The Syllabus
-Your Seating Assignment
-The Computer Agreement

We will discuss the course requirements, grading, and expectations. You will fill out a 3x5 card with your parent(s) contact information. You will also type your email address and name into a word document so that I can set-up the course Blog.

Due ASAP:
-Signed Syllabus form (this will be a ten point homework grade)

Section 005 meets during the third time-slot (9:34am - 10:30am)

Due on Arrival:
-Signed Syllabus

You will recieve:
-Interest Inventory
-Projects, Presentations, Performances Sheets

We will begin by reviewing the course requirements discussed on Thursday. As a class we will discuss how the brain learns new information and uncover study techniques that will help us be successful this year. Please honestly fill out the intererst inventory and the projects/presentations sheets so that I can get an honest assessment of your interests and background. We closed the period taking the math pretest (no grade). There will be a webassign due at 11pm on Monday night. See the webassign guidelines for login details..

Due Next Week:
-Interest Inventory
-Projects, Presentations, Performances Sheets
-Signed Syllabus form (this will be a ten point homework grade)
-Webassign due 11pm Monday night.