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PHYSICS
Mrs. Correia
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7th year teaching at RHS
Dual major in Physics and Secondary
Education from TCNJ
Got married 2 summers ago (some of
you might know me as Ms. Bones)
Mr. Slemmon
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Completed his undergrad at Indiana
University with degrees in Physics and
Math
Is currently a graduate student at Drexel
University
Why Physics First?
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Physics is the base science.
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Many Physics principles are used in Chemistry:
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Many Chemistry principles are used in Biology:
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Energy
Matter
Mechanics
Energy
Atomic Structure
Acids/Bases
The face of Biology has changed to more
Bio-Chem.
Students who choose to study science in
college are statistically more successful
More info is available on my website!
Getting to the Teacher Web
Page…part 1
1. Go to the RHS Webpage
Getting to the Teacher Web
Page…part 2
2. Click ‘TEACHERS’
Getting to the Teacher Web Page,part 3
3. Click ‘Correia, Mrs.’
Website
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http://www.robbinsville.k12.nj.us/
Page/1108
Genesis – Grade book &
Course Pages
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Please note: EVERYTHING
goes on Genesis!
All graded assignment documents
are linked to the graded tasks.
 All NON-graded documents (i.e.,
daily PPTs, worksheets, etc.) are
linked to the task labeled with the
DATE. This “Daily Updates”
assignment is UNGRADED and is
just a placeholder
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Genesis – Gradebook &
Course Pages
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parents.robbinsville.k12.nj.us
/genesis/parents
Course Purpose:
To Encourage Questions, Promote Critical
Thinking, and Encourage Self-Advocacy:
 The goal of this course is to encourage
students to think critically about their
surrounding world and environment.
 We want the students to ask “Why?” and
“How?”
 This course focuses primarily on a strong
foundation in physics concepts, and only
after concepts are established will some
basic math be introduced
 Students will learn how to advocate for
themselves and take ownership of their
learning
Course Topics
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This is a conceptually based course that
will incorporate mathematics skills based
on concurrent enrollment
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Mechanics
Linear, Circular, & Projectile Motion
Newton’s Laws
Energy, Power, Momentum, &
Conservation
Center of Gravity; Universal Gravitation
Wave Motion
Nature of Light, Color, and Sound
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Some Highlights…
Syllabus:
 HW is not always graded; no credit for late HW
 Late projects/ other assignments are 10% off each
SCHOOL DAY they are late
 See RHS Handbook for Academic Integrity info
(cheating = Saturday detention, 0%, loss of privileges,
etc.)
 All quizzes (not tests) are open notes but not open
text
 Formulas will be provided on tests (student must
know how/when to apply)
POGILs
 An alternative to lecture
 Will be used throughout your children’s science
careers to improve their attainment of concepts
 Please see POGIL.org for more info
My Information
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Email:
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Genesis Online Gradebook:
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correia@robbinsville.k12.nj.us
Updated on a daily basis; please check
often!
“Ungraded” daily assignments with links
to download all documents not attached
to a graded task
Genesis Course Pages / Website:
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Daily schedule, citation resources, extra
practice, etc.
Your Homework:
Check your email!
I will be sending a “test” email
sometime over the next few
days. If you don’t receive
one by 3pm MONDAY, email
me ASAP!
I am looking forward to
working together for a great
year! Enjoy the rest of your
evening!