Physics Emergency Sub Plans1
Mr. Stephens
Welcome to Physics class. Thanks for filling in for my absence. This class is made up of
some juniors and mostly seniors. They are a respectful group of students. Don’t worry
about collecting any work as they are used to turning assignments in online. The
computers are located in the Academy space if you are willing to let them use them for
their assignments (which is up to you).
Period Class
Names of Helpful
Students
Seating Chart
1
Physics
None
2
Physics
None
None
3
:Physics
None
None
4
Physics
None
None
5
Prep Period
Betsy Verdugo
Yesenia Saldana
Irma Cruz
Richard Fernandez
Reymundo Cruz
Janice Villarreal
Marcos Figueroa
Ashley Yerena
Debbie Hernandez
Jaclyn Lopez
NA
Special
Education
Students
None
NA
NA
Day One
∙Students complete the Class Library Scavenger Hunt. Pass out the Library Database to
search through books. Make sure students place their index cards in place of “checked
out” books. Students may work in groups of 2.
Day Two
∙Students work on their current events. Every unit students must find a current event
from a magazine, journal, or newspaper, summarize the article and explain how it relates
to the current unit of study. This can be written out by hand before being posted on the
students’ websites. Magazines are located on the back bookshelf, newspapers are located
in the academy space, and of course there is a plethora of appropriate websites.
Day Three
Students work on their unit websites. They can work on posting an image and explaining
the physics behind it, summarizing the unit, designing their page, or updating and posting
their assignments. Detailed instructions posted at
http://www.csun.edu/~aes15831/subjects/physics/student_websites/index.html.
Computers can be checked out from the academy space. Speak to helpful students listed
above for assistance.
1
Standards Addressed: #1 Investigation and Experimentation.
Alternative assignment:
Day One
∙ Brainstorm a list of questions about physics. Use the class library’s physics books or
the internet for help.
∙Share ideas with the class.
∙Choose the question to pursue.
∙Come up with a test that could help you understand and answer your physics questions.
Remember to take into consideration good experimental design techniques. Make sure it
is doable. If it is not, choose another question.
∙Brainstorm a list of equipment you will need. Remember to keep it simple and
inexpensive as you will be borrowing classroom materials or buying your own.
∙Write out the procedures for your lab.
∙Homework-Bring all materials necessary for performing your investigation.
Day Two
∙Create the pre-lab. Include vocabulary, definitions, and any background information
someone performing the lab would need to understand.
∙Construct the data table for your lab along with labeled axes for your graph.
∙Write a hypothesis.
∙Perform your lab and collect data and observations. Make sure to collect as many data
points as you can. Perform your experiment at least a few times. If you make any
mistakes or need to revise your question or hypothesis, do so.
∙Re-read your procedures and revise as necessary. Anyone should be able to replicate
your lab based on reading the procedures.
∙Homework-Complete your entire lab except for the conclusion.
Day Three
∙Write your conclusion in the RERUN format based on your observations, data, and prelab.
∙Perform your lab in front of the class and share your conclusion.