Welcome to Open House!
Concepts of Physics
Mr. Kuffer
Classroom Procedures
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Arrive in class on time and prepared for class
Tardies will result in detention
Electronic Devices, THIS IS YOUR WARNING
Bring required materials (i.e. Pencils, pens, Conceptual
Physics text, notebooks, and scientific calculator)
Participation is encouraged and required
 Cooperation will be critical during labs and certain
assignments
 Follow along with lectures and take notes
 Hall Pass, 5 minute pass, you must inform me that
you are in need of the pass, ONE AT A TIME
 NO FOOD… NO EXCEPTIONS.
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Materials and Lab Property Care
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Be cautious when using lab equipment (motion detectors,
photogates, carts, masses, pulleys, etc…)
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Be careful of where jackets and backpacks are placed
during labs, clear the aisles (will be dark at times)
Always clean lab stations and materials used at the
conclusion of lab exercises (always allow for clean up
time)
NO HORSEPLAY of any kind will be tolerated
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Assignments
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Don’t be afraid to ask for help
Be neat and legible
Start homework in class if time is given
Turn in assignments on time! Late assignments
are worth ½ credit for each day late.
MAKE-UP WORK IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF
THE STUDENT! Tests can be made up during
study hall or by appointment.
ABSENT???... Check the Website!!!
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Assessment Techniques
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Lab Activities / Lab Notebook
Classroom participation
Reading Quizzes
Unit Quiz or Test
Relationships to other students during lab
exercises
Homework assignments
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Mr. Kuffer’s Schedule 2011-2012
Period
Times
Course
1
7:30 – 8:12
Homeroom
8:12 – 8:28
2
8:32 – 9:14
Hall Duty
3
9:18 – 10:00
Concepts of Physics
343
4
10:04 – 10:46
Concepts of Physics
343
5/6
10:50 – 11:16
Applied Science
333
7
11:20 – 12:02
Lunch
333
8/9
12:06 – 12:48
Applied Science
333
10
12:52 – 1:34
Concepts of Physics
333
11
1:38 – 2:20.
Prep
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Applied Science
Room
333
333
Concepts of Physics Syllabus
Introduction to
Physics
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Scientific Method
What is Physics?
A Mathematical
Toolkit
Concepts of Physics Syllabus
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Mechanics
– Describing Motion
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Vector Addition
– A Mathematical Model of Motion
– Forces (revisit vectors)
– Forces and Motion in Two Dimensions
– Momentum and its Conservation
– Energy, Work, Power, and Simple Machines
– Rotational Mechanics
Concepts of Physics Syllabus
Waves and Light
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Waves and Energy Transfer
Sound and Light
Mirrors and Lenses
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(Reflection and Refraction)
Diffraction and Interference
Concepts of Physics Syllabus
Current Electricity
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Electrostatics
Current Electricity
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Current
Voltage
Resistance
Ohm’s Law
Electrical Circuits and their uses
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Series vs. Parallel
North Allegheny Grading Scale
Your points
The percent will fall under one of the categories listed
below.
Total Points
60% - Tests / Quiz & Labs
30% - HW / Notebooks
10% - Midterms/Final
Grade Approximations:
NA Grading Scale:
A
B
C
D
E
89.5 – 100
79.5 – 89.49
69.5 – 79.49
59.5 – 69.49
0 - 59.49
Contact Info
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Email
– lkuffer@northallegheny.org
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Website
– http://www.northallegheny.org/Page/7803