Physics - Advanced
D-Block
Mr. Ring
2008-2009
Physics is the basic science, the study of how things work. This year we will learn the concepts of physics through
investigation, study, discovery, and application. We will study the natural laws of the universe from gravity and the
flight paths of canons to the bending of light rays traveling from air into water. Physics, in this course, will be studied
from the conceptual view with mathematical equations helping to illuminate ideas and allowing further exploration.
Textbook:
Workbooks:
Conceptual Physics 10th Edition – Paul Hewitt
Concept Development Practice
Supplies:
Large 3-Ring Binder with Dividers
Paper
Graph Paper
Colored Pencils
Ruler and Protractor
Pencils and Pens
Unit Outline:
Introduction: Scientific Discovery
1.
Chapter 1
Mechanics
Topic
Hewitt Book
Practice Workbook
Newton’s 1st Law of Motion - Inertia
Chapter 2
- static equil
- Equil Rule
- Vectors Equil
Vector Math and Trigonometry
Linear Motion
None
Chapter 3 /
Appendix B
Newton’s 2nd Law of Motion
Chapter 4
Newton’s 3rd Law of Motion
Chapter 5
Scientific Notation / Significant Figures
Worksheets
-vectors&parrule
-vel vect&comps
-vect sailboats
- Free Fall Speed
-Acc of Free Fall
-Hang Time
-non-accelerated
-accelerated mot
-mass and weight
-conv mass/weig
-a=F/m
-acc cart
-force&acc/fric
-act/react pairs
-interactions
-forceandvelvec
-force&parrule
-forcevectdiags
Homework, Labs,
Tests
Chapter 2 Block:
p. 38-39: 1, 6, 8, 15,
20, 21, 24, 26-32,
39, 49
Equilibrium Lab
CH 2 Test
p. 87 (1-step): 1-4
p. 88 (Ex): 32, 38-39
p. 90 (Prb): 3, 5, 6
Return to Equil Lab
Vector Lab
Vector Quiz
Chapter 3 Block
p. 55 (1-step): 1-22
p. 57 (Prb): 1-10
Outside Mot Lab
Track Mot Lab
CH 3 Test
Chapter 4 Block
p. 70 (1-step): 1-10
p. 73 (Prb): 1-10
Acc Lab
CH 4 Test
Chapter 5 Block
p.
Force/Vect Lab
CH 5 Test
worksheet 1
worksheet 2
Quiz
Due Date
Mon Sept 8
Fri Sept 12
Tues Sept 16
Wed Sept 17
Fri Sept 26
Thurs Oct 2
Fri Oct 3
Mon Oct 6
Fri Oct 10
Thurs Oct 16
Wed Oct 15
Tues Oct 28
Tues Oct 21
Momentum
Chapter 6
-changing mom
-systems
Energy
Chapter 7
-work&energy
-cons of energy
-mom&energy
-energy&mom
Gravity
Chapter 9
-inv sq law
-ocean tides
Projectile and Satellite Motion
Chapter 10
-vert/horz comps
-tossed ball
-satellites
2.
Topic
Sound, Light, and Waves
Hewitt Book
Practice Workbook
Vibrations and Waves
Chapter 19
-wave funds.
-shock waves
Sound
Chapter 20
-superposition
Properties of Light
Chapter 26
-speed,waveleng,
frequency
Color
Reflection and Refraction
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
- color addition
-optics
-reflection
-refl views
-refraction
-lenses
Chapter 6 Block
p.
Momentum Lab
CH 6 Test
Chapter 7 Block
p.
Pulley Lab
Hotwhl Eng Lab
CH 7 Test
Chapter 9 Block
p.
CH 9 Quiz
Chapter 10 Block
p.
Proj Lab
CH 10 Test
Homework, Labs,
Tests
Chapter 19 Block
p.
Slinky/Wave Lab
CH 19 Test
Chapter 20 Block
p.
Resonance Lab
Sound
CH 20 Test
Chapter 26 Block
p
Light/E&M Lab
CH 26 Test
Color Lab
Chapter 28 Block
p.
Light Box Lab
Opt Bench L
CH 28 Test
Due Date
Math Skills Developed During Course:
- Dimensional Analysis
- Solving Algebraic Equations
- Scientific Notation
- Vector Math
 Right Angle Trigonometry
 Law of Cosines
Grading Procedures:
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Quarter grades are, typically, calculated utilizing the following formula: (1) Tests and
Quizzes (50%), (2) Assignments (25%), and (3) Labs (25%).*
Extended projects throughout the year will be factored into the quarter grade changing these
percentages.
End of year grade: Quarters each 20% (total 80%), midterm 10%, final 10%
Final is non-cumulative
Classroom Rules:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Have respect for yourself, others, and the classroom.
Come to class prepared.
Understand the material and do your own work.
Please take the following pledge:
- I will show up to class on-time and prepared with supplies and workbook.
- I will treat my classroom peers with respect.
- Each time I am working on Physics I will be aiming to understand the material
and, although times I will need help, the work will be my own.
- I will come to class with the purpose of learning, will focus on the teacher, and
discussions in class.
Violations: Warning, Blue-Slip, Parent Conference
Definition of Homework and Assignment Procedures:
Do your own work. You can work together on most assignments in a collaborative manner. Each person
must be a contributing member and the work must, therefore, be unique. I will inform you of some
assignments to be completed without help from others.
80% Rule: Homework, Tests, Quizzes missed because of an unexcused absent will start at 80% of total
value.
LATE HOMEWORK IS NOT ACCEPTED!
Each quarter the lowest homework grade will be dropped.
Conceptual Physics – Advanced
Heading:
Please include your name, block, and the assignment on the top of your homework.
Example:
J. Bird
G-Block
Review Style Questions:
Q: 2-5, CH 1
9/10/2007
Write your answer in full sentences. Answer all sections of assigned questions,
unless noted.
Example:
7. 40 km/hr. We can not conclude that the velocity is constant because there is no mention of direction.
Math Style Questions:
Example:
v  v0  at
2.
v  30 ms  2 sm2 (4 s)
v  38 ms
Include all work; write it down even if you can do it in your head. Show units
throughout calculations. Box answer.
Chapter Blocks:
Chapter blocks are modified outlines of the chapter that you complete as you read
the chapter. They are completed before we lecture on the topic and therefore,
should increase discussion and interest. Chapter Blocks are, usually, the most time
consuming of your outside class work and are assigned ~ 1 week in advance
4 critical sections: Outline, Definitions, Summary of each subunit, and, at least, 5
reproduced figures with captions.
Example: An example copy of a former student’s chapter block is placed on the website.
Lab Write-Up Procedure (modified from http://www.rpi.edu/dept/llc/writecenter/web/electrical_lab.html):
1) OBJECTIVE: The objective of your experiment should be stated clearly and concisely, in one or several sentences.
Example: The purpose of this experiment was to determine the percentage of cars speeding on Amherst Ave in front of
Nichols School.
2) PROCEDURE/REPORT SHEET: Include all completed report sheets.
3) RESULTS: Provide sample calculations. Give the results of the calculations for the rest of your data. It is not
necessary to recopy your raw data from the page where you first recorded it. Refer to it as necessary, pointing out trends
and identifying special features.
State the results of your experiment clearly. Figures, graphs and tables may help to support your claims, but do not rely
upon them exclusively to convey essential information. Any figures or tables used should be labeled and given a
reference number (e.g., Figure 1, Graph of Displacement vs. Time).
4) DISCUSSION and CONCLUSION: Your discussion is the single most important part of your report. In it, you will
show your reader that you understand the experiment and can interpret it. Analyze and explain your results, focusing
your attention on questions like these:
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What results were expected? What results were obtained? If there were any discrepancies, how can
you account for them?
What are the strengths and limitations of your experimental design?
If you encountered difficulties in the experiment, what were their sources? How might they be
avoided in future experiments?