Annapolis High School
International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme
2013-2014 Semester 2 Course Syllabus
AP B- PHYSICS
Teacher:
E-mail:
Shalini Bhalla
Sbhalla@aacps.org
Phone:
410-266-5240
Planning periods: 1A and 4B
Course Description
Are you ready for some Physics, college style? AP Physics B is the equivalent of an introductory,
algebra-based physics course offered in the first year at university. It is rigorous and fast-paced, most
often intended to cover the conceptual understanding and skills requisite for science, though not
generally physics, majors. AP Physics B is offered to students who have successfully completed a first
year physics course in high school, and mathematics through geometry and two years of algebra. The
emphasis of this course
is three-fold: developing a conceptual understanding of key ideas in physics, practice in the use of
mathematical skills towards the solution of real-world problems, and application of both concepts and
skills to complex, novel, and often interdisciplinary, challenges.
Materials
Text:
College Physics, AP Edition 2012, Serway and Vuille
Supplementary text: Fast Track to a 5, Preparing for the AP Physics B Examination,
Pascuzzi, Zober and Zober
Basic Supplies:
3-ring binder
Loose-leaf paper
Graphing Calculator
Writing tools (pen, pencil)
Course Outline
A more complete version of topics covered and probable laboratory investigations is posted on the
school website under the heading Course Audit: Syllabus for AP B Physics (the detailed description
submitted to and approved by the AP College Board). Typically, and to ensure preparedness for the AP
exam, Units 1-5 are completed in the first semester, with Units 6 – 8 and exam practice in the spring
semester.
**Here is a link to the course description found on the College Board website
http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/repository/ap-physics-course-description.pdf
AP score qualification
5-Extermely well qualified-College Credit granted at all institutions accepting AP scores- 3college
cedits or more.
4-Well qualified-College Credit granted at all institutions aaccepting AP scores-3college credits/rarely
more.
3- Qulified-College Credit granted at MOST institutions accepting AP scores-up to 3 college credits
2-Possibly qualified-College credits rarely granted at institutions accepting AP scores-up to 3 college
credits.
1-No recommendation-College Credit not granted.
THIS IS EXCPECTED THAT EVERY ONE SITS FOR AP PHYSICS EXAM-ON MAY-12th2014
TIME-12:00PM
http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/exam/calendar/index.html
Annapolis High School
International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme
2013-2014 Semester 2 Course Syllabus
AP B- PHYSICS
AACPS Unit Title
MYP Unit Title
Unit Question
Motion in one and two
dimensions
Let’s Get Moving
Laws of motion
May the Force Be
With You
How can we describe the
straight-line motion of an
object?
How can we predict the
effect of multiple forces
acting on an object?
How can we explain that the
universe is held together by
gravitational and electrical
forces?
How can we explain
interactions using
conservation principles?
Circular motion and
gravitation
Work, energy, and
power
Brute Force
You can’t Change Me
Area of Interaction
Human Ingenuity
Environment
Human Ingenuity
Environment
Momentum
Heat and
Thermodynamics
Electricity and
Magnetism
Waves and Optics
Atomic and Nuclear
Go With the Flow
Let’s get magnetic
Let’s Do the Wave
Gone Fission
How can we explain
transfer of heat in a thermal
system
How can we explain the
transfer of energy through
electric circuits and wave
interactions?
How can we relate
mechanical and
electromagnetic waves?
How can we explain the
principle of the
conservation of energy in
terms of the microscopic
and macroscopic
interactions?
Grading Policy/Methods of Evaluation
Grades will be calculated according to the following scheme:
10%
20%
70%
Homework/classwork
Labs and Projects
Quizzes, Unit tests and Performance assessments (Designated critical
labs/components of corresponding lab reports)
Environment
Human Ingenuity
Health and social
eduction
Evvironments
Annapolis High School
International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme
2013-2014 Semester 2 Course Syllabus
AP B- PHYSICS
It is the expectation that all graded assignments/assessments will be returned
within one week, with the exception of lab reports, which may require up to two
weeks in order to provide thorough evaluation and feedback.
Make-up work: Routine homework assignments and additional support will also be given and
monitored on-line through WebAssign software. Students are expected to see the teacher the day
following an absence (even if the student does not have physics class that day) to help ensure that
students are as prepared as possible when returning to class after an absence. Students have as many
days to make up work missed as they were absent.
Communication of Grades: Most assignments are graded and returned within one week. Updated grade sheets
are given to students about every two weeks. Lengthy assignments such as lab reports or papers may require
more than one week to grade, offer feedback, and return.
Academic Integrity
In order to promote the pursuit of academic excellence and learning, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
expects its students to conform to specific standards of academic integrity. Academic integrity is an integral part
of promoting self-respect, trust, student achievement, and positive relationships among all stakeholders in our
school community. Academic integrity means exhibiting honesty in all academic exercises and assignments.
Academic dishonesty refers to any form of misconduct that occurs in relation to all formal academic exercises.
Behavioral Expectations
Annapolis High School students, staff, and visitors will make a pledge and commitment to their school and its
mission. In doing so, students show respect for themselves, learning, others, and property.
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