What is Physics?
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Branch of science
concerning with the
interaction of matter,
space, time and energy
○ definition provided by
www.wiktionary.org
Previous Science
Classes
 Integrated Science -
took during freshman
year (BBHS);
introduction to most
basic branches of
science.
 Biology – took during
sophomore year both in
BBHS and VHS.
 Chemistry – took during
junior year
Welcome to A.P. Physics
Summer Homework
 Hewitt’s Conceptual
Physics reading –
help those student
without prior
knowledge about
physics; Think and
Explain questions for
each chapters
 Giancoli Unit 0 Works
- textbook and online
Expectations and
Standards
 Hand-out during the
first day of school
Resources
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Textbooks
 Physics: Principles with Applications, Sixth Edition,
Giancoli
 Conceptual Physics, Hewitt
 Chapter Gold and Blue Sheets
Work Books
 Hickman
 Concept Development
 Boyle
AP Physics Exam
 Kaplan Guide
 Free Response sample binder
 Red and Pink Booklets
 Kinetic Book – Principles of Physics and Holt
Tutorial;
http://127.0.0.1:26300/Principles_of_Physics/toc.ht
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Online Resources
 Giancoli website –
wps.prenhall.com/esm_giancoli_physicspa_6/
 Vallejo-high.groupfusion.net – AP Physics
 various links for various topics
Work, work and more work – so much
FUN!!!!!
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Homework
 Summer homework – very important if you have no
prior knowledge about physics
 Nightly homework – spend at least 2 hours on them
 Time logs – tremendously important
Class Work
 Board work!!!!!
 Pair share
 Essential questions
 Computer and Movie Notes very helpful
Labs
 Pre-lab write up
 Discover – its okay to have mistakes
 Good observations + data + analysis = GREAT
conclusion
Quiz
 Gold and Blue Sheet
 Equation Cards
 Nice good rest before the quiz – don’t stress out
 Can start early in the morning
How do I STUDY?
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I do most of the things alone much better if there is network
with other students
Read and understand – getting
away from memorizing bunch of
crap
Blue Sheet questions – use for
guide
Equation cards are good for tests
A little kick in the butt really helps
Have a little break sometimes
help before tests
Look for more helpful resources
online – some videos in
www.youtube.com
www.cramster.com – very helpful
when having problem with
homework – you can share your
thoughts as well
Why Take AP Physics
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Tons of new materials to learn that you
will never learn from anything or
anywhere
Not only will learn physics, will learn
about life as well.
A lot of resources than can explain
concepts in different frame of reference
Everyone has there own frame of
reference – its your chance to reason out
Small class size – better learning
experience
Cozy classroom with a great teacher
Good for college if you are planning to go
– of course you have to go!!!
Get to play with the expensive toys (just
don’t break them, we didn’t get to do it)
Friday is a treat day – who wants free
food!
Judgment Day – AAAAAHHHHH!
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How to Prepare for AP
Physics Exam
 Kaplan Guide – good for
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free response practice
Principles of Physics:
Gotchas and Summaries http://127.0.0.1:26300/Princi
ples_of_Physics/toc.html
Free Response Binder –
sample problems with
corrections
Red and Pink Book –
multiple choice
Online work – Giancoli
website
Blue Sheet – good for
multiple choice
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How to take the Test
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THE MULTIPLE CHOICE
Take it easy don’t panic
Eliminate answers – better if able to
eliminate 3 out of 5
○ Don’t guess
○ List the concepts that apply to questions
○ If stuck with a question, move one, go
back later
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THE FREE RESPONSE
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Knock the first question right of the bat
Problem solving skills – five –step
method
○ List all concepts that apply
○ You have equation card – use it
Survive Physics
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Read and understand
Blue Sheets say it all, Gold Sheets for solving
problems
Nightly homework – spend at least 1 or 2 hours each
night
Time-logs – don’t forget to put your stuff in
Board work for leadership points
Don’t just copy problems of the board, try figuring out
what happened
Compare class notes and Cornell notes
Study group or networking is very helpful
Share your thoughts, reason out, everyone has a
voice, FOR
Be active, don’t just sit on the corner, interact with the
teacher and other student
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Don’t get too active you might get shot
Equation cards are helpful during tests
Online works have points too – be sure to do them
Don’t procrastinate, no slaking or yeah you know
what will happen
What I learned
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To know science is to do
science – science is not
only about words and
concepts, it is better to
see science in action
Understand material not
memorize them
Use technology, they
are their for something
Improved as a person
Gained more confidence
To everyone!!!
Thank you so much for everything. I never
thought I’d be able to meet people that I really
looked up. Ever since I came to Vallejo High
School, I really looked up to leadership people.
Also I am glad that I met everyone because I
really learned a lot this year. I never though
that I’d gain great friends. Good luck to
everyone and have fun. Thank so much!!!!
Thanks for making this one of the best years
of my life
Presented By:
Edel Paul Dominguez