AUGUST - SEPTEMBER
Orientation: Materials, Rules
and regulations
Grading System, Citizenship
Substitute Teacher Policy
Introduction of Physics
Safety Contract
Chapter 1- Measurement and
Problem Solving
Chapter 2- Kinematics
(Description of Motion )
Chapter 3- Motion in Two
Dimensions
Chapter 4- Force and Motion
AP Physics B
Workbook1:Chapter 1 and 2
Cornell Notes
Benchmark : Tests using AP
Workbook Questions
(Intro,Chapters1,2,3,4)
HW/CW : all ODD Numbers
only P 57-63, 94-102,132-140
Group Projects and
Experiments:
Egg Express Contest, Gliders
Contest , Mousetrap Car
Contest
JANUARY
Chapter 17- Electric Current
and Resistance
Chapter 18 – Basic Electric
Circuits
Chapter 19- Magnetism
Cornell Notes
Chapter 20 – Electromagnetic
Induction and Waves
AP Physics B Workbook 2
Chapter 10-12
Cornell Notes
Benchmark :Tests using the
AP Physics Workbook 2
Questions
HW/CW all ODD Numbers
only p 596- 600 , p 627- 633, p
661-668, p695-701
Group Experiments and
Projects:
Parallel and Series Circuits.
CENTINELA VALLEY UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
LAWNDALE HIGH SCHOOL
Science Department AP PHYSICS ROOM T 18
Mrs. Maria Lyn Genota (310) 263-3101
genotam@centinela.k12.ca.us
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
Chapter 5- Work and Energy
Chapter 9-Solids and Fluids
Chapter 6- Linear Momentum
Chapter 10 – Temperature and
and Collisions
Kinetic Energy
Chapter 7- Circular Motion
Chapter 11- Heat
and Gravitation
Chapter 12- Thermodynamics
Chapter 8- Rotational Motion
Read ,Summarize and Oral
and Equilibrium
Reporting
AP Physics B Workbook
1. Assign Chapter
Chapter 2- Chapter 6
Topics 5pts
Cornell Notes
2. Assign Sub topics
Benchmark :Tests using the
5pts
AP Physics Workbook1
3. Read Subtopics
Questions
10pts
HW/CW – all ODD Numbers
4. Summarize 20pts
only p171-178,p 210-218,
5. PPT Presentation(
p253-259, p294-303,
emailed)
Group Projects and
PPT Notes 50pts
Experiments: Roller Coaster
6. Homework (book
Contest ,Bridges Contest and
based ) – 20pts
Towers
7. Chapter
Assessment
Results – 20pts
8. Professional Attire
20pts
Voice and Presentation – 50pts
AP Physics B Workbook1
Chapter 7-9
Cornell Notes
Benchmarks : Tests using the
AP Physics B Workbook1
HW/CW all ODD Numbers
only p 337-344,367-372,p398403,436-443
Heat Conductivity of Metals
Heated Balloons of Different
Color
Engines Research and Oral
Report
Group Experiments and
Projects: Bridges Contest and
Towers
FEBRUARY
MARCH
Chapter 21- AC Circuits
Chapter 25- Vision and
Chapter 22- Reflection and
Optical Instruments
Refraction of Light
Chapter 26- Relativity
Chapter 23- Mirrors and
Chapter 27 – Quantum Physics
Lenses
Chapter 28- Quantum
Chapter 24- Physical Optics
Mechanics and Atomic
AP Physics B Workbook 2
Physics
Chapter 13
AP Physics B Workbook 2
Cornell Notes
Chapter 14
Benchmark :Tests using the
Cornell Notes
AP Physics Workbook2
Benchmark :Tests using the
Questions
AP Physics Workbook2
HW/CW all ODD Numbers
Questions
only p 718-722,742-746,773Chapter Tests
778,p808-812
HW/CW all ODD Numbers
Group Experiments and
only p837-842, 870-874,p897Projects:
901,p925-927
Electric Board with Lights( in
parallel and series), outlets
,switches , fuse box etc .
HW:
Chapter 10 – Chapter 13
DECEMBER:
Chapter 13- Vibration and
Waves
Chapter 14 – Sound
AP Physics B Workbook2
Chapter 15-Electric Charges
Cornell Notes
Benchmarks : Tests using the
AP Physics B Workbook1
Chapter 13, Chapter 11
HW/CW all ODD Numbers
only p. 473-477,p507512,572-576
Group Experiments and
projects: Frequency VS Pipe
length
Frequency VS String
length
Frequency VS water height
Group Musical Presentations
Songs and Musical
Instruments
HW:
Chapter 1 – Chapter 9
AP Physics Workbook 1
Practice with solution and
answers
Follow the steps in solving
problems
APRIL
Chapter 29- The Nucleus
Chapter 30- Nuclear Reactions
and Elementary Particles
AP Physics B Workbook 2
Chapter 14
Cornell Notes
Benchmark :Tests using the
AP Physics Workbook2
Questions
Chapter Tests
HW/CW all ODD Numbers
only p 958- 962, p987-991
HW:
Chapter 13– Chapter 14
AP Physics Workbook 2
Practice with solution and
answers
Follow the steps in solving
problems
AP Preparation :
College Board Practice Tests
1
AP Physics Workbook 2
Practice with solution and
answers
Follow the steps in solving
problems
Multiple Choice and Free
Response
JUNE
AP Preparation :
College Board Practice Tests
Multiple Choice and Free
Response
Classroom Rules: /Consequences:
1. Respect everyone inside and outside the classroom in words and action at all times. (Phone Call/ Parent Conference / Dean)
2. 100% attention is expected during directed teaching.( Warning + Talk with Mrs. Genota /Detention)
3. Ask permission at all times.( Warning/Detention)
4. Full cooperation is a must in doing group activities.(Warning/Lose credit, Detention)
5. Be punctual in everything. (Warning /Detention/Lose Credit)
6. Cleanliness, neatness and orderliness should be observed in accomplishing all work.
(Warning, repetition of work, Detention)
7. Safety rules should be strictly followed.(Detention, Lose Credit, Saturday School)
8. Ask questions and respond politely.( Warning, Detention , Saturday School)
9. Complete and submit all assignments and projects on time.( Lose Credit/ Detention )
10. Bring the necessary materials daily. All backpacks must be placed under the desk. (Warning, Lose Credit )
11. Honesty is a must at all times. (No cheating - Lose credit, Detention)
12. Obedience to school policies is mandatory (warning, detention, Saturday school, confiscation
13. Copy of Agenda, HW and Reflection (teaching practices and lessons learned) in your composition notebook, are required as
passport for dismissal.
14. Respect, obedience to rules and completed work are mandatory in order to earn credit from the Substitute Teacher. (Lose
credit , Detention, Saturday School).
15. Use Computer, IPAD, Graphing calculators and other technology responsibly. All use should only be school related.
Consequences:
1) Warning and Seat change
2) Talk with Mrs. Genota
3) Behavior Reflection/Phone Call Home/Detention
4) School Rules/Dean
5) Lose EXCELLENT Behavior EXTRA Credit
Materials :
SCIENCE PROJECT FORMAT
TEACHING PRACTICES
Black/ blue pens
Title Page
Read with partners
Red pens for correcting
Table of Contents
Cooperative Learning
# 2Pencils for tests
Abstract
Discussion and Oral Presentation
3 Ring Binder
Purpose
Technology
Lined Papers
Scope
Cornell Notes
Scientific Calculator
Background Information
Organization
Graphing paper
Physical Phenomena
Use of Immediate Feedback Techniques
Flash Drive
Experimental Procedures
(White Board, True or False, ABCDE
Composition Notebook for Agenda
Materials & Procedures
letter choices)
/HW/Reflection
Data Table ( at least 3)
Reflection
Composition Notebook for Projects
Graphs
Scientific Method- Problem Solving
Display Board for Projects
Analysis and Conclusion
Hands On Activities- Experiments
Hand Gloves for experiment
Difficulties and Problems
Team Projects
Recommendation
Competitions
FOR DONATIONS: extra Credit
Acknowledgements
Student Consultation – Before and After
Hand sanitizer
Appendix
School and Lunch Time if necessary
Paper towel
Glossary
Immediate Grade Feedback
Liquid Soap
Ca Standards
GRADING SYSTEM
Hand Gloves
Drawings/ Diagrams with label and
CORNELL NOTES – 10%
Measurements
HW/CW – 10 %
Pictures
PROJECTS – 20%
Formulas and Mathematical Calculations
QUIZZES – 20 %
TESTS-/ BENCHMARKS -40%
EXCELLENT BEHAVIOR (E.C.+10%)
I agree with the policies, requirements and rules set in PHYSICS AND AP PHYSICS CLASS in Room T18. I will fully comply
with its citizenship and academic standards.
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Student’s Signature
Parents/Guardian’s Signature
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Student’s Printed Name
Parent’s or Guardian’s Printed Name
Parent’s Contact Number Home :______________________________
Cell: ________________________________
Work: _______________________________
MRS. MARIA LYN GENOTA, MSEE PHYSICS , LAWNDALE HIGH SCHOOL
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