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AP Physics 1
Mr. Kuffer
Physics offered at
North Allegheny
AP Physics
Honors Physics
Concepts of Physics
What is “AP” Physics “1”?
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Differences with Honors Physics (Lab)
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Differences with AP Physics “C” (Lab)
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Level of mathematical rigor
Number of topics-speed of presentation
Breadth and depth of topics
Amount of hands-on opportunities
Algebra / Trigonometry based vs Calculus based
Breadth of topics-speed of presentation
Differences with AP Physics “1&2” (Lab)
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Breadth of topics-speed of presentation
AP Physics 1
This course is designed to meet the
demands of the AP Physics 1 syllabus as
published by the College Board.
 The topics covered include Classical
Mechanics, Waves and Sound, and an
introduction to Electric Circuits.
 This course is equivalent to a one–
semester terminal physics course at the
college–level.
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The course is valuable to the
student in two ways.
The experience of having taken a college–
level science class in high school will be a
tremendous help when the student is in
college.
 Students can earn college credit by taking
the AP Physics 1 exam at the end of the
year.
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This of course depends upon how well the student does on the exam and the college and
major in which the student enrolls. Please contact the specific college or university for more
information.
Mechanics-Waves & Sound
Unit 1
Vectors and Motion in One Dimension
Unit 2
Two-Dimensional Motion and Newton’s Laws
Unit 3
Applications of Newton’s Laws
Unit 4
Energy and Momentum
Unit 5
Oscillations and Rotational Dynamics
Unit 6
Electrostatics and Electrodynamics
Unit 7
Waves and Sound
Unit 8
AP Physics 1 Test Review
AP Physics 1 Syllabus
Vectors
 Mechanics
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 Kinematics
 Forces
and Motion in Two Dimensions
 Torque
 Rotational
Motion & Angular Momentum
 Gravitational & Circular Motion
AP Physics 1 Syllabus
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Mechanics Continued
 Linear
Momentum and its Conservation
 Energy, Work, Power, and Simple Machines
Mechanical Waves & Sound
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Waves & Energy Transfer
Sound
AP Physics 1 Syllabus
Current Electricity
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Electrostatics and Current Electricity
DC Circuits
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Ohm’s Law
Series & Parallel
Expectations
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Students will come to class prepared.
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Materials
 Homework
 Reading Notes
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Students will be prepared to ask questions.
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Students will seek extra help when they need it.
Goals (Fortune 500…)
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Students will be prepared to enter a technical
major.
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Students will become problem solvers.
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Students will be communicators.
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Students will be decision makers.
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Students will produce professional products.
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Students will be able to read technical non-fiction.
Skills Desired by Fortune 500
Companies (in order of most desirable)
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Teamwork
Problem Solving
Interpersonal
Skills
Oral
Communication
Listening
Classroom Practices
Notes
 Recitation
 Lab Work (25% of class time)
 Slate work-Socratic Method
 15 minute blocks of time
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 Attention
Span = Age
Assessment
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Course and marking period grades
determined on the following types of
assignments:
 Homework
 Tests
(80%)
 Quizzes & Reading Quizzes (10%)
 Labs (10%)
 End of Year Project
Summative Assessment
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Quizzes
 10
point quizzes given approximately biweekly.
 Average: 90%
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Tests
 Multiple
Choice Part
 Free-Response Part
 Average: 80%
Assessment
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An average marking period grade is composed of:
Quizzes
10%
Labs
10%
Tests
80%
What you can do
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Homework
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Make sure homework is completed each night
 Make sure homework is done in a manner that it can be
used as a resource later.
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Tests
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Help them make flashcards
 Quiz them on their study guides
 Ask them about what we talked about in class-have them
summarize, ask questions-each day.
North Allegheny Grading Scale
Your points
Total points
The percent will fall under one of the
categories listed below.
Grade Approximations:
NA Grading Scale:
80% - Tests
10% - Lab Notebooks
10% - Quizzes
A
B
C
D
E
89.5 – 100
79.5 – 89.49
69.5 – 79.49
59.5 – 69.49
0 - 59.49
Materials needed for class every day
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Notebooks: Students are strongly
advised to have a 3-ring binder with
paper.
Scientific Calculator
Textbook:
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Physics
Materials needed for class every day
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Notebooks: Students are strongly
advised to have a 3-ring binder with
paper.
Scientific Calculator
Textbook:
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Physics
Make sure it is
College Board
Approved!!
Materials needed for class every day
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Notebooks: Students are strongly
advised to have a 3-ring binder with
paper.
Scientific Calculator
Textbook:
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Physics 9e
Make-up work
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If a student is present until the day of the
test, he/she should take the test on the
day of return.
In excess of three days excused
absence, test and work must be
completed within three days of the
student return to school.
MAKE-UP WORK IS THE
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT!
If aware of test prior to absence, students
should take the test upon return.
Make-up work
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If a student is present until the day of the
test, he/she should take the test on the
day of return.
In excess of three days excused
absence, test and work must be
completed within three days of the
student return to school.
MAKE-UP WORK IS THE
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT!
If aware of test prior to absence, students
should take the test upon return.
Make-up work
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If a student is present until the day of the
test, he/she should take the test on the
day of return.
In excess of three days excused
absence, test and work must be
completed within three days of the
student return to school.
MAKE-UP WORK IS THE
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT!
If aware of test prior to absence, students
should take the test upon return.
Mr. Kuffer’s Schedule 2015-2016
Period
Times
Course
Room
1
7:30 – 8:12
AP Physics 1
333
Homeroom
8:12 – 8:28
AP Physics 1
333
2
8:32 – 9:14
AP Physics 1
333
3
9:18 – 10:00
AP Prep
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4
10:04 – 10:46
Concepts of Physics
5/6
10:50 – 11:32
AP Physics 1
333
7/8
11:36 – 12:18
Concepts of Physics
333
9
12:22 – 12:48
Lunch
333
10
12:52 – 1:34
Concepts of Physics
333
11
1:38 – 2:20.
Prep
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Thank You for Coming!
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Encourage the use of my website, especially
for absences.
 http://www.northallegheny.org/Page/7803
 Email
 lkuffer@northallegheny.org
 Blackboard