AP Physics I (Period 3) Assignments
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- 2014-2015 School Year
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I am looking forward to a wonderful year with you!
AP® Physics 1 is an algebra-based, general physics course. This class will meet Mondays (20-30 minutes), Tuesdays (90 minutes), and Thursday (90 minutes) for the entire school year. The topics introduced are as outlined by the College Board and mirror an introductory college course in Physics.
“AP® Physics 1 is organized around six big ideas that bring together the fundamental science principles and theories of general physics. These big ideas are intended to encourage students to think about physics concepts as interconnected pieces of a puzzle. The solution to the puzzle is how the real world around them actually works. The students will participate in inquiry-based explorations of these topics to gain a more conceptual understanding of these physics concepts. Students will spend less of their time in traditional formula-based learning and more of their effort will be directed to developing critical thinking and reasoning skills.” (from the College Board website).
Big Ideas for AP® Physics 1
Big Idea 1: Objects and systems have properties such as mass and charge. Systems may have internal structure.
Big Idea 2: Fields existing in space can be used to explain interactions.
Big Idea 3: The interactions of an object with other objects can be described by forces.
Big Idea 4: Interactions between systems can result in changes in those systems.
Big Idea 5: Changes that occur as a result of interactions are constrained by conservation laws.
Big Idea 6: Waves can transfer energy and momentum from one location to another without the permanent transfer of mass and serve as a mathematical model for the description of other phenomena.
The big ideas for AP® Physics 1 are correlated to the content of the course and to the lab and inquiry-based investigations done throughout the school year. Laboratory exercises will comprise at least 25% of our classroom time. If you have any questions or concerns about “inquiry-based” labs and investigations (and what that will look like for you), please contact me!
It is strongly recommended that you have completed Algebra II before beginning this course, but it may be taken as a co-requisite. Please see me if you have any questions or concerns about this.
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Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
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Unit 9 Assessment
Due to the delayed test, the Unit 9 assessment will be a heavily-weighted formative assessment (with no retakes).
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Unit 8 Retake corrections due for increase in grade (half of the points missed)
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Last day for Unit 7 Test Retake
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Physics Study Session
@ Rocklin High
You must RSVP, so sign up here, it will tell you where to go on Rocklin High School campus.
Sign up here.
1-4 PM
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Physics Study Session
3:45-5:00
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Unit 8 Lab/Assessment
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Hi All! I am out sick today, please complete the following in class:
- Any assignments not turned in last week (lab and/or poster) should be turned into the black basket.
- Complete Chapter 7 Problems: 15, 16, 19, 27, 30, 32 (page 228-229)
- Any assignments not turned in last week (lab and/or poster) should be turned into the black basket.
- Complete Chapter 7 Problems: 15, 16, 19, 27, 30, 32 (page 228-229)
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Last day in U5 to complete a retake test for a higher grade.
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Read the handout provided in class (see me for a copy if you were absent). Complete the first three problems.
Also, if you were absent, please see me for a makeup quiz.
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Science fair boards are due, please bring them. I will have a place to drop them off in class in the morning so you don't have to carry them around all day.
ALSO, please pick up a board, we have free ones. No need to buy one! :)
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Last day for Unit 4 retakes for a higher grade.
(You must complete test corrections, missing assignments, and a retake packet before you will be allowed to attempt a retake, so please see me if you need any additional information.)
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Science Fair Experiment Proposal
See Google Classroom for details and the document.
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Today in physics, we accomplished the following:
- Watch two videos
- Read and take thorough notes
- 6.1 (p 167-172)
- 6.2 (p 172-175)
- Problems
- 1, 3, 8, 11 (p 190-191)
Any unfinished work is homework.
Quiz on Monday, 01-26.
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Create notecard for test.
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Review for the test:
- Homework Review
- Notecard (make one)
- Complete Review Packet (given in class)
- Prep for Test
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Homework problems if not completed previously: #59-61
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01-05 Homework: Review
- Review homework listed on 12-16 (Ch 5 Problems 19, 20, 24, 28, 31)
- Make corrections to lab reports
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Please stay tuned for an email with personalized information about grades. I will be contacting parents this weekend with information if their student has an I in this class.
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AP Physics - lab reports should be finished and entered soon. You will receive the information/rubric on Monday when we return. If you would like to improve your grae, you will need to submit your lab with the revisions no later than Wednesday 01/04.
Thanks!
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Practice problems
Homework, Chapter 5:
19, 20, 24, 28, 31
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Complete problem 9 & 18 in the textbook (page 158-159).
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Read and take notes on Chapter 5-1 from our textbook (pages 124-129)
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Test and lab report due tomorrow.
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Ensure all assigned homework is complete (this is NOT a new assignment)
Chapter 4 Problems 39-45 (pgs 118-119)
Complete chapter 4 problems (pgs 115-117)
Problems: 2, 5, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 26
Problems: 2, 5, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 26
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Complete pages 6-7 and 8-9 of the Newton Book. See attached for instructions.
Pages 6-9 should be completed by Friday of this week to be on track.
The book in its entirety will be due Thursday, 10-13.
Pages 6-9 should be completed by Friday of this week to be on track.
The book in its entirety will be due Thursday, 10-13.
Please note: the suggested due date is Friday. I will not be checking this assignment.
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Complete the Following Homework Problems:
- Multiple Choice #1-10 (pgs 113-114)
- Problems #2-8 (pgs 115)
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Complete Page 4-5: Newton’s Second Law
-State Newton’s second law
-Write a description that gives an example of Newton’s second law (include the equation!!!)
-Draw a large picture to include with the description
-Complete an example that shows at least one of the following:
-Acceleration in a collision and the force required.
-Calculations and resolutions of forces in a static OR dynamic equilibrium problem.
-Describe how mass and distance affect force and acceleration due to gravity (gravitation equation)
- Multiple Choice #1-10 (pgs 113-114)
- Problems #2-8 (pgs 115)
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Complete Page 4-5: Newton’s Second Law
-State Newton’s second law
-Write a description that gives an example of Newton’s second law (include the equation!!!)
-Draw a large picture to include with the description
-Complete an example that shows at least one of the following:
-Acceleration in a collision and the force required.
-Calculations and resolutions of forces in a static OR dynamic equilibrium problem.
-Describe how mass and distance affect force and acceleration due to gravity (gravitation equation)
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Homework: pages 1-3 of the Newton Booklet (please additionally see Google Classroom for more information).
Please be sure to complete and turn in your lab report as soon as possible if you have not already done so.
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PLEASE SEE THIS ASSIGNMENT POSTED IN GOOGLE CLASSROOM FOR MORE INSTRUCTIONS!
Multiple Choice Retake Work (10/27 will be the last day to submit this work in order to complete a retake for a higher grade. If you are required to complete a retake, I can extend the time for you, please see me!)
Hello Class!
Many of you are struggling with 2D motion, so I have looked at a great resource called The Physics Classroom. This may be a good exercise for you, even if you do not need to retake the test. To check that you have reviewed, I will be looking to see that you:
- Read all text
- Take notes on concepts and your understanding
- Write out the example problems and solve them
- Solve all "Check for Understanding" problems on a piece of paper
- Be ready to turn in detailed notes BEFORE I will schedule a retake on the multiple choice with you
You will need to do this for ALL of the sections relating to 2D/projectile motion. These sections are:
- What is a Projectile?
- Characteristics of a Projectile's Trajectory
- Horizontal and Vertical Components of Velocity
- Horizontal and Vertical Displacement
- Initial Velocity Components
- Horizontally Launched Projectiles - Problem-Solving
- Non-Horizontally Launched Projectiles - Problem-Solving
You will also need to complete test corrections, which will be passed back Tuesday.
If you do not plan to complete a retake, you can mark this assignment as complete and indicate that in the comments section
If you do plan to take a retake, please sign the retake sheet in class.
Many of you are struggling with 2D motion, so I have looked at a great resource called The Physics Classroom. This may be a good exercise for you, even if you do not need to retake the test. To check that you have reviewed, I will be looking to see that you:
- Read all text
- Take notes on concepts and your understanding
- Write out the example problems and solve them
- Solve all "Check for Understanding" problems on a piece of paper
- Be ready to turn in detailed notes BEFORE I will schedule a retake on the multiple choice with you
You will need to do this for ALL of the sections relating to 2D/projectile motion. These sections are:
- What is a Projectile?
- Characteristics of a Projectile's Trajectory
- Horizontal and Vertical Components of Velocity
- Horizontal and Vertical Displacement
- Initial Velocity Components
- Horizontally Launched Projectiles - Problem-Solving
- Non-Horizontally Launched Projectiles - Problem-Solving
You will also need to complete test corrections, which will be passed back Tuesday.
If you do not plan to complete a retake, you can mark this assignment as complete and indicate that in the comments section
If you do plan to take a retake, please sign the retake sheet in class.
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- Last day to turn in modified short answer retakes. See Google classroom for assignment and instructions.
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Announcement: Don't forget that we will be completing a study session EACH and every Thursday from 3:30-4:30 PM. Please come by and work on problems, study for tests, or collaborate with classmates. All are welcome, no appointment necessary!
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Watch the following videos as a class in order and take notes on these videos:
1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vAreoiM9Ek&list=PL6Pw5RXSrjGNN6Kp1fq7X_rgoGu6qKM8j&index=16
2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovZ-CkEBCiY&list=PL6Pw5RXSrjGNN6Kp1fq7X_rgoGu6qKM8j&index=17
3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWsUkmF9XhQ&list=PL6Pw5RXSrjGNN6Kp1fq7X_rgoGu6qKM8j&index=18
4 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tM9swQG3M1w&list=PL6Pw5RXSrjGNN6Kp1fq7X_rgoGu6qKM8j&index=19
5 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqPF1RUcoJg&list=PL6Pw5RXSrjGNN6Kp1fq7X_rgoGu6qKM8j&index=20
6 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQfM-q4xbfo&index=21&list=PL6Pw5RXSrjGNN6Kp1fq7X_rgoGu6qKM8j
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After watching the videos, pick three objects that are not accelerating, in pairs, complete the following activity:
- Pick objects that are somewhat complex (like the book between the table and the binder or Nellie Newton at the gym)
- Draw a Free Body Diagram (FBD) of each object (estimate the object's mass)
- Draw for EACH force acting on an object, describe how and why you know this force is acting.
- For each object, describe the forces acting on another object that is in contact with it (illustrate the action/reaction pair)
1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vAreoiM9Ek&list=PL6Pw5RXSrjGNN6Kp1fq7X_rgoGu6qKM8j&index=16
2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovZ-CkEBCiY&list=PL6Pw5RXSrjGNN6Kp1fq7X_rgoGu6qKM8j&index=17
3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWsUkmF9XhQ&list=PL6Pw5RXSrjGNN6Kp1fq7X_rgoGu6qKM8j&index=18
4 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tM9swQG3M1w&list=PL6Pw5RXSrjGNN6Kp1fq7X_rgoGu6qKM8j&index=19
5 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqPF1RUcoJg&list=PL6Pw5RXSrjGNN6Kp1fq7X_rgoGu6qKM8j&index=20
6 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQfM-q4xbfo&index=21&list=PL6Pw5RXSrjGNN6Kp1fq7X_rgoGu6qKM8j
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After watching the videos, pick three objects that are not accelerating, in pairs, complete the following activity:
- Pick objects that are somewhat complex (like the book between the table and the binder or Nellie Newton at the gym)
- Draw a Free Body Diagram (FBD) of each object (estimate the object's mass)
- Draw for EACH force acting on an object, describe how and why you know this force is acting.
- For each object, describe the forces acting on another object that is in contact with it (illustrate the action/reaction pair)
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- Last day to turn in short answers corrections for modified Unit 2 retake (unless you did not finish the test on time OR unless you have talked to me directly and gotten permission).
- After today, you will do these corrections and complete a different (more traditional) retake.
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- Sign up for Google Classroom
- Use the email I sent to your RAFOS account to sign up.
- If you do not see an email, you can add the 2nd period chemistry classroom by using class code v7bcp5.
- Submit your lab reports in Google Classroom
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See attached study guide. We have a test on Monday (remember that Monday is a full day). Disregard #7
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I have posted the solutions for ALL chapter questions for your practice and review. Please let me know if you have any additional questions via email. I will check my school email around 8:30 PM this evening.
Hope you had a happy weekend!
MsA
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Work on lab write-up (section 3a of our most recent lab). Be sure to see me with questions.
Be prepared to work on a study guide for our test.
Our next test will be Monday, October 13.
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Complete Problems, Chapter 3: 35, 37, 39
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AP Physics Chapter 3 Problems: 3, 5, 8, 13-15, 18
Don't spend too much time with any one problem. Come and see me for help in advisory.
If you have not finished data collection for your lab, you will need to do so by Thursday.
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Complete homework problems:
Chapter 3: 3, 5, 8, 13-15, 18
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Please make sure to work out the PhET problem to find the other angle that will result in the same displacement in the x-direction.
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No homework, unless you have unfinished homework!
Have a great weekend!
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For help with vector addition or projectile motion, you can visit some tutorials that are provided by a website favorite of mine - the Physics classroom. Just click here.
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Homework problems:
Ch 3: 22, 23, 25, 26, 35, 36, 37
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Study for the test.
See attached document in addition to class handout from Thursday (09-11-14).
Come to see me with questions.
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- Review for test.
- Complete the following problem:
- A man fires a gun straight into the air. If the initial velocity of the bullet is 120. m/s, how long will the bullet take to come back down to the same height it was fired from?
- Where (altitude) will it have zero velocity? How do you know this?
- How far will the bullet have traveled when it returns to the height from which it was fired?
- What is the velocity of the bullet at this height?
- Textbook problems: 46, 48, 50, and 51
Please email me with any questions this weekend.
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I will be checking reading logs and homework 2.3 on Thursday.
New Homework
- Homework 2.5 Problems: 28-33, 35, 37, 42, & 44
- Finish formative assessment poster
- Use at least three colors
- Pick one set of graphs from the last page of the matching activity provided today
- Create a situation/story about what is occurring for those graphs
- Use text in addition to figures to ensure your example is clear
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- Tonight, ensure your reading and homework are complete and that you understand them.
- We will be having a test on Tuesday, September 16.
- If needed (optional), review videos that relate graphs of position, velocity, and acceleration. Video 1 can be viewed here. Video 2 can be viewed here.
- Play with PhET Moving Man simulation.
- If you are still confused about the relationships and differences between position, velocity, acceleration, view this video.
- If you are still confused on scalars and vectors, view this video.
- Answer the following question: If you want to know the distance an object traveled, why is it the area under a velocity vs. time graph? Look here for the answer.
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Due Monday:
Assignment 2.3:
- Conceptual (pg 49) 1-7
- Problems (pg 51) 20-24
Reading Log 2.4-2.5
Reflection paper rewritesFor the warmup exercise or extra conceptual practice, look at the 1D Kinematics practice here.
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Hi Students!
Review your previous homework assignment. Complete every problem except 9, 11, and 18. Be ready to take a quiz on this. If you need help on this material, it is your responsibility to see me or email me before class on Thursday for help. An email late Wednesday evening does not give me enough time to assist you before our next quiz.
Begin working on re-writes for you lab reflections if you received an I on the assignment. I will accept any rewrites for a higher grade through Monday. Two sentences does not equal a paragraph and you received zero points on any paragraph less than three sentences (although, for future reference it should be five sentences per paragraph). If you would like an example of the rewrite I provided, see the attached.
Check your Power School. Be sure to reflect on the idea that this class requires a lot of practice to attain mastery. You need to be committed to investing the work in order to be successful in this class. Your last day to drop any class is Friday, September, 5!
See you soon!
MsA
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Please complete the following before next class:
- Textbook pg 50-51 #1-19 OR Assignment 2.2 on WebAssign
- Please note: You must keep the paper where you worked out the problem, I will be checking these.
- Complete Webassign enrollment for your class (see attached instructions). You will need class key in addition to the access code you received in the cardboard handout in class.
- For 1st Period: class key is westernsierra.ca 3101 8359
- For 3rd Period: class key is westernsierra.ca 6521 5268
Attached please find:
our agenda
class notes
web assign signup instructions
Coming soon:
Picture of Unit 1 Index page
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Hi all!
I'm sorry! I did not correctly save the email yesterday, so we are trying Take II.
Homework
- Reading 2.1-2.3 before tomorrow (Thursday).
- Lab Reflection Essay is due tomorrow (see attached for instructions)
Class: If you need review
- Tuesday, 08/25: Significant Digits and Scientific Notation Review
- For videos to review significant digits, click here
- For videos to review scientific notation, click here
- Thursday, 08/27: Dimensional Analysis and Unit Conversion
- For videos on Unit Conversion, click here
- Tuesday, 09/02: Vectors
- For a video review on Vectors, click here
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For Homework:
- Review the Quiz from last week and solutions (to problems you did not get correct)
- Reflect on changes you would make to improve your lab from last week based on information presented today (attached are the car investigation "lab notes" I prepared)
- By Thursday read and take notes on 2.1-2.3 in our text
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Hello All!
Please review and sign the syllabus. If you did not receive one today, I have them outside my room in a hanging folder near the door you use to enter the classroom. Or, you may use the attached.
Please arrange to have your lab poster done by Monday.
Please see me tomorrow if you need a pass to complete the lab.
Thanks!
MsA
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If you did not complete homework already, please review Appendix A of your textbook.
Also, come to class tomorrow ready to complete your first lab/collaborative activity.
If you would like to review the video we saw in class today on Dimensional Analysis, Sig Fig, and Scientific Notation, please go here.
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Coming into an AP Science class, there are several skills you should have been exposed to and mastered that we will be using this year. Review the attached and be ready to take a quiz this week. If you need assistance, please come see me during Advisory or Enrichment THIS WEEK!
- Scientific Notation (or Serway 1.4)
- Significant Figures (or Serway 1.4)
- Dimensional Analysis (or look at Serway 1.3)
- Review our textbook (Serway) Appendix A
Again, in an AP Class we must hit the ground running, so if you need help with these items, it is available, but the onus is on you to review and come see me!
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Hi All!
Thank you for a great first day!! Remember that nominations for class theme songs are due tomorrow morning!
I can't wait to see what you all come up with!
MsA