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Physics First DaysJECA 2015-2016

Mr. Botello08/21/15

C - Day

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Clubs – Look into them • JECA Engineering Club• First Meeting Next Thursday Afterschool• Engineering Competition Nov. 21 @ TAMU• Possibly Robotics in the Spring

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Clubs – Look into them • Key Club• Meet 1st Tuesday of every month• Good for College applications – Service Projects • Stoll looks nice at graduation

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Agenda

1. Finish from last time2. Assignment3. Writing Prompt4. Forms

What is Physics? Physicist?

Physics is the study of …- Mathematically

Physicist are …• Newton Einstein

But what do physicist do now…

What about Engineering?What is Engineering?

• What areas?

Who are Engineers?

• What do they do?

Engineer or Physicist?

Engineer or Physicist?

Homework – Due 08/24 & 08/25• Using the profession you were assigned. Determine or answer the

following questions.• Education

• Determine Typical Degree Achieved• Length of Time?• Classes Taken?• Additional Training?• Certifications?

• In the Field• What are duties and expected knowledge of someone in your profession?• How do they solve problems? Methods used.

• Engineers and Scientist approach problems differently• What are some typical projects?

• If you went and spoke to a ____________ today, what might they be doing?

• Be prepared to discuss findings in class with other class mates. Research will be turned in electronically on Google Docs.

Physics Class Google Drive Folder

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Journal Prompt

• What do you want to do when you grow up? How could Physics relate to this?• Discuss Major • Discuss School • Discuss Career

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