who am i? khushali shah mother of 3 graduated from university of texas with an b.s. in electrical...

Welcome to Parent’s Nightwith

Mrs. Shah

Who am I?Khushali ShahMother of 3Graduated from University of

Texas with an B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Worked in Industry for 7 years,

Master’s in Education from National-Louis University

In Education for 12 years

Reasons Student Should Take Physics?

Modern technology is physics-basedAll branches of science contain principles

obtained from physicsPhysics classes polish the skills needed to do

well on SAT/ACT testCollege recruiters recognize the value of

physics classesCollege success for science, engineering &

pre-med depends on taking physicsHones thinking skills….

What we will do….Analyzing and

explaining the everyday phenomena that occur around us.

Engage in hands-on experiences with real-world applications.

TopicsWaves Sound LightLenses & Mirrors Projectiles

Mechanics: Motion, Velocity and Acceleration

Grading25% Formative

LabsQuizzes

75% Summative Test ProjectsThere are RETAKES

Make Up Work

• MAKE-UP WORK (If a student has an excused absence)• School Policy = 2 school days for every day of

an excused absence (3 school days for a test, quiz, or lab)

• I will be flexible if students TALK to me!!! • Students are responsible for making up work!!!

MATERIALS that are a MUST!Binder or folder (for lots of handouts)

CALCULATOR scientific calculator (with sin, cos, and tan

buttons)less than $10 at Walgreens, Walmart, etc.Need to have it EVERY DAY to succeed in

physics.

Textbook (rarely do they use this in class – it is a handy reference book to keep at home!)

Online ResourcesLabs and Resources postedLinks to valuable resources-Khan Academy-Physics Classroom-Phet

http://ww2.d155.org/cg/tdirectory/kshah/default.aspx

Field TripThe Physics Classes take Great America

fieldtrip during 2nd semester. OPTIONAL, but we would love all students to

attend if possible.Activity: This trip culminates our year in physics

and helps students apply everything they learned throughout the year.

Date: May 2014

Contact Information:BY EMAIL:

• kshah@d155.org

BY PHONE:(847)-639-3825 ext 4489

3rd and 6th

after school (after 2:50)

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