AP AP PHYSICS/Physics PHYSICS/Physics

Honors ClassHonors Class

Mrs. Maria Lyn Genota Mrs. Maria Lyn Genota MSEEMSEE

Prof. Clear Credential- Prof. Clear Credential- PhysicsPhysics

Centinela Valley Union Centinela Valley Union HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICTHIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

LAWNDALE HIGH LAWNDALE HIGH SCHOOL A304SCHOOL A304Mrs. Genota Mrs. Genota

genotam@centinela.genotam@centinela.k12.ca.usk12.ca.us

MISSION STATEMENT MISSION STATEMENT

• LAWNDALE HIGH SCHOOL offers a Positive and Collaborative environment through Leadership of Students , Staff, Parents, Community and Administration. We Empower students to Contribute as Members of Diverse and Changing World by Encouraging Positive Decision making , Individual Responsibility and Community Awareness

PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATIONPHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION

HAIKU:                    

BUILD RIGHT FOUNDATION

LOVE AND COOPERATION

GROW SUCCESSFUL LIVES

My Philosophy My Philosophy

I believe that my goal as a teacher is• to encourage students to attain daily success ,• to grow daily holistically. • to passionately sow seeds of faith, hope , love

and patience .• to teach them work comfortably with people,• to fully equip them with skills, theories and

character• to build them the right foundation by teaching

them applicable knowledge and skills needed to victoriously and courageously face and overcome life’s challenges ahead , living their lives fully satisfied benefiting others .

TEXTBOOK AP PHYSICS : Wilson and Buffa,

College Physics, Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall 2002

• PHYSICS : Conceptual Physics, Paul Hewitt , Prentice Hall

Technology VisionTechnology Vision• Teach with

technology • Using computers

confidently • Training students

to use it consistently

• Pioneering learning with edge & advantage

• Becoming skillful leaders of time and space

WEBSITES• EMAIL : genotam@centinela.k12.ca.us • Websites : lawndalehs.org• mesa.ucop.edu• centinela.k12.ca.us • activate – activate instruction.org• Physics : Centinel@123• AP Physics : APPHYSICSGETA5• SHMOOP.COM AP PHYSICS CLASS 2015

CODE 39492• PHYSICS P 2015:P1 - 424bd; P3-

6c4b1;P4- 00427;p6 b6434• Edmodo.com • AP PHYSICS B(AP PHYSICS 1) CODE :782uxe Physics P1 g3rvk6;P3 jtyf4c ;P4 q9j25f;P6 m4kgwq

JOBS – Cooperation 2%JOBS – Cooperation 2%• Group Leader • Group Organization -• Group Recorder- • Group Reporter

Grading System:Grading System:

• Grading System:• Tests and Quizzes (65 %)• Lab Notebook (20%) • Homework and Classwork (10%) • Notes 5% • Behavior EC 2%

NOTEBOOKNOTEBOOK• TABLE OF CONTENTS (1st page )1.Syllabus2. 34.5.6.

Last, First Last, First Physics Period1 Physics Period1 Date Date

START the DAY – NotebookHeading on each new pageCa Standard 5ptsFocused Learning Target (FLT)Agenda Copied Homework Copied-planner /notebook

page 1

Notes 1: _________________ Title 1. Summary, bullet points2. Printed ppt with notes/ codes3.4.5.Page 2

• All other Notes / classwork assignments ; ppt downloads

Reflection: -Explain what did you learn today ?

__________Identify your difficulties in this

lesson.___________ Any Complaints? ___________

Seating Chart / Group Seating Chart / Group

• Mixed Ability• Gender Group• Assign Buddy

system X and Y student mixed group

• Big Group 1.2.3.4.5

• Small Group A-J • Letter Group(all as,b,c,d)

List of assignments:List of assignments:

Posted on the Board Table of Contents - Use Assignment Log ( Page 1 of the Notebook )

HeadingHeading

Last, First Science Period1

Date

#____Assignment Title

Communication with Communication with Parents Parents

• Progress Report –monthly • Call home• Blackboard• Parent conferences through the

counselor for students in danger of failing and with behavioral issues

• Weekly check of notebook/ portfolio signed with parents

Grading Scale:Grading Scale:

•90-100 A, •80-89 B, •70-79 C, •60-69 D,

•59 and below F

Behavior Flow Chart:Behavior Flow Chart:• Warning Outstanding Citizenship Teacher

Conference Satisfactory Citizenship

• Changed Seat / Group Change Phone Call- Blackboard Warning Citizenship /

Loses partial behavior points EC

• 1st Detention in class A304(1 hour) Parent Conference Unsatisfactory Citizenship /loses all behavior points EC

• 2ND Detention in class In House Suspension Administration Intervention

CONSEQUENCES :LOSS OF BEHAVIOR POINTS LOSS OF GROUP PRIVILEDGES -WORK ALONE

Behavior IncentivesBehavior Incentives

• NO MISBEHAVIOR 2 % EC to added to grade

UNACCEPTABLEUNACCEPTABLE• Fighting• DISRESPECT • Cutting classes• Profanity , sexual harassment, cheating

stealing, defacing or destroying school property in any way , graffiti

• Vandalism of any kind • Eating , drinking, chewing gum in

classroom and hallways

UNACCEPTABLEUNACCEPTABLELittering the room and campusAny electronic/ technology and

any item determined to be a nuisance item, distracting teaching and learning

Weapons of any kind, real or toy replicas

Drugs, alcohol, tobacco or drug paraphernalia

Classroom Rules Classroom Rules

Explain and demonstrate each rule.

1. Respect everyone inside and outside the classroom.

2. 100% attention is expected during directed teaching.

3. Ask permission at all times. 4. Full cooperation is a must

in doing group activities.

5. Be punctual in everything.

6. Cleanliness, neatness and orderliness should be observed in doing science work.

7. Safety rules should be strictly followed.

8. Ask questions and respond politely.

9. Complete and submit all assignments /projects on time.

10.Bring the necessary materials daily.

11. Honesty is a must.

12. Obedience to school policies is mandatory

13. Copy ca standards , objectives, agenda, homework and do reflection daily .

14. Signed completed work should be given to the Substitute Teacher during my absence. The substitute teacher’s signature on your assignment means excellent behavior – (20 points) No signature = no credit

15.Reflection will be done before leaving the class.

15 Minute Rule 15 Minute Rule • Restroom Breaks only during the last

15 minutes of the class . ( one person at a time )

• Students are never to be out of the class without a pass.

Science Project FormatScience Project Format

• Title Page• Purpose• Scope • Research ( 10 paragraphs): Principles • Hypothesis• Experimental Procedures• Drawings/ Set Up Diagrams with label and

Measurements• Materials• Procedures • Data Table ( at least 3)• Graphs • Difficulties and Questions

• Formulas and Mathematical Calculations

• Analysis and Conclusion• Abstract• Acknowledgements• Glossary• Ca Standards• Table of Contents • Pictures• • Log Book – 25 pts• Technical paper- 25 pts• Display Board- 25 pts• PPT/ Web Design/Presentation -25 pts

MaterialsMaterials

3 subject notebook , lined papers, composition notebook ,graph papers, glue, pens, pencil, ruler

scientific calculators, protractor, flash drive, science poster boards, pocket folder, highlighter, gloves

Donations added to HW/ CWDonations added to HW/ CW• Paper Towel• Pledge/Lysol • Hand Sanitizer • Hand soap• First Aid • Freshners• Gloves

Rubric for Science ProjectsRubric for Science Projects• Log Book – 20 pts complete format • Technical Paper -20 pts( Contents 10pts,

Format 5pts,Creativity 5pts) • Display Board -20 pts(Contents 5pts, Format 5

pts, Creativity 5pts, Neatness 5pts)• Model- 20pts ( Working 10 pts ,Originality and

Creativity 10pts) • Oral Presentation 20 pts( ppt/webdesign/video

10 pts , clarity 5 pts, attire 5 pts )

8 STEP ROUTINE8 STEP ROUTINE1. Go to your SEAT QUIETLY and QUICKLY.2. Get your NOTEBOOK – Copy the following :a. Standards -(NEW)b. FLTS Objectives- (NEW)c. Agenda d. Copy HW – notebook / plannere. Take Notes 3. Classwork / Homework4. Quiz 5. Reflection Exit Ticket and Notebook check

Procedures Procedures 1. HW ASSIGNMENTS –signed/score it before

coming to class, discuss, submit – pass the green tray from Group A-J; J return the green tray

2. HANDOUTS- Give to Big Group “a” person 3. MATERIALS- Small Group/ Big Group

Leaders will be responsible to clean, dry ,return and organize the materials used.

4. CLASSWORK – raise hand if done for evaluation and score

Procedures Procedures 4. MAKE UP Assignments- Please put your make up assignments in its designated bin. They should be made up after school signed by teacher/ parents 5. RESTROOM – Ask permission only on the last 15 minutes of the class. One person at a time. 6. HALLWAY PASS- Use the hallway pass to go to the bathroom and important business.

• 7. SUBSTITUTE TEACHER GRADE- all assignments required during my absence, should be completed and submitted to the SUBSTITUTE Teacher. The assignment will only be signed by the Substitute Teacher if you have an EXCELLENT BEHAVIOR the whole entire period.

• EXCELLENT BEHAVIOR Signature of APPROVAL on the Assignment = Clean Area+ Remain Seated/seat assignment + Quietly working +Respectful + Obedient = 20 pts

• 8.REFLECTION – EXIT TICKET –• What did I learn today ?

What are my difficulties in this lesson ?

Any Complaints ?

9. DISMISSAL – By groups Clean Up and Reflection Ticket are required before leaving the class. Group Random Notebook check will be done before leaving. ( Standards, Objectives, Agenda, Homework, Notes, Classwork, Quiz, Test )10. CLEAN UP – Return all borrowed materials to your Resource Person. Return the bin on the shelf. Organize your seat. Pick up bits of paper /trash from the floor and throw them in the trash can.