Conceptual Physics Trimester 1

Mrs. Nading

What You Will Need for Class

•A pen or pencil •A Notebook•A Folder•A scientific calculator Preferably the Texas Instruments® TI-

30XS MultiView™ Scientific Calculator

Class Resources

•Conceptual Physics Textbook•http://nadingconceptualphys.wix.com/

physicsclass•Your Teacher•Educational Websites

Grading

•Tests - 50%•Homework/Classwork – 20%•Laboratory Work – 30%

•Lecture Notebook-5% of Classwork Grade•Lab Notebook – 5% of Laboratory Work

Grade•Rube Goldberg contraption– 5% of Test

Grade

Homework Policy

•No Late Homework is Accepted•There will be approximately 15 homework

Assignments

Quiz Policy

•Quizzes will be given every Wednesday•Quizzes may not be retaken unless there

is an excused absence

Laboratory

•Tuesdays will be laboratory or activity days

•Lecture on Laboratory Safety to follow

Lab Notebook Setup

•Either a separate Section or Notebook is Required

•Before each lab, the instructions will be posted on the class site, and students will be expected to copy down the instructions step by step, as well as answer the pre-lab question

•Entries must be dated•Observations must be observed

accurately and honestly

Lecture Notebook Setup

•Each entry will be dated•Outline Notes as outlined on the

powerpoint, or in a way that makes sense to you

•Each Monday when homework is handed in, notebooks will also be handed in.

Rube Goldberg Project• Decide on what your contraption will do. Some

examples are putting toothpaste onto a toothbrush, pouring a glass of water, or closing a door. – Due Sept 12th

• Watch some videos to gather ideas – Due Sept 26th• Make a list of materials you will need – Due Oct 12th• Draw the design and how it will work – Due Oct 24th• Collect the materials you need – Due Oct 24th• Build the Machine – Due Nov 21st• Test• Re-build if necessary• Test until working properly• Once your project is finished, either bring it in to the

class to demonstrate, or create a video in which your task is accomplished. – Due December 1st

Rube Goldberg Project

•Your Project must include 1 of each of the following

•A lever – like a seesaw•A ramp•A wheel and axle – like a toy car•A pulley – like an elevator

•https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qybUFnY7Y8w

Academic Honesty Policy

•Plagiarism and Cheating is Not Tolerated•It is a Group 2 offense which will end in

an automatic zero with no makeup and a 1-3 detentions.

Student Expectations

•Come to class on time and prepared to learn

•Turn off Cell phone and put it away before class begins

•A failure to plan is a plan for failure and does not constitute an emergency on anyone else’s part.

•Keep Current with the Material and ASK QUESTIONS if you are having trouble

Each Day: A Primer

•Each day will begin with students cataloguing the day’s expectations in their notebook with a date and bulleted list

•We will then have a warm-up exercise•Lecture and/or relevant activities and

examples•Evaluation of Main Ideas of the Lecture

A Few Suggestions

•Make Flashcards•Practice Practice Practice•Ask questions•Utilize all resources•Keep track of formulas on a separate

sheet of construction or cardstock paper•Keep a positive attitude

POP QUIZ!