who am i? khushali shah mother of 3 graduated from university of texas with an b.s. in electrical...
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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:
BY PHONE:(847)-639-3825 ext 4489
3rd and 6th
after school (after 2:50)
Thank you for taking time out of your busy day to come to Parent's Night!