What is Physics? Branch of science

concerning with the interaction of matter, space, time and energy

○ definition provided by www.wiktionary.org

Previous Science Classes Integrated Science -

took during freshman year (BBHS); introduction to most basic branches of science.

Biology – took during sophomore year both in BBHS and VHS.

Chemistry – took during junior year

Welcome to A.P. Physics

Summer HomeworkHewitt’s Conceptual

Physics reading – help those student without prior knowledge about physics; Think and Explain questions for each chapters

Giancoli Unit 0 Works - textbook and online

Expectations and StandardsHand-out during the

first day of school

Resources Textbooks

Physics: Principles with Applications, Sixth Edition, Giancoli

Conceptual Physics, Hewitt Chapter Gold and Blue Sheets

Work Books Hickman Concept Development Boyle

AP Physics Exam Kaplan Guide Free Response sample binder Red and Pink Booklets Kinetic Book – Principles of Physics and Holt

Tutorial; http://127.0.0.1:26300/Principles_of_Physics/toc.html

Online Resources Giancoli website –

wps.prenhall.com/esm_giancoli_physicspa_6/ Vallejo-high.groupfusion.net – AP Physics

various links for various topics

Work, work and more work – so much FUN!!!!! Homework

Summer homework – very important if you have no prior knowledge about physics

Nightly homework – spend at least 2 hours on them Time logs – tremendously important

Class Work Board work!!!!! Pair share Essential questions Computer and Movie Notes very helpful

Labs Pre-lab write up Discover – its okay to have mistakes Good observations + data + analysis = GREAT

conclusion Quiz

Gold and Blue Sheet Equation Cards Nice good rest before the quiz – don’t stress out Can start early in the morning

How do I STUDY? I do most of the things alone -

much better if there is network with other students

Read and understand – getting away from memorizing bunch of crap

Blue Sheet questions – use for guide

Equation cards are good for tests A little kick in the butt really helps Have a little break sometimes

help before tests Look for more helpful resources

online – some videos in www.youtube.com

www.cramster.com – very helpful when having problem with homework – you can share your thoughts as well

Why Take AP Physics Tons of new materials to learn that you

will never learn from anything or anywhere Not only will learn physics, will learn about

life as well. A lot of resources than can explain

concepts in different frame of reference Everyone has there own frame of

reference – its your chance to reason out Small class size – better learning

experience Cozy classroom with a great teacher Good for college if you are planning to go

– of course you have to go!!! Get to play with the expensive toys (just

don’t break them, we didn’t get to do it) Friday is a treat day – who wants free

food!

Judgment Day – AAAAAHHHHH! How to Prepare for AP

Physics Exam Kaplan Guide – good for

free response practice Principles of Physics:

Gotchas and Summaries - http://127.0.0.1:26300/Principles_of_Physics/toc.html

Free Response Binder – sample problems with corrections

Red and Pink Book – multiple choice

Online work – Giancoli website

Blue Sheet – good for multiple choice

How to take the Test THE MULTIPLE CHOICE

○ Take it easy don’t panic○ Eliminate answers – better if able to

eliminate 3 out of 5○ Don’t guess ○ List the concepts that apply to questions○ If stuck with a question, move one, go

back later THE FREE RESPONSE

○ Knock the first question right of the bat○ Problem solving skills – five –step

method○ List all concepts that apply ○ You have equation card – use it

Survive Physics Read and understand Blue Sheets say it all, Gold Sheets for solving problems Nightly homework – spend at least 1 or 2 hours each

night Time-logs – don’t forget to put your stuff in Board work for leadership points Don’t just copy problems of the board, try figuring out

what happened Compare class notes and Cornell notes Study group or networking is very helpful Share your thoughts, reason out, everyone has a voice,

FOR Be active, don’t just sit on the corner, interact with the

teacher and other student○ Don’t get too active you might get shot

Equation cards are helpful during tests Online works have points too – be sure to do them Don’t procrastinate, no slaking or yeah you know what

will happen

What I learned To know science is to

do science – science is not only about words and concepts, it is better to see science in action

Understand material not memorize them

Use technology, they are their for something

Improved as a person Gained more confidence

To everyone!!!

Thank you so much for everything. I never thought I’d be able to meet people that I really looked up. Ever since I came to Vallejo High School, I really looked up to leadership people. Also I am glad that I met everyone because I really learned a lot this year. I never though that I’d gain great friends. Good luck to everyone and have fun. Thank so much!!!! Thanks for making this one of the best years of my life

Presented By:Edel Paul Dominguez