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Previous Physics StructureHonors Physics AP Physics B AP Physics C - Mechanics AP Physics C - Electricity and Magnetism (E & M)

AP Physics B is being divided into two new courses. Both courses are ALGEBRA-BASED. Honors Physics will be discontinued since it is essentially the same class as AP Physics 1.

AP Physics 1 (Mechanics)KinematicsDynamics: Newton’s LawsCircular Motion and Universal Law of GravitationSimple Harmonic Motion: Pendulum and Mass/Spring SystemsImpulse, Momentum, CollisionsWork, Energy, Conservation of EnergyElectrostatics: Electric Charge and Electric ForceDC Currents: Resistors ONLYMechanical Waves and Sound

Torque is the only new concept added to AP Physics 1 that was not covered in Honors Physics.

AP Physics 2 (E & M) Thermodynamics: Laws, Ideal Gases, Kinetic TheoryFluid Statics and DynamicsMagnetism and Electromagnetic InductionElectrostatics: E. Force, E. Field and E. PotentialDC Circuits and RC Circuits (Steady-State ONLY)Geometric and Physical OpticsQuantum Physics, Atomic and Nuclear Physics

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AP PHYSICS 1The key concepts and content for AP Physics 1 is organ-ized around six principles called “THE BIG IDEAS.”

The big ideas encompass the core scientific principles, theories, and processes governing matter and systems.

For each big idea, enduring understandings are identified, which incorporate the core concepts that students should retain from the learning experience.

We will study these in 8 units

AP PHYSICS 16 Big Ideas

Big Idea 1: Objects & SystemsObjects & Systems Objects Electric Charge Positive & Negative ChargeElementary Charge Inertial Mass Gravitational Mass Equivalence Principle Resistivity

Big Idea 2: FieldsVector Field Gravitational ForceGravitational Field Strength

Big Idea 3: ForcesMotionForces Interaction Forces Newton's Third Law Vector Sum of Forces Free-Body Diagrams Simple Harmonic Motion Gravitational Force Electric Force Contact ForcesMomentum Impulse Kinetic Energy Torque Rotational Motion Angular Motion Gravitational Forces

Big Idea 4: InteractionsLinear Motion Position, Velocity & Acceleration Newton's Second Law Linear Momentum Force-Time Graph Total Energy Mechanical Energy Rotating Systems Angular Momentum Angular Momentum, Torque & Time

Big Idea 5: Conservation LawsSystems Conservation Laws Object Interactions System Boundaries Single Object Energy Internal EnergyInternal Potential Energy Internal Energy of a System Work & Power Kirchhoff's Loop Rule Kirchhoff's Junction Rule Conservation of Linear Momentum Elastic & Inelastic Collisions Center of Mass Conservation of Angular Momentum Angular Momentum

Big Idea 6: WavesTransverse & Longitudinal Waves Mechanical & Electromagnetic Waves Wave Amplitude Wave Energy Wave Period & Frequency Wavelength Wave MotionDoppler Effect Wave Superposition Resultant Waves Standing Waves Standing Wave Boundaries Beats

AP Physics 1

Unit 1: MeasurementsSI Units - MetricUnit AnalysisUnit ConversionsSignificant Figures(Word) Problem SolvingLab Format

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Unit 2: KinematicsMotion in 1 and 2 DimensionsVectors: Components & ResultantsProjectile Motion

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Unit 3: Force & MotionForces, types and representationNewton’s Laws of MotionFree-body DiagramsFrictionGravity and Coulomb’s Law

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Unit 4: Work & EnergyWorkEnergy

KineticPotential

Gravitational Elastic

Conservation of EnergyPower

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Unit 5: MomentumLinear MomentumImpulse

Conservation of Momentum

Elastic and Inelastic Collisions

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Unit 6: circular motion & RotationAngular Speed and VelocityUniform Circular MotionCenter of Mass, Center of GravityRotational Motion and DynamicsTorqueAngular Momentum Conservation

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Unit 7: Vibrations and WavesSimple Harmonic MotionSimple Pendulum, Mass-Spring SystemsWave Motion and PropertiesStanding Waves and ResonanceSound WavesDoppler Effect

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Unit 8: ElectricsElectric ChargeQuarks ElectrostaticsDC CircuitsOhm’s LawSeries and ParallelKirchhoff's LawElectric Power

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After covering all the concepts:

ReviewPractice ExamsAfter the AP Exam – work on Rube Goldberg PracticumPrepare for Comprehensive Final Exam

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What is Physics?

Physics is the science of matter, energy, space and time.

It explain matter as combinations of particles which interact through the 4 major forces (strong nuclear, weak nuclear, gravity, electromagnetic).

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Why Physics?

Physics helps usunderstand everyday problems

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We understand what the impact of collisions when we drop our phones.

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Without physics there would be no:Grocery store scannersSpace rocketsLight bulbsTrains, planes, automobilesDVD’s, CD’s, MP3’s, i…anythingCameras, computers, flat screen TV’s …YOU GET THE IDEA

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Physics gives us the numbers we need to know in order to build, construct, fire, shoot, explode, collide, combine, or gently place together any objects.

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What is learned here – leaves here

Even if you will never take another physics class againNote SkillsReading ComprehensionProblem Solving SkillsRelationships

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We are a team – please don’t be afraid to help me out – on occasion I do make mistakes.

This is not about me – it’s about YOU. I graduated from High School, College, etc.I’m here to help you.

Please don’t be offended if I get your name wrong – I can’t remember my own kids names!

My Family

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We conduct many “white-boarding” sessions.

The main purpose is to discuss and share information – NOT to be correct (right away).

Students must supplytheir own markers

Required Materials

5x5 quad ruled composition notebook ($1 from me) White-board markers (your own) Black pens ONLY (blue in lab book will not be

accepted) Your OWN scientific calculator (phones do not count) Special binder or place for all the handouts Keep all handouts, notes, quizzes, labs etc. Flash Cards (100 to start with) students will complete

the flashcards as we go with each concept/formula

Grading

Tests & Quizzes 60%Labs, Projects, Worksheets/Homework 40%Lab Practicums will have an objective (meeting this objective will be part of the lab score).

1st & 2nd Quarter = 80%Comp. Sem. Exam = 20%

Same for 3/4 Quarters and Comprehensive Final Exam

Grades can be accessed online at any time

I do not round up grades (district does .95)AP Exam is normalized

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Homework

Homework is randomly collected and graded so it is EXPECTED to be done (accountability).

Analogy: Homework is our practice

Professional Basketball players practice 40 hours a week for a couple of games

EXAMS

If Homework problems are our practice sessions, then Exams are like our championship games!

Exams will contain 80% new information and 20% review information.

Each exam will also contain an AP level FRQ.

Semester exams will becomprehensive.

Attendance

Your grade will reflect your attendance – especially in a laboratory class.It is YOUR responsibility to get missed work!

Technology

MUST ask for Permission to be used during class Must be used for classwork – other uses will result in

confiscation and turning into the office No game-based systems allowed Does NOT take the place of a scientific calculator Use during an exam or lab will result in a zero!

Reading

All reading will be done outside of the classroom.

The textbook is college level and semi-difficult.

Reading Guides will be provided for each unit.

It is expected that the assigned material will be read and notes will be taken.

This way class time can be used to clarify notes and deepen understanding.

Tutoring

Tutoring: Tuesday and Thursday after school

OR by appointment.

I do not have a 1st period class so I will NOT be available during SUCCESS.

Respect the room

No FOOD is allowed – it will be thrown away! Water must be in a bottle with a screw on lid Nothing in the desks except for white board/eraser Do NOT write on or remove the learning goal rubric Be aware of your surroundings (just because we use cars and balls, does not mean I want them bouncing or racing all over the room).

I am NOT your mama, so pick up after yourself

Housekeeping

• If you are late to class – you will be marked absent until you show up.

• Your parents will get a live update.• You must sign in/out by the bookshelf.• Parents: I may not update the absence (to a

tardy) until later in the day • The passing period is to be used for restroom

breaks – NOT my class period.

For Your Information

Physicists have a wicked sense of humor.

It is a running joke among many physicists to answer students internet questions incorrectly.

It may SEEM right – because there are a lot of mis-conceptions in physics, but that doesn’t mean it IS right.

Take home message: do your OWN work (during class time)

Lab requirements

Close toed shoes must be worn on lab days(typically every Wed/Thur)

Unlike Chem: hair, goggles, long pants, and gloves are not needed

Safety Glasses are required for any lab with potential projectiles

No ShoesNo Lab

No Score

Culminating project

At the end of the year, your groupwill build a Rube Goldberg Project.

It will require use of kinetic energy, friction, pulleys, pendulums, forces,electrical energy, etc.

More details will come but keep it in mind as you see things that you may want to incorporate into your project.

research

Research has proven the following things are effective:Schools 600 or > are more effective in graduating students with higher academic skills than larger schools

Our students last year said the transition to college was easy A recent study showed a majority of students needed remedial college

courses before they could take regular college courses So far, no ACP graduates have needed remedial college courses

Uniforms = increased academic performance

Cornell Notes = increased ACT/AP Scores Note Summary is the most important part

Peer Review – improved writing skills Writing is still the weakest overall academic category FRQ’s will be practiced with each unit (and peer graded)

Modeling

Modeling Instruction organizes the course around a small number of scientific models, thus making the course coherent.

It applies structured inquiry techniques to teaching of basic skills and practices.

Students are able to construct kinematic formulas for themselves and understand where they came from instead of being told to memorize (plug & chug).

Consequences

You ALWAYS have a choice –

What you CAN’T do is choose your consequences

Classroom procedures

Students have the right to learn and

Teachers have the right to teach.

Therefore, all rules will ensure that

those rights are recognized.

signatures

Signatures are Due FRIDAY

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