Physics (Period 5) Assignments
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- 2014-2015 School Year
- Department
- Science
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There are several websites that can be helpful in your review of the physics topics. These websites contain interactive simulations, tutorials, review questions, etc.The first one is from the author (Paul Hewitt) of our textbook (Conceptual Physics). It has short video clips that demonstrate the various physics principles contained in our textbook. The link is:The next website is from the University of Colorado and is called PhET. It contains interactive simulations where you can change the variables to see how that affects the outcome. The website is:Another website is called The Physics Classroom that contains tutorials, simulations and review questions. Here is the link:
Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
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Here are the 9 Station Review Practice Test for the Final Exam and the Answers
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Here is a Study List for the Final Exam which will include questions from first semester. This is posted early for those who want to get a head start on preparing and studying for the final exam.
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For those who missed the Chapter 34-35 Exam, the Make Up Test will be offered on Friday Morning (5-15-15) at 6:45 a.m. in Room 221
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- Chapter 34-35 Test will be on Monday 5-11-15
- Homework List and Answers to Nine Station Review Attached
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In Class Tuesday (April 7, 2015)
- Begin Chapter 32 on Electrostatics.
- Demonstration with a 2 x 6 piece of wood.
- Lesson on Insulators and Conductors and Coulomb's Law.
- Subatomic Particles
Homework:
Assignment 32 A Review Questions 1-12 and Think and Explain 1-5
Bring to class on Thursday, complete for a stamp.
Quiz on Monday
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Chapter 26 Test on Friday
In class Wed:
- Return homework
- Short video on Resonance and wine glasses
- Mechanical Universe "Resonance"
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The answers to the Chapter 26 practice questions and the Wave/Sound Worksheet have been posted.
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Here is the updated homework list for Chapter 26
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Thurs. March 19, 2015
Chapter 25 Make Up test Thursday morning 3/19 at 7:00 a.m.
Homework:
- Complete CDE 26-1
- Finish Assignment 26 A (Review Questions and Think & Explain from text)
- Read section on Resonance in text (sections 26.6 thru 26.8)
- Study your notes on how to determine Speed of Sound using tuning fork & resonance
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Tuesday March 17, 2015
- Begin Chapter 26 on Sound
- Introduce terms; infrasonic, ultrasonic, subsonic and supersonic
- Demonstrate Tuning Forks
- Demonstrate Osciloscope and Signal Generator to see who can hear the highest frequency.
- Speed of Sound Laboratory Investigation
Homework:
- Begin Assignment 26 A Review Questions and Think and Explain
- Finish Calculation of Actual and Measured Speed of Sound
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Wednesday 3/11/15
Chapter 25 Exam will be on Friday
Telescope Night will be on Thursday Evening - Pick up flyer in classroom
In Class:
- Collect group data for Slinky Labette #2 (study this-will be on test)
- Read answers to CDE 25-2 on shock waves.
- Work out answers for Chapter 25 Practice Test
Homework:
- Put together Chapter 25 Homework Packets (Homework List will be posted later)
- Study Chapter 25 and your notes and worksheets in preparation for Friday's Test
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See Updated Homework List for Chapter 25 and the Answers to the Practice Test
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Chapter 25 Quiz on Friday
In Class on Wednesday:
- Lesson on Longitudinal Waves vs. Transverse Waves
- Wavelength of a Microwave Oven and a Wireless Device
- Blocking Cell Phone Reception with a Faraday Cage
- Constructive vs. Destructive Interference of Waves
- Video: InfraRed
- Doppler Effect of Wave Sources that are moving
Homework:
- Complete CDE 25-1
- Locate the wavelength of your microwave oven at home
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On Tuesday, February 24, 2015
- Bring your textbook to class, so that you can begin Assignment 25 A Rev. Questions 1-10 and Plug and Chug 1-5
Chapter 11-12 Make Up Test will be given ONE time only on Friday Feb. 27th at 3:00 p.m. in room 221.
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Chapter 11-12 Test is Postponed
to Friday Feb. 20th
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To Period 5 Students
I am considering moving the Chapter 11-12 Test from Wednesday to Friday.
Any thoughts?
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Chapter 11 & 12 Test is Next Wednesday Feb. 18th
Homework to be collected next Thursday:
- Chapter 12 Review Questions 1-14
- Plug and Chug Problems 1-6
- Think and Solve Problems 1-4
- Chapter 11 Handouts plus the Torque Lab
- Also finish Question #5 from the Chapter 12 Notes handout
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In Class on Friday
- P.O.B on torque
- Finish Torque lab
- Begin introduction to rotational inertia and angular momentum
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- Complete Chapter 11 Review Questions 1-20 (turn in on Tuesday)
- Finish reading Chapter 11
- Complete the terms on the new handout.
- Study for the Chapter 11 Quiz on Tuesday
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Homework:
- Read Chapter 11 (Sections 1-3)
- Complete the Worksheet on Rotational Mechanics (which has the Think and Solve and Plug and Chug questions from the end of Chapter 11
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Homework:
- Read all of chapter 10 on Center of Gravity
- Try answering the questions at the end of the chapter.
- Complete CDE Worksheet 10-1
- Chapter 10 Quiz on Thursday (Jan. 29)
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Here is the Homework List that will be collected in class for the
Chapter 8 Exam on Work and Energy
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Chapter 8 Test will be on Wednesday. Homework packet will be collected later.
If someone in class would like to make a list of all of the homework handouts and textbook problems that were assigned and send it to me, that would be helpful.
(All of the worksheets that were passed out are at school and I have not been able to come in to see them.)
You can email me at [email protected] and if you have any questions before the test, you can also email me and I will respond as soon as I am able.
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Here are the answers to the front and back side of the CDE 8-2 Worksheet
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Begin Chapter 8 on Energy
HOMEWORK:
- Record the reading from your home electric meter tonight.
- Continue working out answers to assignment 8 A (Review Questions 1-20 & Plug and Chug problems 1-5)
- Finish calculations and questions for "Making the Grade" Lab
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Prepare for the Chapter 7 Exam on Monday Dec. 8.
There were some mistakes on the answer key for the Chapter 7 Practice Test.
They are:
#21 c) is still no but NOT close.
#31 should be e) not d)
#45 a) should be -16 N-s
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Chapter 7 Homework List is Attached
Answers to Review Worksheet are also attached
Chapter 7 Practice Test is also attached.
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The Chapter 7 Test will be Thursday, Dec. 4
- During the Thanksgiving holiday, just enjoy the time off.
- No homework needs to be done.
- When we meet again on Tuesday Dec. 2 (late start day) we will cover the the last couple of topics and prepare for the test.
- You will have the chapter 7 Quiz to take which was not taken last Friday due to the early dismissal from school.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
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Homework Tonight:
- Continue reading in Chapter 7 on Momentum
- Complete CDE Worksheet 7-1
- Complete Worksheet called "Practice with Collisions"
- Prepare for a possible quiz on Wednesday.
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Homework:
- Finish back side of "Check Your Understanding" Worksheet
- Complete the questions on the Momentum Notes Handout given out in class.
- Do Review Questions 1-9 at end of chapter 7
- Do plug and chug 1-2 at end of chapter 7
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Begin Reading Sections 7.1 and 7.2 of chapter 7 on Momentum.
Try the problems on the worksheet that was passed out today on Friday.
See all of you next Thursday.
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The Chapter 4-6 Exam will be on Friday.
The textbook problems from Chapter 5 that have been assigned include:
Assignment 1 Review Questions 1–17 odd
Assignment 2 Plug and Chug 1–5
Think and Solve 1–6
Think and Explain 2, 7–9
Assignment 3 “Next Time Questions Worksheet and CDE Worksheets 4–1 & 4-2 & 4–3 & 5–1 & 5–2 & 6–1
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Homework:
- Study for Chapter 4 Quiz on Wednesday
- Finish CDE 4-3 and 5-1
- Finish Calculations from Activity: Pulling Textbook across table
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Here is the 7 Station Review Packet and the Answers
Here is the Homework List for Chapter 3
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Homework Assigned:
- Textbook Plug and Chug Problems 5-9
- Think and Solve Problems 1-6
- CDE Worksheet 3-1
- Vector Math Practice Worksheet
- Study for Chapter 3 Quiz on Friday
In Class:
- Monkey Hunter Demonstration
- Pre-lab "Ball in Cup" Experiment
- Divide into two large groups and group 1 does the lab, while the other group works on the worksheets and textbook problems
- Then after 35 minutes, the two groups switch.
Chapter 3 Quiz on Friday
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Homework Assignment: Due Monday September 29, 2014
for Chapter Three:
- Textbook Review Questions 1-18
- Plug and Chug Questions 1-4
- Finish backside of CDE Worksheet 3-2
On Thursday 9/25/14
- Quick Check 1 was given out.
- Progress Report Grade-sheets and graded homework were handed out.
- Demonstration: Dart Gun and Metal Washer
- Activity: 2 Pennies and a ruler
- Lesson on: Projectile Motion
REMINDER:
Telescope Night this Monday evening at 7-8:30 p.m. on Softball outfield by parking lot
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Homework for Friday 9/19/14
- Put together Chapter 2 Homework Packet
- Finish looking through Chapter 2 Practice Test
- Prepare for Chapter 2 test on Friday
- See below for answers to Nine Station Review
In Class on Wednesday 9/17/14
- Finished collecting data for Constant Acceleration Walk
- Turned in CDE 2-2 worksheet for a stamp, then discussed answers.
- Worked on Practice Test
- CHP.2 9-station review 2014.doc
- CHP.2 9-Station Review Answers.doc
- CHP.2 Homework List 14.doc
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Monday 9/15/14
- In Class Today:
- Chapter Two Test will be on Friday
- Quick Check Chapter 2
- Pre-lab discussion of Constant Speed Activity
- Make 3 groups of 11 students each and go outside and collect data for Constant Speed activity
Homework:
- Complete CDE worksheet 2-2
- Begin Worksheet called Motion - Math (Due onf Friday with homework packet)
- Begin Practice Test Part I
- Complete calculations of average speeds and score for Constant Speed Walk
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Tuesday September 9, 2014
In Class Today
- Look at homework postings at my website on big screen
- Review Motion Detectors Graphs using detector on big screen
- Check class for progress on textbook problems
- Go over any questions students have on textbook problems
- Discuss CDE 2-1 Worksheet
- Introduce concept of "Human Reaction Time" with demonstration of trying to catch a dollar bill.
Homework:
- Study for Chapter 2 Quiz on Thursday
- Finish textbook problems
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Friday September 5, 2014
In Class Today:
- Domino Lab was Collected.
- Acceleration worksheet was stamped.
- New Handouts: Motion Graphing and CDE worksheet 2-1
- Class used motion detectors to monitor motion over a short distance.
- Watched 10 minutes of Mechanical Universe "Law of Falling Bodies"
Homework:
- Complete CDE Worksheet 2-1
- Begin Textbook Questions: Plug and Chug 1-8, Think and Explain 1-8 & Think and Solve 1-4
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September 4, 2014
In Class:
- Stamp graphs from Domino lab and discuss the best way to connect the points.
- Demonstration: Steel ball rolling at a constant speed vs. steel ball accelerating down a ramp.
- Demonstrate dropping a textbook and a sheet of paper. Which gets to the table first? How can shape or placement of sheet of paper be altered to increase it's rate of descent?
- Laboratory Activity: Determining the value of g timing a penny dropped over a 2 meter distance.
- Short introductory lecture on Acceleration
Homework:
- Finish Domino Graphs and Questions and turn in Domino Lab on Monday
- Finish worksheet on Acceleration. It will be stamped on Monday
- Finish calculation of g from laboratory activity
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September 3, 2014
In Class:
- Stamp graphs from Domino lab and discuss the best way to connect the points.
- Demonstration: Steel ball rolling at a constant speed vs. steel ball accelerating down a ramp.
- Demonstrate dropping a textbook and a sheet of paper. Which gets to the table first? How can shape or placement of sheet of paper be altered to increase it's rate of descent?
- Laboratory Activity: Determining the value of g timing a penny dropped over a 2 meter distance.
- Short introductory lecture on Acceleration
Homework:
- Finish Domino Graphs and Questions and turn in Domino Lab on Friday
- Finish worksheet on Acceleration. It will be stamped on Friday.
- Finish calculation of g from laboratory activity
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August 29, 2014
In Class Today:
- Discuss Solution to Bikes and Bee Problem
- Pre-Lab "The Domino Lab"
- Get into groups of 3-4 and collect data and finish the lab
- Copy your data (of 4 data points) on the white board for Class Data
- Copy the class data from the white board onto your own paper and get it stamped.
Homework:
- Do the Review Questions (1-25 Odd Only) from the end of chapter 2 in textbook.
- Graph your data and the class data on a sheet of graph paper.
- Remember the Points for Good Graphing Techniques, such as:
- Using full graph paper to plot your data (in other words-data points should fill most of paper in both directions)
- Label your X and Y axes with labels and units
- Give your graph a descriptive Title
- Color code your 4 data points with one color and the remaining 32 or so data points in another color.
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Wednesday August 27, 2014
In Class Today:
- Pass out Course Syllabus and Discuss
- Discuss Textbook Format of End of Chapter Questions
- N.T.Q. (next time question) Bikes and Bee Motion Problem
- New Lesson: Accuracy vs. Precision
- Pre-Lab "Domino Lab" for Friday
- Practice setting up dominoes
- Collect "Rolling Steel Ball" Activity
Homework:
- Read "Domino Lab" Handout
- Finish answering the Bikes and Bee Problem
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August 25, 2014
In Class Today:
- Seating Chart
- Discuss the "Mathematics Assessment and Collect
- Finish Discussion on the "Cup of Pythagoras" Activity and Collect
- Introduce Speed Equation
- Demonstration: Determine Speed of "Mars Pathfinder" Cart
- Pre-Lab Today's Activity
- Get into groups and collect data
Homework:
- Finish Calculations from Today's Steel Ball Activity
- Begin Reading Chapter 2
- Remember to bring your scientific calculator to class on Wed.
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In Class Today:
- Student Questionnaire
- Discussion of Scientific Claims
- Handout: "How Do You Learn Physics"
- Math Assessment Handout
- Activity: "Cup of Pythagoras"
Homework:
- Read Chapter 1 "About Science"
- Try to finish the "Math Assessment Handout"
- Answer Question VII from the "Cup of Pythagoras" Activity
- Bring your Scientific Calculator to Class on Monday