AP PHYSICS 1



right000-76200-237490 AP PHYSICS 1Lori Craven – lcraven@L00 AP PHYSICS 1Lori Craven – lcraven@LWelcome to Panther Creek High School AP Physics 1 class. Physics is a dynamic and exciting field of study; there is a vast amount of information to learn and everyday more is added. This course is designed to give you an overview of the major concepts in classical Newtonian physics and is equivalent to a one-semester introductory course in algebra-based college physics. The study of physics is a philosophy that attempts to open student’s minds and make them aware and to appreciate the physical world around them. This course is designed to give students the knowledge of physics-based principles and concepts. Much of it requires algebra-based mathematics. Other areas of study focus on concepts and attempt to describe how properties change or stay the same. Physics gives students the ability to solve problems, a practical tool that will be used in their future, regardless of occupation. In order to meet the high standards expected at Panther Creek and to provide an opportunity for ALL students to learn, the following expectations will be implemented in this class.Participate actively in learningCelebrate diversityHonor PCHS and WCPSS procedures and policiesStrive to be a person of characterGrading Scale - A= 90-100%B= 80-89%C=70-79%D= 60-69%F=Below 60%Course Grade Breakdown AP PhysicsTests & Quizzes – Chapter, Unit and Midterm 70% Labs, activities, projects, and presentations, etc. 25% Participation/Student Engagement/Canvas quizzes 5% The overall course grade will be broken down accordingly: 40% Quarter 3 40% Quarter 4 20% Final ExamImportant Websites:Course website: (password catamount)Canvas website: Group: For updates, text @36h9bbCollege Board: information for sign up and codes will be provided in class for students.Participation/Student Engagement - Your participation in class on certain activities will count in your grade. The category to find these items is included in “Student Engagement.” Warm-up exercises, whiteboard problem presentations, Canvas conceptual quizzes, study guides, homework, lab prep and cleanup are examples of items that are included.SMART Lunch – SMART lunch will be offered twice a week: Monday B half and Wednesday A half in room 2512. This time can be used for tutoring and extra problems, missing assignments, collaborative assignments and enrichment, but should be used specifically for science purposes. The expectation is that you attend 4 SMART lunch sessions per quarter. Attending two of the SMART lunches must be completed prior to interim reports and two more after interims but before the quarter ends. Completing the SMART lunch requirement will result in exempting out the lowest quiz grade for the quarter.Labs - Labs are an integral part of this course. Students are expected to complete all lab assignments. Due to equipment and time constraints, lab activities may be difficult to make up. A modified assignment may be given as an alternative to a missed lab. You are responsible for all information covered in the lab. Please take time to read the safety and expectations sections that are included in this packet.Missed Tests or Assignments - It is your responsibility to make up any missed tests or assignments. Please familiarize yourself with School Board Policy concerning make-up work. Check with me to make arrangements about makeup work or extra help due to extended absences. Be sure to check Powerschool on a regular basis to see how you are progressing in class and to check on missing assignments.Assignments may be accepted until a unit is completed late BUT will drop a letter grade (10%) for each day it is late from whatever grade is made on that assignment up to 40%. Assignments will not be accepted late after graded papers have been returned or discussed in class or after a unit has ended. Homework should be completed before class on the day that it is due. Please attempt all homework assignments on your own before looking for an on-line solution. Homework hints will be available in class and from the teacher!Advance notice will be given for labs, quizzes, tests and on-line assignments. If an activity or project is due to a test/quiz is scheduled on the day you are absent, you are expected to hand in the assignment or take the test on the day that you return to class. Tardiness Procedure for Period 1 and 3 - managed by administration Tardiness Procedure for Period 2 and 4 - managed by teachers Tardies - If you are tardy to class, please sign the TARDY LOG.1st and 2nd Tardy—Warning3rd Tardy –Parent contact/ Warning5th Tardy – Administrative Referral4th Tardy – Contact Parent & Teacher LDAdditional Tardy – Admin Referral, ASD, privilege revocationMaterials: Notebook, paper, pencils or pens, and agenda. GRAPH Paper & Composition Book/notebook section is recommended. A SCIENTIFIC CALCULATOR IS A MUST. Graphing calculator is preferred. Calculators need to be brought to class every day. Safety: Students must sign and follow the safety contracts explained in class and must always keep a copy of the student contract in their class folder . Any student not following the guidelines will be asked to leave the lab and will lose credit. Parents are also asked to sign the safety contract. No food, gum, drinks (other than water) at any time. Electronic devices should be used as specified by the instructor.Academic Integrity: Students in this class will be expected to review and follow the “Academic Integrity” outline included in the PCHS Parent/Student Handbook.Students will be actively engaged in team activities and lab experiments. Since students will collect their data and observations as a group, it is reasonable to expect that the data, graphs and observations will be similar among students within a group. All conclusions and analysis should be the work of the individual student and no two students should have identical thoughts about what has been learned. If there is any confusion, students should ask the instructor for guidance.Intervention - If a student scores a D or F (scores 68% or below), he/she has the opportunity to participate in an intervention plan to improve content knowledge.? The student will come in during SMART lunch or after school to improve their mastery of the subject, then an alternative assessment will be given at that time, or on another day. Grade changes are not made to AP Physics tests—but the material is cumulative and should be mastered with each unit.Restroom: Each student will be expected to utilize the hall pass system; after the first 10 minutes of class, before the last 10 minutes of class and with 10 minutes between other classmates.KEYS TO SUCCESSStay caught up. With block scheduling we move very quickly. Staying caught up will help immensely.You have HOMEWORK EVERY NIGHT! Written homework is due at the start of class—before we go over the assignment and may count as a part of the student engagement grade. If it is not a written assignment, your homework is to study notes, review vocabulary words, labs completion, study guides or just go over information we have covered in the book and in class notes.LEARN THE VOCABULARY as we go along. Physics is a very vocabulary driven science.Get help when you need it, DON’T WAIT! Students are expected to attend 4 SMART lunch sessions per quarter according to PCHS Policy. (SMART lunch hours are listed on the door.)Bring a separate notebook or a section of a large binder for physics. Keep ALL your physics papers in it. (Keep some notebook paper also for written assignments.) Have a place to write down short- and long-term assignments. Paying attention and remaining in class for the entire period is important. Students are expected to handle all personal business outside of class time. If emergencies occur, they will be handled on an individual basis. This also includes keeping your cell phones turned off and put away. Note: multitasking decreases your learning as well as the learning of those around you—please keep your phone off unless it is being used in class for an activity.Review the document, “Study Tips for Physics Students” on the weebly. It is loaded with great ideas.Exam Weighting for Multiple Choice Section of the AP ExamUnitSubjectExam Weighting1Kinematics10-16%2Dynamics12-18%3Circular Motion and Gravitation4-6%4Energy16-24%5Momentum10-16%6Simple Harmonic Motion2-4%7Torque and Rotational Motion10-16%8Electric Charge and Electric Force4-6%9DC Circuits6-8%10Mechanical Waves and Sound12-16%GENERAL SYLLABUS BY UNIT (Subject to change as needed—detailed calendar on the Weebly)UnitTopicsTest DatesIntrographing, lab format, scientific skills1 D KinematicsDistance, position, velocity, speed, and acceleration2/132 D KinematicsFrame of reference, vectors, projectile motion, and circular motion2/25ForcesDynamicsInertia, force, mass, weight, Newton’s laws of motion, friction, and centripetal force3/6Circular motion and gravitationMotion and Angular Momentum, conservation of momentum3/16Energy and MomentumKinetic energy, potential energy, gravitational potential energy, elastic energy, thermal energy, work, conservation of energy, and power. momentum3/27Torque and Rotational MotionRotational motion, centripetal motion, torque4/3Simple Harmonic Motion and Mechanical Waves Waves, sound waves, harmonics, mechanical waves, reflection, refraction, and Doppler effect4/22Electric Charge and Electric Force, DC CircuitsOhm’s law, current electricity, series / parallel circuits, and power4/30AP Test5/7Projects and ReviewAP Exam Review: For students interested in taking the AP Physics 1 Exam on Thursday, May 7, 2020, there will be review sessions offered in April 2020 during SMART lunch and after school. The reviews will be announced via scrolling announcements.AP Exam: May 7, 2020This syllabus is subject to changed based on PLT decisions. ................
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