AP Physics First Semester Syllabus 1998



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AP Physics C First Semester Mechanics Syllabus 2018-2019

M. Johnson Cabrices-Science

Room 4112

Period 4

Books: Knight Physics for Scientists and Engineers, 2nd Edition

Cost: Replacement Cost

The College Board drives the AP Physics curriculum in the Advanced Placement Course Description (the Acorn Book). This course offers opportunities for in-depth calculus-based study of the principles of kinematics with heavy lab emphasis.

Topics Covered: Chapters Involved: Estimated

Time:

I. Mechanics

A. Kinematics and Derivatives

1. Motion in one dimension Ch. 2,3,4: Describing Motion 2 week

(Stressing calculus as it applies to kinematics)

2. Motion in two dimensions Ch. 4: Kinematics in Two 2 week

(Including projectiles) Or Three Dimensions

B. Newton’s Laws of Motion 2 weeks

1. Static Equilibrium Ch. 5,6,8: Motion and Force

(Newton’s 1st law)

2. Dynamics of a Single Particle Ch. 5,6,8: Motion and Force

3. Systems of Two or More Ch. 5,6,7: Motion and Force

Particles (Newton’s 3rd Law)

C. Work, Energy and Power and the Integral 3 weeks

1. Work and the Work-Energy Ch. 10,11: Work and Energy

Theorem

2. Forces and Potential Energy Ch. 10,11: Work and Energy

3. Conservation of Energy Ch. 10,11: Work and Energy

4. Power Ch. 10,11: Work and Energy

D. Systems of Particles and Linear Momentum 2 weeks

1. Center of Mass Ch. 9:System of Particles

2. Impulse and Momentum Ch. 9: Linear Momentum

3. Conservation of Momentum Ch. 9: Linear Momentum

(Collisions)

E. Rotational Kinematics and Dynamics 3 weeks

1. Uniform Circular Motion Ch. 12: Rotation

2. Torque and Rotational Statistics Ch. 12: Rotation

Ch. 12: Rolling, Torque

3. Rotational kinematics Ch. 12: And Angular Momentum

and dynamics

4. Angular Momentum Ch. 12: Rolling, Torque and Angular Momentum

F. Equilibrium, Oscillations, Gravitation 3 week

and Differential Equations

1. Simple Harmonic Motion Ch. 14: Oscillations

(Dynamics and energy relationships)

2. Mass on a spring

3. Pendulum and other oscillations

4. Newton’s law of gravity Ch. 13: Gravitation

5. Orbital Motion Ch. 12: Circular Motion: Gravitation

Students will complete homework assignments from the book, Webassign and from various worksheets to practice problems on their own. They will develop problem-solving skills including critical thinking skills through these assignments. Problems from each topic category will be assigned as the topic is covered in class. Introductory differential and integral calculus is used throughout the semester. Students are required to produce a lab report for each lab that will be kept in a composition notebook or they are typed and turned in at the end of the semester on a disk. Students read Six Easy Pieces by Richard Feynman and have a series of six quizzes one on each chapter. Students are required to do outside physics assignments to earn what I have termed “lab hours.” Students may do multiple choice problems, free response problems, extra labs or read other physics books outside of what is required for class to earn these hours. These hours are then converted into a grade equivalent to a test grade.

Grading:

Assessment during learning 25 %

Guided, Independent or Group Practice 45 %

Summative Assessments 30 %

Policies:

Cheating will not be tolerated and anyone caught cheating will receive a zero for that assignment or test.

Make-up work must be done within 5 days of the absence. Make arrangements with me to meet before or after school. This is your responsibility. If you do not take care of work within 5 days you will receive a zero.

Come to class prepared and on time.

Detention will be assigned for being late to class.

Treat others as you would like to be treated. Do not forget that your teachers are human too.

If you need to talk to me about your work or need help, please see me before or after school in room 4112. I do not mind helping you and I won’t tell your friends you stopped by. Tutorial will be offered during lunch, and Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings alternating weeks.

Extra credit may be earned by doing excess labs or lab hours up to a score of 110 out of 100 possible points each semester.

We will be problem solving by solving word problems and doing inquiry lab activities along with sharpening our mathematical skills each of which will help prepare the student for the SAT.

Disclaimer: The instructor reserves the right to void any or this entire syllabus if necessary.

Dear Parents,

I am striving for all students to be successful. That success depends on a team of the student, teacher and parents. Physics is great fun to learn and difficult at the same time. We must all work together to help the student succeed. I would appreciate your help in student encouragement, setting distraction free study time and teacher parent communication when needed.

The AP Physics C classes will be reading Six Easy Pieces by Richard Feynman. They may borrow it from the library or purchase a copy of it. Students will be using Webassign for homework and retesting over problem areas for the student. Please sign up at your earliest convenience at . The AP Physics C Mechanics and Electricity and Magnetism exams are scheduled consecutively in the afternoon on May 12th.

Please feel free to contact the school to set up an appointment or call to request that I call you. You can also email me (Marie_J_Cabrices@) and request an appointment when needed. I will also call you when and if I feel the need arises.

Sincerely,

Marie Johnson Cabrices

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