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AP Physics 2 & IB Physics SLTeacher: Zach Armstrongemail: zarmstrong@Room: 204Phone: 970-348-5461 (please use email first)Homeroom: 204Off Blocks: 5th, 6th, 7th Course OverviewThis is a two semester laboratory-based Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) physics course supported by mathematics-based problem solving. This course covers content equivalent to the second semester of an algebra-based college physics course, including the laboratory requirement. Students will utilize the fundamental natural laws that govern the motion of objects to predict and understand a variety of situations.This course will address the following “Big Ideas” as established by the AP College BoardObjects and systems have properties such as mass and charge. Systems may have internal structureFields existing in space can be used to explain interactionsThe interactions of an object with other objects can be described by forcesInteractions between systems can result in changes in those systemsChanges that occur as a result of interactions are constrained by conservation lawsWaves can transfer energy and momentum from one location to another without the permanent transfer of mass and serve as a mathematical model to describe other phenomenaThe mathematics of probability can be used to describe the behavior of complex systems and to interpret the behavior of quantum mechanical systemsAdditionally, this course will address the following IB objectives in the content of physics.Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of: facts, concepts and terminology methodologies and techniques communicating scientific information. Apply: facts, concepts and terminology methodologies and techniques methods of communicating scientific information. Formulate, analyse and evaluate: hypotheses, research questions and predictions methodologies and techniques primary and secondary data scientific explanations. Demonstrate the appropriate research, experimental, and personal skills necessary to carry out insightful and ethical investigations.Credits: One science credit for full year of course, laboratory-based. Weighted grade (5.0)Prerequisites: AP Physics 1, Concurrent with Algebra II or HigherText: providedKnight, R., Jones, B., Field, S (2015). College Physics: A Strategic Approach (3rd ed). Boston, Pearson. ISBN: 978-0-321-87972-1 $150Additional and alternative texts are available on request.Material Requirements:class notebook to keep all notes and assignments in chronological orderScientific Calculator, does not need to be a graphing calculatorPencils and/or pensColored pencils and/or markers (8 – 12 count)Technical Requirements:Access to a computer with internet access (home, school, or library)Acrobat Reader, Java, Flash (keep updated)Word Processor (Microsoft Word or Google Docs)Data Processor (Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets)EvaluationGrading Scale: Final course grades will be based on student performance on a variety of tasks. Fifty percent of the overall grade will come from class work, homework, lab reports, presentations, projects, and notebook completion. Quizzes, exams and the final will be worth the remaining 50%. Final course grades will be given as follows: A = >90%, B= >80%, C = >70%, D = >60%, F = <60%. This is a 5.0 weighted course; therefore, and A will be counted as a 5.0, a B as 4.0, a C as 3.0, a D as 1.0 and an F as 0.0 when calculating your grade point average (GPA). Course Schedule & Requirements:Students can expect a combination of lecture, practice, and experimental activities. Each student will construct a notebook that will contain assignments, activities, and note that you take or do in class in chronological order. This notebook will serve not only as a record of what you have done, but it will also be a study tool and a way to stay organized. There will be homework assignments given about once per week. Quizzes will be given often, some without notice. There will be two exams each semester. A midterm and a final exam, all exams will be cumulative. Below is a rough outline of topics and major assessments. Everything is subject to change!Time PeriodTopicsMajor Assessment(s)Semester 1Week 1 Summer Assignments and ReviewSocratic SeminarWeek 2 - 7Kinematics, Forces, Energy, MomentumArchery Project, Lab ReportWeek 8 - 11Atomic, Nuclear and Particle PhysicsCosmic Ray Project, MidtermWeek 12 - 14Thermal PhysicsLab Write-upWeek 15 - 18Circular and Gravitational MotionCentripetal Force Lab Write-upWeek 15 - 18Project DesignScience Fair Project Rough DraftFinal Exam (In-class and Take-home)Semester 2Week 1 - 4Electricity and MagnetismLab ReportWeek 5 - 8Waves and OpticsScience Fair and Project PaperMidtermWeek 9 - 11AstrophysicsLab Write-upWeek 12 - 13Energy ProductionThe Future of Energy ReflectionWeek 15 - 16ReviewMock AP Exam (Final Exam)Week 17AP Exam May 9th PMIB Exam May 10th PM + 11th AMAP Exam May 9th PMIB Exam May 10th PM + 11th AMWeek 18 - 19Egg Drop FinalEgg DropAP ExamThe AP Physics 2 exam will be given the afternoon of Wednesday, May 9th (late exam is available if necessary on Thursday, May 24th in the afternoon, may require additional cost). The exam consists of two sections, each 90 minutes, where students will be expected to: solve problems mathematically, including symbolically; design and describe experiments and analyze data sources; explain, reason, or justify answers with emphasis on deeper, conceptual understanding; and interpret and develop conceptual models. . Section one contains 50 multiple choice questions covering the entire range of content from AP Physics 2, as well as some content from AP Physics 1. Furthermore, the last 5 questions are multi-select multiple choice questions; meaning you will need to make the two correct options to get the point (for example: selecting B and C on the same question). The second section contains 4 written response questions. One question about experimental design, one question about Quantitative/Qualitative translation, and two short answer questions requiring a paragraph-length argument.By taking the AP exam, you are not just distinguishing yourself in high school and in the college admissions process; you are building the critical thinking, time management, and perseverance skills you will need throughout your experience in college. As this is an AP designated course, you are expected to take the corresponding AP exam in May.? Although you may be able to earn college credit by passing the AP exam, you should focus on the learning of the course to prepare you to be a successful learner in college.?The cost for each exam is $94 or $15 for those who qualify for fee reduction (must qualify by December 1, 2017; prices subject to change). Payment plans, additional fee assistance, and scholarships are available if needed. All fees will be placed on the student’s fee account with the school and can be paid through the webstore on the school website or in person in the financial office.? Payment for exams should be made by Friday, March 30th, 2018. All students enrolled in an AP course on February 23rd, 2018 will be registered to take the AP exam.? If you and your parents do not wish for you to take the exam, you must complete the?AP exam Opt-Out?form by February 23rd, 2018.? If you are registered for an exam but do not sit the exam, you will be charged a test return fee of $15.? If you would like to take an AP exam for a subject you are not enrolled you will need to complete the AP Exam Opt-In form by February 23rd, 2018. All forms can be picked up and returned to the main office.For questions or concerns please contact Amy Zulauf, Assistant Principal, 970-348-5410, azulauf@ or Zach Armstrong, AP Coordinator, zarmstrong@.IB ExamAll students enrolled in the IB Physics section are required to take the IB Physics exam in May. Information about fees and deadlines are available on the school website in the IB page. The IB exam is in 4 parts. Three papers (exam parts) known as the external assessment are completed Thursday, May 10th in the afternoon and Friday, May 11th in the morning and an internal assessment is completed during the year and turned in around March 1st. Assessment DetailsPaper 1 Duration: 0.75 hour Weighting: 20% 30 multiple-choice questions, no marks are deducted for incorrect answers.The use of calculators is not permitted but a physics data booklet is provided.Paper 2Duration: 1.25 hours Weighting: 40% Short-answer and extended-response questions on core material. The use of calculators is permitted and a physics data booklet is provided.Paper 3 Duration: 1.00 hour Weighting: 20% This paper will have one data-based question and several short-answer questions on experimental work, and short-answer and extended-response questions from one option. The use of calculators is permitted and a physics data booklet is provided.Internal AssessmentThe internal assessment requirements are the same for biology, chemistry and physics. The internal assessment, worth 20% of the final assessment, consists of one scientific investigation. The individual investigation should cover a topic that is commensurate with the level of the course of study. The internal assessment task will take about 10 hours and the write up should be about 6 to 12 pages long. Attendance & Make-Up Work: The class is structured so that each day’s lesson will build on the previous day; therefore, it is essential that every student attend every day possible. Make-up work will be given for absences and must be returned in a reasonable amount of time, as determined by the teacher. Please come to class on time and ready to work. If not in your seat and ready to work you will be considered tardy. Tardies will result in partial loss of points for the day and potential disciplinary action. Late work or unexcused work does not have to be accepted, however, it can be accepted for reduced credit in specific situations. If you need make-up work you must come to me and tell me the day and the assignment that you missed.Additional Expectations: Respectful use of food and drink. Don’t make a mess, clean up your trash and don’t let it interfere with the learning.An assigned seat will be given and you are expected to sit in it.Passes out of the room will require the hall pass lanyard. Only one student may be out of the room at one time.Students are expected to attempt every assignment. The purpose of education is to practice to become better. It is very difficult to fail a class if a student tries on every assignment.If you need help, please ask me. Students and Parents should monitor their grades on-line. For more info contact office. Sign up for Remind to get reminders and messages for the class. Sign up info on the next page.See student handbook for more expectations.PRIDE Purpose, Relationships, Involvement, Determination, Excellence ................
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