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Assignment #1 – Introduction DUE: August 14, 2017 at 4pmI would like to know a little about you before you begin taking AP Physics! Please follow the instructions below:45339001333500Fill out this Google form: up for our class on Remind 101 using these instructions:Assignment #2 – Take a look at the foundation of Physics DUE: August 29, 2017 at beginning of your class Go the following website: each of the following videos and complete the assignments listed: A. What is physics? (you can stop at minute 5:40)Assignment- Write an outline of what is explained in the video – arrange your notes in a clear, organized mannerB. Significant Figures, Scientific Notation & Metric System (located in section B) Assignment- Write an outline of each video – include any examples and next steps from each videoYour responses must be handwritten in a composition or spiral notebook. You may use lined or graph paper. Assignment #3 – Mastering Physics DUE: September 1st, 2017 at 11:59pmYou will be completing online assignments throughout the year using Mastering Physics, so to start you will sign up and then complete a few assignments.left1079500To sign up, use the instructions at the end of this document.Please make sure you select the correct book, it looks like the picture on the leftComplete the assignment titled “Summer Assignment #3” by September 1st at 11:59pm. Use your video notes and chapter 1 in the textbook to help you complete this assignment.All work for each question must be shown, handwritten, on a separate sheet of paper.Assignment #4 – Conduct an Experiment DUE: September 8, 2017 by 4pmPart of the AP Physics exam involves experimental design, so it is critical to practice it as much as possible!For this part of the assignment you will need to complete the following:Identify a scientific question that you would like to have answered (this can be related to physics or another science – your preference!) – be sure it is something that will generate both quantitative and qualitative dataThis is a good place to start: (you must select from intermediate or advanced if you use this site)Write a hypothesis to make a prediction that answers your question – your hypothesis must include evidenceWrite a list of the materials you will useInclude a labeled diagram (this can be drawn or you can take a picture and label that)Design a procedure to conduct your experiment to prove your hypothesis – this needs to be written in paragraph form, and you need to include how each material is used and the measurements/data you will take Collect and report all qualitative and quantitative data in an organized tableInclude a picture of you doing the experimentInclude 1 graph to represent your quantitative dataWrite two plausible reasons for error in the experimentWrite a 3-5 sentence conclusion verifying or disputing your hypothesis by providing evidence from your experiment, as well as suggesting further work that could be done OR one real-world applicationYour assignment may be handwritten or typed and printed. The hard copy of your assignment is due by 4pm on September 8, 2017. Feel free to include additional pictures and/or labeled diagrams as you see fit.Summer Assignment Lab – Grading RubricTitle, PurposeTitle of labDate of labPurpose of labMaterials All materials required for your lab are listedProcedure – Mentions these things:Mentions the use of all materials listedDescribes the data that was collected and howIncludes a method to minimize error in this labProcedure is written in paragraph form with complete sentences.Diagram 1 diagram with all components labeled (this can be a picture or drawn)Data Qualitative data table included & organizedQuantitative data table included & organized with units includedPicture of you doing the experiment1155555555555Graph of Quantitative DataScale on both axes.All points plotted from data table.Best-fit (not-freehanded) line drawnError AnalysisTwo plausible reasons that are explained in detailed complete sentencesConclusionComplete sentence introduces your purposeA statement verifying or disputing your hypothesisEvidence from lab provided for verifying or disputing your hypothesisA statement suggesting further work OR a statement describing one real-world application55155555Please also have the following school supplies on the first day of school:2 composition or spiral notebooks with graph or lined paperWriting utensils (pen or pencil is fine, multiple colors are needed)Highlighters (any color)Glue sticks or tapeA box of tissuesGraphing CalculatorBinders (a small 1 inch binder with a pocket in the front for your notebook OR a folder for the current unit of study that you will bring each day to class and a larger one that you keep at home with all material from old units)Post-its (not required but recommended)Index cards (not required but recommended) Student Access Instructions for 2017-2018Student Name:Period:Teacher Name:Course Name:AP Physics 1 2017-18 CVHS How to register for MasteringPhysicsKnight: College Physics AP Edition, 3e ?2015, Mastering Physics with Pearson eText 1. Get ReadyAsk your teacher for your COURSE IDMPWAKEFIELD86253Have your valid email address handyUse this ACCESS CODE to registerEnter ONE of these codes (each code maxes out after 50 students use it, so the first one you try may not work)NOT FOR RESALE: By using the access code printed above to register, you indicate that you have read, understood, and agreed to Pearson Education’s License Agreement, which you will be prompted to read during the registration process. 2. RegisterGo to Access Follow the on-screen instructions to redeem your Access Code and create your personal user name and password. Record this below.3. Record your account informationUser namePassword4. Sign in to your courseGo to and “Sign In”If needed, make sure your computer is ready by checking the System Requirements: Follow the instructions to “Join Your Teacher’s Course” using the Course ID provided to you. ................
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