REGENTS PHYSICS



HONORS PHYSICS

COURSE INFORMATION

Mr. Jude Chan

Science Department

email: judec9@

website: Under Mater Lakes Homework

FUNDAMENTAL RULE: Everyone should show one another courtesy and respect at all times.

Honors Physics is an introductory level physics course whose primary focus is both on learning physics – learning how interesting the physical world around us is – and doing physics – actually investigating that physical world yourself to see what secrets it holds. I hope you will experience along the way some of the majesty and awe that comes with scientific investigation.

WARNING: THIS COURSE IS "HANDS-ON" INTENSIVE!

It is my firm belief, that you will not learn physics unless you DO physics. To learn physics takes hard work, motivation, and determination. The APPROACH we take to learning should be fun.

WARNING: DUE TO THE EXTREME GROUP WORK, WORKING AS A TEAM IS REQUIRED.

Pick your lab partners well. For each lab you will write all your lab partner's names on your paper. 1 lab paper per group will be selected at random and the grade they get is what you get. It is your responsibility, to communicate your success or failure to your lab group.

In other words: "You either swim together, or sink together."

SUPPLIES:

• You will need a 3-ring binder for class notes and handouts. Most of your notes will be taken on organizer packets and handouts so a separate notebook is not necessary.

• Include in your binder some loose-leaf and graph paper. We will especially need graph paper at the beginning of the course. You will occasionally need a ruler and protractor. I will have some in class but you should have ones for use at home.

• The text is assigned to you from the library at the beginning of the semester. You will use the text for reading assignments and homework. You will not need to bring the text to class so you can leave it at home however, I prefer you do. You will also have access to notes handouts online which MUST be printed and placed in your binder.

• Scientific calculators will be needed in class almost every day. These are cheap and easy to find. If purchasing one is a problem, then speak to me as soon as possible. Graphing calculators are also good but not necessary.

• Lab Materials (stated in lab handouts)

GRADES:

➢ 70% - Tests and quizzes

➢ 20% - Labs

➢ 10% - Homework

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Grading

A (100-90) B (89-80) C (79-70) D (69-60) F (Below 60)

TESTS and QUIZZES (70%):

1. Tests will be at the end of each unit, approximately every two weeks. Quizzes may be announced or unannounced within each unit.

2. At the end of each quarter will be a Quarterly Review Test. You are allowed to drop your lowest quarterly review test score.

3. If you are absent for a test, you should arrange with me to take it on your own time (free period, lunch, before school, after school). The test must be made up within 3 school days or a grade of zero will be earned.

4. The day before a test will usually be for review and a “Concept Review Sheet” may be worked on in class. If you are absent for this day, you are still responsible to take the test at the scheduled time. You should also download the Concept Review Sheet for each unit from the class website.

5. This course will include a cumulative Final Exam to be taken during the final exam days. This exam will count as two tests (200 points) in the fourth quarter.

LABS and In Class Activities (20%):

A good Physics Curriculum requires all students to complete a lab section of the course.

1. This means you must have satisfactorily completed all the periods of lab work given. They are to be documented in the form of written lab reports that are kept on file with me.

2. Labs are due at the beginning of class on the day they are due which is ONE WEEK from completion of lab. Students who do not hand in their labs on or before this time will face a 10% deduction per day in their final grade of the lab.

3. Lab work that is missed due to an absence cannot be made up. You must see me immediately to discuss your options.

4. Please read and understand the Science Department Lab Policy, which you will be given on another sheet. You are responsible for following it.

HOMEWORK (10%):

1. Written homework will be assigned and will usually consist of answering questions from the text. These will often be checked or collected for grading at the beginning of the class in which they are due. Explanations should be in full, complete English sentences and problems should be done with all work shown or credit may be deducted. Homework should be done neatly on clean loose-leaf or credit may be deducted. All homework should be kept in your binder so that you can study from it.

2. Occasionally, you will have online homework in which case you will need to email me your responses. If you do not have access to the Internet and/or an email program, please speak with me to make accommodations. You are always free to use the computers in the school for homework purposes.

3. NO LATE HOMEWORK WILL BE ACCEPTED AND WILL RESULT IN A GRADE OF ZERO. If you are absent, homework is due upon your return to school in a timely fashion.

4. You should regularly check the class website for homework assignments and due dates.

ATTENDANCE:

1. Lateness: You are expected to be in class on time every day. This includes returning from the break between lab periods on time. Lateness disrupts the class and distracts from everybody’s learning. Students who are late without a pass must sign in on the sign-in sheet. The third lateness, or a significant lateness, may result in detention.

2. Absences: Do your best to keep absences to a minimum so that you don’t miss instruction and have to make up work. Of course, you may be sick or on a field trip or have some other activity that causes you to miss class. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to make up any work you missed. You can find out what you missed by:

a) contacting one of your classmates,

b) emailing me,

c) checking the class website,

d) checking for your name on the lists posted on the window by the door.

3. All graded work missed due to a cut or illegal absence may receive a grade of zero, according to school policy.

4. Folders – Keeping your ALL notes, handouts, homework and labs organized in your folder will also give you bonus points. You will receive credit during the random checks.

EXTRA HELP:

Please see me, or one of the other physics teachers (Mr. G), for extra help as soon as you run into trouble. If you can correct the problem right away, you won’t fall behind and life will be much easier for you. I’m usually in the Science Resource Room (360) Mon, Tues, Wed from 2:30-3:30pm. If possible, make an appointment with me or else just stop by. I’m here to help!

EXTRAS:

1. RULES: Solutions to numerical problems that require work to be shown must include an appropriate formula, substitution of numbers with units into the formula, and an answer with units. Failure to do these things will result in loss of credit, even if the answer is “right.” Since these are the rules for the most Physics exams, I make them my rules as well. Anything you hand in for grading, such as labs, quizzes, tests, outlines, homework, etc. must follow these rules.

2. SAT-II/PHYSICS: Juniors are encouraged, but not required, to take the SAT-II/Physics exam at the conclusion of this course. It will not count toward your course grade in any fashion but may help with your college applications. Students who wish to take the exam are advised to register for the June administration of the exam. The course material will not be completed in time for the May exam, which will put you at a disadvantage if you register for this administration.

My hope is that we’ll do some good brain-stretching work this year while having some serious physics fun along the way and that you and I will both come out a lot smarter in June than we are right now. Every year is a new opportunity to learn, change, and grow so let’s make the most of it!

Classroom Rules – The following behaviors are NOT permitted. This is to ensure a relaxed classroom environment for yourself as well as others: 

• Cell Phone or electronic device use. This includes misuse of classroom computers.

• Talking during a lesson. Not only is it rude, it is distracting.

• Heads down on desk during a lesson.

• Leaving Lab equipment out upon dismissal.

• Doing OTHER class work during physics.

• Cheating!! (see below)

“Students with a documented record of cheating, as evidenced by the disposition of a discipline referral, are NOT eligible for recognition as one of Apopka’s “Top Ten Seniors” or membership in the National Honors Society. If already a member, such a disposition is grounds for removal”

Due to unpredictable weather and other causes that may hinder class time, I have opted to hand out the topics covered in sections. It is your responsibility to check the website for these regular updates to find the posts regarding the upcoming topics covered in more details.

1st 9 wks – Anything regarding MOTION (1D or 2D)

2nd 9 wks – Anything regarding FORCE (linear or circular)

3rd 9 wks – Anything regarding ENERGY, MOMENTUM, ELECTRICITY, or MAGNETISM

4th 9 wks – Anything regarding WAVES, SOUND, or OPTICS

Course outline and pacing guide (tentative)

A. Understand how and why objects move (approximately 12 weeks)

• Methods of Motion(4 weeks)

Constant Velocity Tubes, Acceleration down an incline, Making Graphs with a motion Detector

• Vectors (1 week)

• Projectile motion (2 weeks)

• Newton's Laws (3 weeks)

How much does Mr.C's car weigh?, Human Hockey Puck(Hovercraft), Friction on an incline

• Rotational Motion ( 2 weeks)

Centripetal Force, Torque

B. Understand that Energy and Momentum are conserved (approximately 6 weeks)

• Momentum (2 weeks)

Collisions in 1D and 2D, momentum cannon

• Energy (2 weeks)

C. Understand the interactions between objects caused by electricity & Magnetism

• Electricity (5 weeks)

Coloumb’s Law, simple circuits, series circuits, parallel circuits

• Magnetism (3 weeks)

fields, electromagnetic motors

D. Understand wave interactions in matter

• Elastic Potential Energy/Simple Harmonic Motion ( 2 weeks)

Hooke's Law of Springs, Pendulums

• Waves (2 weeks)

Musical Acoustics, Open/Closed Pipes, straw quartets

• Optics (4 weeks)

Reflection/Refraction, Lenses and Mirrors, Speed of Light with marshmallows

E. Scientific Inquiry

• Conduct systematic controlled experiments to test the hypothesis.

• Report, display and defend the results of investigations.

F. Technological Design

• Build and test different models or simulations of the design solution using suitable materials, tools, and technology.

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