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Middlesex County Academy Edison – Course Requirements for Honors Integrated PhysicsDr. Ehrhardt – ehrhardtw@mail.Course DescriptionThis course is taught at an honors level (i.e., it is taught at a relatively rapid pace, mastery of basic algebra and trigonometry is assumed, and a considerable amount of work is required of the student). At a minimum, the proficiencies and objectives to be addressed are those of the applicable 2009 NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards for Physical Science (see page 3). Much of the course material extends beyond these standards, especially for those topics that fall outside of the area of mechanics. The approximate coverage of the topics in the text is shown on page 4. The exact coverage will vary from year to year.Textbook: Holt Physics, R.A. Serway and J.S. Faughn, 2002 (Holt, Rinehart and Winston)Students are responsible for learning both the assigned textbook material as well as any auxiliary material (handouts, classroom presentations (PowerPoint), material in classroom discussions, website videos, etc.).Evaluation and Grading PolicyTests and quizzes count for 70% of the marking period grade. In general, a test score has a weight double that of a quiz score. The weights are sometimes adjusted at the end of the marking period to benefit the student (weighting the lowest score less than other scores). Laboratory work counts for 20% of the marking period grade. Lab report requirements are attached.Class participation counts for 5% of the marking period grade. The participation grade includes readiness for class (being on time, having book & calculator, reading assignments completed, etc.), ability to answer questions, ability to ask questions, board work, ability to follow written and oral instructions, and general cooperation. Lack of attention and disruptive behavior of any kind will detract from this grade. Disruptive students who are consistently unprepared will receive a zero for class participation (see class participation rubric).Homework counts for 5% of the marking period grade. Homework is graded on a percent completed basis: all homework assignments completed = 100%, no homework assignments completed = 0%. In order for an assignment to be considered complete, it must both be on time (ready at the beginning of the class in which the homework is due) and all work must be done following the standards specified by the instructor. Students who are absent from class the day the homework is assigned are responsible for the homework if they are present in school the day before the homework is due. “Minds on Physics” (MOP) homework is treated differently than other homework in that it directly impacts the associated quiz grade. Details will be provided in class.The marking period grade (MP) will be determined using MP = 70% (weighted quiz and test grade) + 20%(Avg lab grade) + 5%(class participation) + 5%(homework)There will be a midterm and a final examination that each count 10% of the final year grade.Final Grade = 20% MP1 + 20% MP2 + 20% MP3 + 20% MP4 + 10% Midterm + 10% Final.where MP1, MP2, etc. are the grades from marking period 1, marking period 2, etc. Note that Board Policy states that the minimum passing grade is a 65.ConductAll directions given to the class are to be followed.All school rules are to be followed.Teachers and fellow students are to be treated with respect. Profanity is not allowed at any time.Food (including gum) and drinks are not permitted in the classroom.Students are expected to pay attention during class time.Students are expected to come to class on time and having completed all assigned work. Assignments are considered due at the beginning of the class.Rules against cheating and plagiarism will be strictly enforced. Generally, this means the student will receive a zero for the test/assignment involved. The person from whom the assignment was copied will also receive a zero. Also, as per faculty guidelines, cheating will impact the issuance of letters of reference.SafetyGeneral safety In the event of a fire drill or other building evacuation, immediately exit the building via the appropriate route. Go immediately to the assigned meeting place. Attendance will be taken.Keep isles clear of backpacks, books, etc. at all times. Laboratory Safety and PoliciesFor some labs, safety glasses must be worn. When chemicals are used or when the instructor deems it necessary, safety goggles (not safety glasses) and/or protective gloves must be worn.Horseplay or inattentive behavior will not be tolerated. Such behavior will result in a zero for the associated lab assignment. Only experiments authorized by the teacher are to be performed.Unless otherwise instructed, students are expected to fully complete any pre-lab assignments prior to beginning laboratory work.The teacher is to be notified immediately of broken or unsafe equipment or if any unsafe behavior is observed.Laboratory equipment and benchtops are to be left clean at the end of the lab period. Equipment must be returned to the designated storage locations.The teacher is to be notified immediately of any injuries that may occur in the laboratory.A student who does not follow prescribed safety regulations and/or specific verbal or written safety instructions by the teacher or who behave in a manner that in any way threatens the safety and well-being of themselves or others in the laboratory will be removed from the laboratory. The parent or guardian will be notified. The student will not be allowed to participate in the laboratory until assurances are obtained that all safety regulations will be observed by that student.General DisciplineBoard of Education Policies will be followed regarding absences, tardiness, and behavioral issues (Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools 2013-2014 Policy Edition News bulletin).Applicable 2009 New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards: ScienceASW = All students will5.1 Science Practices ASW understand that science is both a body of knowledge and an evidence-based, model-building enterprise that continually extends, refines, and revises knowledge.Understand Scientific Explanations:? Students understand core concepts and principles of science and use measurement and observation tools to assist in categorizing, representing, and interpreting the natural and designed world.Generate Scientific Evidence Through Active Investigations:? Students master the conceptual, mathematical, physical, and computational tools that need to be applied when constructing and evaluating claims. Reflect on Scientific Knowledge:? Scientific knowledge builds on itself over time.Participate Productively in Science:? The growth of scientific knowledge involves critique and communication, which are social practices that are governed by a core set of values and norms.5.2 Physical Science: ASW understand that physical science principles, including fundamental ideas about matter, energy, and motion, are powerful conceptual tools for making sense of phenomena in physical, living, and Earth systems science.C. Forms of Energy:? Knowing the characteristics of familiar forms of energy, including potential and kinetic energy, is useful in coming to the understanding that, for the most part, the natural world can be explained and is predictable.D. Energy Transfer and Conservation:? The conservation of energy can be demonstrated by keeping track of familiar forms of energy as they are transferred from one object to another.E. Forces and Motion :? It takes energy to change the motion of objects. The energy change is understood in terms of forces.Further details about these standards can be found at: ducation/cccs/standards/5/index.htmlPHYSICS – Approximate Textbook CoverageTextbookHolt Physics, R.A. Serway and J.S. Faughn, 2002, Published by Holt, Rinehart and WinstonNumbers are chapter numbers; exact coverage will vary from year to year1. The Science of PhysicsA. The Nature of PhysicsB. Measurements in experimentsC. The language of physics2. Motion in One DimensionA. Displacement and velocityB. AccelerationC. Falling objects3. Two-Dimensional Motion and VectorsA. Introduction to vectorsB. Vector operationsC. Projectile MotionD. Relative motion4. Forces and the Laws of MotionA. Changes in motionB. Newton’s first lawC. Newton’s second and third lawsD. Everyday forces5. Work and EnergyA. WorkB. EnergyC. Conservation of energyD. Power6. Momentum and CollisionsA. Momentum and impulseB. Conservation of momentumC. Elastic and inelastic collisions7. Rotational Motion and the Law of GravityA. Measuring rotational motionB. Tangential and centripetal accelerationC. Causes of circular motion8. Rotational Equilibrium and DynamicsA. TorqueB. Rotation and inertiaC. Rotational dynamicsD. Simple machines12. Vibrations and WavesA. Simple harmonic motionB. Measuring simple harmonic motionC. Properties of wavesD. Wave interactions13. SoundA. Sound wavesB. Sound intensity and resonanceC. Harmonics14. Light and ReflectionA. Characteristics of lightB. Flat mirrorsC. Curved mirrorsD. Color and polarization17. Electric Forces and FieldsA. Electric chargeB. Electric forceC. The electric field18. Electrical Energy and CapacitanceA. Electrical potential energyB. Potential differenceC. Capacitance19. Current and ResistanceA. Electric currentB. ResistanceC. Electric power21. MagnetismA. Magnets and magnetic fieldsB. Electromagnetism and magnetic domainsC. Magnetic force22. Induction and Alternating CurrentA. Induced currentB. Alternating current, generators, and motorsC. InductanceRubric for Scoring Class ParticipationPointsCharacteristics4 to 5A student in this category takes a voluntary, thoughtful, and active role in their own learning, challenging themselves on a daily basis. This student demonstrates a genuine desire to learn and share ideas with the instructor and his or her classmates. Consequently, this is a student who:Frequently asks significant and thoughtful questionsIs always eager to volunteer to answer questions, do board work, or participate in other class activities that require individual initiative and effortInitiate discussions and act as leaders within group activities.When called upon, is consistently able to answer questions on assignments or material presented in class, and are often able to bring an additional original insight or perspective into their answer. Does especially well on questions involving careful analysis, tying new concepts into previous knowledge, and other higher-order thought processes.Listens attentively and respectfully when others talk, both in group activities and in class.Follows written and verbal instructions and asks questions about them when they are not clear.Always comes to class with required materials (textbook, calculator, notebook, writing implement, etc).Is always well prepared to contribute to the class as a result of having thoughtfully and thoroughly completed assignments.Exhibits none of the characteristics of the category 0 student. 3Students in this category have a mix of category 2 and category 4/5 characteristics.2A student in this category more or less does what is required but no more; they are only marginally engaged in their own learning. Generally this is a student that is passive and likes to keep a low profile. Consequently, this is a student who:Asks no questions or asks trivial ones that indicate some lack of attention or preparation.Rarely if ever volunteers.When called upon, is able to answer relatively easy questions but typically cannot answer questions that involve careful analysis, tying new concepts into previous knowledge, and other higher-order thought processes. Often their answers indicate lack of adequate preparation for class.Is generally willing to put up the appearance of paying attention, although, when asked a question, reveal by the type of answer they give that they were not paying attention.Stays on task part of the time with the need for occasional reminders.Most of the time comes to class with required materials.Will participate in group work but rarely if ever take a leadership role.Exhibits none of the disruptive characteristics of the category 0 student.1Students in this category have a mix of category 2 and category 0 characteristics.0A student in this category places no value on either his or her own learning or the learning of his or her classmates. Consequently, this is a student who:Never asks questions or makes comments except for distracting ones (nonsense, clowning, or off-topic).Never volunteers to answer questions, do board work, or participate in other class activities that require individual initiative and effort.When called upon, is rarely able to answer questions on homework assignments or material presented in class.Often or always interrupts the instructor or other students with inappropriate questions or comments, especially comments expressing their negative opinion of the course and/or the instructor.Consistently disrupts the class and the instructor with private conversations, clowning, and other distractive behaviorsFrequently or always fails to pay attention in class (sleeps, reads other materials, plays games on his or her calculator or computer, works on material for other classes)Frequently or always fails to come to class with required materials (textbook, calculator, notebook, writing implement, etc.).Consistently fails to pay attention to written or verbal directions.Frequently or always uses group or “work on your own” class assignments to do nothing, work on other non-related tasks, and/or engage in disruptive behavior.Is frequently either late for or absent from class because other activities have been allowed to take precedence over class attendance and participation.Responds to corrective action and/or coaching intended to help the student grasp a concept or correct behavior with hostility, indifference, or other inappropriate behavior.Laboratory Report Requirements – Honors Chemistry and Honors Physics1. Lab reports are to be the result of work of the individual student. The lab group is responsible for obtaining data, but the individual is responsible for reporting the data, interpreting the results, and answering any questions associated with the lab. Lab reports may have copy/paste data tables but the remainder must represent individual effort. It’s OK to decide as a group what the answer to certain questions should be, but the specific wording of the answer should be done by the individual. Copy/paste versions of entire lab reports will not be accepted and will be considered a violation of academic honesty regulations. If there is any doubt, ask the instructor.2. Always include the names of your lab partners on the front page of the report.3.The same rules for showing work on any calculations, labels, units, and significant figures that apply to quizzes and tests also apply for lab reports. Significant figures for measured values should reflect the precision of the instrument used to make the measurement.4.Graphs and tables must be clearly labeled with a title and units for any quantities reported. In addition, graphs must have axis labels (including units), labeled tic marks, tics that are evenly spaced, and axes that are at right angles to each other. I should be able to actually read values of plotted points or lines from the graph.5. Error analysis should include some thought as to the actual processes, procedures, and equipment used during the lab and the potential impact on the results. Generic “better instruments”, “more careful measurements” and “human error” type of responses apply to any lab and should not be included. Extra credit on error analysis will be given if a numerical value of the size of the impact on the results from a suggested change is given.Lab reports are automatically due at the beginning of the next class meeting unless other instructions are issued. No reminders about either due dates or on missing labs will be issued – it is the student’s responsibility to insure that work is submitted on time. Late penalties will be assessed: 10 points for labs submitted within 2 days of the due date and 20 points thereafter. Reports submitted after the instructor has graded and returned the labs will receive a grade of zero.7.Failure to obey safety instructions (including use of safety goggles), horseplay, or failure to completely clean the work area, equipment, and put equipment away will result in point deductions. Severe cases will earn a grade of zero for the lab.8.Handwritten reports, tables, graphs etc. are generally not accepted. One of the goals of the course is to have you gain proficiency in using Excel and Word to produce high-quality reports. However, there are exceptions:a) Pre-printed lab forms (mostly associated with the Vernier Labs) These are filled in by hand. However, they should be done neatly.b) Mathematical and Chemical Equations/calculations It is difficult for many to do equations and factor/label (dimensional analysis) type work on the computer. It is acceptable to (neatly) fill in these portions of the report by hand. ................
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