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Daily Plans for CP - April 26th - 30th

Chapter 17 and 18 Test will be given on Tuesday, May 11^th.  Final Review begins the next day.  Final Exams begin on May 18^th.  The last day of tutorials will be May 17^th. 

 

SP4

Students will analyze the properties and applications of waves.
a. Explain the processes that results in the production and energy transfer of electromagnetic waves.
b. Experimentally determine the behavior of waves in various media in terms of reflection, refraction, and diffraction of waves.
c. Explain the relationship between the phenomena of interference and the principle of superposition.
d. Demonstrate the transfer of energy through different mediums by mechanical waves.
e. Determine the location and nature of images formed by the reflection or refraction of light.

 

Monday, April 26

·         Review Worksheets from Friday

 

Tuesday, April 27

·         Chapter 17 Quiz

o   Diagrams

o   Chart

o   Math

o   Vocab

·         Homework:

o   Refraction worksheet

Wednesday, April 28

·         Review Quiz

·         Begin Lens Drawings

 

Thursday, April 29

·         Complete Lens Drawings

Friday, April 30

·         Spring Fling (no classes will move forward)

Daily Plans for CP - April 19th - 23rd

Chapter 17 &18 Test will be on May 11.

Final day of tutorials will be on May 17. Final exam review will happen during classes on May 12-17.  Final exams begin on May 18.

Standards covered:

SP4

Students will analyze the properties and applications of waves.
a. Explain the processes that results in the production and energy transfer of electromagnetic waves.
b. Experimentally determine the behavior of waves in various media in terms of reflection, refraction, and diffraction of waves.
c. Explain the relationship between the phenomena of interference and the principle of superposition.
d. Demonstrate the transfer of energy through different mediums by mechanical waves.
e. Determine the location and nature of images formed by the reflection or refraction of light.

Monday, April 19

·         Journal #58

·         Test Corrections – From Friday’s test on Ch. 16-19

o   Done by Thursday Morning

·         Notes on Chapter 17 (to accompany vocab)

Tuesday, April 20

·         Journal #59

·         Drawings for Mirrors

o   Plane and

o   Concave Mirrors

o   Convex Mirrors

Wednesday, April 21

·         Journal #60

·         Completion of Notes

·         Introduction of Focal Length Formula and Practice Problems (TBD)

Thursday, April 22

·         Journal #61

·         Practice Problems with rules and formula

o   P. 460 1-5

o   P. 469 13-16

 Friday, April 23

·         Worksheet (Due Monday)

o   Law of reflection

o   Practice Problems

Chapter 17 &18 Test will be on May 11.

Final day of tutorials will be on May 17. Final exam review will happen during classes on May 12-17.  Final exams begin on May 18.

Standards covered:

SP4

Students will analyze the properties and applications of waves.
a. Explain the processes that results in the production and energy transfer of electromagnetic waves.
b. Experimentally determine the behavior of waves in various media in terms of reflection, refraction, and diffraction of waves.
c. Explain the relationship between the phenomena of interference and the principle of superposition.
d. Demonstrate the transfer of energy through different mediums by mechanical waves.
e. Determine the location and nature of images formed by the reflection or refraction of light.

Monday, April 19

·         Journal #58

·         Test Corrections – From Friday’s test on Ch. 16-19

o   Done by Thursday Morning

·         Notes on Chapter 17 (to accompany vocab)

Tuesday, April 20

·         Journal #59

·         Drawings for Mirrors

o   Plane and

o   Concave Mirrors

o   Convex Mirrors

Wednesday, April 21

·         Journal #60

·         Completion of Notes

·         Introduction of Focal Length Formula and Practice Problems (TBD)

Thursday, April 22

·         Journal #61

·         Practice Problems with rules and formula

o   P. 460 1-5

o   P. 469 13-16

 Friday, April 23

·         Worksheet (Due Monday)

o   Law of reflection

o   Practice Problems

Daily Plans for CP - March 22nd - 26th

SP4

Students will analyze the properties and applications of waves.
a. Explain the processes that results in the production and energy transfer of electromagnetic waves.
b. Experimentally determine the behavior of waves in various media in terms of reflection, refraction, and diffraction of waves.
c. Explain the relationship between the phenomena of interference and the principle of superposition.
d. Demonstrate the transfer of energy through different mediums by mechanical waves.
e. Determine the location and nature of images formed by the reflection or refraction of light.

Monday, March 22

· Journal #80

· Review Quiz from Friday

· Review Worksheet Packet

· Complete Notes

Tuesday, March 23

· Journal #81

· Study Guide given (work on individually)

Wednesday, March 24

· Journal #82

· Review Study Guide

Thursday, March 25

· Jeopardy Review Game

Friday, March 26

· Test – Chapters 14-15

· Vocabulary List for Chapters 16 & 19 completed by Tuesday

Students will analyze the properties and applications of waves.
a. Explain the processes that results in the production and energy transfer of electromagnetic waves.
b. Experimentally determine the behavior of waves in various media in terms of reflection, refraction, and diffraction of waves.
c. Explain the relationship between the phenomena of interference and the principle of superposition.
d. Demonstrate the transfer of energy through different mediums by mechanical waves.
e. Determine the location and nature of images formed by the reflection or refraction of light.

Monday, March 22

· Journal #80

· Review Quiz from Friday

· Review Worksheet Packet

· Complete Notes

Tuesday, March 23

· Journal #81

· Study Guide given (work on individually)

Wednesday, March 24

· Journal #82

· Review Study Guide

Thursday, March 25

· Jeopardy Review Game

Friday, March 26

· Test – Chapters 14-15

· Vocabulary List for Chapters 16 & 19 completed by Tuesday

Daily Plans for CP - March 15th - 19th

Monday, March 15

· Lab:  Harmonics

o   Day 1, testing frequency and effects on wavelength and speed of standing waves.

 

Tuesday, March 16

· Lab:  Harmonics

o   Day 2, testing effects of frequency on amplitude and effects of tension on frequency.

 

Wednesday, March 17

· Review HW (assigned on Last Friday)

o   P. 398 #75-82

· Packet given out

o   Front of page 1, practice for quiz, due tomorrow #1-9

 

Thursday, March 18

· Journal #78 – Post lab: Harmonics

· Review HW, Page 1 of packet #1-9

· Packet:

o   Back of page 3:  Waves (start as a class… more practice for quiz)

o   Back of page 1:  Harmonic Motion

o   Front of page 2:  Standing Waves

 

Friday, March 19

· Journal #79

· Last minute review (anything from back of page 3 of packet?)

· Formula Quiz

· Packet:

o   Back of page 1:  Harmonic Motion

o   Front of page 2:  Standing Waves

· HW:  Complete packet for Monday

 

 

Looking Ahead:

• Next Wednesday – Concept Quiz on all notes, labs, and formulas (pre-test)
• Next Friday – Ch. 14-15 Test

· Lab:  Harmonics

o   Day 1, testing frequency and effects on wavelength and speed of standing waves.

 

Tuesday, March 16

· Lab:  Harmonics

o   Day 2, testing effects of frequency on amplitude and effects of tension on frequency.

 

Wednesday, March 17

· Review HW (assigned on Last Friday)

o   P. 398 #75-82

· Packet given out

o   Front of page 1, practice for quiz, due tomorrow #1-9

 

Thursday, March 18

· Journal #78 – Post lab: Harmonics

· Review HW, Page 1 of packet #1-9

· Packet:

o   Back of page 3:  Waves (start as a class… more practice for quiz)

o   Back of page 1:  Harmonic Motion

o   Front of page 2:  Standing Waves

 

Friday, March 19

· Journal #79

· Last minute review (anything from back of page 3 of packet?)

· Formula Quiz

· Packet:

o   Back of page 1:  Harmonic Motion

o   Front of page 2:  Standing Waves

· HW:  Complete packet for Monday

 

 

Looking Ahead:

• Next Wednesday – Concept Quiz on all notes, labs, and formulas (pre-test)
• Next Friday – Ch. 14-15 Test

· Lab:  Harmonics

o   Day 1, testing frequency and effects on wavelength and speed of standing waves.

 

Tuesday, March 16

· Lab:  Harmonics

o   Day 2, testing effects of frequency on amplitude and effects of tension on frequency.

 

Wednesday, March 17

· Review HW (assigned on Last Friday)

o   P. 398 #75-82

· Packet given out

o   Front of page 1, practice for quiz, due tomorrow #1-9

 

Thursday, March 18

· Journal #78 – Post lab: Harmonics

· Review HW, Page 1 of packet #1-9

· Packet:

o   Back of page 3:  Waves (start as a class… more practice for quiz)

o   Back of page 1:  Harmonic Motion

o   Front of page 2:  Standing Waves

 

Friday, March 19

· Journal #79

· Last minute review (anything from back of page 3 of packet?)

· Formula Quiz

· Packet:

o   Back of page 1:  Harmonic Motion

o   Front of page 2:  Standing Waves

· HW:  Complete packet for Monday

 

 

Looking Ahead:

• Next Wednesday – Concept Quiz on all notes, labs, and formulas (pre-test)
• Next Friday – Ch. 14-15 Test

Daily Plans for CP - March 8th - 12th

Chapter 14 and 15 Test will be on March 26^th.

SP4

Students will analyze the properties and applications of waves.
a. Explain the processes that results in the production and energy transfer of electromagnetic waves.
b. Experimentally determine the behavior of waves in various media in terms of reflection, refraction, and diffraction of waves.
c. Explain the relationship between the phenomena of interference and the principle of superposition.
d. Demonstrate the transfer of energy through different mediums by mechanical waves.
e. Determine the location and nature of images formed by the reflection or refraction of light.

Monday, March 8:

• Lab:  Periodic Motion of a pendulum
  • Data Collection

Tuesday, March 9:

• Chapter 14 & 15 Vocab Quiz
• Lab:  Periodic Motion of a pendulum
  • Data Analysis and Conclusions

Wednesday, March 10: (EARLY RELEASE DAY)

• Journal #75 (Post-Lab)
• Review Vocab Quizzes
• Continue Notes

Thursday, March 11:

• Journal #76
• Notes - Download Ch 14-15 Notes
• Standing Waves Demos
• Introduction to formula (v = λf)

Friday, March 12 (Bring Book):

• Journal #77 (Pre-Lab)
• Practice Problems as a class
  • P. 386 #15-21
• Homework:  (Due Wednesday)
  • P. 398 #75-83

Upcoming:

Monday and Tuesday:  Harmonics Lab

Friday:  Formula Quiz

SP4

Students will analyze the properties and applications of waves.
a. Explain the processes that results in the production and energy transfer of electromagnetic waves.
b. Experimentally determine the behavior of waves in various media in terms of reflection, refraction, and diffraction of waves.
c. Explain the relationship between the phenomena of interference and the principle of superposition.
d. Demonstrate the transfer of energy through different mediums by mechanical waves.
e. Determine the location and nature of images formed by the reflection or refraction of light.

Monday, March 8:

• Lab:  Periodic Motion of a pendulum
  • Data Collection

Tuesday, March 9:

• Chapter 14 & 15 Vocab Quiz
• Lab:  Periodic Motion of a pendulum
  • Data Analysis and Conclusions

Wednesday, March 10: (EARLY RELEASE DAY)

• Journal #75 (Post-Lab)
• Review Vocab Quizzes
• Continue Notes

Thursday, March 11:

• Journal #76
• Notes - Download Ch 14-15 Notes
• Standing Waves Demos
• Introduction to formula (v = λf)

Friday, March 12 (Bring Book):

• Journal #77 (Pre-Lab)
• Practice Problems as a class
  • P. 386 #15-21
• Homework:  (Due Wednesday)
  • P. 398 #75-83

Upcoming:

Monday and Tuesday:  Harmonics Lab

Friday:  Formula Quiz

SP4

Students will analyze the properties and applications of waves.
a. Explain the processes that results in the production and energy transfer of electromagnetic waves.
b. Experimentally determine the behavior of waves in various media in terms of reflection, refraction, and diffraction of waves.
c. Explain the relationship between the phenomena of interference and the principle of superposition.
d. Demonstrate the transfer of energy through different mediums by mechanical waves.
e. Determine the location and nature of images formed by the reflection or refraction of light.

Monday, March 8:

• Lab:  Periodic Motion of a pendulum
  • Data Collection

Tuesday, March 9:

• Chapter 14 & 15 Vocab Quiz
• Lab:  Periodic Motion of a pendulum
  • Data Analysis and Conclusions

Wednesday, March 10: (EARLY RELEASE DAY)

• Journal #75 (Post-Lab)
• Review Vocab Quizzes
• Continue Notes

Thursday, March 11:

• Journal #76
• Notes - Download Ch 14-15 Notes
• Standing Waves Demos
• Introduction to formula (v = λf)

Friday, March 12 (Bring Book):

• Journal #77 (Pre-Lab)
• Practice Problems as a class
  • P. 386 #15-21
• Homework:  (Due Wednesday)
  • P. 398 #75-83

Upcoming:

Monday and Tuesday:  Harmonics Lab

Friday:  Formula Quiz

Daily Plans for CP - March 1st - 5th

 

Standards covered:

SP4

Students will analyze the properties and applications of waves.
a. Explain the processes that results in the production and energy transfer of electromagnetic waves.
b. Experimentally determine the behavior of waves in various media in terms of reflection, refraction, and diffraction of waves.
c. Explain the relationship between the phenomena of interference and the principle of superposition.
d. Demonstrate the transfer of energy through different mediums by mechanical waves.
e. Determine the location and nature of images formed by the reflection or refraction of light.

 

 

Monday, March 1:

• Journal #72
• Review Game (jeopardy)

Tuesday, March 2: (BRING BOOK)

• Chapter 24,25,30 Test
• Homework: 
  • Chapter 14-15 Vocab List to be defined by Friday

Wednesday, March 3: (BRING BOOK)

• Journal #73
• Test Corrections/Make-up Tests
• Homework: 
  • Chapter 14-15 Vocab List to be defined by Friday

Thursday, March 4:

• Journal #74
• Lab:  Periodic Motion of a pendulum

Friday, March 5:

• Journal #75
• Vocab Check
• Notes on Waves
• Worksheet

Vocab Quiz on Monday, March 8, 2010

Daily Plans for CP - Feb 22nd - 26th

The next test will cover Chapters 24-25 and Chapter 30 and will be on Tuesday, March 2.

 

Standards Covered during this unit and the next unit:

SP5

Students will evaluate relationships between electrical and magnetic forces.
a. Describe the transformation of mechanical energy into electrical energy and the transmission of electrical energy.
b. Determine the relationship among potential difference, current, and resistance in a direct current circuit.
c. Determine equivalent resistances in series and parallel circuits.
d. Determine the relationship between moving electric charges and magnetic fields.

SP2

Students will evaluate the significance of energy in understanding the structure of matter and the universe.
a. Relate the energy produced through fission and fusion by stars as a driving force in the universe.
b. Explain how the instability of radioactive isotopes results in spontaneous nuclear reactions.

 

Monday, Feb 22

· Complete Chapter 30 Notes (posted with previous notes)

· Short Videos:

o   Radioactivity

o   Fusion vs. Fission

o   Chernobyl Disaster

· Worksheet on Radioactive Decay (complete for homework)

 

Tuesday, Feb 23

· Journal #70

· Review Worksheet on Radioactive Decay

 

Wednesday, Feb 24

· Vocab and Formula Quiz – Chapter 30 info only

· Video

 

Thursday, Feb 25 (Bring Book)

· Journal #71

· Review quiz

· Study Guide for Ch 24, 25, and 30 given out (Due on Monday)

 

Friday, Feb 26

· Guest Speaker from Nuclear Powerplant

Daily Plans for CP - Feb 16th - 19th

The next test will cover Chapters 24-25 and Chapter 30 and will be on Tuesday, March 2.

 

Standards Covered during this unit and the next unit:

SP5

Students will evaluate relationships between electrical and magnetic forces.
a. Describe the transformation of mechanical energy into electrical energy and the transmission of electrical energy.
b. Determine the relationship among potential difference, current, and resistance in a direct current circuit.
c. Determine equivalent resistances in series and parallel circuits.
d. Determine the relationship between moving electric charges and magnetic fields.

SP2

Students will evaluate the significance of energy in understanding the structure of matter and the universe.
a. Relate the energy produced through fission and fusion by stars as a driving force in the universe.
b. Explain how the instability of radioactive isotopes results in spontaneous nuclear reactions.

 

Monday, Feb 15

·     Staff/Student Holiday

 

Tuesday, Feb 16

·     Journal #65

·     Vocab Quiz – Ch. 24-25 Terms

·     Video and worksheet

 

Wednesday, Feb 17

·     Journal #66

·     Review vocab quiz and video worksheet

·     Formula Quiz – Transformers and Complex Circuits

 

Thursday, Feb 18

·     Journal #67

·     Review formula quiz

·     Begin Chapter 30 Notes – Nuclear Physics

·     Worksheet/Practice Page

 

Friday, Feb 19

·     Journal #68

·     Continue Ch 30 Notes

Daily Plans for CP - Feb 8th - 12th

The next test will cover Chapters 24-25 and Chapter 30.  Date TBD.

 

Standards Covered during this unit and the next unit:

SP5

Students will evaluate relationships between electrical and magnetic forces.
a. Describe the transformation of mechanical energy into electrical energy and the transmission of electrical energy.
b. Determine the relationship among potential difference, current, and resistance in a direct current circuit.
c. Determine equivalent resistances in series and parallel circuits.
d. Determine the relationship between moving electric charges and magnetic fields.

SP2

Students will evaluate the significance of energy in understanding the structure of matter and the universe.
a. Relate the energy produced through fission and fusion by stars as a driving force in the universe.
b. Explain how the instability of radioactive isotopes results in spontaneous nuclear reactions.

 

Monday, Feb 8

· Journal #62

· Test Corrections from Ch. 20-23 Test (Due by Wednesday)

· Introduction to Complex Circuits

 

Tuesday, Feb 9

· Journal #63

· Complex Circuits (Packet 2, Page 2)

· Introduction to Notes from Ch. 24-25

 

Wednesday, Feb 10

· Journal #64

· Vocab Quiz (Ch. 24-25)

· Continuation of Ch. 24-25 Notes

 

Thursday, Feb 11

· Lab:  Electromagnetic Induction and Motors

 

Friday, Feb 12

· Lab:  Electromagnetic Induction and Motors

The next test will cover Chapters 24-25 and Chapter 30.  Date TBD.

 

Standards Covered during this unit and the next unit:

SP5

Students will evaluate relationships between electrical and magnetic forces.
a. Describe the transformation of mechanical energy into electrical energy and the transmission of electrical energy.
b. Determine the relationship among potential difference, current, and resistance in a direct current circuit.
c. Determine equivalent resistances in series and parallel circuits.
d. Determine the relationship between moving electric charges and magnetic fields.

SP2

Students will evaluate the significance of energy in understanding the structure of matter and the universe.
a. Relate the energy produced through fission and fusion by stars as a driving force in the universe.
b. Explain how the instability of radioactive isotopes results in spontaneous nuclear reactions.

 

Monday, Feb 8

· Journal #62

· Test Corrections from Ch. 20-23 Test (Due by Wednesday)

· Introduction to Complex Circuits

 

Tuesday, Feb 9

· Journal #63

· Complex Circuits (Packet 2, Page 2)

· Introduction to Notes from Ch. 24-25

 

Wednesday, Feb 10

· Journal #64

· Vocab Quiz (Ch. 24-25)

· Continuation of Ch. 24-25 Notes

 

Thursday, Feb 11

· Lab:  Electromagnetic Induction and Motors

 

Friday, Feb 12

· Lab:  Electromagnetic Induction and Motors

Daily Plans for CP - Feb 1st - 5th

ATTENTION:

The original test date for Ch. 20-23 Test has been moved to Friday, Feb 5^th.  See below for more details.

 

Standards Covered during this unit and the next unit:

SP5

Students will evaluate relationships between electrical and magnetic forces.
a. Describe the transformation of mechanical energy into electrical energy and the transmission of electrical energy.
b. Determine the relationship among potential difference, current, and resistance in a direct current circuit.
c. Determine equivalent resistances in series and parallel circuits.
d. Determine the relationship between moving electric charges and magnetic fields.

 

Monday, Feb 1

·     Review Packet 1 questions

·     Review Packet 2 questions

 

Tuesday, Feb 2

·     Journal #60

·     Homework Check on Packets 1 and 2

·     Review All Q’s on Homework Check

 

Wednesday, Feb 3

·     Journal #61

·     Formula Quiz (Series and Parallel Circuits)

·     Jeopardy Review Game

 

Thursday, Feb 4

·     Review Formula Quiz from Thursday

·     Double Jeopardy Review Game (cont. from Wednesday)

 

Friday, Feb 5

·     Chapter 20-23 Test

o   Excluded from this test:  Complex circuitry and accompanying problems and math… this topic will be included on the next test