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Daily Plans for CP - August 31-Sept 4

There will be a TEST on Chapter 2 on Friday, Sept 11

Monday, August 31

• Vocab Quiz
• CPO Lab:  Calculating Speed

Tuesday, Sept 1

• Complete CPO Lab:  Due at the end of period
• BRING BOOK TOMORROW

Wednesday, Sept 2

• Journal #12
• Check/Review Silly Speed Worksheet
• Practice Problems (complete for HW)
  • Page 39, #9, 11, 12
  • Page 41, #14-18
  • Page 42, #21-23
  • Page 53, #49-53, 56, 60
• BRING BOOK TOMORROW

Thursday, Sept 3

• Journal #13
• Check/Review Practice Problems from HW
• Homework: 
  • Study for Quiz

Friday, Sept 4

• Journal #14
• Quiz  - Speed Problems
• Vector Practice Worksheet

SP1 Grade: 9,10,11,12 Description: SP1 Students will analyze the relationships between force, mass, gravity, and the motion of objects. Elements:

a. Calculate average velocity, instantaneous velocity, and acceleration in a given frame of reference.
b. Compare and contrast scalar and vector quantities.
c. Compare graphically and algebraically the relationships among position, velocity, acceleration, and time.

August 24 - August 28

GPS Standards which are beginning to be addressed this week:

SP1. Students will analyze the relationships between force, mass, gravity, and the motion of objects.

a. Calculate average velocity, instantaneous velocity, and acceleration in a given frame of reference.

c. Compare graphically and algebraically the relationships among position, velocity, acceleration, and time.

• Monday, August 24th

  Journal #9 - Solve the following in scientific notation to 3 sig figs: a) (3.02 x10⁸) + (6.15 x 10⁶)   b)  (4.50 x 106) (3.22 x 109) ;

  Graphing QUIZ! Turn in Triple Graph classwork; Start Study Guide for Ch. 1 Test

  HW: Finish Study Guide for HW to help study for Wednesday's ch 1 test

  Tuesday, August 25th

  Journal #10 - On the study guide you worked on yesterday, on which kinds of questions did you feel most confident? Least confident? Review for Ch 1 Test and return quizzes

  HW: Study for test tomorrow - Notes and Ch. 1

  Wednesday, August 26th

  Chapter 1 Test

  HW: Complete definitions for Ch 2 (complete list p. 51) Define all chapter 2 vocab terms as seen in boxes at start of each chapter section pages 31, 34, 38, 43 - Plan to have a quiz over these and basic speed problems on Wednesday of next week!  

  Thursday, August 27th

  Journal #11 on overhead on speed comparing kmh and mph; Start "variables which impact speed" lab

  HW: Finish definitions and study; encourage parents to attend Open House tonight (-:!

  Friday, August 28th

  Finish speed lab; Start speed problems HW for Monday and finish and study Ch 2 definitions.

  HW: Finish silly speed problems and definitions. Study vocab for a quiz (probably Wednesday) and read Chapter 2

Daily Plans for Conceptual Physics - August 17-21

Monday, August 17

• Journal #4: 
• Final review of Math and Measurement (quiz for next class)
• Dependent on book checkout:
  • Activity:  Textbook Scavenger Hunt (check-out books to students during this time)
  • Homework:  Complete Scavenger Hunt (date TBD)

 Tuesday, August 18

• Journal #5  
• Math Quiz
• Measurement Activity

Wednesday, August 19

• Journal #6 
• Review of graphing topics and methods: (Notes Page with example line graph)
  • x and y-axis
  • Independent and dependent variables
  • Scale and increment
  • Units and other labels
  • Slope (for line graphs)
• Activity:  Triple-Graph Practice Page
• Homework:  Complete (and color) Triple-Graph Practice Page

 Thursday, August 20

• Journal #7 
• Motion Lab:  Walk in the Park

 Friday, August 21

• Journal #8 
• Paper Lab:  Measuring Length
• Activity:  Timer Lab using CPO equipment

SCSh5. Students will demonstrate the computation and estimation skills necessary for analyzing data and developing reasonable scientific explanations.

a. Trace the source on any large disparity between estimated and calculated answers to problems.

b. Consider possible effects of measurement errors on calculations.

c. Recognize the relationship between accuracy and precision.

d. Express appropriate numbers of significant figures for calculated data, using scientific notation where appropriate.

• Journal #4: 
• Final review of Math and Measurement (quiz for next class)
• Dependent on book checkout:
  • Activity:  Textbook Scavenger Hunt (check-out books to students during this time)
  • Homework:  Complete Scavenger Hunt (date TBD)

Daily Plans for CP - August 10-14

Monday, August 10 (class periods approximately 50 min)

• Welcome/Syllabus
• Check Transcripts
• Classroom Rules/Setup

 

Tuesday, August 11 (class periods approximately 50 min)

• Review Syllabus again (focus on supplies like calculator and journal)
• Big push on Safety Rules
• Activity:  Team Builder Exercise

 

Wednesday, August 12 (class periods approximately 50 min)

• Journal #1
• Review Syllabus/Safety if necessary
• Activity:  Mind Binder – Build a 3ft tall structure

 

Thursday, August 13

• Journal #2  
• Introduction to Math in Physics:
  • Significant figures
  • Scientific Notation
  • Manipulation of formulas with algebra
  • Using scientific notation with operators (+, -, x, /)
  • Converting within the metric system
  • Converting data from a table into a graphic representation (line graph)
• Complete “Mathematics Practice Page” for homework

 

Friday, August 14

• Journal #3 
• Review of homework (“Mathematics Practice Page”)
• Activity:  Measurement activity

• Welcome/Syllabus
• Check Transcripts
• Classroom Rules/Setup

 

Tuesday, August 11 (class periods approximately 50 min)

• Review Syllabus again (focus on supplies like calculator and journal)
• Big push on Safety Rules
• Activity:  Team Builder Exercise

 

Wednesday, August 12 (class periods approximately 50 min)

• Journal #1
• Review Syllabus/Safety if necessary
• Activity:  Mind Binder – Build a 3ft tall structure

 

Thursday, August 13

• Journal #2  
• Introduction to Math in Physics:
  • Significant figures
  • Scientific Notation
  • Manipulation of formulas with algebra
  • Using scientific notation with operators (+, -, x, /)
  • Converting within the metric system
  • Converting data from a table into a graphic representation (line graph)
• Complete “Mathematics Practice Page” for homework

 

Friday, August 14

• Journal #3 
• Review of homework (“Mathematics Practice Page”)
• Activity:  Measurement activity