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Week of 2/20-2/24

Please see my lesson plans for this week (Download Week 7, 2-20--2-24) and the assignments below. As always, feel free to ask me any questions.

 

Monday 2/20

President's Day Holiday

 

Tuesday 2/21

Lesson:

Intro to Electromagnetism Lab

 

Wednesday 2/22

Lesson:

Discuss Magnetism and Right Hand Rule

Homework:

• Textbook p.665 #59, 60, 61, 64, 65

Resources:

Electromagnetism Notes-Download Electromagnetism

Magnetism and Right Hand Rule Fill-In Notes-Download Electromagnetism Notes-Magnetism and Right Hand Rule

 

Thursday 2/23

Lesson:

Discuss EM Induction and Transformers

Homework:

• Textbook p.693 #74, 75, 77, 78

Resources:

Electromagnetism Notes-Download Electromagnetism

EM Induction and Transformers Notes-Download Electromagnetism Notes-EM Induction and Transformers

 

Friday 2/17

Lesson:

Electromagnetism Web Quest and Transformers Practice

Homework:

• Finish Electromagnetism Practice
• Have a GREAT weekend!!! :)

Resources:

Electromagnetism Web Quest-Download Magnetism Webquest

Electromagnetism Practice-Download Electromagnetism Practice

Helpful Websites for Web Quest-

• http://science.howstuffworks.com/transport/engines-equipment/maglev-train.htm
• http://www.windows2universe.org/physical_science/magnetism/planetary_magnetism.html
• http://www.magnetictherapyinfo.com/
• http://www.chp.edu/CHP/P01805
• http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/nature/magnetic-impact-on-animals.html
• http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/bird-migration/6

Week of 2/13-2/17

Please see my lesson plans for this week (Download Week 6, 2-13--2-17) and the assignments below. As always, feel free to ask me any questions.

 

Monday 2/13

Lesson:

Study Guide Review and QUIZ

 

Tuesday 2/14

Lesson:

REVIEW for Electricity Test

Homework:

• STUDY!!! Electricity Test is TOMORROW!!!

Resources:

Electricity Jeopardy Review-Download Jeopardy Review

 

Wednesday 2/15

Lesson:

Electricity TEST

Homework:

• Complete Chapter 24-25 Vocabulary

Resources:

Spring Vocabulary List-Download Spring Vocab List

 

Thursday 2/16

Lesson:

Test Corrections and Electromagnetism Practice

Homework:

• Complete Combination Circuit Practice (DUE FRIDAY)

Resources:

Combination Circuit Practice-Download Combination Circuits Practice and Download Circuit Analysis

 

Friday 2/17

Lesson:

Discuss Electromagnetism

Homework:

• Have a GREAT weekend!!! :)

Resources:

Electromagnetism Notes-

Electromagnetism Fill-In Notes-

Answers to Electricity Study Guide

1-15 Use you book to define the terms.

16. metals, water, electrolytes

17. air, plastic, rubber

18. conductor

19. See notes.

20. Resistors control the flow of current in a circuit.

21. wires

22. Ohm's Law (V=IR)

23. energy flow; current

24. least

25. closed; open

26. current: unit-A (amp), symbol-I; resistance: unit-ohm, symbol-R; electric potential: unit-V (volt), symbol-V; power: unit-W (watt), symbol-P

27. See notes.

28. A. series; B. 15 ohms; C. V₁=3.2V, V₂=4.0V, V₃=4.8V; C. I₁=I₂=I₃=0.80A; E. P₁=2.6W, P₂=3.2W, P₃=3.8W

29. A. parallet; B. 1.6 ohms; C. V₁=V₂=V₃=12V; C. I₁=3.0A, I₂=2.4A, I₃=2.0A; E. P₁=36W, P₂=29W, P₃=24W

30. Series circuits have only a single pathway for current to flow and parallel have multiple pathways for current to flow.

 

 

Week of 2/6-2/10

Please see my lesson plans for this week (Download Week 5, 2-6--2-10) and the assignments below. As always, feel free to ask me any questions.

 

Monday 2/6

Lesson:

Finish Circuit Discussion and Intro to Series/Parallel Circuits Lab (BRING A DRINK TO CLASS)

Homework:

• Complete Circuit Practice Pages

Resources:

Circuit Practice Pages-Download Circuit Practice-Current and Download Circuit Practice-Resistance

 

Tuesday 2/7

Lesson:

Discuss Series and Parallel Circuits

Homework:

• Complete Chapter 22-23 Vocabulary (Chapter 22 #1-7 and Chapter 23 #1-3 and 9-10)

Resources:

Electricity Notes-Download Electricity Powerpoint

Series and Parallel Fill-In Notes-Download Electricity Notes-Series and Parallel Circuits

Spring Semester Vocabulary-Download Spring Vocab List

 

Wednesday 2/8

Lesson:

Electricity Guided and Independent Practice

Homework:

• Complete Electricity Practice (DUE FRIDAY)

 

Thursday 2/9

Lesson:

Circuits Lab

Homework:

• Complete Electricity Practice (DUE FRIDAY)

 

Friday 2/10

Lesson:

Study Guide

Homework:

• STUDY!!! (Chapter 21-23 Quiz MONDAY!)
• Have a GREAT weekend!!! :)

Resources:

Electricity Study Guide-Download Electricity Study Guide

Week of 1/30-2/3

Please see my lesson plans for this week (Download Week 4, 1-30--2-3) and the assignments below. As always, feel free to ask me any questions.

 

Monday 1/30

Lesson:

Test Corrections and Electricity Introduction

Homework:

• Complete Electrostatics Introduction

Resources:

Electrostatics Introduction-Download Electrostatics Introduction

 

Tuesday 1/31

Lesson:

Intro to Electricity Lab: I Get a Charge out of You!

Resources:

Charge Lab-Download Charge Lab

 

Wednesday 2/1

Lesson:

Discuss Electrostatics

Homework:

• Complete Electrostatics Practice

Resources:

Electricity Notes-Download Electricity Powerpoint

Electrostatics Fill-In Notes-Download Electricity Notes-Electrostatics

Electrostatics Practice-Download Electrostatics Practice

 

Thursday 2/2

Lesson:

Partner Check, Conduction/Induction Animation, Van de Graaff Demo, and Conduction/Induction Practice

Homework:

• Complete Charging Practice

Resources:

Conduction/Induction Animation-Download Induction-conduction-animation

Conduction/Induction Animation Notes-Download Charging by Conduction or Induction Notes

Conduction/Induction Practice-Download Charging by Conduction and Download Charging by Induction

 

Friday 2/3

Lesson:

Discuss Circuits

Homework:

• Complete Circuit Practice

Resources:

Electricity Notes-

Circuit Fill-In Notes-

Circuit Practice-Download Circuit Practice-Current

Week of 1/23-1/27

Please see my lesson plans for this week (Download Week 3, 1-23--1-27) and the assignments below. As always, feel free to ask me any questions.

 

Monday 1/23

Lesson:

Quiz Reflection and Conservation of Energy Lab

 

Tuesday 1/24

Lesson:

Complete Lab Graphs and Analysis Questions and Continue Energy Practice

Homework:

• Complete Energy Handout (for a grade) and Practice from Friday (EXTRA CREDIT)

Resources:

Energy Practice-Download Additional Energy Practice 

 

Wednesday 1/25

Lesson:

Chapter 10&11 Study Guide

Homework:

• Complete Study Guide

Resources:

Chapter 10&11 Study Guide-Download Ch 10-11 Study Guide

 

Thursday 1/26

Lesson:

Review for Test

Homework:

• STUDY!!! TEST tomorrrow on Work, Power, and Energy (Chapter 10&11)!

 

Friday 1/27

Lesson:

Chapter 10&11-Work and Energy TEST

Homework:

• Complete Chapter 20-21 Vocabulary
• Have a GREAT weekend! :)

Resources:

Spring Semester Vocabulary-Download Spring Vocab List

Answers to Energy Practice

1) 1. KE; 2. PE; 3. KE; 4. B; 5. PE; 6. PE; 7. KE; 8. B

2) d

3) c

4) b

5) a

6) 15 J

7) 3.0x10² J

8) 3.2 m/s

9) d

10) d

11) A: 10,000 J; B: 9,000 J; C: 100,000 J; D: 80,000 J

12) 310 J

Week of 1/16-1/20

Please see my lesson plans for this week (Download Week 2, 1-16--1-20) and the assignments below. As always, feel free to ask me any questions.

 

Monday 1/16

TEACHER /STUDENT HOLIDAY

 

Tuesday 1/17

Lesson:

Intro to Energy Lab and More Work and Power Practice

Homework:

• Signed Syllabus
• Parental Email
• Complete Work and Power Practice

Resources:

More Work and Power Practice-Download More Work and Power Practice Problems

 

Wednesday 1/18

Lesson:

Discuss Energy and Conservation of Energy with Guided Practice

Homework:

• Textbook p.307-308 #54,62,65,74,75

Resources:

Chapter 10&11 Notes-Download Chapter 10 and 11 Notes

Energy Fill-In Notes-Download Chapter 11 Notes-Energy

 

Thursday 1/19

Lesson:

Continue Energy Discussion and Practice

Homework:

• Complete Energy Practice
• STUDY!!! Quiz tomorrrow on Work, Power, and Energy!

Resources:

Chapter 10&11 Notes-Download Chapter 10 and 11 Notes

Conservation of Energy Fill-In Notes-Download Chapter 11 Notes-Conservation of Energy

Energy Practice-Download Energy Practice

 

Friday 1/20

Lesson:

QUIZ and Additional Practice

Homework:

• Complete Additional Practice
• Have a GREAT weekend! :)

Resources:

Additional Practice-Download Additional Energy Practice

Week of 1/9-1/13

Happy New Year and welcome back! I am looking forward to a great semester!!!

Please see my lesson plans for this week (Download Week 1, 1-9--1-13) and the assignments below. As always, feel free to ask me any questions.

 

Monday 1/9

TEACHER WORKDAY/STUDENT HOLIDAY

 

Tuesday 1/10

Lesson:

Introductions and Expectations

Homework:

• Signed Syllabus
• Parental Email
• Supplies

Resources:

Spring Semester Syllabus-Download Syllabus Spring 2012-2,4,5,6 or Download Syllabus Spring 2012-7 

 

Wednesday 1/11

Lesson:

Working Effectively as a Team and Semester 1 Review

Homework:

• Complete Chapter 10 Vocabulary

Resources:

Spring Semester 2012 Vocabulary List-Download Spring Vocab List 

 

Thursday 1/12

Lesson:

Discuss Work and Power

Homework:

• Signed Syllabus
• Parental Email
• Textbook p. 278 #52-59

Resources:

Chapter 10 and 11 Notes-Download Chapter 10 and 11 Notes

Work and Power Fill-In Notes-Download Chapter 10 Notes-Work and Power

 

Friday 1/13

Lesson:

Work and Power Practive

Homework:

• Chapter 11 Vocabulary
• Have a GREAT weekend! :)

Resources:

Work and Power Practice-Download Work and Power Concept Review; Download Work and Power Practice Problems

Spring Semester Vocabulary-Download Spring Vocab List

Finals Week

Please see the following schedule for finals:

Monday - 7th

Tuesday - 5th and 6th

Wednesday - 3rd and 4th

Thursday - 1st and 2nd

 

The following formulas will be provided: Download Final Exam Formulas

 

The following are the answers to the Physics Final Exam Review 2:

1. a. 4; b. 1; c. 5; d. 3; e. 3
2. a. 2.43 x 10³ m; b. 4.240 x 10^-4 m; c. 4 x 10⁴ m; d. 4.60 x 10¹ m; e. 8.780 x 10^-9 m
3. See chart in notes or book.
4. 20.0 m
5. 0.100 hr = 6.00 min
6. 0.011 km = 11 m
7. 6.0 m/s²
8. 160. m/s = 1.60 x 10² m/s
9. 58.8 m
10. a. 6.62 s; b. 64.9 m
11. 39.2 N
12. 21.8 N
13. 16.9 N
14. 257 m
15. 122.5 N = 120 N (with sig figs)
16. 0.15
17. 28 m
18. 15.6 m/s
19. 14.2 m/s²
20. 360 m/s² and 207 N = 210 N (with sig figs)
21. 94 kgm/s
22. 15.3 Ns
23. 431.25 N = 430 N (with sig figs)
24. 7.9 m/s
25. 2.8 m/s

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks for a great semester!!!

Kirby :)