Physics - The scientific study of the physical world Physicists ask the
simplest questions about the physical world:
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How does it
work? §
What are the
simplest parts of matter? §
What is
energy? §
What is the
universe like, how did it begin, how is it changing? The major topics of study
in this course will be: ·
Force ·
Motion ·
Energy ·
The Atom Answers to questions you might have: What will the work be like this year? The
'language' of physics is mathematics.
There will be a lot of mathematical problem solving. This class uses a
lot of algebra, a little trigonometry and geometry. (see
Mathematics HW sheet)
What kinds of professions use physics on a regular
basis?
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Why is physics important? Our everyday life is
filled will inventions or structures made possible by the discoveries of
physicists
Grade Breakdown
A. Tests
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given every 2
- 3 weeks ·
20 - 33
Multiple choice ·
3-5 problems,
drawings or short answer questions If
you are absent for a test you must make it up on the day you return to school or present a note from home
explaining why this is not possible. |
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B. Lab
Reports Approximately
3 - 4 Lab reports per quarter ·
typed (most of
the time) ·
done
independently (when outside the classroom) ·
usually given
a week to complete ·
points are
taken off for late labs
1 day late - 15 pts off 2 or more days late - 20 pts off
C. Quizzes ·
ordinarily
last no more than 15 to 25 minutes ·
often similar to questions given in previous homeworks. D. Homework - Homework is a very important
component of this class. ***
No credit will be given for answers that are missing calculations ***
No credit for answers that are not in full sentences ·
Will almost
always be checked ·
From time to
time, will be collected, without notice, and graded
Each quarter you will receive a HW
pass. If you do a HW and do not show
the necessary calculations, drawings or full sentences you will lose your HW
pass. |
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E. Classroom Grade - A student will full get a perfect Classroom Grade by being 1.
Prepared… (2 points off each time you’re
unprepared) (40 pts)
ü
all supplies
needed for a given day ü
notebook and
textbook open to the appropriate page 2. Being Attentive (20 pts) ü
no outside
distractions ü
attentive to
lesson, teacher and to contribution of fellow students 3.
Involved in class discussions (30 pts) ü
Answering
questions ü
Asking
questions ü
Sharing
outside experiences 4. Respectful to teacher and fellow students (10 pts) |
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Multiple
Choice Homework Format Acceptable
- Full Credit - Answer number and Answer (If calculations are used, show them)
Homework is to be done on looseleaf *** No credit will be given for answers that are missing calculationsHomework will: ·
almost always
be checked
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