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Physics
Introduction:
Physics is the science of matter and energy and how they interact. Throughout this course we will analyze physical situations that occur everyday in nature in hopes of explaining how things work. With this goal we will focus primarily on mechanics- Newton’s laws, momentum, energy, linear, projectile, rotational, and circular motion will be our main topics of focus. Later in the school year we will get a chance to investigate light, sound, electricity, and a few of the amazing discoveries in the twentieth-ish century.
Objectives:
Student Expectations:
Ø Students will come to class prepared for the day’s lesson. This means that students will have their books, a pencil, and paper for note taking and problem solving as well as any specific items for a particular lesson. If special supplies are needed I will give ample time to obtain those items.
Ø Students will bring to every class any work that is due for that day. All homework is to be complete as soon as the bell rings unless previously discussed.
Ø Students will participate in all activities in class, including class discussions, problem solving, and writing designed to learn the material.
Ø Students will be organized, having a notebook for all handouts, homework, and returned assignments.
Ø Students will respect each other and the materials provided.
Homework Policy:
Throughout this class we will work towards understanding through a wide range of activities. It is imperative that students stay organized and put forth effort in all activities. Students must have a quality method for organization so they can quickly locate any important documents for class both past and present. Labs, discussions, handouts, and book work questions are just a few common mediums of assessment in this course.
Final Exam:
At the conclusion of the semester there will be a comprehensive exam that will ask students to use all of the knowledge of concepts learned throughout the semester. To help them succeed in this I strongly urge the students to keep all assignments, notes, and projects organized until the end of the term.
Grading Policy:
Much of my grading is based on multiples of threes. Rarely do I grade problems based solely on right or wrong. The three point and the six point model rubric are outlined below.
6- Student has demonstrated exceptional proficiency on this item.
5- Student has good understanding of the item but has made a minor error in computation or understanding.
4- Student has demonstrated a minimal understanding of the concept assessed.
3- Student does not demonstrate an understanding of the concept assessed though shows solid subject matter thought.
2- Student attempted the assessment item.
0- Student did not attempt the assessment item.
The three point model looks like this:
3- Student has demonstrated exceptional proficiency on this item.
2.5- Student has good understanding of the item but has made a minor error in computation or understanding.
2- Student has demonstrated a minimal understanding of the concept assessed.
1.5- Student does not demonstrate an understanding of the concept assessed though shows solid subject matter thought.
1- Student attempted the assessment item.
0- Student did not attempt the assessment item.
Late Submission:
All assignments that are submitted after the assigned due date and time will be considered late and subject to a deduction in points. The amount of deduction will be dependent on the assignment and tardiness of the task. As a guideline, tasks that are submitted shortly after the due date may qualify for a reduction up to one quarter of the points possible. Tasks that are submitted after the completion of the unit for which they were assigned and prior to the completion of the following unit could be reduced up to one third. Any task submitted after the following unit may possibly earn half credit.
Physics
Introduction:
Physics is the science of matter and energy and how they interact. Throughout this course we will analyze physical situations that occur everyday in nature in hopes of explaining how things work. With this goal we will focus primarily on mechanics- Newton’s laws, momentum, energy, linear, projectile, rotational, and circular motion will be our main topics of focus. Later in the school year we will get a chance to investigate light, sound, electricity, and a few of the amazing discoveries in the twentieth-ish century.
Objectives:
- Students will work individually and as a team to brainstorm, solve, and understand common physical principles.
- Students will demonstrate their understanding of these concepts in a variety of ways.
Student Expectations:
Ø Students will come to class prepared for the day’s lesson. This means that students will have their books, a pencil, and paper for note taking and problem solving as well as any specific items for a particular lesson. If special supplies are needed I will give ample time to obtain those items.
Ø Students will bring to every class any work that is due for that day. All homework is to be complete as soon as the bell rings unless previously discussed.
Ø Students will participate in all activities in class, including class discussions, problem solving, and writing designed to learn the material.
Ø Students will be organized, having a notebook for all handouts, homework, and returned assignments.
Ø Students will respect each other and the materials provided.
Homework Policy:
Throughout this class we will work towards understanding through a wide range of activities. It is imperative that students stay organized and put forth effort in all activities. Students must have a quality method for organization so they can quickly locate any important documents for class both past and present. Labs, discussions, handouts, and book work questions are just a few common mediums of assessment in this course.
Final Exam:
At the conclusion of the semester there will be a comprehensive exam that will ask students to use all of the knowledge of concepts learned throughout the semester. To help them succeed in this I strongly urge the students to keep all assignments, notes, and projects organized until the end of the term.
Grading Policy:
Much of my grading is based on multiples of threes. Rarely do I grade problems based solely on right or wrong. The three point and the six point model rubric are outlined below.
6- Student has demonstrated exceptional proficiency on this item.
5- Student has good understanding of the item but has made a minor error in computation or understanding.
4- Student has demonstrated a minimal understanding of the concept assessed.
3- Student does not demonstrate an understanding of the concept assessed though shows solid subject matter thought.
2- Student attempted the assessment item.
0- Student did not attempt the assessment item.
The three point model looks like this:
3- Student has demonstrated exceptional proficiency on this item.
2.5- Student has good understanding of the item but has made a minor error in computation or understanding.
2- Student has demonstrated a minimal understanding of the concept assessed.
1.5- Student does not demonstrate an understanding of the concept assessed though shows solid subject matter thought.
1- Student attempted the assessment item.
0- Student did not attempt the assessment item.
Late Submission:
All assignments that are submitted after the assigned due date and time will be considered late and subject to a deduction in points. The amount of deduction will be dependent on the assignment and tardiness of the task. As a guideline, tasks that are submitted shortly after the due date may qualify for a reduction up to one quarter of the points possible. Tasks that are submitted after the completion of the unit for which they were assigned and prior to the completion of the following unit could be reduced up to one third. Any task submitted after the following unit may possibly earn half credit.