AP Physics with Mr. Whitney

1. AP Physics with Mr. Whitney Overview and Expectations

2. Overview • Some Important School Rules • Course Description and Objectives • Classroom Procedures • Classroom Rules

3. Food and Beverages Unfortunately… No food or beverages are allowed in the science classroom without prior approval Violators will lose participation points and will be subject to the discipline plan

4. Cell Phones • Cell Phones are not allowed during the instructional day • Cell phones must be turned off during class • IAW CCSD regulation 5136 Hands Free

5. Music Players • No student radios, tape recorders, MP3 players, or IPOD type electronics are allowed on campus

6. “If I see it (or hear it), I gotta take it…” • -I’ll give you one warning then… • I will take the offending device and your parents can get the device from the house office

7. AP Physics 1 • AP Physics 1 is the yearlong first part of a two year program (AP Physics 1 and AP Physics 2) • AP Physics 1 and AP Physics 2 are the equivalent of the first and second semesters of introductory college courses. • AP Physics 1 covers Newtonian mechanics (including rotational motion); work, energy, and power; mechanical waves and sound; and simple circuits.   • No prior course work in physics is necessary.Students should have completed geometry and be concurrently taking Algebra II or an equivalent course. • A minimum of 25 percent of the instructional time in this course will include inquiry based laboratory work and hands-on activities. • It is expected students will take the AP exam in May.

8. Why study science and do well in school?

9. Why study science and do well in school? “College grads from private four-year schools earned about the same as those from public four-year schools, about $50,000 a year.” “while a paltry 16 percent of students took home degrees in science, technology, engineering or math, those who did were paid significantly better — averaging $65,000 a year compared with $49,500 of graduates of other degrees.” “The findings are based on a survey of 17,110 students conducted in 2012, about four years after the students obtained their bachelor's degrees.” http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2014/07/08/public-vs-private-college-grads-earn-about-same-survey-finds-and-certain-majors/?intcmp=us_topics

10. Why do well in school? http://www.as.miami.edu/news/news-archive/your-high-school-gpa-could-affect-your-income.html

11. Course Grading • Semester Finals • 20% of overall semester grade • Similar to AP exam… Based on AP Course Objectives • Both semester finals will count toward your overall grade • 2nd Semester exam is cumulative

12. Course Grading • Chapter Exams and Quizzes • Expect a quiz each week… (5 – 20 minutes) • Expect an exam at the end of each chapter or block of instruction (about one every 2.5 weeks) • 50% of your overall grade • Options: • Individual… full credit plus any bonus • We will never have a Group assessment… • You may retake any test to a 70% or the next higher grade

13. Course Grading • Science Notebook • Some colleges and universities want to see evidence of lab activities before offering credit • You must have a separate, neatly organized, notebook dedicated to physics for daily questions, sample problems, notes, lab work, extra-notebook assignments, and tests. • I will check notebooks for a grade each quarter. • Your choice of type • Date every entry… these dates will be used for grading purposes • Notebook grades will be included as "Classwork/Homework/Labwork"

14. Course Grading • Classwork/ Homework/ Labwork (60%) will include… • Participation… • Students are expected to be productive class members and to use class time wisely… Grades adjusted to reflect participation. • Notebook Checks • Notebook Daily Science Questions and sample problems • “Demo-do”… Stamp to get credit • Neatness and completeness… must be useable reference • “In-Class” Problem Sets… (may become a quiz) • Reading summaries and miscellaneous work • Labwork

15. Course Grading • Lab-work… (subset of CW/HW/LW, 10%) • 2-4 people per lab group • You will work together but each individual will do their own lab write-up • “PreLab” is not part of your write-up • Standard Report Format • Word processed and turned in • Graphs must be computer generated or on graph paper • Some labs will be handwritten in your notebook with prompts based on a handout.

16. Course Grading Summary • 50% Classwork/ Homework/ Labwork • 50% Tests and quizzes

17. Academic Integrity • Group work is collaborative in nature, but each member of the group shall turn in their own work… • This group work will not involve copying work of another group member, but will be each member's interpretations of events. • Grades will be adjusted for lack of participation • Cheating on classroom activities, assignments and tests will result in zero credit for all involved students. • No retakes will be allowed. • Cheating includes loaning your work to another student to copy, as well as copying any part of another student's work and turning it in as yours. • I will confiscate work from other classes if it looks like you are copying

18. Assignment Sheets Available on Website Section 1… ALL Required Don’t forget Notebook Check 1 or 2 times per quarter… DSQs, Examples, Useable Notes, and Tests and Labs Section II… Will not be graded but may be on testor quiz Section III… Labwork Standard lab report format available on website Must be word processed… learn to use equation editor Graphs must be computer generated (or graph paper with a ruler)

19. Physics Lab Report Checklist and Grading Guide Math Analysis and Verification

20. Assignment Sheets Note the due date Everything must be complete by the due date I will never make the date sooner, but due dates may slip Check Whiteboard for updates Objectives All course objectives are based on College Board AP guidelines listed on this link

21. Not what you may be used to… • AP Physics is centered on problem solving and application, not memorization. • Practice is required. • Students who do not put out the effort to practice and work through assignments on their own will not be successful. • However… I’m not out to ruin your GPA • Physics is not easy… … but an honest effort will ensure you get the grade you want

22. Historical AP Physics Grades Physics is not easy… … but an honest effort will ensure you get the grade you want Includes 2010 and 2011 2nd semester overall grades

23. Late Work/ Makeup Tests • I will accept late assignments up to 10 days after the original due date… • But, 50% is the maximum score for late assignments • Work not turned in within 10 days will receive a zero • Extensions may be given if you talk to me before the due date • You need to makeup tests within 3 days of your return • Makeup tests will generally be a different version • It is your responsibility to schedule a makeup test • Note… if you are absent the day before an assessment, you will still be required to take the test

24. Classroom Rules • #1 Be Safe… • You must learn and follow all safety rules. • ANY SAFETY VIOLATION and/or LACK OF PREPARTION during laboratory activities may result in a failing grade for the activity without make-up privileges. • All students will comply with the lab safety contract. • Safety is Paramount

25. Classroom Rules • #2 Be Responsible… • Have all your assignments, notebooks, calculator, paper, and pen/pencil available each day. • Complete work on time. If you are having trouble with an assignment, contact the instructor immediately for help. • All restroom needs should be taken care of before coming to class. Students will not be excused from class during lectures. • Come to class and be on time… • Excessive absences and all tardies will be handled by school policy.

26. Classroom Rules • #3 Be Respectful… • Respect yourself, other students, your instructor, and school property. • Please do not talk when someone else is speaking. Raise your hand and wait to be recognized if you have a question or would like to contribute. • Use polite language (speak like you are at a job interview). • Give yourself and others the opportunity to learn the class material. • Do not get out of your seat during lectures  • Talking and disruptive behavior will not be tolerated

27. “Listen-Up” • Stop Talking and/or Working • Turn and Face the Speaker • Actively Listen/ Follow Instructions

28. “5 Minutes” • Used during every class • Lecture days… Lesson Recap/ Complete Cornell notes summary… review Essential Questions • Lab days… • Stop Working • Clean up lab area • Return to assigned seats • Turn-in or sign-off completed assignments • Remain in seats until you are released • Speak up… Don’t be afraid to remind me…

29. Discipline • Disruptive class behavior of any nature is not tolerated. Violators will be disciplined accordingly. • First Offense- Warning • Second Offense- Student and instructor will fill out a referral form and discuss the problem after class. • Third Offense- We will add offense to referral form; may require detention in class before or after school • Fourth Offense- Student will add offense to referral form and I will make a phone-call or email home. • Fifth and higher- We will add the offense to the referral and student will hand carry the form to the dean’s office or counselor for further action. • Note: severity of offense may require immediate referral to the Dean. Bottomline… This is an AP class. If it takes more than a warning, you shouldn’t be in this class.

30. Extra Help and Credit • Help is available • 6;30 – 7:00, 2:00-2:30 • Additional Assignments • Extra labs • Presentations • Poster • See instructor for approval • Note: no extra credit if you have any missing assignments

31. Reading and Writing • Reading and writing skills are integral to the successful completion of this course. • Your teacher may include writing and essay questions on assignments and exams, which will be part of the grade. • Correct spelling, grammar, and neatness will be required on all written work.

32. Safety… • Common Sense Prevails • Crowded room • Dropped weights • Springs • Projectiles • Fire/ Fire Drill • Evacuation • Shelter In Place • Soft / Hard Lockdown

33. Miscellaneous • Parentlink • Update Weekly (at least)… • Class Website (Google “Physics with Mr Whitney”) • Assignment Lists, Powerpoints, Problem Sets

34. Had enough?... … so have I!

35. Questions? Comments? Concerns? Dislikes? Likes?

36. AP PreTest

37. AP Physics Pre-Test • Solve for v… • Solve for c… • Describe a “direct relation”. • Describe an “inverse relation”. • Approximate the slope of a line tangent to the curve y=x2 at the point x=1. • What is the area of a triangle with sides 3 cm, 4 cm, and 5 cm? • Calculate the area under the line, y=3x, from x=1 to x=3. • What are the sine, cosine, and tangent of a 30 degree angle? • What is velocity? • What is acceleration? • What is Force? • How are Force, mass, and acceleration related? • In the simplest terms, what is energy? What are the only two things you can do with energy?