Monday, September 30, 2013
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Reviewing for Kinematics Test on Tuesday
Be sure to review the post on this blog listing the unit 1 goals. If you are uncertain about any of them be sure to ask in class.
If you are following along in the textbook, this unit corresponds to chapters 3 and 5.
The link to the right called the physics tutorial is also good Here is a direct link to the pages on 1 D motion.
After the submission deadline, remember that you can look at the homework assignments and see all of the solutions. This is always a good thing to do, if there were problems that you never got right.
On Thursday and Friday, I will be giving classes review packets. While not required, these worksheets are great practice for the test. Solutions for them will be posted on this blog.
If you are following along in the textbook, this unit corresponds to chapters 3 and 5.
The link to the right called the physics tutorial is also good Here is a direct link to the pages on 1 D motion.
After the submission deadline, remember that you can look at the homework assignments and see all of the solutions. This is always a good thing to do, if there were problems that you never got right.
On Thursday and Friday, I will be giving classes review packets. While not required, these worksheets are great practice for the test. Solutions for them will be posted on this blog.
Thursday, September 19, 2013
On line lab submission
This year I would like students to submit their labs to me via google docs.
Please make a google account, and make a single google doc and share it with me. All of your labs will go one this single document. Please give me the ability to edit it so that I can add comments and insert my scoring rubrics.
Please use the naming format - lastname.firstname.physicsperiod____
Don't use my normal email to share it. I made my google account back when pps emails went like this:
emedley@pps.k12.or.us
Please make a google account, and make a single google doc and share it with me. All of your labs will go one this single document. Please give me the ability to edit it so that I can add comments and insert my scoring rubrics.
Please use the naming format - lastname.firstname.physicsperiod____
Don't use my normal email to share it. I made my google account back when pps emails went like this:
emedley@pps.k12.or.us
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Installing Logger Pro on your home computer
As a Grant High School student you have the right to install Logger Pro on your home computer. The following installation links will require a password to decompress. You will need to get that password from me.
Logger Pro 3.8.6.1 with sample movies (Windows)
Link: http://www.vernier.com/d/kuie1
Password:
Logger Pro 3.8.6.1 with sample movies (Mac OS X)
Link: http://www.vernier.com/d/tebas
Password:
Logger Pro 3.8.6.1 with sample movies (Windows)
Link: http://www.vernier.com/d/kuie1
Password:
Logger Pro 3.8.6.1 with sample movies (Mac OS X)
Link: http://www.vernier.com/d/tebas
Password:
Fun graph matching game
http://www.theuniverseandmore.com/
Keep the graph within the green band. Get ice cream. Avoid meteors.
Be the first to find out what happens when you get through all of the levels.
Keep the graph within the green band. Get ice cream. Avoid meteors.
Be the first to find out what happens when you get through all of the levels.
Making a University of Texas Homework Account
Please go to this link and start an online homework account. Click on "get started" and then choose "I need a UT EID". In the next window choose "get a UT EID". After you submit your information it will send your ID code to your email account. With this code you will will sign in to my class and start the first assignment. You may proceed to sign in now or bring your EID code and password on Wednesday. On Friday we will log in as a class, I will start accepting your enrollment and we will start the first assignment.
This is how to sign in:
Return to the link above and log in.
You will then need to select a class based on a unique number. For Physics the unique number is 2232013. Enter the number and then select look up course info. Scroll down by clicking the arrow on the window that appears through the many other classes designated with that unique number until you find Physics (Grant High school 2013 Fall). It will probably be the only one. Select it and then select request enrollment.
I will have to admit you into the class. The next time you log in, after I admit you, you will be able to use the "select course" and "select assignent" windows to start the Kinematics homework.
This is how to sign in:
Return to the link above and log in.
You will then need to select a class based on a unique number. For Physics the unique number is 2232013. Enter the number and then select look up course info. Scroll down by clicking the arrow on the window that appears through the many other classes designated with that unique number until you find Physics (Grant High school 2013 Fall). It will probably be the only one. Select it and then select request enrollment.
I will have to admit you into the class. The next time you log in, after I admit you, you will be able to use the "select course" and "select assignent" windows to start the Kinematics homework.
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Unit 1 - Kinematics in 1 dimension
Goals:
1. Know and apply the definition for average velocity.
2. Know and apply the definition for average acceleration.
3. Differentiate instantaneous and average velocity.
4. Interpret graphs of position, velocity and acceleration, including through the use of slopes and the area under the graph.
5. Draw position, velocity and acceleration graphs for described motion.
6. Know the acceleration due to gravity.
7. Solve problems by using 5 basic mechanics equations.
8. Properly use sign conventions for positive and negative acceleration and velocity.
9. Describe sources of error as either random or systematic and suggest basic ways of reducing error such as controlling variables, doing multiple trials, collecting data over a wide range and using big sample sizes.
1. Know and apply the definition for average velocity.
2. Know and apply the definition for average acceleration.
3. Differentiate instantaneous and average velocity.
4. Interpret graphs of position, velocity and acceleration, including through the use of slopes and the area under the graph.
5. Draw position, velocity and acceleration graphs for described motion.
6. Know the acceleration due to gravity.
7. Solve problems by using 5 basic mechanics equations.
8. Properly use sign conventions for positive and negative acceleration and velocity.
9. Describe sources of error as either random or systematic and suggest basic ways of reducing error such as controlling variables, doing multiple trials, collecting data over a wide range and using big sample sizes.
Homework: Due Date
Letter to Teacher Mon, 9/9
Lab 1 data presentation Thurs/Fri, 9/12-13
Lab 1 report TuesWed , 9/17-18
First Quest hmwk assignment Mon. 9/23
Second Quest hmwk assig Sun. 9/29
Second Quest hmwk assig Sun. 9/29
Unit Test Tues/Wed 10/1-2
Welcome to Physics
The 2013-2014 school year has started. Welcome to Physics.
Here is some general information about how the class runs.
Grades:
Approximately 50% Tests, 30% Labs, 20% homework
Tests: About twice a quarter, with semester finals also. Retakes are available, but only half the missed points are recoverable.
Labs: Although we’ll have weekly hands-on lab assignments, I’ll only have you write up formal lab reports about twice a quarter. (The first one will be due Sept. 18.) Late labs are penalized at 10% a week.
Homework: Most homework will be submitted online through the web site https://quest.cns.utexas.edu/ It will be graded for accuracy, but on a generous scale because I recognize that homework is practice and created to find mistakes. Students who have difficulty getting internet access should talk with me. Accommodations will be found. No late homework accepted except for excused absences.
Grading Scale: 100-90 A, 90-80 B, 80-70 C, 70-60 D, 0-60 F.
Supplies:
Textbook
Notebook, or section of a notebook
Calculator
I hope you find the class challenging and fun.
Ethan Medley
Here is some general information about how the class runs.
Grades:
Approximately 50% Tests, 30% Labs, 20% homework
Tests: About twice a quarter, with semester finals also. Retakes are available, but only half the missed points are recoverable.
Labs: Although we’ll have weekly hands-on lab assignments, I’ll only have you write up formal lab reports about twice a quarter. (The first one will be due Sept. 18.) Late labs are penalized at 10% a week.
Homework: Most homework will be submitted online through the web site https://quest.cns.utexas.edu/ It will be graded for accuracy, but on a generous scale because I recognize that homework is practice and created to find mistakes. Students who have difficulty getting internet access should talk with me. Accommodations will be found. No late homework accepted except for excused absences.
Grading Scale: 100-90 A, 90-80 B, 80-70 C, 70-60 D, 0-60 F.
Supplies:
Textbook
Notebook, or section of a notebook
Calculator
I hope you find the class challenging and fun.
Ethan Medley
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