Advanced Physics

Facilitator Info:

Advanced Physics Instructor:
Ms. Lorre L Gifford


Email Ms. Gifford:

lgifford@penncharter.com
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Agenda & Homework Block 2

The information below is NOT set in stone...our classroom experience is flux!  As such, things may change without notice.  I will do my best to keep this page current and accurate, and YOU must be diligent about regularly checking for changes.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me via email or use the HELP! discussion forum!

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13 December 11, 2009 Single Work on Project 31 TBA December 14, 2009 
13 December 9, 2009 Single Speed vs. Total Stopping Distance 30 Complete Speed vs. Total Stopping Distance graph. December 11, 2009 
13 December 8, 2009 Double Go over PS 3 and work on project. 29 Do Essential Questions & complete Speed vs. RT Distance Graph for distracted driver. December 11, 2009 
13 December 7, 2009 Single Go over PS 2 & Quiz 28 Kinematic Equations PS 3 & Prepare to test your distraction subjects! December 8, 2009 
12 December 4, 2009 Double Free Fall 27 Kinematic Equations PS 2 December 7, 2009 
12 December 2, 2009 Double Reaction time data collection; Speed vs. RT Distance 26 Read Lesson 5 (all) December 4, 2009 
12 December 1, 2009 Single Get organized! 25 Research paper and Speed vs. Braking Distance work complete. December 2, 2009 
11 November 20, 2009 Single Speed vs. Braking Distance 24 Figure out WHO you are going to test! First draft of research project is due on Monday. November 23, 2009 
11 November 18, 2009 Single Go over PS 1 and project work. 23 Complete reading assignment and define vocabulary terms and concepts. November 20, 2009 
11 November 17, 2009 Double Constant Acceleration Discussion 22 Kinematic Equations Problem Set 1 November 18, 2009 
11 November 16, 2009 Single Constant Acceleration Discussion  Catch up!  
10 November 13, 2009 Double Introduce Project 21 (1) Complete "Think and Explain". (2) Begin to research your distraction topic. November 16, 2009 
10 November 11, 2009 Double Unit 1 Assessment  Relax!  
November 6, 2009 Single Begin Unit 2 (Video Analysis) 20 Complete Unit 1 reflections and verify that your portfolio is complete and meets requirements. (I will begin the portfolio check on Sunday!) November 7, 2009 
November 4, 2009 Single CD 5: Graph it! 19 (1) Complete CD 5. (2) Complete Application 2: What's the Story? (post both assignments to your site) November 6, 2009 
November 3, 2009 Double Chariots of Physics, Part 2 18 Complete lab report and post to site. November 4, 2009 
November 2, 2009 Single Chariots of Physics, Part 1 17 Finish Essential Questions and post to site. November 4, 2009 
October 23, 2009 Single Part 1 of Chariots of Physics. 16 Log in to QUIA and do quiz corrections. Post your corrections on your site. October 26, 2009 
October 21, 2009 Single Finish Pinball Wizard and participate in peer review of EQ's. 15 (1) Complete lab report and post to site. (2) Complete finishing touches to EQ's. October 23, 2009 
October 16, 2009 Double Pinball Wizard (in room 202) 14 Complete Pinball Wizard lab report and post to your site. October 20, 2009 
October 14, 2009 Double The Lost Physics Teacher 13 Complete "Lost Physics Teacher" and do EQ #4. October 16, 2009 
October 7, 2009 Single Physics Phall Classic 12 (1) Complete lab report and post to site. (2) Verify that your portfolio is complete and meets criteria.  October 9, 2009 
October 6, 2009 Double Exploration 3: Physics Phall Classic  Nothing new!  
October 5, 2009 Single Discuss A1 and Quiz results; introduce Physics Phall Classic. 11 Read Lesson 4 and work on vocabulary. October 9, 2009 
October 2, 2009 Double QUIZ and Exploration 3 (Physics Phall Classic) 10 Read Lesson 3 and work on vocabulary. October 5, 2009 
September 30, 2009 Double Application 1: Shortest Trip (1) Complete lab report (A1) and post to your site. (2) Study for QUIZ! October 2, 2009 
September 28, 2009 Single Extra Help? Work on Essential Questions! (1-3) September 30, 2009 
September 25, 2009 Single Discuss CD1 and introduce "Shortest Trip." CATCH UP! September 28, 2009 
September 23, 2009 Single Discuss CD 1. Read Lesson 2 (all). September 25, 2009 
September 22, 2009 Double Discuss E2 and Vector Addition (including component vector addition). Complete Concept Development 1. September 23, 2009 
September 21, 2009 Single Work on E2. (1) Finish E2 and post to your site.  September 22, 2009 
September 18, 2009 Double Exploration 2 (Measure Hunt); discuss grading policy & Essential Questions. (1) Finish reading Lesson 1. (2) Read Lesson 2. (continue to work on vocab) September 21, 2009 
September 16, 2009  Discuss E1 and begin E2 (Measure Hunt). Read Lesson 1 (a,b,c) and work on vocab. September 18, 2009 
September 14, 2009  Work on E1 & Physics Portfolios.  None.  
September 11, 2009  E1: Gaining an Intuitive Feel Read "About Science" and begin to develop your vocab list/definitions. September 16, 2009 
September 10, 2009  Intro to Course & Exploration 1  (1) Read and sign "Course Description" & "Safety Contract" (2) Build your Physics Portfolio. September 16, 2009 
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