Advanced Physics

Facilitator Info:

Advanced Physics Instructor:
Ms. Lorre L Gifford


Email Ms. Gifford:

lgifford@penncharter.com
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Agenda & Homework Block 7

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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12 December 4, 2009 Double Speed vs. RT Distance; Free Fall discussion. 26 Kinematic Equations PS 2 December 7, 2009 
12 December 3, 2009 Single Reaction time data collection; Speed vs. RT Distance. 25 Read Lesson 5 (all) December 4, 2009 
12 December 1, 2009 Single Get organized! 24 Finish research paper and speed vs. braking distance analysis. December 3, 2009 
11 November 19, 2009 Double Speed vs. Braking Distance; Reaction time data collection. 23 1st draft of research paper! November 23, 2009 
11 November 17, 2009 Single Formulate a PLAN! 23 Decide WHO you are going to test (due Thursday)! First draft of research paper is due on Monday.. November 23, 2009 
11 November 16, 2009 Single Go over PS 1 and meet as team to discuss research. 22 Complete reading assignment and define vocabulary terms. November 19, 2009 
10 November 13, 2009 Double Constant Acceleration (math applications) 21 (1) Problem Set 1: Kinematic Equations (2) MEMORIZE the constant acceleration equations! November 16, 2009 
10 November 12, 2009 Single Constant Acceleration 20 Research your distraction topic...be prepared to share your findings with the rest of your group on Monday. November 16, 2009 
10 November 10, 2009 Double Introduce RT Project 19 (1) Complete "Think and Explain" questions. (2) Begin to research your "distraction." November 12, 2009 
November 5, 2009 Double Unit 1 Test  None. :)  
November 3, 2009 Single Discuss CD5. 18 (1) Do Application 2: What's the Story? and post to your site. (2) Complete Unit Reflections and post to your site. (3) Verify that your portfolio is complete and meets requirements! (4) Study for Unit test. November 5, 2009 
November 2, 2009 Single Concept Development 5: Graph it! 17 (1) Complete Essential Questions and post to your site. (2) Study for Unit test. November 3, 2009 
October 22, 2009 Double Complete Pinball Wizard (including lab report) and, if time allows, do peer review of EQ's. 16 (1) Complete lab report and post to site. (2) Log in to QUIA account and review your last quiz. Do quiz corrections which will appear in your physics portfolio site. October 26, 2009 
October 16, 2009 Double CD 3: Pinball Wizard (in room 202) 15 Complete CD 3 lab report and post to your site. October 20, 2009 
October 15, 2009 Single Intro to CD 3: Pinball Wizard  Visit your vocabulary definitions. Do they thoroughly describe the terms and concepts?  
October 13, 2009 Double CD 2: The Lost Physics Teacher 14 Finish CD 2 and do EQ #4. October 15, 2009 
October 8, 2009 Double Physics Phall Classic 13 (1) Complete E3 and post to site. (2) Verify that your portfolio is complete and meets criteria. October 9, 2009 
October 6, 2009 Single E3: Physics Phall Classic  Nothing new... :)  
October 5, 2009 Single Discuss A1 and quiz results; intro to Physics Phall Classic. 12 Read Lesson 4 (all) and work on vocabulary. October 8, 2009 
October 2, 2009 Double QUIZ and Exploration 3 (Physics Phall Classic). 11 Read Lesson 3 (all) and work on vocabulary. October 5, 2009 
October 1, 2009 Single Exploration 3: Physics Phall Classic 10 Study for QUIZ. October 2, 2009 
September 29, 2009 Double Application 1: Shortest Trip? Complete lab report (A1) and post to your site. October 1, 2009 
September 28, 2009 Single Extra Help? Work on Essential Questions (1-3). October 1, 2009 
September 24, 2009 Double Vector Addition with Component Vectors Complete Concept Development 1. September 28, 2009 
September 22, 2009 Single Discuss E2 and Vector Additon. Read Lesson 2 (all). September 24, 2009 
September 21, 2009 Single Work on E2. Finish E2 and post to your site. September 22, 2009 
September 18, 2009 Double Exploration 2; discuss grading policy and Essential Questions. (1) Finish reading Lesson 1. (2) Read Lesson 2. (work on vocab) September 21, 2009 
September 17, 2009 Single No Class. :(   September 18, 2009 
September 15, 2009 Double Discuss E1 and begin Exploration 2. Read Lesson 1 (a-c) and work on vocab. September 17, 2009 
September 14, 2009 Single Work on E1 & Physics Portfolios.  None  
September 11, 2009 Single E1: Gaining an Intuitive Feel Read "About Science" and begin to develop your vocab list/definitions. September 17, 2009 
September 10, 2009 Single Intro to course & E1 (Gaining an Intuitive Feel) (1) Read and sign "Course Description" & "Safety Contract"; (2) Build your Physics Portfolio. September 17, 2009 
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