Unit 2:
Motion & Forces
Friday, 10/27
It's Conference Schedule!!
Homework:
Newton's Laws Creative Project- Due Monday, 10/30
Stamps:
CW- P. 23 Egg Drop Planning
Agenda:
1) Complete Egg Drop Diagram and reflection- P. 24
2) Take egg drop contraptions apart
Opener:
Sean is trying to push a very heavy box to the right across the floor.
Draw a diagram of this situation. Include arrows that show the direction of each of these 4 forces: Normal Force, Gravity, Applied Force (push), Friction.
Thursday, 10/26
It's Conference Schedule!!
Homework:
Newton's Laws Creative Project- Due Monday, 10/30
Stamps:
None
Agenda:
1) Egg Drop TEST DAY!! 🤘
Monday, 10/23
It's Conference Schedule!!
Homework:
Newton's Laws Creative Project- Due Monday, 10/30
Stamps:
None
Agenda:
Thursday, 10/19
Homework:
Newton's Laws Creative Project- Due Monday, 10/30
Stamps:
CW- P 21- Newton's Creative project Brainstorming
Agenda:
1) Example of Newton's Creative Project Video
2) Work time!!
Opener: DO THIS ON THE 1/2 Sheet of paper
Write your first and last name and period.
Make a list of at least 5 students that you would be comfortable working with in group projects and engineering activities this year.
Please DO NOT write any names of people you don't want to work with.
Wednesday, 10/18
Homework:
Newton's Laws Creative Project- Due Monday, 10/30
Stamps:
CW- p. 18 Newton's Laws Notes
CW- P. 19 Inertia Labs
CW- P. 20 Newton's Laws & Bikes
Agenda:
1) Complete Page 20- Newton's Laws & Riding a Bike
2) Intro to Newton's Laws Creative Project
Opener:
When you get your new stamp sheet:
- Write your FIRST and LAST names on BOTH sides of the stamp sheet
- Then, Fill in the boxes for the 3 Classwork stamps you are getting today! (Hint: look over there ⬅︎)
Opener:
After you watch the demo,
1) create a diagram of what you saw.
2) add 2 arrows. 1 that shows the direction of the air and 1 that shows the direction the rocket moves.
Either label the arrows OR make a key for yourself so you know which arrow is which!
Monday, 10/16
Best Buddies meeting @ lunch in P5 today!
Homework:
Inertia Lab (if needed)- CW due Tuesday, 10/17
Stamps:
None today
Agenda:
1) P. 19- Inertia Labs
Opener:
The idea is that these objects are not stably strapped down, and you are in a car behind this truck.
1) If the truck is at a stop sign, should you be worried about the stuff falling on you when the truck starts to go? Explain your answer.
2) Draw a diagram that predicts what will happen with the truck lurches forward?
Thursday, 10/12
Homework:
None!
Stamps:
None!
Prepare your stamp sheet for turn in- Make sure your name is on Side B!
Agenda:
1) Newton's 2nd Law Notes (complete)
2) Add Reasoning Statements to Cl-Ev Conclusions
3) NBQ (go to google classroom)
Opener:
Wednesday, 10/11
Homework:
Stamp Sheet & NBQ on Thursday, 10/11
Stamps:
CW- P. 17- Data Collection Part 2
CW- P. 17- Testing Forces Graph
HW- Cl-Ev Conclusion P. 16
HW- Cl-Ev Conclusion P. 17
Agenda:
1) Newton's 2nd Law Notes
2) Add Reasoning statements to Cl-Ev Conclusions on P. 16 & 17
Opener:
Robert loves to drive fast. He wants to investigate whether the mass of his car changes the time it takes to accelerate from zero to 60.
What is the manipulated variable in Robert's Experiment?
What is the response variable?
What variables would you suggest he control?
Tuesday, 10/10
Homework:
Cl-Ev Conclusion P. 16- Due Wednesday, 10/11
Cl-Ev Conclusion P. 17- Due Wednesday, 10/11
NBQ Thursday, 10/12
Stamp Sheet Due Thursday, 10/12
Stamps:
CW- P. 16- Data Collection Part 1
Agenda:
2) Testing Forces- P. 17 Data Collection- Part 2
3) Graphing your Data
Opener:
Monday, 10/9
Homework:
Cl-Ev Conclusion P. 16- Due Wed, 10/11 (You will have another one assigned tomorrow, so plan accordingly)
NBQ- Thursday, 10/12
Stamps:
CW- P. 15- Consistency Testing
Agenda:
1) Testing Forces- P. 16 Data Collection- Part 1
Opener:
Pretend like the data below is your Testing Forces data.
Calculate Average Speed.
Hint: Average speed = total distance ÷ total time
Friday, 10/6
Homework:
Complete Reflection Q's p.15 if needed-due for CW on Monday, 10/9
Stamps:
None today!
Agenda:
1) Testing Forces- Consistency Testing- P.15
Opener:
Opener:
After watching the video, Describe 1 specific way engineering improves your life.
Opener:
What kinds of things would you put on a high quality scientific drawing?
Think about things you have seen on textbook diagrams/images that help you interpret the drawing.
Monday, 10/2
Homework:
None
Stamps:
None
Agenda:
1) Return Quizzes (graphing and average speed from last week)
2) Movie Day!
I will be checking in with students during the video. If you need any stamps, you can come check in with me as well. Please be patient- I am trying to make sure everyone gets the help they need.
Opener:
Friday, 9/29
Homework:
None! 🌸 Have a great weekend! 🌼
Stamps:
HW- P.12 Average Speed Practice Problems
Agenda:
1) Review Average Speed practice Problems
2) Secret Activity
3) Marshmallow Challenge follow-up
Opener:
Elizabeth went on a hike. She knows her average speed was 3 km/hr and she hiked for 6 hours. How far did she hike?
Thursday, 9/28
Homework:
Average Speed Practice Problems (p. 12)- Due Friday, 9/29
Stamps:
None
Agenda:
1) The Great Marshmallow Challenge!
Opener:
Calculate Average Speed.
Speed (m/s) Time (s)
8.7 m/s 47 s
9.2 m/s 23 s
10.3 m/s 5 s
Wednesday, 9/27
Homework:
Average Speed Practice Problems (p. 12)- Due Friday, 9/29
Stamps:
CW- P. 11 Average Speed Notes
HW- P. 8 Pos/Time Graphing practice
Agenda:
1) Discuss Position/Time graphs
*Add Fastest/Slowest points to p. 8
2) Practice Average Speed problems
Opener:
1) Copy the graph below into your notebook (approximate)
2) Which letter represents the place where the person is traveling the fastest? Explain your choice.
3) Which letter represents the place where the person is traveling the slowest? Explain your choice.
Tuesday, 9/26
🤘NEW UNIT STARTS TODAY!!
Homework:
Graphing Position/Time Homework- P. 8- Due Wednesday, 9/27
Average Speed Practice Problems (p. 12)- Due Friday, 9/29
Stamps:
None Today