INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS WLP 2025-26

September 29th A and 30th B

• I can make observations, ask questions, and suggest explanations for things I see.

• I can identify when acceleration is and is not happening.

• I can describe what happens to acceleration when force is altered.

Do Now:

F=ma Do Now 2

1. Finish Rubber Band Carts and Slide Show (Available on Google Classroom if you here)

   • Remember...You don't want total time, just the time it took to accelerate. 

   • Remember you only care about velocity from 0m/s to the max velocity.

2. F=ma Practice 1 (Paper) Turn this in when once you've checked your answers.

3. Newtons Second Law: Mixed Problems 1 (Paper) Yup, it's new, work on it over the next couple of days!

4. pHet Simulation - Using Forces and Motion Simulator to Verify Rubberband Cart Findings. Google Classroom

5. Independent Vector Introduction 1:  Paraphrasing Google Classroom

6. Balloon Rocket Engineering Intro? Me! Come see me!

HW: 

Finish all F=ma Practice Problems, come with question to our next class....AAA Quiz the class after that (speed and acceleration will also be on the quiz!)

September 25thA and 26thB

• I can make observations, ask questions, and suggest explanations for things I see.

• I can identify when acceleration is and is not happening.

• I can describe what happens to acceleration when force is altered.

Do Now:

Try these:

F=ma Do Now 1

Agenda

1. Intro Rubber Band Carts (Available on Google Classroom if you here)

   • Start Data Collection (if you haven't already)

   • Remember...You don't want total time, just the time it took to accelerate. 

   • Remember you only care about velocity from 0m/s to the max velocity.

2. Force and Motion Basics (Google Classroom) (Likely already done this)

3. F = ma Formula Practice (Paper) (Should have started this last class)

4. Newtons Second Law: Mixed Problems 1 (Paper) Yup, it's new, work on it over the next couple of days!

5. Rubber Band Cart Analysis Slideshow (Google Classroom)

HW: 

1. Newtons Second Law Problems If You Didn't Get to them In Class

October 1st and 3rd B

• I can make observations, ask questions, and suggest explanations for things I see.

• I can identify when acceleration is and is not happening.

• I can describe what happens to acceleration when force is altered.

Do Now:

1. F=ma quiz next class

2. Demo Balloon Rockets and Net Force Calculations

3. Balloon Rocket Engineering

   1. Data Collection

4. Newtons Second Law: Mixed Problems 1 (Paper) Yup, it's new, work on it over the next couple of days!

5. pHet Simulation - Using Forces and Motion Simulator to Verify Rubberband Cart Findings. Google Classroom

6. Independent Vector Introduction 1: Paraphrasing Google Classroom

7. Independent Vector Introduction Part 2 Google Classroom

HW: 

September 23rd A and 24nd B

• I can make observations, ask questions, and suggest explanations for things I see.

• I can identify when acceleration is and is not happening.

• I can describe what happens to acceleration when force is altered.

Do Now:

1. F=ma Notes and Demo (Notes,Me)

2. Newton Preview (Google Classroom)

   1. Watch and Notes

3. What haven't you finished from last class? (Go Look)

4. Force and Motion Basics (Google Classroom)

5. F = ma Practice (Paper)

6. Intro Rubber Band Carts (Available on Google Classroom if you here)

   1. Begin Data Collection

HW: F=MA Practice

September 19th A and 22nd B

• I can make observations, ask questions, and suggest explanations for things I see.

• I can identify when acceleration is and is not happening.

• I can describe what happens to acceleration when force is altered.

Do Now:

Review your acceleration notes and the two equations!

1. Acceleration Quiz

2. Finish Graph Matching 

   1. Hopefully the kinks will be worked out now!

3. Newton Preview  (Google Classroom)

   1. Watch and Notes

4. Force and Motion Basics (Google Classroom)

5. Check PowerSchool - Turn in Late Assignments.

HW: Finish Force and Motion Basics

September 17th A and 18th B

1. I can analyze a graph to determine the speed/velocity of an object.

2. I can analyze a graph to determine whether an object is accelerating or not.

3. I can determine when an object is accelerating or not

Do Now:

Review your acceleration notes and the two equations!

1. Go Over Acceleration Equation Practice

   • Acceleration Quiz

2. Speed and Acceleration 2 (Paper)

   • Did you turn this in?

3. Graph Matching (Paper)

   • Complete this today and turn in.

4. What else to you need to hand in?

   • Check PowerSchool

   • Get it done!

5. Newton Preview?

   • Take Notes

HW: 

• Finish and turn in Moving Man and Graph Matching if you haven't already.

• All Speed and Acceleration Practice should also be truned in .

September 15th A and 16th B

1. I can analyze a graph to determine the speed/velocity of an object.

2. I can analyze a graph to determine whether an object is accelerating or not.

3. I can determine when an object is accelerating or not

Do Now:

How's the math feeling?  

1. Using the Acceleration Equation... Questions?

   • Prolly take notes....

2. Speed and Acceleration 2

   • Acceleration quiz coming soon!

3. Complete Phet "Moving Man Simulation"

   • Turn in on Classroom

4. Graph Matching Preview (Paper)

   • Start this if you didn't last class!

September 5th A and 8th B

1. I can analyze a graph to determine the speed/velocity of an object.

2. I can analyze a graph to determine whether an object is accelerating or not.

3. I can determine when an object is accelerating or not

4. I can accurately measure speed within a system.

5. I can describe motion using math.

6. I can compare the motion within two different systems using mathematical terms.

Do Now:

Can you manipulate equations? (Paper, Keep it in you're notes)

1. Speed Quiz? Coming Soon.... yes, you'll need to manipulate the equations!

2. Speed  and Acceleration Practice - How's this going, what can I help with?

3. The Very Slightly Inclined Plane Lab (Google Classroom) You'll likely be finishing this next class.....

4. A First Look at Motion (Google Classroom)

August 27th  A and 28th B

1. I understand the content that Introduction To Physics Will Cover

2. I know where materials are stored in Room 208

3. I know the Safety Expectations around Lab Activities in Introduction to Physics

4. I know where the safety devices are in Room 208

5. I can explain the variables that determine speed.

6. I can calculate the speed of an object.

1. Put your phone deep in your bag or in the phone holder. (Thanks!)

2. Find Your Seat - Look for clues on the diagram projected on the board!

3. Join our Google Classroom 

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   • Mod B1 - eehzrjcg 

   • Mod B4 - wyhlpuzm

4. Complete "Getting To Know You" (Google Classroom)

   • Submit it!

5. Syllabus Overview

6. Pick up "208 Room/Safety Search"

   • Complete it

7. Lab Safety Overview - Get it Signed

8. Let's Get Rolling! - Can Mr. Lang Maintain Constant Speed (Paper)

HW:

Lab Safety Contracts Signed Due: Next Class