Teacher Information: Mrs. Senser
Office Hours: Tuesdays and Fridays, 7:35-8:20 am, C256. Please email me prior to attending office hours.
Week of 5/19-23
Monday 5/19- I can describe how the greenhouse effect causes global warming. I can identify human activities that cause greenhouse gas emissions.
Climate change pre-survey. Intro lecture. Greenhouse gas simulation.
Tuesday 5/20- I can make a claim about the effects of climate change and support it with evidence.
Climate indicator jigsaw activity:
Sign up for indicator groups.
Assign subtopics within groups.
Research and take notes on your assigned subtopic(s).
Discuss notes with your group
Prepare summary slides to present to the class on block day
Homework: Finish slides. Be ready to present on block day. End of year survey due Thursday.
Wednesday/Thursday 5/21-22- I can make a claim about the effects of climate change and support it with evidence.
Climate indicator presentations. Homework: End of year survey.
Friday 5/23- Make up day, no class
Week of 5/12-16
Monday 5/12- I can calculate the cost of energy consumption by household appliances. I can describe, model, and build a circuit breaker.
Quiz 6. Worksheet 7 work time. Homework: Think about questions for Mr. Reyes. Finish worksheet 7. Study for test Friday.
Tuesday 5/13- I can describe, model, and build a circuit breaker.
Submit questions for Mr. Reyes. Circuit breaker lab practicum. Review. Homework: Study for test Friday.
Wednesday/Thursday 5/14-15- I can describe DGS' electrical systems.
DGS Electrical tour. Review. Homework: Study for test Friday.
Friday 5/16- All learning targets this unit.
Circuits test. End of year survey.
Week of 5/5-9
Monday 5/5- I can solve quantitative series and parallel circuit problems. I can identify the variables that determine power output in a circuit.
Series & Parallel notes. Standing discussion. Activity 13. Check for understanding: Use concept builders on google classroom to prepare for quiz tomorrow over series & parallel circuits (activities 10-12). By Friday obtain (1) an electric bill (2) a photo of the technical specifications sticker on a refrigerator. Ask an adult to show you the circuit breaker and electrical meter in your residence, if possible.
Tuesday 5/6- I can solve quantitative series and parallel circuit problems. I can identify the variables that determine power output in a circuit.
Quiz 5. Activity 13 consensus. Standing discussion: power. Homework: Reading 6. By Friday obtain (1) an electric bill (2) a photo of the technical specifications sticker on a refrigerator. Ask an adult to show you the circuit breaker and electrical meter in your residence, if possible.
Wednesday/Thursday 5/7-8- I can calculate the power and energy output of a circuit.
Stations worksheet 6. Homework: Obtain (1) an electric bill (2) a photo of the technical specifications sticker on a refrigerator. Ask an adult to show you the circuit breaker and electrical meter in your residence, if possible. Quiz Monday over activity 13, worksheet 6
Friday 5/9
Go over worksheet 6. Worksheet 7: household electricity. Homework: Study for Quiz Monday over activity 13, worksheet 6
Week of 4/28-5/2
Monday 4/28- I can calculate voltage, current, and resistance in series circuits. I can identify how adding a bulb in series or parallel affects current and resistance. I can predict what will happen to other bulbs if one bulb goes out in series or parallel circuits.
Quiz 4. Activity 10 consensus. Begin activity 11. Homework: use concept builders to practice and check for understanding
Tuesday 4/29- I can identify patterns in voltage in series and parallel circuits.
Activity 11. Homework: Activity 11 conclusions
Wednesday/Thursday 4/39-5/1- I can identify patterns in current in series and parallel circuits.
Activity 11 consensus. Activity 12. Homework: Activity 12 conclusions
Friday 5/2- I can explain patterns in current and voltage in series and parallel circuits. I can calculate current, voltage, and resistance in series and parallel circuits.
Activity 12 consensus. Kirchoff's laws video. Graphic organizer check for understanding. Standing discussion: calculating voltage, current, and resistance in parallel and series circuits. Check for understanding: reading 5, worksheet 5. Study for Quiz 5 Tuesday over activities 10-12.
Week of 4/21-25
Monday 4/21- I can describe the role of a battery in a circuit.
Activity 9
Tuesday 4/22- I can describe the role of a battery in a circuit. I can graphically and mathematically model the relationship between voltage and current.
Voltage & current lab. Homework: Finish graphs & math models for voltage & current lab. Check for understanding on google classroom due by end of day Thursday.
Wednesday/Thursday 4/23-24- I can graphically and mathematically model the relationship between voltage and current.
Voltage vs current post-lab discussion. Standing discussion: solving quantitative series circuit problems. Begin activity 10. Homework: study for quiz 3 over resistance, bulb brightness, what happens when a bulb burns out in series & parallel circuits, quantitative calculations in series circuits. Check for understanding on google classroom due by end of day Thursday.
Friday 4/25- I can describe patterns in voltage and current in a series circuit.
Finish Activity 10. Begin activity 11. Homework: study for quiz 3 over resistance, bulb brightness, what happens when a bulb burns out in series & parallel circuits, quantitative calculations in series circuits
Week of 4/14-18
Monday- preACT, no school for 11th and 12th grade
Tuesday- Good luck on the ACT, juniors!
Wednesday 4/16- I can determine the relative resistance of wires.
Activity 8. Reading 4. Worksheet 4. Homework: Reading 4 & worksheet 4 due tomorrow. Study for quiz over series & parallel relationships.
Thursday 4/17- I can identify relationships between resistance, current, compass deflection, and bulb brightness in series and parallel circuits.
Quiz 2: series and parallel relationships. Activity 8 consensus. Activity 9 predictions. Go over worksheet 4.
Friday 4/18- no school
Week of 4/7-11
Monday 4/7- I can explain how air moving through straws is analogous to charge moving through filaments.
Activity 5. Homework: Finish activity 5.
Tuesday 4/8- I can define charge flow rate, current, resistance, and resistor. I can describe the difference between charge flow rate and speed.
Activity 5 consensus. Readings 2 and 3. Activity 6. Homework: Activity 6 conclusion
Wednesday/Thursday 4/9-10- I can predict how adding additional bulbs in a single loop will affect resistance, current, and bulb brightness.
Activity 6. Worksheet 3. Activity 7. Homework: Worksheet 3 due Friday
Friday 4/11- I can predict how adding additional bulbs in parallel loops will affect overall resistance, current in the trunk wire, and bulb brightness.
ACT practice passage. Physics Survey. Go over worksheet 3. Finish Activity 7 consensus. Review series & parallel circuit relationships. Homework: Good luck on the ACT next week, juniors! Study for a quiz next week over series and parallel circuits.
Week of 3/24-28
Monday 3/24- I can describe the characteristics of a circuit necessary to light a bulb using accurate vocabulary.
Activity 1 consensus and vocabulary. Activity 2. Activity 2 consensus and vocabulary. Work time worksheet 1. Homework: Worksheet 1 due on block day
Tuesday 3/25- I can identify the essential components required to light a lightbulb. I can identify components in a schematic diagram.
Activity 3. Schematic diagrams: text marking and drawing practice. Activity 3 consensus. Activity 4 predictions. Homework: Finish worksheet 1 and activity 4 predictions.
Wednesday/Thursday 3/26-27: I can describe the role of a battery in a circuit. I can identify which bulb(s) would light in a given circuit. I can model the components circuit using accurate vocabulary and schematic diagram symbols.
Activity 4. Activity 4 conclusions & consensus. Work time worksheet 2. Go over momentum tests. Go over worksheets 1 and 2. Homework: Study for quiz Friday over worksheet 1 & schematic diagrams.
Friday 3/28- I can identify which bulb(s) would light in a given circuit. I can model the components circuit using accurate vocabulary and schematic diagram symbols.
Quiz 1. ACT practice passage.
Monday 3/17- I can explain how to reduce the force experienced during a collision. I can make a claim regarding which car has more impulse and more acceleration during a collision between cars with different masses, and support my claim with scientific evidence. I can use the impulse-momentum theorem to solve problems.
Warm up: reducing force in collisions. Standing discussion: comparisons during collisions, problem solving with the impulse-momentum theorem. Check for understanding: Worksheets 1B and 2B
Tuesday 3/18- All learning targets this unit
Standing discussion: problem solving with the impulse-momentum theorem. KaHoot! Review time. Check for understanding: practice test. Momentum test Friday!!!
Wednesday/Thursday 3/19-20
Intro to circuits. Momentum test Friday!!!
Friday 3/21
Momentum test!
Monday 3/10- I can use momentum bar graphs to find initial and final system momentum. I can solve for unknown velocities.
Check for understanding question on google classroom. Worksheet 2A in packet.
Tuesday 3/11- I can use momentum bar graphs to find initial and final system momentum. I can solve for unknown velocities.
Warm-up problem. Go over worksheet 2A. Standing discussion: conservation of momentum problems.
Wednesday/Thursday 3/12-13- I can use a momentum bar graph to find change in momentum. I can explain how to reduce the force experienced during a collision.
Standing discussion: transfer of momentum. Safety in collisions lab.
Friday 3/14- I can explain how to reduce the force experienced during a collision.
Quiz over conservation of momentum quantitative problems. Finish going over energy tests. Safety in collisions post-lab discussion. Standing discussion: comparing variables in collisions.
Week of 3/3-7
Monday 3/3- I can compare the total kinetic energy of two cars before and after a collision.
Collision pre-lab and data collection. Homework: Finish filling in your group's row in the class data spreadsheet
Tuesday 3/4- I can make a claim regarding the total kinetic energy of two cars before and after a collision, and support it with evidence and reasoning. I can define ______ and calculate it using the equation _______ .
Data collection continued. Post-lab discussion. Lecture: intro to unit 8.
Wednesday/Thursday 3/5-6
Intro to the ACT science section. ACT practice passage. Finish post-lab discussion. Standing discussion: bar charts. Homework: check your understanding over bar charts
Friday 3/7
Standing discussion: conceptual bar charts. Go over energy tests. Homework: check your understanding over bar charts.
Week of 2/24-28
Monday 2/24- All learning targets this unit.
Review day! Warm up problem (using energy conservation equations), KaHoot!, open review time.
Tuesday 2/25
Unit 7 Test: Energy. Homework: Famous physicists assignment
Wednesday/Thursday 2/26-27
Culture of Physics lesson.
Friday 2/28- Institute Day, no school
I'll be presenting our work on standing discussions to other teachers throughout Cook & DuPage county- thank you for your inspiring work all year!
Week of 2/17-21
Monday 2/17- President's Day
Tuesday 2/18- I can solve energy problems quantitatively. I can define power and identify appropriate units.
Standing discussion: quantitative energy calculations. Intro to Power. Homework: Study for quantitative energy quiz on Friday. Test Tuesday 2/25.
Wednesday/Thursday 2/19-20- I can calculate the power I exert running up a flight of stairs.
Most Powerful Mustang lab practicum. Standing discussion: power calculations. Homework: quantitative energy quiz on Friday. Test Tuesday 2/25
Friday 2/21- I can solve energy problems quantitatively.
Quantitative energy quiz. Power calculation practice continued. Homework: Study for test Tuesday.
Week of 2/10-14
Monday 2/10- I can analyze energy changes in a closed system qualitatively using bar charts.
Quiz over bar charts. Bar chart worksheet. Homework: Bar chart worksheet due tomorrow.
Tuesday 2/11- I can identify when working occurs. I can analyze energy changes in an open system qualitatively using bar charts. I can write energy conservation equations.
Standing discussion: Go over bar chart worksheet. Roller coaster energy. Homework: review/practice open system bar charts.
Wednesday/Thursday 2/12-13- I can use energy bar charts as evidence to describe and make predictions about real-life scenarios.
Pendulum demo. Standing discussion: real life energy. Homework: review/practice bar charts.
Friday 2/14- I can identify when working occurs. I can analyze energy changes in an open system qualitatively using bar charts. From energy terms, I can find unknown quantities such as speed or height.
Bar chart practice. Maximum height of a pendulum. Intro to energy equations. Homework: Study for quiz next Friday over energy calculations. Test Tuesday 2/27.
Week of 2/3-7
Monday 2/3- I can use money as an analogy to describe conservation of energy.
Money analogy. Skate park simulation. Homework: Finish scenario 1-7 observations.
Tuesday 2/4- I can analyze energy changes qualitatively.
Skate park simulation conclusions and analysis. Energy storage account notes. Homework: memorize energy notes table
Wednesday/Thursday 2/5-6: I can use bar charts to show changes in energy storage accounts.
Finish energy notes. Standing discussion: Bar charts. Go over U6 tests. Homework: memorize energy notes table. Quiz Monday over bar charts.
Friday 2/7 (Spirit Assembly): I can use bar charts to show changes in energy storage accounts. I can write conservation of energy equations.
Standing discussion: Bar charts. Homework: memorize energy notes table. Quiz Monday over bar charts.
Week of 1/27-31
Monday 1/27- I can predict the angle of projectile launch that achieves the largest range.
Angle vs range calculations. Homework: Finish angle vs range calculations. Study for test Friday!!
Tuesday 1/28- All learning targets this unit
Test practica: balcony and angle vs range. Review. Homework: Study for test Friday!!!
Wednesday/Thursday 1/29-30- All learning targets this unit.
Test angle vs range. Launch & catch demo. Dropped practice bomb page. Review. Homework: Studyyyyyyyyyyyy
Friday 1/31- All learning targets this unit
Unit 6 Projectile exam!
Week of 1/20-24
Monday 1/20- Dr Martin Luther King Jr Day, no school
Tuesday 1/21- I can calculate the horizontal and vertical components of an angled velocity.
Standing discussion: Angled projectiles. Lab practicum prep. Homework: Prepare for the lab practicum by completing an example calculation. Study for quiz Friday over horizontally launched projectiles.
Wednesday/Thursday 1/22-23- I can predict the landing location of a projectile.
Lab practicum! Homework: Study for quiz Friday over horizontally launched projectiles.
Friday 1/24- I can solve horizontally launched projectile problems.
Quiz over horizontally launched projectiles. Finish testing lab practicum.
Week of 1/13-17
Monday 1/13- I can make a claim regarding the vertical and horizontal acceleration of a projectile and support it with evidence and reasoning.
Open note projectile lab quiz. Concept builder (on google classroom). Homework: Finish the concept builder. Use the resources on google classroom to review vertical projectile problems as needed. Quiz on vertical projectile problems on block day
Tuesday 1/14- I can solve 2-dimensional projectile problems, using __ as the link between horizontal and vertical motion.
Review concept builder. Standing discussion: 2D projectiles. Homework: review/reflect 2D projectile problems. Quiz block day on vertical projectile problems.
Wednesday/Thursday 1/15-16- I can solve vertical and 2-dimensional projectile problems, using __ as the link between horizontal and vertical motion.
Vertical projectile motion quiz. Brain break. x & y velocity worksheet. Launched marble demo. Standing discussion continued: 2D projectiles. Homework: review/reflect 2D projectile problems.
Friday 1/17- I can solve vertical and 2-dimensional projectile problems, using __ as the link between horizontal and vertical motion.
Review variables & keywords. Dropped marble demo. Turd the target game. Homework: Practice Turd the Target as needed
Week of 1/7-10
Tuesday 1/7- I can graphically model vertical and horizontal position, velocity, and acceleration vs time.
Projectile pre-lab and video analysis.
Wednesday/Thursday 1/8-9- I can graphically model vertical and horizontal position, velocity, and acceleration vs time. I can make a claim regarding the vertical and horizontal acceleration of a projectile and support it with evidence and reasoning.
E-learning expectations. Post-lab discussion. Draft CER. Homework: Prepare for lab quiz on Monday
Friday 1/10- I can solve for a missing variable in a vertical projectile problem.
Standing discussion: vertical projectile motion. Homework: Reflect, notes, practice vertical projectile motion. Prep for lab quiz Monday (open note), vertical projectile quiz block day (closed note)
Week of 12/15-18
Monday 12/16- I can solve quantitative problems involving both kinematics and dynamics, using acceleration as the link.
Standing discussion: Combined kinematics and dynamics problems. Homework: STUDY! Test on block day
Tuesday 12/17- All learning targets this unit
Review
Wednesday/Thursday 12/18-19
Unit 5 Test!
Friday 12/19
Make-up day- no student attendance unless arranged with the teacher in advance.
Have a wonderful winter break, and Happy New Year! See you in 2025!
Week of 12/9-13
Monday 12/9- I can use the 2nd law (net force = mass x acceleration) to solve quantitative force problems.
Review 2nd law equations and calculations. Go over unit 4 tests and reassessment policy. Homework: Finish Worksheet 1. Prepare for lab quiz tomorrow.
Tuesday 12/10- I can graphically and mathematically model the relationship between net force and acceleration.
Intro to concept builder. Atwood lab quiz. Concept builder. Homework: Review/reflect on combined kinematics and dynamics problems.
Wednesday/Thursday 12/11-12: I can use the equation net force = mass x acceleration to solve quantitative force problems.
Review worksheet 1: 2nd law problems. Standing discussion: 2nd law problems and kinematics. Homework: Review/reflect
Friday 12/13- I can solve quantitative problems involving both kinematics and dynamics, using acceleration as the link.
Standing discussion: Combined kinematics and dynamics problems
Week of 12/2-6
Monday 12/2- I can graphically and mathematically model the relationship between force and acceleration.
Atwood machine pre-lab. Begin data collection. Homework: Plan and revise procedure as needed. Be prepared to begin data collection immediately on Tuesday.
Tuesday 12/3- I can graphically and mathematically model the relationship between force and acceleration.
Atwood machine data collection. Begin post-lab analysis. Homework: Finish graph and post-lab discussion questions.
Wednesday/Thursday 12/4-5- I can graphically and mathematically model the relationship between force and acceleration.
Graphing check-in. Post-lab discussion. Complete graphic organizer. Homework: Prepare for lab quiz Tuesday
Friday 12/6- I can write net force equations and 2nd law equations for objects with unbalanced forces. Given a description of motion, I can determine the direction of the unbalanced force, and vice versa.
Standing discussion: quantitative unbalanced force problems for vertical motion. Homework: Review/reflect on standing discussion. Prepare for lab quiz Tuesday.
Week of 11/25-29
Monday 11/25- All learning targets this unit
Review day. Turn in late work- no unit 4 late work will be accepted once you begin the unit 4 exam. Homework: Study!!!
Tuesday 11/26- All learning targets this unit
Unit 4 test!
Wednesday - Friday 11/27-29 No School
Happy Thanksgiving! I am so thankful that I get to work with all of you :)
Week of 11/18-22
Monday 11/18- I can give an example where weight changes but mass does not. I can identify third law pairs. I can identify whether two equal forces are an example of the first or third law.
Mass vs weight KaHoot! Colliding carts demo. Third law pear deck. Homework: Finish pear deck. Gravity quiz on block day.
Tuesday 11/19- I can write net force equations. I can use net force equations and the gravity equation to solve for an unknown force.
Standing discussion: net force equations. Homework: reflection over standing discussion. Study for gravity quiz on block day.
Wednesday/Thursday 11/20-21- I can use net force equations and the gravity equation to solve for an unknown force.
Review net force. Gravity quiz. Work time worksheet 5. Homework: Woksheet 5 due Friday. Study for test Tuesday.
Friday 11/22- I can use net force equations and the gravity equation to solve for an unknown force.
Standing discussion continued: solving using net force equations. Homework: Study guide first draft due Monday.
Week of 11/11-15
Monday 11/11- I can identify the system. I can correctly draw and label a system schema and free body diagram to model the forces acting on an object.
Finish force notes. Standing discussion: system schema and free body diagrams. Homework: Free body diagram reflection (answer key posted on google classroom). Senior science elective survey due TODAY. Quiz on block day over free body diagrams.
Tuesday 11/12- I can correctly draw and label a system schema and free body diagram to model the forces acting on an object.
Warm up: explain the mistake. Standing discussion continued: system schemas and free body diagrams. Homework: Quiz tomorrow over free body diagrams.
Wednesday/Thursday 11/13-14- I can graphically and mathematically model the relationship between mass and weight. I can define weight and mass and use the correct unit for each. I can give examples where weight changes but mass does not. I can use the gravity formula to calculate mass, weight, or gravitational field strength.
Review free body diagrams. Gravity lab. Homework: mass, weight, and gravity problem set. Quiz Friday over free body diagrams.
Friday 11/15- I can define weight, mass, and gravitational field strength and use the correct unit for each.
Gravity post-lab discussion. Mass, weight, and gravity problem set on google classroom. Free body diagram quiz. Homework: mass, weight, and gravity problem set due Tuesday.
Week of 11/4-8
Monday 11/4- I can name several careers that a physicist could have, and how the skills from their physics degree support their careers.
Careers in Physics lesson. Homework: Personal profiles (on google classroom in "Careers in Physics" post) due Wednesday. Juniors: Senior science elective google form due Mondayt 11/11.
Tuesday 11/5- Election Day, no school
Wednesday/Thursday 11/6-7- I know what happens to an object's motion when it experiences a balanced or unbalanced push.
Senior elective options. Broomball! Broomball notes & discussion. Intro to force notes. Homework: Readings 1-2
Friday 11/8- I can draw and label a system schema and force diagram.
Review laws of dynamics: concept builder. Go over unit 3 test. Finish force notes. Homework: Read and annotate readings 1-2 (key ideas, definitions, examples, questions)
Week of 10/28-11/1
Monday 10/28- I can calculate the initial velocity and maximum altitude of a rocket given ascent time.
Standing discussion: rocket launch. Discuss worksheet 5. Homework: rocket launch worksheet due tomorrow. Study for unit 3 test Friday
Tuesday 10/29- I can use kinematic equations to calculate a missing variable for freefall problems. I know that the acceleration for objects in freefall on Earth is -10 m/s/s.
Warmup review on google classroom. Kahoot! Discuss worksheet 5. Collect rocket launch worksheet. Homework: Study for Unit 3 Test Friday
Wednesday/Thursday 10/30-31: BOO! All learning targets this unit.
Matchgraph. Unit 3 study guide. Last day to turn in late work. Homework: STUDY!!!
Friday 11/1- All learning targets unit 3: accelerated motion
Unit 3 test!
Week of 10/21-25
Monday 10/21- I can design an experiment involving a bottle rocket, including independent, dependent, and control variables. I can compare the freefall acceleration of objects with different masses.
Rocket lab: experimental design. Build nosecones. Build fins. Video: dropping a feather and a bowling ball in a vacuum. Homework: Study for Quiz tomorrow over kinematic equations (freefall not included). Finish rocket and bring it back tomorrow.
Tuesday 10/22- I can solve a freefall problem for an unknown quantity.
Kinematic equations quiz. Standing discussion: Rockets in freefall. Homework: Come dressed for rocket launching on block day! Freefall worksheet due Monday.
Wednesday/Thursday 10/23-24- I can conduct an experiment involving a bottle rocket, including independent, dependent, and control variables.
Launch rockets! Rocket revisions. Homework: Revise rocket for a re-launch Friday. Freefall worksheet due Monday.
Friday 10/25- I can conduct an experiment involving a bottle rocket including independent, dependent, and control variables.
Rocket launches. Homework: Freefall worksheet due Monday.
Week of 10/14-18
Monday 10/14- Indigenous Peoples' Day, no school
Tuesday 10/15- I can use kinematic equations to solve for an unknown variable.
Intro to rocketry. Kinematic equations example problem. Standing discussion: Kinematic equations. Homework: Bring in rocket materials by Monday. Reflection notes from standing discussion.
Wednesday/Thursday 10/16-17- I can use kinematic equations to solve for an unknown variable.
Rocketry materials check-in. Standing discussion: Kinematic equations continued. Intro to freefall. Homework: Reflection notes from standing discussion. Bring in rocket materials by Monday.
Friday 10/18- I can design and implement a controlled experiment involving bottle rockets.
Standing discussion: Freefall. Homework: Reflection notes from standing discussion. Bring in rocket materials.
Week of 10/7-10
Monday 10/7- I can calculate displacement from a velocity vs time graph.
Start saving carbonated beverage 2L bottles! Acceleration concept builder warmup. Calculating displacement lecture. Standing discussion: calculations with velocity graphs. Homework: Reflections & notes from standing discussion. Quiz Wednesday over calculating displacement and acceleration from a velocity graph.
Tuesday 10/8- I can calculate displacement from a velocity vs time graph. I can draw position vs time and velocity vs time graphs for accelerating objects.
Card sort warmup. Standing discussion continued. Homework: Study for quiz tomorrow over calculating displacement and acceleration from a velocity graph.
Wednesday 10/9 (8 period day, no blocks)- I can calculate displacement and acceleration from a velocity vs time graph.
Practice problem from yesterday's discussion. Quiz: calculating with velocity graphs. Homework: notes/reflections from standing discussion. Reminder to get 100% on the vocab google form if you haven't already.
Thursday 10/10 (1:30 dismissal, no blocks)
Kahoot! Intro to kinematic equations.
Week of 9/30-10/4
Monday 9/30- I can model accelerated motion using a position vs time, velocity vs time graph, motion map, or written description.
Lab extension predictions. Lab extension. Homework: Finish lab extension #1-4, parts a-h
Tuesday 10/1
Kinematic graph notes. Standing discussion: kinematic graphs. Homework: Reflection
Wednesday 10/2 (Periods 1 and 3 only)
Lab quiz. Standing discussion continued. Reflection. Go over unit 2 tests. Unit 3 Notes page in packet (use previous notes from unit 2 & cart on an incline lab to complete), Unit 3 Vocabulary google form. Homework: Discussion reflection due Friday. Unit 3 Vocabulary on google classroom- must earn 100% by Monday, you can retake it as many times as needed to get there.
Thursday 10/3 (Period 2 only)
Lab quiz. Video & notes on displacement. Unit 3 Notes page in packet (use previous notes from unit 2 & cart on an incline lab to complete), Unit 3 Vocabulary google form. Homework: Unit 3 Vocabulary on google classroom- must earn 100% by Monday, you can retake it as many times as needed to get there.
Friday 10/4
Finish going over unit 2 tests, reassessment policy. Standing discussion: Displacement. Homework: Displacement reflection notes. Unit 3 Vocabulary on google classroom- must earn 100% by Monday, you can retake it as many times as needed to get there.
Week of 9/23-27
Monday 9/23
Test lab practicum predictions. Review. Homework: Study for unit 2 test tomorrow! Tomorrow is last day to turn in unit 2 late work.
Tuesday 9/24
Unit 2 test!
Wednesday/Thursday 9/25-26: I can graphically and mathematically model the relationship between position and velocity vs time for an object that is speeding up.
Cart on an Incline lab. Begin post-lab discussion. Homework: Finish lab questions on half sheet.
Friday 9/27- I can graphically and mathematically model the relationship between position and velocity vs time for an object that is speeding up.
Finish post-lab discussion. U3 packets handed out. Motion map lecture.
Week of 9/16-20
Monday 9/16- Given a position graph, I can draw the corresponding motion map, written description of motion, and velocity vs time graph.
Multiple representations of motion lab. Homework: Revise lab
Tuesday 9/17- Given a position vs time graph, velocity vs time graph, written description, or motion map, I can create the other three corresponding models.
Go over lab results. Velocity vs time graph notes. Worksheet 2 standing discussion. Reflection. Homework: Reflection
Wednesday/Thursday 9/18-19- I can calculate displacement from a position vs time graph or velocity vs time graph.
Motion graph warmup. Intro lecture to displacement calculations. Displacement standing discussion. Reflection. Instructions for lab practicum. Homework: Study for quiz Friday over worksheets 1 and 2 (creating models for motion). Displacement reflection. Study for test Tuesday!
Friday 9/20- I can predict the final position of a vehicle moving at constant velocity.
Reflection feedback. Quiz (position graphs, motion maps, written descriptions, velocity graphs). Data collection for lab practicum. Homework: Finish lab practicum prediction. Study for test Tuesday!
Week of 9/9-13
Monday 9/9- I know that on a position vs time graph, slope represents velocity and y-intercept represents initial position. Given a description of motion, I can draw the associated position vs time graph and vice versa.
Warm-up review. Standing discussion: position vs time graphs. Homework: Fill out seating survey if you haven't already. Prepare for lab quiz on block day.
Tuesday 9/10- I can use graph words and motion words together in a sentence to describe how a graph shows a specific motion. Given a motion map, description of motion, or position vs time graph, I can create the other two representations.
Standing discussion continued. Motion map video (google classroom). Worksheet 1: position vs time graphs and motion maps. Homework: Finish worksheet 1. Prepare for lab quiz on block day.
Wednesday/Thursday 9/11-12- Given a position vs time graph, I can create a velocity vs time graph, description of motion, and motion map.
Graph & motion words warmup. Discuss worksheet 1. Reflection. New packets handed out. Battery Powered Vehicle lab quiz. Predictions for multiple representations of motion lab. Homework: multiple representations of motion lab position vs time graphs and motion maps for #1-8
Friday 9/13- Given a motion map, description of motion, velocity vs time graph, or position vs time graph, I can create the other three representations.
Review motion maps, position vs time graphs. Multiple representations of motion lab. Homework: revise multiple representations of motion lab.
Week of 9/2-9/6
Monday 9/2- Labor Day, no school
Tuesday, 9/3- I can graphically and mathematically model the motion of a battery powered vehicle.
Battery powered vehicle prelab notes. Begin data collection.
Wednesday 9/4-5- I can graphically and mathematically model the motion of a battery powered vehicle. I can create a data table and graph in standard form using google sheets.
Reflections and feedback on data collection. Intro to graphing in sheets. Data collection continued. Homework: Complete the google sheet, including data table, graph, and post-lab questions.
Friday 9/6 (1:30 dismissal)- I can graphically and mathematically model the motion of a battery powered vehicle.
Post-lab discussion. Homework: Seating Survey
Week of 8/26-30
Monday 8/26- I can create a data table and graph in standard form. I can create a mathematical model for a linear line.
Finish standing discussion: data tables & graphing. Reflection notes. Intro lecture: mathematical model. Homework: Finish discussion reflection notes. Revise graph and data table from pasta lab. Lab quiz Friday!
Tuesday 8/27- I can create a mathematical model for a linear line. I can write meaning statements for the slope and y-intercept of a line, including numbers, units, and variables. I can write meaning statements for the slope and y-intercept of a line, including numbers, units, and variables.
Reading 3: math model, meaning of slope, meaning of y-intercept. Practice worksheet: mathematical model, slope, y-intercept. Video & practice worksheet on unit simplification. Homework: Finish practice problems on the back of reading 3. Finish unit simplification worksheet. Revise post-lab questions from pasta lab. Lab quiz Friday!
Wednesday/Thursday 8/28-29- I can create a mathematical model for a linear line. I can write meaning statements for the slope and y-intercept of a line, including numbers, units, and variables. I can write meaning statements for the slope and y-intercept of a line, including numbers, units, and variables.
Go over homework. Standing discussion: math models, slope, y-intercept. Homework: Revise pasta lab. Lab quiz Friday!
Friday 8/30- I can design an experiment, including independent, dependent, and control variables. I can create a data table and graph in standard form. I can create a mathematical model for a linear line. I can write meaning statements for the slope and y-intercept of a line, including numbers, units, and variables.
Warm-up review problem. Lab quiz.
Monday 8/19- I can graphically and mathematically model the relationship between pasta strands and breaking point mass.
Go over supply list & absence policy. Hand out Unit 1 Packets. Review lab procedure. Collect data.
Tuesday 8/20- I can graphically and mathematically model the relationship between pasta strands and breaking point mass.
Academic integrity expectations. Vocab instructions. Review y=mx+b. Finish data collection. Post-lab discussion. Homework: Finish lab worksheet and vocabulary page. Get to know you survey due Friday on google classroom
Wednesday/Thursday 8/21-22- I can identify the independent, dependent, and control variables in an experiment. I can differentiate between variables and units. I can graph a data set in standard form.
Open house presentation. Go over vocabulary. Post-lab discussion. Reading #2, go over graphing rubric. Homework: Get to know you survey
Friday 8/23- I can identify the independent, dependent, and control variables in an experiment. I can differentiate between variables and units. I can graph a data set in standard form.
Finish grading graph if needed. Standing discussion: graphing. Reflection/debrief discussion. Homework: Review graphing.
Friday, August 16
Friday, 8/16- First Day of School!
Welcome! Introductions, spaghetti bridge demo, materials.