All of the posted assignments will be dealing with articles from the website www.howstuffworks.com. In most cases you will have to read a posted topic and provide a summary of how a certain device works. Focus especially on any physics related content. Sometimes the assignment may include a guided worksheet to be completed. Any worksheets will be available in class or from a direct link to the assignment. Specific instructions will be included with each posted assignment.
You are to use your school issued chrome book to complete your summaries in the "Google Docs" app. Using the share feature in the top right corner, share with me using my email jtokarsky@richlandsd.com . Alternate ways of turning in the assignment should be cleared with Mr. Tokarsky prior to the due date.
* Unless otherwise noted all assignments should be completed by the end of class on the day assigned.
ASSIGNMENTS: (Note - Only complete assignments when directed to do so and make sure you are on the correct date!)
11/3/17
Today, rather than a summary on an article, you will take a How Stuff Works quiz on gravity. Click here for the quiz. On a document you should list numbers 1-10. Place the correct answer to each question beside the number. Even if you get the question wrong the quiz will immediately identify the correct answer which you should write down before going on to the next one. Title the document Gravity Quiz + Last Name.
10/27/17
Currently we have just begun studying Newton's Laws of Motion and Forces in class. A somewhat new discovery about the dangers of high forces in contact sports is chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Read about CTE by clicking here. The article is 5 pages long. Read and summarize each page into 5 paragraphs. Save and title the assignment CTE - LAST NAME.
10/20/17
Today you will look at a top ten list dealing with scrutinizing science articles. Frequently mainstream media publishes supposed scientific findings with little to no factual evidence. Click here for the list. This top ten list narrows down how you can tell if a story might be bogus. Read all top ten and summarize FIVE of them in short separate paragraphs. Save and title BOGUS-LAST NAME.
10/13/17
We have recently begun discussing projectiles in class. Bullets are a common type of projectile studied in physics. Todays How Stuff Works is on 10 innovations that lead to the modern bullet. Click here to go to the countdown. Read all 10 but you only need to choose 5 to summarize. Summarize your 5 choices into 5 separate paragraphs. Title your file as "Bullet Last Name"
10/6/17
Continuing on the topic of acceleration this week you will read about the basics of a turbo charger. Don't worry if you do not know much about a car engine. The article makes everything fairly simple to understand. The article is five pages, however you only have to summarize the first 3 pages. As always complete a separate paragraph for each page. Follow the link here. Title your file as "Turbo Last Name".
9/29/17
Continuing the topic of free fall you will read an article on Cliff Diving, click here. Summarize the five page of the article in separate paragraphs. Title the document Cliff + LastName.
9/22/17
The How Stuff Works assignment today does not necessarily have a direct correlation to what we are currently covering in class. However, the point of it is that many people have pre-conceived notions which they think are fact but in reality are false. There is a variety of reasons for this, but whatever the reason false facts can really misconstrue our understanding of the universe. Go to
http://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/everyday-myths/10-false-science-facts.htm . I want you to read all 10 false science facts. You only need to report on 3 of them. Do a short paragraph summary on each of any 3 you choose. Title the assignment False Facts Last Name.
9/15/17
In this assignment you will investigate how radar detection works. Click here to take you to the article. Read the article and write a summary. LABEL YOUR POST AS "Radar - Last Name." There are 5 segments to this article. Make sure you summarize each. Divide your posting into five small paragraphs, covering each segment.
9/8/17
In this assignment you will investigate how GPS detection works. Click here to take you to the article. Read the article and write a summary. There are 5 segments to this article. Make sure you summarize each. Divide your posting into five small paragraphs, covering each segment. Please title the assignment as GPS - Last Name.
9/1/17
Your first assignment will look into why the metric system is not used in the United Sates. Go to
http://science.howstuffworks.com/why-us-not-on-metric-system.htm The article is FIVE pages long. Type a short summary in paragraph form for EACH of the pages contained in the article. You will be given further instructions on how to turn the assignment in. Title the assignment Metric - Your Last Name
5/5/17
Find out how one-way mirrors work here. Summarize the short article into one paragraph. Title the assignment Mirror-Last Name. The assignment is due by the end of the day on 5/8/17.
4/21/17
Learn abouts how electric guitars work here. There are four pages to the article. Summarize each into its own paragraph. Title the assignment Guitar-Last Name. The assignment is due by the end of the day on 4/24/17
4/7/17
Learn abouts waves and sun poisoning here. There are four pages to the article. Summarize each into its own paragraph. Title the assignment Sun-Last Name. The assignment is due by the end of the day on 4/10/17
3/23/16
Read about if a sound wave can kill you here. This is a short article. Summarize the article in one paragraph.
Title the assignment Sound-Last Name. The assignment is due by the end of the day on 3/23/17.
3/3/17
Read and summarize the speedometer article found here. The article is six pages long. Briefly summarize each page into six paragraphs. Title the assignment Speedometer-Last Name and save in the hw drive. Due at the end of class on 3/6/17
2/24/17
Today read about Diesel Engines. Click here to go to the article. Summarize all 5 pages into 5 paragraphs. Title the assignment Diesel-Last Name. The assignment is due by the end of the day on 2/27/17.
2/17/17
Today read about a complex machine, a car engine. Click here to go to the article. You only need to summarize the first Three pages. Title the assignment Engine-Last Name. The assignment is due by the end of the day on 2/21/17.
2/3/17
Continuing our discussion of Power, today you will read about the benefits of LED lighting. Click here to read the article. The LED article contains 4 pages. Briefly summarize each page into 4 paragraphs. Title the assignment LED-LastName. The assignment is due by the end of the day on 2/6/17.
1/27/17
We will soon be doing a lab on horsepower. Look more into horsepower here. Summarize the article into three paragraphs. Title the assignment Horsepower-Last Name. This assignment is due by the end of the day on 1/30/17
1/13/17
Continuing the topic of momentum and impact you will look into how these factors can effect the human body. Recently protection against concussions in sports has become a very important issue due to Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). Read about CTE by clicking the following link: http://health.howstuffworks.com/mental-health/neurological-conditions/chronic-traumatic-encephalopathy.htm . The article has 5 pages summarize each one. Save and Title CTE-Last Name
1/3/17
We are currently discussing Impulse and Momentum in class. One of the most important applications of Impulse is safety systems in vehicles. An airbag is one of the most important safety devices mandated on alll vehicles in the last 30 years. Read the article located at
http://www.howstuffworks.com/car-driving-safety/safety-regulatory-devices/airbag.htm to learn more about the functioning of airbags. This article has FIVE pages. You should do a one paragraph summary of all the key points on EACH page for a total of FIVE paragraphs. Save and Title Airbag-Last Name.
12/16/16
Continuing the theme of circular motion today you will read about How Satellites Orbit Earth. Click here to go to the site. This is a short article. You only need a one paragraph summary focusing on the specifics of an orbit and what/how it works. Title the assignment Satellites-Last Name. The assignment is due by the end of the day on 12/19/16.
12/6/16
Read about black ice work here. There are five pages to the article. Summarize each page in its own paragraph. . Save and title the assignment as Black Ice-Last Name. This assignment is due by the end of the day on 12/7/16.
12/2/16
Read about bearings work here. There are five pages to the article. Summarize each page in its own paragraph. . Save and title the assignment as Bearings-Last Name. This assignment is due by the end of the day on 12/5/16.
11/18/16
Read about how bullet proof glass works here. This is only a one page article, therefore your summary needs to be only one paragraph. Be sure to be specific about how the force is spread out so the glass does not shatter. Save and title the assignment as Glass-Last Name. This assignment is due by the end of the day on 11/21/16.
10/28/16
Today you will look at a top ten list dealing with scrutinizing science articles. Frequently mainstream media publishes supposed scientific findings with little to no factual evidence. Click here for the list. This top ten list narrows down how you can tell if a story might be bogus. Read all top ten and summarize FIVE of them in short separate paragraphs. Save and title BOGUS-LAST NAME. The assignment is due 11/1/16.
10/21/16
Today's lesson is an interesting read on drilling deep into Earth and how gravity would affect you. Go to
http://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/earth/geophysics/question373.htm and summarize each page of info into a brief but informative paragraph. Save and title DRILLING-LAST NAME .The assignment is due on 10/24/16
10/14/16
Today, rather than a summary on an article, you will take a How Stuff Works quiz on gravity. Click here for the quiz. On a document you should list numbers 1-10. Place the correct answer to each question beside the number. Even if you get the question wrong the quiz will immediately identify the correct answer which you should write down before going on to the next one. Title the document Gravity Quiz + Last Name.
10/7/16
Continuing the topic of free fall you will read an article on Cliff Diving, click here. Summarize the five page of the article in separate paragraphs. Title the document Cliff + LastName.
The assignment is due by the end of the day on 10/11/16.
9/29/16
Continuing on the topic of acceleration this week you will read about the basics of a turbo charger. Don't worry if you do not know much about a car engine. The article makes everything fairly simple to understand. The article is five pages, however you only have to summarize the first 3 pages. As always complete a separate paragraph for each page. Follow the link here. Title your file as "Turbo Last Name". The assignment is due by the end of the day on 9/30/16.
9/23/16
The How Stuff Works assignment today does not necessarily have a direct correlation to what we are currently covering in class. However, the point of it is that many people have pre-conceived notions which they think are fact but in reality are false. There is a variety of reasons for this, but whatever the reason false facts can really misconstrue our understanding of the universe. Go to
http://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/everyday-myths/10-false-science-facts.htm . I want you to read all 10 false science facts. You only need to report on 3 of them. Do a short paragraph summary on each of any 3 you choose. Title the assignment False Facts Last Name. The assignment is due by the end of the day on Monday, September 26.
9/16/16
In class are investigating acceleration. Most situations involving acceleration will focus on typical vehicles. For this particular How Stuff Works Assignment we will take a look at a not so typical vehicle. Go to
http://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/inventions/hybrid-sports-bicycle.htm and read about how a hybrid bike works. The articles is three pages long. Summarize each page with a short paragraph for each one (3 total). Title the assignment Hybrid - LastName . The assignment is due by the end of the day on Monday, September 19.
9/2/16
In this assignment you will investigate how GPS detection works. Click here to take you to the article. Read the article and write a summary. There are 5 segments to this article. Make sure you summarize each. Divide your posting into five small paragraphs, covering each segment. Please title the assignment as GPS - Last Name.
The assignment is due by the start of class on Tuesday, September 6.
8/26/16
Your first assignment will look into why the metric system is not used in the United Sates. Go to
http://science.howstuffworks.com/why-us-not-on-metric-system.htm The article is FIVE pages long. Type a short summary in paragraph form for EACH of the pages contained in the article. You will be given further instructions on how to turn the assignment in. Title the assignment Metric - Your Last Name
5/13/16
Read about if a sound wave can kill you here. This is a short article. Summarize the article in one paragraph.
Title the assignment Sound-Last Name. The assignment is due by the end of the day on 5/16/16.
5/10/16
In this assignment you will investigate how radar detection works. Click here to take you to the article. Read the article and post a summary above in the discussion board. LABEL YOUR POST AS "Radar - Last Name." There are 5 segments to this article. Make sure you summarize each. Divide your posting into five small paragraphs, covering each segment. This assignment is due by the end of the day on 5/11/2016.
4/14/16
Today you read read more on the topic of hydraulics. Click here to go to the article. The article is long. You only need to read and summarize the first 3 pages in 3 separate paragraphs. Feel free to read all of the article to explore more complex hydraulic systems. Title the assignment Hydraulics-Last Name. The assignment is due by the end of the day on 4/18/16/
4/8/16
Continuing the theme of circular motion today you will read about How Satellites Orbit Earth. Click here to go to the site. This is a short article. You only need a one paragraph summary focusing on the specifics of an orbit and what /how it works. Title the assignment Satellites-Last Name. The assignment is due by the end of the day on 4/11/16.
3/14/16
Read and summarize the speedometer article found here. The article is six pages long. Briefly summarize each page into six paragraphs. Title the assignment Speedometer-Last Name and save in the hw drive. Due at the end of class.
3/4/16
Read and summarize the roller coaster safety article found here. Save as Coaster Limits - Last Name. Due at the end of class.
2/26/16
Investigate the physics of roller coasters here. The main topic is energy as well as many other physics principles. There are ten segments to the article. Each segment should be summarized in its own paragraph. Title your posting Roller Coasters. Because this article is longer than usual you will have some time Monday to finish in class. This posting is due by 2/29/16 at the end of the day. Title the assignment Coaster-Last Name..
2/5/16
We will soon be doing a lab on horsepower. Look more into horsepower here. Summarize the article into three paragraphs. Title the assignment Horsepower-Last Name. This assignment is due by the end of the day on 2/8/16.
1/29/16
We are currently discussing Impulse and Momentum in class. One of the most important applications of Impulse is safety systems in vehicles. An airbag is one of the most important safety devices mandated on alll vehicles in the last 30 years. Read the article located at
http://www.howstuffworks.com/car-driving-safety/safety-regulatory-devices/airbag.htm to learn more about the functioning of airbags. This article has FIVE pages. You should do a one paragraph summary of all the key points on EACH page for a total of FIVE paragraphs. Save and Title Airbag-Last Name.
12/28/16
Recently in class we have been discussing friction and tires. We have also been comparing "race or dragster" tires to normal "everyday" tires. In this How Stuff Works you will read about how NASCAR uses something other than air to inflate the tire. Click here to go to the short, one page article. In a short paragraph identify what gas is used and summarize why. Save and title Tire-Last Name.
12/8/2015
Today you will look at a top ten list dealing with scrutinizing science articles. Frequently mainstream media publishes supposed scientific findings with little to no factual evidence. Click here for the list. This top ten list narrows down how you can tell if a story might be bogus. Read all top ten and summarize FIVE of them in short separate paragraphs. Save and title BOGUS-LAST NAME. The assignment is due by the end of the class period!
12/2/15
Today's lesson is an interesting read on drilling deep into Earth and how gravity would affect you. Go to
http://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/earth/geophysics/question373.htm and summarize each page of info into a brief but informative paragraph. Save and title DRILLING-LAST NAME .The assignment is due by the of the period.
11/13/2015
This week we will take a look at How Body Armor Works. Click here to go to the article. There are four pages to the article. Summarize each page in its own paragraph. Title the assignment Armor-Last Name. Due date is 11/16/15.
11/6/2015
Read about how bullet proof glass works here. This is only a one page article, therefore your summary needs to be only one paragraph. Be sure to be specific about how the force is spread out so the glass does not shatter. This assignment is due by the end of the day on 11/12/15.
10/30/2015
Continuing the topic of projectiles, you will read about how paintball guns work here. In four separate paragraphs summarize the main ideas of each page in the article. Title the document Paint+Last Name.
10/23/2015
Continuing the topic of free fall you will read an article on Cliff Diving, click here. Summarize the five page of the article in separate paragraphs. Because this topic is slightly longer than most you will receive 15 points upon proper completion. Title the document Cliff + Last Name
10/16/2015
Today, rather than a summary on an article, you will take a How Stuff Works quiz on gravity. Click here for the quiz. On a document you should list numbers 1-10. Place the correct answer to each question beside the number. Even if you get the question wrong the quiz will immediately identify the correct answer which you should write down before going on to the next one. Title the document Gravity Quiz + Last Name.
10/9/2015
Continuing on the topic of acceleration this week you will read about the basics of a turbo charger. Don't worry if you do not know much about a car engine. The article makes everything fairly simple to understand. The article is five pages, however you only have to summarize the first 3 pages. As always complete a separate paragraph for each page. Follow the link here. Title your file as "Turbo Last Name". The assignment is due by the end of the day on 10/12/15.
10/2/2015
In this assignment you will investigate factual information about the life of Isaac Newton. Find the article here . You ONLY need to summarize the first three pages of this article. There is plenty of other interesting information if you would like to read the entire article. Title your file as "Newton - Last Name". The assignment is due by the end of the day on 10/5/15.
9/25/2015
The How Stuff Works assignment today does not necessarily have a direct correlation to what we are currently covering in class. However, the point of it is that many people have pre-conceived notions which they think are fact but in reality are false. There is a variety of reasons for this, but whatever the reason false facts can really misconstrue our understanding of the universe. Go to
http://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/everyday-myths/10-false-science-facts.htm . I want you to read all 10 false science facts. You only need to report on 3 of them. Do a short paragraph summary on each of any 3 you choose. Title the assignment False Facts Last Name. The assignment is due by the end of the day on Monday, September 28.
9/18/2015
In class we will soon begin investigating acceleration. Most situations involving acceleration will focus on typical vehicles. For this particular How Stuff Works Assignment we will take a look at a not so typical vehicle. Go to
http://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/inventions/hybrid-sports-bicycle.htm and read about how a hybrid bike works. The articles is three pages long. Summarize each page with a short paragraph for each one (3 total). Title the assignment Hybrid - LastName . The assignment is due by the end of the day on Monda, September 21.
9/11/2015
In this assignment you will investigate how GPS detection works. Click here to take you to the article. Read the article and write a summary. There are 5 segments to this article. Make sure you summarize each. Divide your posting into five small paragraphs, covering each segment. Please title the assignment as GPS - Last Name.
The assignment is due by the start of class on Monday, September 14.
9/3/15
Your first assignment will look into who may be considered the first true scientist and why. Go to
http://science.howstuffworks.com/first-scientist.htm . The article is two pages long. Type a two paragraph summary pointing out the key ideas on each page. You will be given further instructions on how to turn the assignment in. Title the assignment Scientist - Your Last Name
4/24/14
We are currently discussing Impulse and Momentum in class. One of the most important applications of Impulse is safety systems in vehicles. An airbag is one of the most important safety devices mandated on alll vehicles in the last 30 years. Read the article located at
http://www.howstuffworks.com/car-driving-safety/safety-regulatory-devices/airbag.htm to learn more about the functioning of airbags. This article has FIVE pages. You should do a one paragraph summary of all the key points on EACH page for a total of FIVE paragraghs. Submit either on the discussion board or in the period 7 homework drive and title it AIRBAG (If submitting in HW folder please include your name in the saved file). Due at the end of the day on 4/25/14
4/10/14
We are currently discussing energy and energy transfer in class. Pendulum clocks apply this idea to keep time. Click here for a How Stuff Works on Pendulum clocks. Summarize the 6 pages. You do not need to get real technical discussing the gear ratio page. The assignment is due at the end of the day on 4/11/14.
2/5/16
We will soon be doing a lab on horsepower. Look more into horsepower here. Summarize the article into three paragraphs. Title the assignment Horsepower-Last Name**. This assignment is due by the end of the day on 2/8/16
3/14/14
Today's lesson is an interesting read on drilling deep into Earth and how gravity would affect you. Go to
http://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/earth/geophysics/question373.htm and summarize each page of info into a brief but informative paragraph. The assignment is due by the end of the day on Monday, March 17.
2/21/14
Continuing the theme of circular motion today you will read about How Satellites Orbit Earth. Click here to go to the site. This is a short article. You only need a one paragraph summary focusing on the specifics of an orbit and what /how it works. The assignment is due by the end of the day on 2/24/14.
2/6/14
Investigate the physics of roller coasters here. The main topic is energy as well as many other physics principles. There are ten segments to the article. Each segment should be summarized and posted on the discussion board. Title your posting Roller Coasters. This posting is due by 2/10/14 at the end of the day.
1/2/14
Currently we are discussing projectile motion in class. An ancient weapon known as a trebuchet applies manyof the principles involved with projectiles as well as other multiple physics applications. Soon in class we will be building our own trebuchets. To understand more about them go to http://www.legionxxiv.org/trebuchetpage/ . Read and summarize the information and post on this discussion board. Pay close attention to the pictures of some of the models that are shown. Be sure to scroll down the entire page there are multiple paragraphs to read as you scroll. Post a summary by the end of the day on 1/3/14.
12/13/13
As we continue to discuss projectiles, we have said that at one time bombs were simply dropped out of the sky by planes. They would calculate where they would hit the best they could, however air resistance makes our equations only an approximation. Today bombs guide themselves. These are known as smart bombs. Click here to read more about smart bombs. There are three segments to this article. Write a three paragraph summary and post it on the discussion board. Please make sure you are logged into your wikispace account so your post does not show as a guest! This assignment is due by the end of the day on 12/16/2013.
12/6/13
In this assignment you will investigate factual information about the life pf Isaac Newton. Find the article here . You ONLY need to summarize the first three pages of this article. There is plenty of other interesting information if you would like to read the entire article. Label your post as "Newton". The assignment is due by the end of the day on 12/9/13.
11/27/13
In this assignment you will investigate how time works. Click here to take you to the article. Read the article and post a summary above in the discussion board. LABEL YOUR POST AS "HOW TIME WORKS." There are 6 segments to this article. Make sure you summarize each. Divide your posting into six small paragraphs, covering each segment. Please make sure you are logged into your wikispace account so your post does not show as a guest! This assignment is due by the end of the day on 12/3/2013.
11/8/13
In this assignment you will investigate how Rocket Engines works. Click here to take you to the article. Read the article and post a summary above in the discussion board. LABEL your post as "Rockets." There are 7 segments to this article. Make sure you summarize each. Divide your posting into seven small paragraphs, covering each segment. Please make sure you are logged into your wikispace account so your post does not show as a guest! This assignment is due by the end of the day on 11/14/2013.
9/6/2013
In this assignment you will investigate how a laser tape measure works. Click here to take you to the article. Read the article and post a summary above in the discussion board. LABEL YOUR POST AS "LASER TAPE MEASURES." Please make sure you are logged into your wikispace account so your post does not show as a guest! This assignment is due by the end of the day on 9/9/2013.
9/23/2013
In this assignment you will investigate how radar detection works. Click here to take you to the article. Read the article and post a summary above in the discussion board. LABEL YOUR POST AS "Radar." There are 5 segments to this article. Make sure you summarize each. Divide your posting into five small paragraphs, covering each segment. Please make sure you are logged into your wikispace account so your post does not show as a guest! This assignment is due by the end of the day on 9/24/2013.
9/30/2013
In this assignment you will investigate how GPS detection works. Click here to take you to the article. Read the article and post a summary above in the discussion board. LABEL your post as "GPS." There are 5 segments to this article. Make sure you summarize each. Divide your posting into five small paragraphs, covering each segment. Please make sure you are logged into your wikispace account so your post does not show as a guest! This assignment is due by the end of the day on 9/31/2013.
10/11/2013
In this assignment you will investigate how Skydiving works. Click here to take you to the article. Read the article and post a summary above in the discussion board. LABEL your post as "Skydiving." There are 6 segments to this article. Make sure you summarize each. Divide your posting into six small paragraphs, covering each segment. Please make sure you are logged into your wikispace account so your post does not show as a guest! This assignment is due by the end of the day on 10/14/2013.
10/21/2013
In this assignment you will investigate how high speed photography works. Click here to take you to the article. Read the article and post a summary above in the discussion board. LABEL YOUR POST AS "HIGH SPEED PHOTOGRAPHY." There are 4 segments to this article. Make sure you summarize each. Divide your posting into four small paragraphs, covering each segment. Please make sure you are logged into your wikispace account so your post does not show as a guest! This assignment is due by the end of the day on 10/22/2013.
In this assignment you will investigate how warp speeed works. Click here to take you to the article. Read the article and post a summary above in the discussion board. LABEL YOUR POST AS "Warp Speed." There are 5 segments to this article. Make sure you summarize each. Divide your posting into four small paragraphs, covering each segment. Please make sure you are logged into your wikispace account so your post does not show as a guest! This assignment is due by the end of the day on 10/15/2012.
In this assignment you will investigate how Skydiving works. Click here to take you to the article. Read the article and post a summary above in the discussion board. LABEL your post as "Skydiving." There are 6 segments to this article. Make sure you summarize each. Divide your posting into six small paragraphs, covering each segment. Please make sure you are logged into your wikispace account so your post does not show as a guest! This assignment is due by the end of the day on 10/22/2012.
As we continue to discuss projectiles, we have said that at one time bombs were simply dropped out of the sky by planes. They would calculate where they would hit the best they could, however air resistance makes our equations only an approximation. Today bombs guide themselves. These are known as smart bombs. Click here to read more about smart bombs. There are three segments to this article. Write a three paragraph summary and post it on the discussion board. Please make sure you are logged into your wikispace account so your post does not show as a guest! This assignment is due by the end of the day on 11/19/2012.
Recently we finished a unit of Uniform Circular Motion. One common application of this is going through a loop on a roller coaster. Roller coasters have many physics pinciples involved today we will focus soley on the loop. Go to
http://science.howstuffworks.com/engineering/structural/roller-coaster7.htm (do not go to any other page, just stick with loops) Write a one paragragh summary on How roller coaster loops work. Please make sure you are logged into your wikispace account so your post does not show as a guest! You may also turn this in in the homework drive. This assignment is due by the end of the day on 2/19/2013.
We are currently discussing Impulse and Momentum in class. One of the most important applications of Impulse is safety systems in vehicles. An airbag is one of the most important safety devices mandated on alll vehicles in the last 30 years. Read the article located at
http://www.howstuffworks.com/car-driving-safety/safety-regulatory-devices/airbag.htm to learn more about the functioning of airbags. This article has FIVE pages. You should do a one paragraph summary of all the key points on EACH page for a total of FIVE paragraghs. Submit either on the discussion board or in the period 7 homework drive and title it AIRBAG (If submitting in HW folder please include your name in the saved file).
In this assignment you will investigate the steam engine. Go to http://science.howstuffworks.com/transport/engines-equipment/steam.htm and summarize each of the three pages in the article in three separate paragraphs. When completed drop it in the homework folder under period 7 or post it on the discussion board. The assignment is due by the end of the day on 5/8/13.
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In this assignment you will investigate how radar detection works. Click here to take you to the article. Read the article and post a summary above in the discussion board. LABEL YOUR POST AS "Radar." There are 5 segments to this article. Make sure you summarize each. Divide your posting into five small paragraphs, covering each segment. Please make sure you are logged into your wikispace account so your post does not show as a guest! This assignment is due by the end of the day on 10/13/2011.
It's a holiday how stuff works. Read about how christmas lights work here. Post a three paragraph summary titled Lights on the discussion board. Please make sure you are logged into your wikispace account so your post does not show as a guest! This assignment is due by the end of the day on 12/23/2011.
Read about how bullet proof glass works here. This is only a one page article, therefore your summary needs to be only one paragraph. Be sure to be specific about how the force is spread out so the glass does not shatter. This assignment is due by the end of the day on 1/26/12.
Investigate the physics of water skiing here . At this point we have covered forces and circular motion, both of which are important to successfully ski on water. The article is 6 pages long, therefore you summary should be six paragraphs. Page 3 and 4 of the article focus on the physics of skiing, therefore the content in your summary should focus the most on these two pages. This assignment is due at the end of the day on 2/13/12. The title of you post should read Water Skiing.
We will begin covering collisions this week. Investigate vehicle pre-collision systems here. The article is three pages long. Post on the discussion board a paragraph summary of each page of the article. Finish by the end of the period. The title of your post should be Collision.
MOUSE TRAP CAR REFLECTION
To conclude the project each group should post a one paragraph reflection of their cars below. Be sure to include the following and BE SPECIFIC!!!
- What were the best features of your car and why.
- What did not work so well and why?
- If you had to do this project over what would you change and why?
- What was the most challenging aspect of this process and why?
- What physics principles learned in class thus far were involved in the process of making your car move?
- DISCUSSING THE ABOVE TOPICS SHOULD PROVIDE A GOOD SOLID PARAGRAPH. A FEW VAGUE SENTENCES ARE NOT GOING TO RECEIVE ANY CREDIT!
- YOU MAY ALSO DISCUSS ANYTHING ELSE YOU FEEL IS IMPORTANT.
- Post the paragraph in the discussion board above. Title your post "Reflection"
Investigate the physics of roller coasters here. The main topic is energy as well as many other physics principles. There are six segments to the article. Each segment should be summarized and posted on the discussion board. Title your posting Roller Coasters. This posting is due by 4/4/10 at the end of the day.