Unit 1 & 2 Orientation
Welcome to physics!
You have made an outstanding choice in taking physics. It is the science of all other sciences. As Rutherford has been quoted:
"All science is either physics or stamp collecting" - Ernest RutherfordAnd I'm sure you are all familiar with Sheldon's attitudeThe this portal will be your primary source of what is going on in the course. I recommend you book mark it now!
What is physics?
You are expected to check into the lesson page BEFORE each class. There will be a quiz at the start of each lesson that you will be required to do so that we can check your understanding of the reading.
This doc gives you some pointers on how to be successful in studying physics. Participation and staying up to date is the key.
The doc below outlines the course and expectations. Please read it through carefully.
You are expected to check into the lesson page BEFORE each class. There will be a quiz at the start of each lesson that you will be require to do so that we can check your understanding of the reading. You need to know how to navigate around your text and you need to make a summary of your reading, and write questions of things you do not understand.
Read this about summarising and then have a go for yourself
Try it yourself by summarising p. 36 - 41. 2.2 Earth's Energy systems.
There are three important expectations in this course.
1. Always do the pre-reading BEFORE class
2. Ask lots of questions
3. Stay up to date with the problems and corrections
Important Materials:
Required: Jacaranda Physics 1 (5th Ed). This has been book listed in electronic form.
Scientific calculator. Please note you will not be allowed to use a graphing calculator in any ATs or SACs
A4 lined Notebook - you are required to take handwritten notes
Java so you can use the PhET simulations
Data logging software SPARKvue
Recommended: 15 cm metal ruler
Protractor