Class Structure
Physics Is The Edge
What Do I Hope You Learn
The Reality Of Failure
Analyzing life through various lenses
Real Applications of Math
Real Applications of Experiment
Simplified Rundown of Technology
I will communicate with you through the Remind App
Scheduling of assignments will be via the Google Calendar
Projects will be submitted via Google Classroom
Online Labs will be performed via Algodoo
What To Expect
Labs will be more about learning than lab reports
Most labs will have an assessment associated with them
Lab quizzes will be taken in groups
Literary analysis skills are useful
You are going to have many successful failures
Your ego is going to hate me/love me
Your going to do worse than even our greatest physicists and they still blow up rockets with mistakes
You will see the universe and your reality in an entirely different way
Supplies Required
Scientific Calculator (required) – The calculator must be able to perform simple +,-,×, ÷, and trigonometric operations (sine, cosine, tangent). Calculators that can perform more advanced operations are optional.
CALCULATORS WILL NOT BE PROVIDED NOR CAN THEY BE SHARED!
PENS ARE ALLOWED BUT THEY ARE DUMB – Due to a fundamental design flaw, mistakes are difficult to correct with pens. You will be making numerous mistakes throughout this course.
Notebook – It is highly recommended that you keep a notebook to record your progress throughout the semester and to help prepare for quizzes and exams.
Your Formula Sheet! If you lose it, you can download and print out another on this home page
We use our laptops! Make sure yours is charged!
Classroom Expectations
All actions will be performed with kindness
Own your actions
Self-moderate your technology usage. DO NOT USE YOUR LAPTOP UNLESS TOLD TO DO SO
Cell Phones And Video Recording
Homework will be assigned and completed in the proper format. NOT FOLLOWING THE PROPER FORMAT MEANS NO CREDIT.
Ask questions
Lab Safety
NO HORSEPLAY. BE SAFE. USE COMMON SENSE.
Wear safety gear (face shields, aprons, etc.) when instructed.
Read ALL directions before proceeding.
Clean up your lab station so that it is neat for the next group to use it. Failure to do so will result in really horrible but easy to clean labs.
Do not remove any laboratory materials from the classroom. Failure to do so will result in really horrible labs.
Failure to perform any of the above safety guidelines will result in really horrible but safe labs.
Measurable Expectations
You are responsible to check Remind for communication up to 8pm the night prior
You should subscribe to the your classes calendar
Makeup assignments and tests need to be arranged within three days of returning
If you miss a review prior to the test, you are still responsible to take the test.
Communication starts electronically, but needs to be finalized in person.