This is a continuation of Lecture 1, moving from 1D to 2D motion. This lecture provides a review of vectors and motion in one dimension, and then moves to motion in two dimensions, focusing on velocities, independence of motion, equation of motion, and projectile motion.
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Learning Objectives
Reinforce knowledge of 1D motion and vectors
Continue building problem-solving strategies
Learn major topics related to 2D Motion (below)
Continue practicing note-taking for STEM courses
Major Topics
Brief vector review
Velocities in 2D
Independence of Motion
1D vs 2D equations of motion
Projectile motion
Readings & Assignments
These are required readings and assignments that students work on the night before. The fellows support students' learning of the concepts covered in the readings and problems during Section and Problem Set work time.
Read Urone & Hinrichs, College Physics, pp. 13-14, 17, 32-34, 35-41, 49-56, 61-62
Work through Examples 2.8 (pp. 50-51) and 2.9 (p. 52)
What Students Know
Students will come to your lecture having learned about 1D motion the day before, focusing on problem-solving strategies for STEM classes, unit conversion, 1D motion with constant acceleration, and free-fall with gravitational acceleration. They will have had two sessions with WSP fellows the prior afternoon. (1) A “Section” session in which they reviewed the lecture concepts and then learned problem-solving strategies related to the material, and (2) a PSET session in which they applied the problem-solving strategies individually and in groups with support from WSP fellows. They also will have been introduced to their research project and Research Project Leader and will have started applying concepts and strategies to their group work.
Research Project
All participants engage in a week-long research project designed and run by a Research Project Leader at the host institution. These research projects encourage the direct application of the concepts learned in your lecture so students can learn how to use the concepts to solve “real-world” problems. These research projects culminate in a presentation on the Friday of the boot camp week. We encourage you to take the time to attend these presentations if you are able.
Your Role
Faculty provide a core service in our academic boot camps by ensuring that WSP participants experience a college-level course in a real-life setting. This experience helps to instill confidence and prompt motivation to pursue higher education. Your role is, ultimately, to be yourself; to share your expertise with participants and to run the class like you would with traditional college students. We highly encourage you to find ways to connect with participants and to share any advice you have for them as they transition from military service to higher education.
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