Physics Math & Graphing Heartbeats

DoNow: What are common variables for mass, length and time? What are the SI units of mass, length and time? Find the units for the constant k, so the equation will be dimensionally correct. (notes)

AIM: I can use a graph to predict an event by using a best-fit line and extrapolating the data.

Activities:
- Submit BONUS Test Reflection (Note: This is the last time this will show up on our agenda.)
- Tableshare Preview Notes Ch1; Reading Notes: 1.1 - 1.5 & CQ1, CE1, P2, P5, P9; Summer Break Is Over HW
- Submit Three Strengths and Weaknesses Essay; Class Composition Notebook (AP2) SpA; Safety Contract; Syllabus Test?
- Vector and Math Intro (notes)
- Galileo's Heartbeat Lab
- Walker Reading Notes: 1.6 - 1.8 & CQ3, CE3, CE5, P27, P39
- That's A Swell Graph HW

Homework:
Complete  Galileo's Heartbeat Lab; Reading Notes: 1.6 - 1.8 & CQ3, CE3, CE5, P27, P39; That's A Swell Graph HW; Preview Notes Ch1; Reading Notes: 1.1 - 1.5 & CQ1, CE1, P2, P5, P9; Summer Break Is Over HW

Coming Up:
Chapter 26: Geometrical Optics
Galileo's Heartbeat Lab, Due: Fri., 08Sep
Reflection TEST: TBA

Safety Quiz & Textbooks

DoNow: What makes a good presentation? (10-tips)

AIM: I can describe the safety rules using exactly 6 carefully selected words and explain the differences between Preview Notes and Chapter Reading Notes.

Activities:
- Tableshare Class Composition Notebook (AP2) SpA, Three Strengths and Weaknesses Essay
- Submit Student Bio Card SpA
- AP Physics Exam Question Vocabulary
- Safety Poster Presentation
- Textbook Cards (your textbook is a study-area resource and I will not give assignments from the text)
- Safety Quiz
- BONUS Safety Test Reflection (this is the last time it is mentioned on our blog)
- Walker Preview Notes Ch1 (If you like it, maybe purchase a used copy)
- Walker Reading Notes: 1.1 - 1.5 & CQ1, CE1, P2, P5, P9
- Summer Break Is Over HW
- Galileo's Heartbeat Lab

Homework:
Complete Walker Preview Notes Ch1; Walker Reading Notes: 1.1 - 1.5 & CQ1, CE1, P2, P5, P9; Summer Break Is Over HW; Class Composition Notebook (AP2) SpA; Three Strengths and Weaknesses Essay; Review Galileo's Heartbeat Lab

Coming up:
Physics Math & Graphs
Class Composition Notebook (AP2) SpA, Due: Thu., 31Aug
Three Strengths and Weaknesses Essay, Due: Thu., 31 Aug

Safety Presentations & Syllabus

DoNow: If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be and why?

AIM: I will know how to be safe in our classroom lab and how to be successful in the class.

Activities:
- Tableshare Student Bio Card SpA, Class Composition Notebook (AP2) SpA, Three Strengths and Weaknesses Essay
- Submit Casting Shadows WS, Solar Eclipse Probe WS
- AP Physics 2 Equations & Constants Sheet (ask if I forget again)
- Safety Rules & Safety Poster Preparation & Presentation
- AP Physics 2 Syllabus & Syllabus Quiz

Homework:
Agree and sign large copy of Safety Rules; Complete Student Bio Card SpA, Class Composition Notebook (AP2) SpA, Three Strengths and Weaknesses Essay

Coming Up:
Safety Quiz
Safety Quiz: Tue., 29Aug

Student Bio Card SpA, Due: Tue., 29 Aug
Class Composition Notebook (AP2) SpA, Due: Thu., 31Aug
Three Strengths and Weaknesses Essay, Due: Thu., 31 Aug

What, AP Physics 2? & Safety

DoNow: What is the safest way to view the sun? (video)

AIM: I can describe a general pattern for safety in our classroom lab and the reason for our safety rules.

Activities:
- Tableshare Casting Shadows WS, Student Bio Card SpA, Solar Eclipse Probe WS
- Submit Moon Phases WS, Student Questionnaire
- What is AP Physics 2? (create a College Board AP account) (notes)
  (The AP Physics 2 Exam) (AP Testing Calendar)
- AP Physics 2 Equations & Constants Sheet
- Tardy Questionnaire & Absence Questionnaire
- Late Work Policy (flow chart)
- Habits of Mind & Three Strengths and Weaknesses Essay
- Safety Rules & Safety Poster

Homework:
Complete Casting Shadows WS, Student Bio Card SpA, Class Composition Notebook (AP2) SpA

Coming Up:
Safety Presentations
Safety Poster Presentation: Fri., 25Aug
Safety Quiz: TBA

Student Bio Card SpA, Due: Tue., 29 Aug
Class Composition Notebook (AP2) SpA, Due: Thu., 31Aug
Three Strengths and Weaknesses Essay, Due: Thu., 31 Aug

Eclipse Modeling

DoNow: What is a common safety mistake people make while viewing a solar eclipse event?

AIM: I can use models to explain how the moons shadow causes solar eclipses on earth.

Activities:
- Tablesshare Moon Phases WS
- Student Bio Card SpA
- Student Questionnaire
- Class Composition Notebook (AP2) SpA
- Casting Shadows Activity & Casting Shadows WS (slideshow) (nat geo video)
- Sun Viewer WS (notes) (minute physics video)

Homework:
Complete Moon Phases WS, Casting Shadows WS, Student Questionnaire, Student Bio Card SpA & Class Composition Notebook (AP2) SpA

Coming Up:
Notebook Setup
Student Questionnaire, Due: Wed., 23 Aug
Student Bio Card SpA, Due: Tue., 29 Aug
Class Composition Notebook (AP2) SpA, Due: Thu., 31Aug

The Sun and Moon

DoNow: Roll the dice and answer the question at your table.

AIM: I can model the phases of the moon that we view from earth and understand how to safely view images of the sun.

Activities:
- Tablesshare Observation and Asking Questions WS
- Submit Observation and Asking Questions WS
- Solar Eclipse Probe WS
- Moon Phases Activity & Moon Phases WS (slideshow) (notes)
- Sun Viewer WS (notes)

Homework:
Complete Moon Phases WS

Coming Up:
Eclipse Modeling

Welcome!

DoNow: Locate your seat on the projection and find your table.

AIM: I can make scientific observations and ask scientific questions that can be tested.

Agenda:
- Find your seat for the next couple weeks
- Balloon Activity

Homework:
Get a composition notebook.