Exam is Monday Afternoon, May 12th!
Jennifer Kaelin, NBCT [email protected] http://miamidade.edmodo.com/killianphysics 2013-2014 Courses: Honors & iPrep Honors Physics Advanced Placement Physics B
AP Physics B 2013-2014
About the Course:
AP Physics B is intended as a second-year course that is equivalent to a full-year non-calculus college course. Each student must be fluent in algebra and basic trigonometry or pre-calculus. Knowledge of calculus is not a requirement of the course, but may lead to a better understanding of several fundamental concepts. The textbook we will be using is Physics, 8th edition by Cutnell & Johnson (Wiley 2009). The text is available electronically on Edmodo (instructions attached).
Course Outline:
The following is a general rule of thumb for the topics we are going to cover. Obviously, due to things out of our control (i.e. hurricane season), the outline may change. Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 First Semester Topic Kinematics Week 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 Second Semester Topic Thermodynamics Electrostatics Circuits Magnetism Waves & Optics Modern Physics Exam Review AP Exam Project
Mechanics Work & Energy Momentum Rotation & Torques Oscillations Fluid Dynamics Practice Exam
Academic Assessments & Requirements:
1. Homework two to three times a week and usually 2 days to complete - MUST BE COMPLETED IN PENCIL NO INK (1st offense warning; 2nd offense Automatic D grade) 2. Labs one lab activity every one to two weeks LAB FEE IS $10 3. Tests at the end of a chapter or unit 4. Calculator a scientific calculator is REQUIRED for this course! We will use it daily. A graphing calculator is recommended. 5. Notebook not required. See below 6. Project a 12 grade project will be completed after the AP exam in May
Notebook:
A notebook is not required, but suggested for this course. Each student should have a three ring binder with three (3) dividers labeled: Class Requirements, Daily Activities/Class Notes, and Labs. This should be brought to class everyday and utilized during every class period. Yes, you may share your binder with other classes.
Format: Divider #1 Class Requirements This section should include the following pages: a. Syllabus Class rules and grading policies b. Any class information sheet provided Divider #2 Daily Activities/Class Notes As you enter the classroom, you should copy the daily agenda from the board (agendas are also available on Edmodo). Also in this section include all notes, sample problems, and any other class activities. Divider #3 Labs This section should include a laboratory log, chronicling all lab activities completed throughout the year. Also in this section, all lab notes and write-ups will be kept.
Turning in Assignments:
All homework will be turned in on time at the beginning of the period or when asked for. Otherwise, it will be considered late. One day late is allowed with a two-grade drop. After that, the work will no longer be accepted and zeros (Zs) will be assigned. If you are absent for a quiz or test, it will be made up the day of your return. All work must be neat, legible, and original. If caught cheating, both the originator and the
copier will receive 2 Fs on the assignment.
If you are absent and it is excused, you are allowed to make-up any assignments that were missed within the time frame allowed by the administration. It is your responsibility to find out what assignments, labs, tests, etc, if any, you missed. CHECK EDMODO!!!!
Grade Weights an average of 30 grades per nine weeks
Homework/Classwork/Quizzes Labs Tests 1 grade each (approx. 50% of overall 9 week grade) 2 grades each (approx. 20% of overall 9 week grade) 3 grades each (approx. 30% of overall 9 week grade)
Extra credit will be made available always. And if youre having problems, please dont hesitate to speak with me. Im more than willing to help.
Grading Scale:
A B C D F 3.50-4.00 2.50-3.49 1.50-2.49 1.00-1.49 0-0.99
General Classroom Rules:
The restroom pass is for emergencies only. You get two bathroom passes per 9 weeks; use them wisely. The teacher, not the bell, dismisses the class. Ample time will be given to pack up. For the safety of everyone, proper lab conduct is mandatory. Safety procedures must be followed at all times. Anyone engaging in unsafe behavior in the lab will be excluded from the lab area and given alternate assignments.
Edmodo:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Visit http://www.edmodo.com Click on Im a Student. Create an account (be sure to include email address to receive notifications). Enter Group Code (given in class). IF YOU ALREADY HAVE AN ACCOUNT login, click + sign on left hand side of screen near groups, click on join, and enter code given in class.
