COLLEGE PREP PHYSICS FALL & SPRING, 2012-13 Instructor: Mr. Kerry Black Phone: 402-333-0818 Email: klblack@schools.archomaha.

org Blog: http://mrblacksphysicsclass.blogspot.com Classroom: A138 Office: A138 Teacher Availability: Before school from 7:30-7:45 AM; After school to 3:30 PM. Other times by appointment.

DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT The purpose of the Science Department at Skutt Catholic High School is to prepare all students to investigate, analyze, evaluate, and apply the physical and natural processes of science in the world. CATALOG DESCRIPTION This course, designed primarily for juniors, is an intensive study of motion, forces, vectors, work, and energy. Emphasis is placed on a mathematical interpretation of the physical world. GOALS OF THE COURSE
1. Execute effective problem solving strategies. 2. Actively use experimentation to assimilate real-life application of physics principles and laws. 3. Apply techniques required for observation and data collection, interpreting the information to form conclusions. 4. Write detailed analyses of data and observations employing scientific terminology, logic, order, computer simulations, and graphical analysis computer programs. 5. Demonstrate a comprehensive mathematical approach to solving algebraic interpretations of physics principles and theories. 6. Correctly interpret force diagrams through vector resolution to enable quick solution. 7. Examine and apply trigonometric functions to solving motion problems in two dimensions. 8. Differentiate between the four fundamental forces that govern the universe. 9. Utilize Newtons three laws of motion to interpret velocity, acceleration and forces as they apply to daily life. 10. Interpret Keplers Laws of Planetary Motion and Newtons Law of Universal Gravitation to explain the functional workings of the space program to include satellite navigation, orbital flight, and planetary exploration. 11. Relate energy, work, and momentum to Newtons laws and their application towards matter. 12. Mathematically explain the relationships that exist between electric fields, electric charges and electric forces.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND GRADING PROCEDURES Course Content: First semester Ch. 1 Introduction to physics Ch. 2 Motion (velocity) Ch. 3 Motion (acceleration) Ch. 4 Forces in one dimension Ch. 5 Forces in two dimensions Second semester Ch. 6 Motion in two dimensions Ch. 8 (partial) Torque Ch. 14 (partial) Simple harmonic motion Ch. 7 Gravitation Ch. 9 Momentum Ch. 10 Work, Power, & Energy Ch. 11 Conservation of energy Ch. 12 Thermal energy Ch. 20 (partial) Static electricity Ch. 21 (partial) Electric fields

Type and Frequency of Assignments A textbook chapter is completed about every three weeks Labs (experiments and reports) are completed about every chapter. Homework and quizzes are completed for each chapter. A test is given about every three weeks. Categories and Approximate Grading Breakdowns Grades will be based on student performance on tests, quizzes, homework, labs, and class participation according to the following: Homework and quizzes will be 20% of your grade Labs will be 20% of your grade Chapter tests will be 50% of your grade The semester final will be 10% of your grade Grading scale %Range 94100 9293 9091 8689 8485

Grade A+/A A B+ B B

%Range 8283 7881 7677 7475 7273 7071

Grade C+ C C D+ D D

Behavior Expectations I expect two important things in terms of classroom behavior: Be Responsible Come to class every day on time and prepared to learn. Be Respectful Treat others better than you expect to be treated yourself. Suggestions for Success Develop short and long term goals for your education, your contribution to society, and your future. Bring required materials to class and be ready to learn at the start of each class. Read your textbook. Take good notes. Do all homework on time. Dont fall behind. Ask questions during class discussion and apply your learning to other life experiences. Stay organized. Use your 3 ring physics notebook to keep all of your materials in one place. Study and review a little bit each day. Dont cram for quizzes or tests.

Recognize that this is a difficult course and that you are going to need to invest your time to do well.

TEXT Zitzewitz, Paul W., et al. Physics: Principles and Problems. New York: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, 2005. Print. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR THE COURSE Materials Needed for Class (bring these to class every day!) Textbook Student Physics Binder. Put section dividers in this binder and have paper for notes, homework, etc. It is suggested that you maintain this binder in order to keep notes and handouts organized. All homework will need to be turned in without ragged edges so loose leaf paper is better than spiral notebooks. Pencils. ALL homework and exams must be done in pencil. Calculator (Texas Instruments TI-30Xa Scientific Calculator or equal). A graphing calculator is not required for this course. A small ruler (6 in or 15 cm) and protractor (thin clear plastic). Classroom procedures Students are expected to follow all classroom procedures and to fulfill all of the responsibilities outlined in the student handbook. Come to class every day. Be on-time. Bring your textbook and all required materials to class every day. Enter the classroom in a responsible and respectful manner, sit in your assigned seat, and begin work right away. Ask for permission to move from your assigned seat or to leave the classroom. Conduct yourself in a responsible and respectful manner at all times. Listen while your instructor is speaking. Raise your hand and wait for permission to speak. Speak in a respectful manner and tone. Think before you speak. When working with a classmate or in a team, be responsible and respectful by being a good listener and by working together in a constructive and cooperative manner. Dont bring food or drink to class. No cell phones, iPods, or other electronic devices in class. They are an unnecessary distraction for your instructor and for your fellow students. The bell doesnt dismiss class, your instructor does. Please wait for your instructor to dismiss class at the end of the period. ATTENDANCE / PARTICIPATION POLICY Any absences from school or class that are not approved in advance by both the parents or guardians and the school administration shall be treated as unexcused absences. Students will not be allowed to complete work missed because of unexcused absences. Any absence, (excluding school approved activities), in excess of ten (10) days per semester, per class, will result in a loss of credit for that class. Individual cases, for reinstatement of credit, may be reviewed through an appeal process. You are solely responsible for any and all work that was covered during your absence. You must ask for the notes and assignments, turning in any work that was due while you were gone or completing the work missed within one school day for each absence this includes missed exams. Any late work beyond the above allowance may be turned in within one weeks time for 50% credit. After this, no credit will be given. If you are absent the day prior to an exam, you will still be required to take the exam, as exams are

announced in advance. If a student is in school for any portion of the day in which an assignment is due for this class, regardless of whether or not the student was in attendance for this class, it must still be turned in, otherwise, it will be considered late, and receive late credit.

TURNITIN.COM Skutt Catholic High School subscribes to Turnitin.com. Turnitin helps detect potential plagiarism by comparing student work against 3 massive, continuously updated databases of content. Every Originality Report provides instructors with the opportunity to help students learn about proper citation and safeguard their academic integrity. The following information is necessary to utilize turnitin.com for this class: Class ID: ______________ Join / Enroll Password: _________________ STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY The skills of learning from the work and writings of others, incorporating those ideas into an individual's own work, and documenting the sources of others' ideas are sometimes difficult to master. The SCHS faculty is committed to helping students learn and apply those skills with ease. Keys to success in learning to use the work of others are to learn well and ask questions when uncertainty exists. OVERT DISHONESTY AND/OR CHEATING WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. It is unacceptable for a student to intentionally represent the work of another as his/her own, access or utilize information inappropriately during an examination, or knowingly obtain and/or provide information about an assignment or examination to another student. In addition to the trust lost and tainted reputation earned by those without academic integrity, not to mention the negative character development involved, consequences will be issued in accordance with the Skutt Catholic High School Student Handbook.

NOTE: The Integrity Pledge will be used on major exams and major papers.
Academic Integrity Pledge In keeping with Skutt Catholics ideals and with the Academic Integrity Code, I pledge that this work is my own and that I have neither given nor received inappropriate assistance in preparing it. Signature: ____________________________________________

ADDITIONAL CLASSROOM PROCEDURAL INFORMATION Course Outline: The Course Outline will give an overview of the concepts that will be covered during
the course of the school year. Topics will be covered generally in the order listed and the time allotted for each chapter is approximate. Deviations from the listed outline may be made to meet the needs of the students. First Semester Content Chapter 1: A Physics Toolkit (2 weeks) Section 1.1: Mathematics and Physics Introduction to Physics, Scientific Method, Introduction to Problem Solving, SI System, Scientific Notation, Significant Figures Section 1.2: Measurement Precision versus Accuracy Section 1.3: Graphing Data Chapter 2: Representing Motion (3 weeks) Section 2.1: Picturing Motion Motion diagrams, Particle Model Section 2.2: Where and When? Coordinate Systems, Vectors, Scalars, Time Intervals, Displacement Section 2.3: Position-Time Graphs Using a Graph Section 2.4: How Fast? Velocity, Motion Diagrams Chapter 3: Accelerated Motion (4 weeks) Section 3.1: Acceleration Changing Velocity, Motion Diagrams Section 3.2: Motion with Constant Acceleration Position and Constant Acceleration Section 3.3: Free Fall Acceleration Due to Gravity Chapter 4: Forces in One Dimension (4 weeks) Section 4.1: Force and Motion Contact Forces, Field Forces, Force and Acceleration, Combining Forces, Newtons First and Second Laws Section 4.2: Using Newtons Laws Scales, Weight, Drag Force, Terminal Velocity Section 4.3: Interaction Forces Newtons Third Law, Tension, Normal Force Chapter 5: Forces in Two Dimensions (4 weeks) Section 5.1: Vectors Components of Vectors, Addition of Vectors Section 5.2: Friction Static and Kinetic Friction, Section 5.3: Force and Motion in Two Dimensions Equilibrium, Motion Along Inclined Planes,

Second Semester Content Chapter 6: Motion in Two Dimensions (4 weeks) Section 6.1: Projectile Motion Projectiles Launched at an Angle, Trajectories Section 6.2: Circular Motion Uniform Circular Motion, Centripetal Acceleration Chapter 8: Rotational Motion (1 week) Section 8.2: Rotational Dynamics Torque Chapter 14: Vibrations and Waves (1 week) Section 14.1: Periodic Motion-Simple harmonic motion Chapter 7: Gravitation (3 weeks) Section 7.1: Planetary Motion and Gravitation Keplers Laws, Newtons Law of Universal Gravitation, Universal Gravitational Constant (G) Section 7.2: Using the Law of Universal Gravitation Orbits of Planets and Satellites, Gravitational Field, Einsteins Theory of Gravity Chapter 9: Momentum and Its Conservation (2 weeks) Section 9.1: Impulse and Momentum Impulse-Momentum Theory, Angular Momentum Section 9.2: Conservation of Momentum Two-Particle Collisions, Propulsion in Space, Conservation of Angular Momentum Chapter 10: Energy, Work, and Simple Machines (2 weeks) Section 10.1: Energy and Work Work-Energy Theorem, Calculation Work, Kinetic Energy, Power Chapter 11: Energy and Its Conservation (3 weeks) Section 11.1: The Many Forms of Energy Kinetic Energy, Stored Energy, Gravitational Potential Energy, Elastic Potential Energy Section 11.2: Conservation of Energy Conservation of Mechanical Energy, Analyzing Collisions, Chapter 12: Thermal Energy (1 week) Section 12.1: Temperature and Thermal Energy Equilibrium and Thermometry, Celsius and Kelvin, Heat and the Flow of Thermal Energy Section 12.2: Changes of State and the Laws of Thermodynamics First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics Chapter 20: Static Electricity (1 week) Section 20.2: Electric Forces-Coulombs Law Chapter 21: Electric Fields (1 week) Section 21.2: Applications of Electric Fields-Energy and Electric Potential