Documenti di Didattica
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WITH GEOMETRY
2015-
2016
Dr.
A.
Johnson
ajohnson@madeira.org
Course
Description:
This yearlong course is an introduction to the fundamental ideas of physics including
applications to everyday experiences using concepts, mathematical calculations, and frequent laboratory exercises. In their
study of the physical universe, students will delve into many branches of physics, including matter and its motion, the
nature of light, sound phenomena, electricity and magnetism. Mathematical calculations are used to enhance and describe
ideas that are initially presented at a conceptual level. This course may be used to meet the Physics requirement for AP
Biology but may not be used to meet the Physics requirement for AP Chemistry or AP Physics. Because Physics with
Geometry and Physics with Trigonometry are completely different courses, no student will be allowed to change from
Physics with Geometry to Physics with Trigonometry after the first two weeks of classes. Students who qualify for
Physics with Trigonometry may not elect to take Physics with Geometry without specific permission of the Head of the
Science Department and the Academic Dean.
To
receive
credit,
three
of
the
following
four
modules
of
the
course
are
required.
Physics
with
Geometry:
Waves,
Light
&
Sound
Physics
with
Geometry:
Forces
&
Motion
Physics
with
Geometry:
Energy
Physics
with
Geometry:
Electricity
&
Magnetism
Primary
Text:
The
Physics
Classroom
(www.physicsclassroom.com)
Science
Department
Calculator
Policy:
The
Science
Department
believes
that
each
student
must
come
to
class
and
to
evaluations
with
the
necessary
tools
to
learn,
which
may
include
a
calculator.
Thus,
when
appropriate,
each
student
is
expected
to
bring
her
own
calculator
to
class
each
day.
The
Science
Department
will
not
provide
a
calculator
for
class
use
or
for
assessments,
including
the
semester
exam.
Should
a
student
come
to
an
assessment
without
a
calculator,
she
will
not
be
provided
one
nor
may
she
share
another
students
calculator.
Students
should
also
note
that
the
Student/Parent
Handbook
states,
students
who
do
not
have
all
class
materials
may
be
asked
to
leave
class.
Assignment
Sheets:
You
will
have
an
assignment
sheet
for
each
unit
covered.
Changes
may
occur
in
assignments
and
due
dates.
These
changes
will
be
announced
in
class
and
posted
on
Haiku.
Notebook:
Keeping
an
organized
notebook
is
highly
recommended.
Keeping
old
notes
and
assignments
will
be
beneficial
for
later
units.
The
structure
of
the
notebook
is
student-dependent.
Some
students
prefer
to
keep
similar
assignments
together.
Other
students
keep
all
notes
and
assignments
in
chronological
order.
Grace
Periods:
In
addition
to
the
requirements
explained
in
the
Student
Handbook,
the
Science
Department
requires
that
grace
periods
must
be
requested
in
person
by
the
student
at
least
48
hours
in
advance.
Devices
in
the
Classroom:
Mobile
devices
are
welcome
in
the
Physics
with
Geometry
classroom
as
a
teaching
and
learning
tool.
Each
student
can
determine
how
this
can
best
work
for
her.
Rules
for
use
will
be
established
as
a
group.
Any
student
in
violation
of
the
rules
could
loose
the
opportunity
to
use
her
device
in
the
classroom.
Academic
Honesty:
Academic
honesty
is
expected
for
all
students
and
for
all
assignments.
Cheating
will
not
be
tolerated
in
this
class.
All
cases
of
suspected
academic
dishonesty
will
be
directed
to
the
office
of
the
Academic
Dean.
While
there
will
be
times
when
working
in
pairs
or
groups
is
acceptable
for
some
assignments,
tests
and
quizzes
will
always
be
an
individual
effort.
Sharing
information
in
any
form
about
a
quiz
or
exam
before
all
students
have
completed
the
assignment
is
unacceptable.
Many
students
benefit
from
collaboration
on
homework
assignments
and
lab
reports.
Collaboration
is
not
discouraged
for
these
types
of
assignments.
However,
copying
from
someone
else
is
not
collaborating.
If
working
in
pairs
or
groups,
all
parties
must
contribute
to
the
assignment.
Any
assistance
you
receive
on
a
given
assignment
must
be
noted
in
the
format
detailed
in
the
Academic
Information
section
of
the
student
handbook.
I
encourage
you
to
use
your
resources
(people,
books,
the
web)
wisely
to
guide
you
to
the
correct
answer.
There
is
a
line,
however.
Searching
for
a
definition
is
completely
reasonable.
Searching
for
the
answer
to
a
math
problem
is
not
acceptable.
Searching
for
clues
to
help
you
figure
out
how
to
complete
the
math
problem
is
encouraged.
Use
your
judgment.
If
you
have
a
doubt
about
what
you
can
and
can
not
do,
email
me
or
ask
after
class.
It
is
better
to
be
sure
that
to
find
yourself
in
an
academic
honesty
issue.
Electronic
Communication:
Please
limit
email
communication
to
logistical
questions
only
such
as
scheduling
a
conference,
make-up
quiz,
confirmation
of
due
dates,
etc.
Term
Grade
Determination:
Term
grades
will
be
determined
using
the
following
formula:
25%
25%
50%
Practice/Challenge
Assignments
Assessments
Project
work
Final
Grade
Determination:
Letter
grades
for
this
class
will
be
assigned
based
on
the
Madeira
grade
scale
and
formulas
for
terms
grades.
In-class
assessments
(A
&
B):
In-class
assessments
will
consist
of
quizzes
only.
Quizzes
are
generally
designed
to
take
10-15
minutes
to
complete
at
the
beginning
or
end
of
the
class
period.
Students
will
need
to
keep
track
of
their
personal
scores
throughout
the
year
to
monitor
their
own
progress
using
the
sheet
provided.
Course
content
will
be
assessed
from
two
perspectives:
conceptual
and
mathematical.
In
general,
the
course
will
be
self-paced.
Quiz
days
will
be
indicated
on
the
course
schedule.
Students
will
determine
which
content
they
are
ready
for.
All
quizzes
must
be
completed
before
the
end
of
the
module.
Keep
in
mind
there
are
7
major
topics
and
8
possible
quiz
dates.
Plan
your
schedule
carefully.
Feedback
on
this
work
will
be
given
by
way
of
a
check-system.
Check
+
Check
Check
-
Exceeds
mastery
expectation
Demonstrates
mastery
Does
not
yet
demonstrate
No
procedural
errors
One
or
two
small
procedural
mastery
Complete
conceptual
errors
Multiple
procedural
errors
understanding
General
conceptual
Lack
of
adequate
conceptual
Higher-level
thinking
understanding
understanding
demonstrated
Check
+
receives
a
+
in
MyBackpack
indicating
that
the
standard
has
been
met
with
a
check
+
Check
receives
a
1
in
MyBackpack
indicating
that
the
standard
has
been
met
Check
-
receives
a
0
in
MyBackpack
indicating
that
the
standard
has
not
been
met
A
concept
on
an
assessment
may
have
multiple
steps
or
questions,
but
the
total
possible
points
will
still
be
1.
There
may
be
multiple
opportunities
for
the
students
to
demonstrate
their
comprehension
and
mastery
of
each
concept
throughout
the
module.
Practice:
Daily
coursework
is
an
important
part
of
learning
physics.
Much
of
physics
is
based
in
problem
solving
and
must
be
practiced.
Many
assignments
will
be
given.
It
is
advisable
that
the
assignments
be
completed
prior
to
taking
the
corresponding
assessment.
Homework
will
be
assessed
using
the
same
check
system
as
assessments.
The
practice
assignments
are
optional.
Any
incomplete
assignments
will
not
be
counted
against
the
course
grade.
Completed
assignments
can,
however,
improve
the
practice
component
of
the
grade.
Challenge:
Challenge
assignments
are
required.
These
are
designed
to
be
completed
at-home.
The
use
of
class
notes,
the
Physics
Classrooms
site,
and
other
internet-based
resources
are
acceptable.
It
is
expected
that
these
assignments
are
an
individual
effort.
The
only
person
that
may
be
utilized
is
your
instructor.
They
will
combine
several
concepts
within
a
single
assignment.
Challenge
assignments
will
be
assessed
using
the
same
check
system
as
assessments
and
practice
assignments.
If
the
challenge
assignments
are
difficult
for
you,
you
should
plan
on
completing
all
the
optional
practice
assignments
to
ensure
a
strong
overall
grade
for
the
Practice/Challenge
portion
of
the
course
grade.
Projects:
The
focus
of
this
class
is
to
demonstrate
knowledge
of
physics
through
projects.
These
will
generally
be
completed
in
groups.
The
mechanism
for
creation
will
vary
depending
on
the
unit
of
study.
More
details
will
follow
in
class.
In-class
Folders:
Each
student
will
have
a
folder
that
is
kept
in
the
classroom
at
all
times.
Get
in
the
habit
of
picking
up
your
folder
on
the
way
in
to
the
classroom
and
returning
it
at
the
end
of
each
class
period.
The
contents
of
the
folder
will
include
Weekly
Patterns:
There
are
some
regular
patterns
that
will
occur
in
class.
There
are
a
few
exceptions
due
to
religious
holidays.
The
exceptions
are
clearly
labeled
on
the
module
calendar.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Beginning
of
Class
Complete
Part
I
of
the
Weekly
Goal
Sheet
Quiz
Q & A
Quiz
Q & A
In Class
Project Work
Project Work
Project
Feedback
Project Work
Project Work
End of Class
Complete
Exit
Ticket
Complete
Exit
Ticket
Complete
Exit
Ticket
Complete
Exit
Ticket
Complete
Part
II
of
the
Weekly
Goal
Sheet
Thursday
Friday