physics class
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Physics Class. With Mr. Wick. The study of energy and it’s interaction with matter In other words ….. Everything is Physics!. What is Physics?. The laws and principles of physics govern the entire universe, from atoms to stars A new perspective of the everyday world can be attained - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Physics Class
With Mr. Wick
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What is Physics?
• The study of energy and it’s interaction with matter
• In other words …..
Everything is Physics!
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Why Study Physics?
• The laws and principles of physics govern the entire universe, from atoms to stars
• A new perspective of the everyday world can be attained
• Is it magic? or science?
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Topics to be Studied
• Safety• Scientific notation• Significant Figures• Metric system and
conversions• 1-d Kinematic motion • Trigonometry• 2-d Kinematic motion• Forces • Newton’s laws
• Momentum• Work• Energy• Power• Gravity• Waves• Sound• Light• Electricity
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Majors in College
• Physics• Engineering• Chemistry• Forensic Science• Biology• Geology• Astronomy• Meteorology• Mathematics
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Careers
• Research / Development– Crime– Energy– Invention– Medicine– Transportation– Military
• Education– Teacher– Professor
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Tips for Success in Physics
• Organization– Equation sheet– Letter meaning– Capitol vs. lowercase
letters – Sign convention– Conversions– Significant figures– Clear handwriting– Baby steps
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Tips for Success in Physics
• Solid math skills• Study for tests• Do not fall behind• Make connections• Do extra credit• Behave in class• Record all Warm-ups• Ask for help if necessary• Attend connection period• Practice, practice,
practice!– Do your Homework!
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Steps to Solve any Physics Problem (baby steps)
1. Read the problem very carefully
2. List your “knowns” with correct units
3. Choose an appropriate equation
4. Plug and Chug
5. List Final answer using
-Correct Units and Significant Figures
• Point Value (5 total)– List knowns (1pt)– Write Equation (1pt)– Show correct math work
(1pt)– Correct Final answer-
numerically (1pt)– Final answer with
appropriate units and significant figures (1pt)
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Grades
• Mostly based on test grades
• Some Homework
• Warm-up notebooks
• Labs
• Extra credit
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Tests (100 pts)
• Mostly math-based word problems
• Some multiple choice• Some fill-in-the-blank• Partial credit assigned to word
problems• Practice test for every exam• Make-up exams within a week
of return to classes• One sheet of notes allowed on
tests• Occasional CRTs
– Not for a grade
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Homework (10 – 25 pts)
• Most homework is NOT graded
• Random homework will be collected throughout the year for credit
• Late Policy:– Accepted up to 2 days
after due for full credit– No credit after 2 days
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Labs (10-30 pts)
• Work according to safety rules
• Follow all procedures correctly
• Stay on task (participation points)
• Lab write-ups required for most labs
• Make-up labs due by next connection period
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Warm-ups (50 pts)
• At the beginning of almost every class, a warm-up question will be on the side board
• Paraphrase the warm-up question in your notebook with your complete answer
• Notebooks will be collected and graded throughout the year
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Participation (1-25 pts)
• Participation points will be given randomly throughout the year– Working effectively – Paying attention
during videos– Working well with lab
group– Asking questions
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Extra Credit (1 -20 pts)
• Volunteer to solve and describe problems on board
• Special physics related projects
• 1 page Summary of recent physics related article with copy of article
• Random questions
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A Typical Day in Physics Class
• Preview of day on front board
• Warm-up question on side board
• Review of prior homework, tests, etc.
• Lecture using power point
• Preview next class
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Mr. Wick
• Western Illinois University – Physics
• Hobbies: – MX– BMX– Renewable energy
and conservation– Vintage bicycles,
motorcycles, and other antiques
– Outdoors
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In the End
• Work hard and practice• Stay organized (baby steps and equation
sheet)• Do all homework and labs showing complete
work• Mutual respect• Ask questions• Spark an interest• Enjoy the class!