Wed., May 8, 2013
Physical Science B(Wed.)
Bellwork:
1. Pick up a pyramid and explain.
2. Share with your table mate what your ideas were and compare.
Check and go over the homework.
Quick quiz
Discuss the water cycle.
Cycle Group activity. You will work in groups of three. Each person will research one of the chemical cycles. Once you have finished the research, you will make a poster (hand-out on computer paper)that represents the cycle and describes the processes involved within.
HW: Each group will work on their three posters(8.5 x 11). I will give some time to work on tomorrow but they will be collected at the end of the hour.
Plan on our next test on Tuesday next week.
Physics B
Bellwork:
1. What do we call the two parts to a shadow? Why does this form?
2. What is polarization? How does this work?
Discuss the formation of shadows and light intensity.
Light intensity lab.
Goal is to analyze how the intensity of light varies with distance. You will use the optical bench setup to determine a mathematical model to relate how the intensity and distance relate.
HW: Finish the light intensity lab and answer the questions.
Tomorrow we will wrap-up all the big concepts, go over the math formulas and examples, and lastly get you prepared to take the last test in this class.
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Physical Science B(Tuesday)
Bellwork:
1. Why is a food web a better model to study than a food chain when considering the effects losing or gaining a species may have to an ecosystem? Discuss this with you table mate.
2. If a plant produces 2000 calories of energy, then it is eaten by a cow, which is subsequently eaten by a mountain lion, how much energy is passed on to the mountain lion? If he needs to maintain a 2000 calorie diet, what does that mean for the cows? How can we represent this concept in pictorial form?
3. Explain how different organisms obtain energy. Why is the understanding of this such an important thing for human survival?
Pick up the food web sheet.
Discuss energy, numbers, and biomass pyramids.
Go over the homework. We will get in groups to discuss the answers within the group and then we will come back together and discuss as a class. In the end, everyone should leave with all the questions answered.
Homework: Finish the Food Chain/Food Web questions.
Physics B
Bellwork:
1. Why is it that the horn on a car seems to change in sound as it approaches and then passes by me?
2. Explain the difference between diffuse reflection and specular reflection.
3. What causes the straw to appear to be bent in a glass of water? Explain.
Go over the homework problems
Finish the index of refraction activity.
Discuss shadows
Shadow Lab
HW: Finish the intensity of light lab questions.
Physical Science B(Tuesday)
Bellwork:
1. Why is a food web a better model to study than a food chain when considering the effects losing or gaining a species may have to an ecosystem? Discuss this with you table mate.
2. If a plant produces 2000 calories of energy, then it is eaten by a cow, which is subsequently eaten by a mountain lion, how much energy is passed on to the mountain lion? If he needs to maintain a 2000 calorie diet, what does that mean for the cows? How can we represent this concept in pictorial form?
3. Explain how different organisms obtain energy. Why is the understanding of this such an important thing for human survival?
Pick up the food web sheet.
Discuss energy, numbers, and biomass pyramids.
Go over the homework. We will get in groups to discuss the answers within the group and then we will come back together and discuss as a class. In the end, everyone should leave with all the questions answered.
Homework: Finish the Food Chain/Food Web questions.
Physics B
Bellwork:
1. Why is it that the horn on a car seems to change in sound as it approaches and then passes by me?
2. Explain the difference between diffuse reflection and specular reflection.
3. What causes the straw to appear to be bent in a glass of water? Explain.
Go over the homework problems
Finish the index of refraction activity.
Discuss shadows
Shadow Lab
HW: Finish the intensity of light lab questions.
Monday, May 6, 2013
Physical Science B (Monday)
Bellwork
1. What is Ecology?
Begin ecology unit. Discuss levels of organization, food chains and food webs.
When finished, you will work on the analogy assignment in groups of two.
Please pick up the food chain and food web activity. In this activity you will use the pictures to create a food chain and a food web.
You will need two picture sheets. First cut out all the pictures on just one of the picture sheets. Flip them all upside down. Pick six on the pictures and do you best to create a food chain from the six pictures. You may not be able to use all six. Glue the pictures onto a blank sheet of paper and draw in the arrows to represent the flow of energy.
For the food web, cut out all the pictures on the second sheet. Now arrange them in such a way that will allow you to create a food web that will incorporate all the pictures. Glue these onto a blank sheet of paper and then draw in all of the arrows to represent the flow of energy.
Answer the questions on the packet. You will hand in the questions and the glued pictures.
Secondly, there is a food chain and food web worksheet. Please pick this up when you are done and work on this as well.
Lastly, your vocabulary needs to be finished by tomorrow.
I will check and pick up the vocab., the analogy, and food chain/food web pictures and questions tomorrow.
Physics B
Welcome Seniors to your last full week of high school! (Juniors, feel free to give them a hard time)
Finish Lenses Lab.
Pick up and complete the refraction activity. You will calculate the index of refraction for the clear cube using Snell's law.
Pick up the index of refraction worksheet.
Finish the math problems related to Snell's law
Physical Science B (Monday)
Bellwork
1. What is Ecology?
Begin ecology unit. Discuss levels of organization, food chains and food webs.
When finished, you will work on the analogy assignment in groups of two.
Please pick up the food chain and food web activity. In this activity you will use the pictures to create a food chain and a food web.
You will need two picture sheets. First cut out all the pictures on just one of the picture sheets. Flip them all upside down. Pick six on the pictures and do you best to create a food chain from the six pictures. You may not be able to use all six. Glue the pictures onto a blank sheet of paper and draw in the arrows to represent the flow of energy.
For the food web, cut out all the pictures on the second sheet. Now arrange them in such a way that will allow you to create a food web that will incorporate all the pictures. Glue these onto a blank sheet of paper and then draw in all of the arrows to represent the flow of energy.
Answer the questions on the packet. You will hand in the questions and the glued pictures.
Secondly, there is a food chain and food web worksheet. Please pick this up when you are done and work on this as well.
Lastly, your vocabulary needs to be finished by tomorrow.
I will check and pick up the vocab., the analogy, and food chain/food web pictures and questions tomorrow.
Physics B
Welcome Seniors to your last full week of high school! (Juniors, feel free to give them a hard time)
Finish Lenses Lab.
Pick up and complete the refraction activity. You will calculate the index of refraction for the clear cube using Snell's law.
Pick up the index of refraction worksheet.
Finish the math problems related to Snell's law
Friday, May 3, 2013
Physical Science B(friday)
Go over a couple of the questions missed by large percentage of the class. Discuss any problems.
Objectives:
1. Understand the levels of organization found within an ecosystem.
Begin ecology unit. Discuss levels of organization, food chains and food webs.
When finish, you will work on the analogy assignment.
HW: Analogy Assignment
Physics B
Bellwork
1. What type of image will be formed if an object is placed in from of a convex mirror?
2. What type of image will be formed if an object is placed outside of the focal point of a concave mirror?
Let's Finish the Lens Lab. I know that we have people missing, but you should be to the point where you can plat the data on the computer and produce your graphs. Please save the file, so the data plot can be shared with those not present.
Refraction worksheet.
Physical Science B(friday)
Go over a couple of the questions missed by large percentage of the class. Discuss any problems.
Objectives:
1. Understand the levels of organization found within an ecosystem.
Begin ecology unit. Discuss levels of organization, food chains and food webs.
When finish, you will work on the analogy assignment.
HW: Analogy Assignment
Physics B
Bellwork
1. What type of image will be formed if an object is placed in from of a convex mirror?
2. What type of image will be formed if an object is placed outside of the focal point of a concave mirror?
Let's Finish the Lens Lab. I know that we have people missing, but you should be to the point where you can plat the data on the computer and produce your graphs. Please save the file, so the data plot can be shared with those not present.
Refraction worksheet.
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Physical Science B(Thursday)
Test Today! Please have your computers out and log into examview. Make sure that you have a sheet of paper to write your answers down on. If you would like a paper copy, please ask.
When you have finished please work on the vocabulary for the ecology unit. We will be switching from using the physical science text to using the biology text.
Secondly:
-Read and take notes of Chapter 3.
-Focus on a. What is Ecology?
b. What are the levels of organization within the biosphere?
c. What are the different ways that living things obtain energy?
d. How does energy flow through an ecosystem?
e. How do nutrients and chemical cycle through an ecosystem?
HW: Read the chapter, take notes on chapter 3, finish the vocabulary.
Physics B
Bellwork
1. Explain the difference between additive colors and subtractive colors.
2. If an object is place 6 cm in front of a mirror and the mirror has a focal distance of -8 cm, where will the image be formed? What type of mirror is this?
Go over the math problems. Check
Begin the lab on thin lens equatio
Physical Science B(Thursday)
Test Today! Please have your computers out and log into examview. Make sure that you have a sheet of paper to write your answers down on. If you would like a paper copy, please ask.
When you have finished please work on the vocabulary for the ecology unit. We will be switching from using the physical science text to using the biology text.
Secondly:
-Read and take notes of Chapter 3.
-Focus on a. What is Ecology?
b. What are the levels of organization within the biosphere?
c. What are the different ways that living things obtain energy?
d. How does energy flow through an ecosystem?
e. How do nutrients and chemical cycle through an ecosystem?
HW: Read the chapter, take notes on chapter 3, finish the vocabulary.
Physics B
Bellwork
1. Explain the difference between additive colors and subtractive colors.
2. If an object is place 6 cm in front of a mirror and the mirror has a focal distance of -8 cm, where will the image be formed? What type of mirror is this?
Go over the math problems. Check
Begin the lab on thin lens equatio
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
May 1, 2013, Wednesday
Physical Science B (Wed.)
Bellwork:
1. Let's go over the review sheet and discuss any problem questions that you may have had.
2. Read and discuss article.
Practice test.
When everyone has finished the practice test, we will go over the answers and touch on a few key points.
HW: Study for the test. Test is tomorrow.
Physics B
Bellwork:
1. Explain how the process of refraction occurs.
2. IF an object is places 4.5 centimeters in front of a mirror that has a focal distance of -3.0 centimeters, where will the image form? What type of mirror is this?
Check and go over the ray diagrams for the lenses
Discuss refraction.
Explain thin lens equation. Finish the problems on ray diagram sheet and the math packet.
Physical Science B (Wed.)
Bellwork:
1. Let's go over the review sheet and discuss any problem questions that you may have had.
2. Read and discuss article.
Practice test.
When everyone has finished the practice test, we will go over the answers and touch on a few key points.
HW: Study for the test. Test is tomorrow.
Physics B
Bellwork:
1. Explain how the process of refraction occurs.
2. IF an object is places 4.5 centimeters in front of a mirror that has a focal distance of -3.0 centimeters, where will the image form? What type of mirror is this?
Check and go over the ray diagrams for the lenses
Discuss refraction.
Explain thin lens equation. Finish the problems on ray diagram sheet and the math packet.
Monday, April 29, 2013
April 30, 2013
Physical Science B (Tuesday)
Bellwork:
1. What are four problems that result from the use of any water related power sources?
2. Should the government be allowed to mandate the instillation of windfarms and windmills in certain areas?
3. Explain the different ways that solar energy is used and collected
Objectives:
1. Be able to list and explain the different types of fossil fuels used today.
2. Be able to list and explain the different types of renewable energy resources options available to people.
Today, we will look at our biodiesel. We will be comparing it to standard diesel in terms of energy output. To do this we will burn a small section of rope that has been soaked in the fuel and use the energy released in the bonds to heat water. The fuel with the greatest increase in water temperature can be correlated as the better fuel source.
Finish renewable resources.
HW: Your review will be handed out to work on after the lab. Please work on this and we will go over them tomorrow. We will also have a practice test tomorrow. The test will be on Thursday.
Physics B (Tuesday)
Bellwork:
1. Why would large concave mirrors be a difficult sale to make as dressing room mirrors?
2. Why do certain laundry detergents claim that their product will make your clothes even brighter?
3. If black absorbs all light, how can we see a black shirt as black?
Let's go over the math problems. Use the whiteboards.
Quick quiz, we will check to see how your studies have been going.
Discuss refraction of light.
Demo, fish tank, coin in a cup.
Go over ray diagrams for lens.
HW: Ray diagrams for the thin lens.
Physical Science B (Tuesday)
Bellwork:
1. What are four problems that result from the use of any water related power sources?
2. Should the government be allowed to mandate the instillation of windfarms and windmills in certain areas?
3. Explain the different ways that solar energy is used and collected
Objectives:
1. Be able to list and explain the different types of fossil fuels used today.
2. Be able to list and explain the different types of renewable energy resources options available to people.
Today, we will look at our biodiesel. We will be comparing it to standard diesel in terms of energy output. To do this we will burn a small section of rope that has been soaked in the fuel and use the energy released in the bonds to heat water. The fuel with the greatest increase in water temperature can be correlated as the better fuel source.
Finish renewable resources.
HW: Your review will be handed out to work on after the lab. Please work on this and we will go over them tomorrow. We will also have a practice test tomorrow. The test will be on Thursday.
Physics B (Tuesday)
Bellwork:
1. Why would large concave mirrors be a difficult sale to make as dressing room mirrors?
2. Why do certain laundry detergents claim that their product will make your clothes even brighter?
3. If black absorbs all light, how can we see a black shirt as black?
Let's go over the math problems. Use the whiteboards.
Quick quiz, we will check to see how your studies have been going.
Discuss refraction of light.
Demo, fish tank, coin in a cup.
Go over ray diagrams for lens.
HW: Ray diagrams for the thin lens.
April 29, 2013
Physical Science B (Monday)
Welcome back after a sunny weekend
Bellwork:
1. How are the different products separated from petroleum. What is this process called?
2. Give a general account of how biodiesel is produced, be sure to include the name of the process used to produce biodiesel.
3. Explain two common effects that result from the emissions of fossil fuels.
Objectives:
1. Be able to list and explain the different types of fossil fuels used today.
2. Be able to list and explain the different types of renewable energy resources options available to people.
I will put you into groups where you will work on the renewable and nonrenewable resource vocabulary packet. As a group discuss the answers and make sure that as you fill in the material, you are understanding what you are discussing.
Finish renewable resources.
HW: Wrap-up the renewable resources. We will work on the biodiesel tomorrow. I will also hand out a review for the test tomorrow. Plan on thursday being the test day.
Physics B(Monday)
Bellwork:
1. Explain how light can be reflected from an object.
2. Where would an object have to be placed in order to form a virtual image in a mirror.
Discuss with you groups the questions given out on Friday.
Let's go over the answers to the questions given on Friday.
-Go through a few of the demonstration that help to understand the effects.
Explain Snell's Law.
HW: Snell's Law, please so all the problems on the math packet.
Physical Science B (Monday)
Welcome back after a sunny weekend
Bellwork:
1. How are the different products separated from petroleum. What is this process called?
2. Give a general account of how biodiesel is produced, be sure to include the name of the process used to produce biodiesel.
3. Explain two common effects that result from the emissions of fossil fuels.
Objectives:
1. Be able to list and explain the different types of fossil fuels used today.
2. Be able to list and explain the different types of renewable energy resources options available to people.
I will put you into groups where you will work on the renewable and nonrenewable resource vocabulary packet. As a group discuss the answers and make sure that as you fill in the material, you are understanding what you are discussing.
Finish renewable resources.
HW: Wrap-up the renewable resources. We will work on the biodiesel tomorrow. I will also hand out a review for the test tomorrow. Plan on thursday being the test day.
Physics B(Monday)
Bellwork:
1. Explain how light can be reflected from an object.
2. Where would an object have to be placed in order to form a virtual image in a mirror.
Discuss with you groups the questions given out on Friday.
Let's go over the answers to the questions given on Friday.
-Go through a few of the demonstration that help to understand the effects.
Explain Snell's Law.
HW: Snell's Law, please so all the problems on the math packet.
April 26, 2013
Physical Science B(Friday)
Bellwork:
None Today
Today is presentation and project day. Each group will present their project to the class. Remember that everybody in class has to present. Everyone is nervous. Just relax and have fun with it.
When all the groups have finished, we will continue out discussion of renewable vs. nonrenewable resources.
HW: Coninue working on the vocabulary sheet.
Physics B
Bellwork:
1. Explain the difference between a virtual image and a real image.
2. How do the formation of the images formed in a concave mirror change as the object changes postition relative to the focal point?
3. Make generalizations about the image position and orientation for a concave and convex mirror.
Go over the ray diagrams and the color lab.
*******Keep up on you WORK!!!!!!***********
Discuss practical application and uses of light and mirrors.
Group Explanation Challenge:
You will work in groups of three to explain all the items bellow. Place the explanations on the information sheet.
1. How do headlights work?
2. Why is the sky blue?
3. Why is the sky red at sunset/sunrise?
4. Why do black lights make certain items seem to glow?
5. How do fiber optics work?
6. Why are diamonds so sparkly?
7. Why can't I see Red bellow 20 meters of water?
8. Why are some compact mirrors Concave?
9. Why do store put up big convex mirrors in the corners of the store? Why do some car side mirror have convex
mirrors on them?
10. Why does water appear to be blue? When I hold it in my hands it is clear.
Physical Science B(Friday)
Bellwork:
None Today
Today is presentation and project day. Each group will present their project to the class. Remember that everybody in class has to present. Everyone is nervous. Just relax and have fun with it.
When all the groups have finished, we will continue out discussion of renewable vs. nonrenewable resources.
HW: Coninue working on the vocabulary sheet.
Physics B
Bellwork:
1. Explain the difference between a virtual image and a real image.
2. How do the formation of the images formed in a concave mirror change as the object changes postition relative to the focal point?
3. Make generalizations about the image position and orientation for a concave and convex mirror.
Go over the ray diagrams and the color lab.
*******Keep up on you WORK!!!!!!***********
Discuss practical application and uses of light and mirrors.
Group Explanation Challenge:
You will work in groups of three to explain all the items bellow. Place the explanations on the information sheet.
1. How do headlights work?
2. Why is the sky blue?
3. Why is the sky red at sunset/sunrise?
4. Why do black lights make certain items seem to glow?
5. How do fiber optics work?
6. Why are diamonds so sparkly?
7. Why can't I see Red bellow 20 meters of water?
8. Why are some compact mirrors Concave?
9. Why do store put up big convex mirrors in the corners of the store? Why do some car side mirror have convex
mirrors on them?
10. Why does water appear to be blue? When I hold it in my hands it is clear.
April 25, 2013
Physical Science B(Thurs.)
Bellwork:
1. No Bellwork!
Check and go over the homework.
Remember that you presentation and final product is due this week Friday. This is a 30 point assignment, please realize that this is a fairly big assignment. Be sure to delegate responsibilities to your group members. Each group will pitch the product on Friday.
Lab: BioDiesel. Today we will make the actual biodiesel. The goal/objective is to give you a hands on experience of how this alternative fuel can be made. The second part of the lab will require you to test the biodiesel that you have made and compare it to standard.
I will work with half the class at a time to make the biodiesel. While 1/2 is making the diesel, the other half should work on the vocab terms from the packet yesterday.
When finished, work on your project and presentation.
Physics(Thursday)
Bellwork:
1. Explain the difference between color by addition and color by subtraction.
2. Explain why light can be considered a particle and a wave.
3. What is a pigment?
Go over the homework from the past two days. I will check and we can discuss.
Discuss light and optics.
Go over ray diagrams. Discuss how to draw, virtual, and real images.
HW: Ray Diagram packet
Physical Science B(Thurs.)
Bellwork:
1. No Bellwork!
Check and go over the homework.
Remember that you presentation and final product is due this week Friday. This is a 30 point assignment, please realize that this is a fairly big assignment. Be sure to delegate responsibilities to your group members. Each group will pitch the product on Friday.
Lab: BioDiesel. Today we will make the actual biodiesel. The goal/objective is to give you a hands on experience of how this alternative fuel can be made. The second part of the lab will require you to test the biodiesel that you have made and compare it to standard.
I will work with half the class at a time to make the biodiesel. While 1/2 is making the diesel, the other half should work on the vocab terms from the packet yesterday.
When finished, work on your project and presentation.
Physics(Thursday)
Bellwork:
1. Explain the difference between color by addition and color by subtraction.
2. Explain why light can be considered a particle and a wave.
3. What is a pigment?
Go over the homework from the past two days. I will check and we can discuss.
Discuss light and optics.
Go over ray diagrams. Discuss how to draw, virtual, and real images.
HW: Ray Diagram packet
April 24, 2013
Physical Science B (Wed.)
Bellwork:
1. What percent of the electricity produced is done using coal?
2. What is the biggest problem with coal as an energy resource?
Objectives:
1. Understand the difference between renewable vs. Nonrenewable resources.
2. List and describe examples of renewable and nonrenewable resources.
Check and go over the book problems
Discuss Nonrenewable resources.
Work on resources vocabulary sheet.
Continue working on your projects . They are due Friday.
HW: Energy Packet. Projects are due Friday. Be ready to present! It is not time to work on the projects when others
Physics B (Wed.)
Bellwork:
1. What form of energy has a slightly longer wavelength than red light?
2. How does the speed of a radio wave compare to that of an x-ray? Frequency? Wavelength?
3. Why do we see color?
Check and Go over the homework.
Discuss Colors, why we see colors, and the difference between pigments and light.
Color online lab/activity.
HW: Finish the sheet from yesterday and secondly finish the lab
Physical Science B (Wed.)
Bellwork:
1. What percent of the electricity produced is done using coal?
2. What is the biggest problem with coal as an energy resource?
Objectives:
1. Understand the difference between renewable vs. Nonrenewable resources.
2. List and describe examples of renewable and nonrenewable resources.
Check and go over the book problems
Discuss Nonrenewable resources.
Work on resources vocabulary sheet.
Continue working on your projects . They are due Friday.
HW: Energy Packet. Projects are due Friday. Be ready to present! It is not time to work on the projects when others
Physics B (Wed.)
Bellwork:
1. What form of energy has a slightly longer wavelength than red light?
2. How does the speed of a radio wave compare to that of an x-ray? Frequency? Wavelength?
3. Why do we see color?
Check and Go over the homework.
Discuss Colors, why we see colors, and the difference between pigments and light.
Color online lab/activity.
HW: Finish the sheet from yesterday and secondly finish the lab
April 23, 2013
Physical Science B (Tuesday)
Bellwork:
1. What are the benefits for American's switching their dependence upon foreign oil, to a product that may be produced domestically? What are a few possible drawbacks?
2. List as many possible renewable resources that you can think of. When you are finished, compare your list with your partners.
Begin discussion of alternative fuel sources.
Please read chapter 9, sections 2 and 3. Do the questions on pages 263.
HW: Finish the book problems. Continue working on your projects, at this point you should know what fuel source you are using and what type of project you are working on. Secondly, make sure that you begin working on the presentation. Even if you do not have the materials to begin working, at least have a plan of what information you are going to put into the presentation and what it will look like.
Physics B (Tuesday)
Bellwork:
1. Explain whether light is a wave or particle?
2. What is the primary difference between each of the forms of energy found on the electromagnetic spectrum?
Discuss the different uses of the EM spectrum.
-Get into groups based on the form of energy that you had thought was the most important.
-Each group needs to list/discuss the reasons why they had chosen that form of energy as the most important.
-Lastly, we will make a list on the board of all the different uses for the forms of energies on the electromagnetic spectrum.
We will write all the uses for the EM spectrum on the board.
Collect the papers.
Discuss light, electromagnetic energy, and color.
HW: review worksheet on light and color.
Physical Science B (Tuesday)
Bellwork:
1. What are the benefits for American's switching their dependence upon foreign oil, to a product that may be produced domestically? What are a few possible drawbacks?
2. List as many possible renewable resources that you can think of. When you are finished, compare your list with your partners.
Begin discussion of alternative fuel sources.
Please read chapter 9, sections 2 and 3. Do the questions on pages 263.
HW: Finish the book problems. Continue working on your projects, at this point you should know what fuel source you are using and what type of project you are working on. Secondly, make sure that you begin working on the presentation. Even if you do not have the materials to begin working, at least have a plan of what information you are going to put into the presentation and what it will look like.
Physics B (Tuesday)
Bellwork:
1. Explain whether light is a wave or particle?
2. What is the primary difference between each of the forms of energy found on the electromagnetic spectrum?
Discuss the different uses of the EM spectrum.
-Get into groups based on the form of energy that you had thought was the most important.
-Each group needs to list/discuss the reasons why they had chosen that form of energy as the most important.
-Lastly, we will make a list on the board of all the different uses for the forms of energies on the electromagnetic spectrum.
We will write all the uses for the EM spectrum on the board.
Collect the papers.
Discuss light, electromagnetic energy, and color.
HW: review worksheet on light and color.
April 22, 2013
Physical Science B:(Monday)
Bellwork:
1. Explain the difference between a renewable resource and a nonrenewable resource. Give examples of each.
2. Why is the statement "Fossil fuels fuel our lives, without them life would become difficult to nonexistent" such an ominous statement?
Everyone will need to have out their research sheets that were required for homework on friday.
Groups:
Each group will work together to discuss the forms of alternative fuels that you have researched. You will use this as our note taking time. The goal is to get a variety of ideas from each other. The more information that is shared, the better you notes will be. At the end, we will pull the class together, discuss all the information that you talked about in the smaller groups.
Begin the Sales Pitch Activity.
HW: Work on the Sales Pitch Activity
Physics B(Monday)
Bellwork:
1. Which of the wave characteristic is related to the loudness of the sound. What is the name given to the scale used to measure the loudness? What are the units?
2. What happens to the apparent frequency of a sound if the object making the sound is initially traveling toward you and then suddenly stops?
3. What is the frequency range the typical human can hear? What is it call above this range? Below?
Go over the doppler effect problems.
Go over the quiz.
Discuss Light and the electromagnetic spectrum.
Assignment:
Research the various forms of the energy found on the electromagnetic spectrum. Identify 3 uses for each form of energy. Lastly, you need to pick the one form of energy on the spectrum that has made the greatest positive contribution to the human civilization(visible light does not count!). Back-up you pick with support. The actual writing part of the assignment needs to be a minimum of one page.
HW: Finish the 1 page assignment.
Physical Science B:(Monday)
Bellwork:
1. Explain the difference between a renewable resource and a nonrenewable resource. Give examples of each.
2. Why is the statement "Fossil fuels fuel our lives, without them life would become difficult to nonexistent" such an ominous statement?
Everyone will need to have out their research sheets that were required for homework on friday.
Groups:
Each group will work together to discuss the forms of alternative fuels that you have researched. You will use this as our note taking time. The goal is to get a variety of ideas from each other. The more information that is shared, the better you notes will be. At the end, we will pull the class together, discuss all the information that you talked about in the smaller groups.
Begin the Sales Pitch Activity.
HW: Work on the Sales Pitch Activity
Physics B(Monday)
Bellwork:
1. Which of the wave characteristic is related to the loudness of the sound. What is the name given to the scale used to measure the loudness? What are the units?
2. What happens to the apparent frequency of a sound if the object making the sound is initially traveling toward you and then suddenly stops?
3. What is the frequency range the typical human can hear? What is it call above this range? Below?
Go over the doppler effect problems.
Go over the quiz.
Discuss Light and the electromagnetic spectrum.
Assignment:
Research the various forms of the energy found on the electromagnetic spectrum. Identify 3 uses for each form of energy. Lastly, you need to pick the one form of energy on the spectrum that has made the greatest positive contribution to the human civilization(visible light does not count!). Back-up you pick with support. The actual writing part of the assignment needs to be a minimum of one page.
HW: Finish the 1 page assignment.
April 19, 2013
Physical Science B(friday)
Bellwork:
1. What are some of the sources of energy that we use in our homes? Go beyond electricity.
2. How has energy for our personal lives become a very important topic for people today?
Discuss renewable vs. nonrenewable resources.
Assignment, you are going to do an internet investigation on alternative fuel sources for automobiles. Look into what ideas have been proposed and tested in the past, what we are currently using, and what options engineers are looking into for the future.
Format:
1. Need to list a minimum of 8 possible alternative fuel sources.
2. Explain what they are, how they are obtained, and renewable vs. non renewable.
3. Pros and cons of each source.
Assignment is worth a standard 10 pts. like all other homework. Extra credit will be given for each source past four that you find. You may earn up to 15pts.
Physics B
Quiz today. Answer any questions that you may have prior to the quiz.
When finished we will go over the doppler effect problems.
Finish the speed of sound lab. We will modify the procedure to ease the process. You will need to find the speed using 3 tuning forks. To do so:
1. Find the resonant lengths 'L'.
2. 'L' is actually 1/4 of a wavelength adjust the # using the factor (.6r added to the length). Find the wavelength.
3. Use the wavelength and frequency to find the speed of sound.
4. Compare the experimental speed to the actual
V=331 m/s +.61(T)
5. Find the percent difference.
Physical Science B(friday)
Bellwork:
1. What are some of the sources of energy that we use in our homes? Go beyond electricity.
2. How has energy for our personal lives become a very important topic for people today?
Discuss renewable vs. nonrenewable resources.
Assignment, you are going to do an internet investigation on alternative fuel sources for automobiles. Look into what ideas have been proposed and tested in the past, what we are currently using, and what options engineers are looking into for the future.
Format:
1. Need to list a minimum of 8 possible alternative fuel sources.
2. Explain what they are, how they are obtained, and renewable vs. non renewable.
3. Pros and cons of each source.
Assignment is worth a standard 10 pts. like all other homework. Extra credit will be given for each source past four that you find. You may earn up to 15pts.
Physics B
Quiz today. Answer any questions that you may have prior to the quiz.
When finished we will go over the doppler effect problems.
Finish the speed of sound lab. We will modify the procedure to ease the process. You will need to find the speed using 3 tuning forks. To do so:
1. Find the resonant lengths 'L'.
2. 'L' is actually 1/4 of a wavelength adjust the # using the factor (.6r added to the length). Find the wavelength.
3. Use the wavelength and frequency to find the speed of sound.
4. Compare the experimental speed to the actual
V=331 m/s +.61(T)
5. Find the percent difference.
April 18, 2013
Physical Science B(Thursday)
Go over the test. Discuss the questions missed by high percentage of the students.
Test Remediation. Answer the questions that are correlated with the questions you missed on the test. This is due tomorrow.
When you have finished the test remediation, please read chapter 9 in the textbook. We will begin our discussion of the material tomorrow. Be sure to read and take notes on the chapter. It will help your understanding and of the material and will also make note taking in class a great deal easier.
Big Questions when reading:
-What are the differences between renewable and nonrenewable resources?
-Where do our energy sources come from?
-How are they made?
-How much does each cost us?
-How long can we continue to use them?
Lastly, please do the questions on pages 263 and 276.
Physics B
Bellwork:
1. What is relative intensity? What are the ranges?
2. What frequency range can the average human hear?
Go over the dopple effect problems. Grab a whiteboard.
Discuss resonance.
Speed of Sound lab. For the lab you will work in groups of two. Each group will get two tuning forks. We will take turns using the resonance tubes to take data measurements. Please take your measurement, then step aside and do the calculations for the speed.
HW: Finish the speed of sound lab. Study for the quiz.
Physical Science B(Thursday)
Go over the test. Discuss the questions missed by high percentage of the students.
Test Remediation. Answer the questions that are correlated with the questions you missed on the test. This is due tomorrow.
When you have finished the test remediation, please read chapter 9 in the textbook. We will begin our discussion of the material tomorrow. Be sure to read and take notes on the chapter. It will help your understanding and of the material and will also make note taking in class a great deal easier.
Big Questions when reading:
-What are the differences between renewable and nonrenewable resources?
-Where do our energy sources come from?
-How are they made?
-How much does each cost us?
-How long can we continue to use them?
Lastly, please do the questions on pages 263 and 276.
Physics B
Bellwork:
1. What is relative intensity? What are the ranges?
2. What frequency range can the average human hear?
Go over the dopple effect problems. Grab a whiteboard.
Discuss resonance.
Speed of Sound lab. For the lab you will work in groups of two. Each group will get two tuning forks. We will take turns using the resonance tubes to take data measurements. Please take your measurement, then step aside and do the calculations for the speed.
HW: Finish the speed of sound lab. Study for the quiz.
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
April 17, 2013
Physical Science B(Wed.)
No Bellwork Today
Please take out your laptops. Open up examview. Log in and be ready for the password.
Please finish the home energy audit. Turn it in after the test. You should have filled in the spreadsheet and answered the discussion questions prior to today.
Physics B(Wed.)
Bellwork:
1. Explain how a wavelength can be defined on a longitudinal wave.
2. Explain why a mechanical wave travels faster in a solid than in a gas.
Today, we will discuss sound and its characteristics.
Explain the doppler effect and the formula that goes along with it.
IF you did not finish the reflection lab, please do so now. If you need to set up the target, please get that ready and I will test it for you.
HW: Doppler effect problems.
We will have a quiz over wave characteristics and sound on Friday. Be sure to study.
Physical Science B(Wed.)
No Bellwork Today
Please take out your laptops. Open up examview. Log in and be ready for the password.
Please finish the home energy audit. Turn it in after the test. You should have filled in the spreadsheet and answered the discussion questions prior to today.
Physics B(Wed.)
Bellwork:
1. Explain how a wavelength can be defined on a longitudinal wave.
2. Explain why a mechanical wave travels faster in a solid than in a gas.
Today, we will discuss sound and its characteristics.
Explain the doppler effect and the formula that goes along with it.
IF you did not finish the reflection lab, please do so now. If you need to set up the target, please get that ready and I will test it for you.
HW: Doppler effect problems.
We will have a quiz over wave characteristics and sound on Friday. Be sure to study.
April 16, 2013
Physical Science B(Tues.)
Bellwork:
1. Why does electricity have such a dramatic effect on the human body?
2. What are two types of light bulbs?
Objectives:
1. Understand the difference between AC and DC current. Be able to identify the sources of these two types of current and how they are produced.
Practice test over electricity. Go over the answers and discuss any issues that we may have over the topics.
When we have gone over the practice test, I would like you to make a list of the topics that you would like to have me go back over while we have time.
HW: Study for the test over electricity.
Physics B (Tuesday)
Bellwork
1. Explain how waves reflect off a surface.
2. What is the normal line?
3. On a plane mirror, how does the image distance compare to the object distance?
4. What happens to the wavelength of a wave as the frequency is increased?
Discuss reflection.
Go over the lab. Discuss the results.
Calculate the speed of sound. We will need to work as a team to get this done. As a group we will need to combine data to solve. We will need:
a. twelve timers
b. one cymbal crasher
c. three distance markers
d. one hammer person
HW: Finish the calculations on the speed of sound. Be sure to fill in the graph.
Physical Science B(Tues.)
Bellwork:
1. Why does electricity have such a dramatic effect on the human body?
2. What are two types of light bulbs?
Objectives:
1. Understand the difference between AC and DC current. Be able to identify the sources of these two types of current and how they are produced.
Practice test over electricity. Go over the answers and discuss any issues that we may have over the topics.
When we have gone over the practice test, I would like you to make a list of the topics that you would like to have me go back over while we have time.
HW: Study for the test over electricity.
Physics B (Tuesday)
Bellwork
1. Explain how waves reflect off a surface.
2. What is the normal line?
3. On a plane mirror, how does the image distance compare to the object distance?
4. What happens to the wavelength of a wave as the frequency is increased?
Discuss reflection.
Go over the lab. Discuss the results.
Calculate the speed of sound. We will need to work as a team to get this done. As a group we will need to combine data to solve. We will need:
a. twelve timers
b. one cymbal crasher
c. three distance markers
d. one hammer person
HW: Finish the calculations on the speed of sound. Be sure to fill in the graph.
Monday, April 15, 2013
Physical Science B(Monday)
Bellwork:
1. What are some examples of safety devices found within a home? How do they work?
2. How do we measure the rate that electrical energy does work? What are the units?
Objectives:
1. Be able to identify what electric power is and how much everyday items use.
2. Understand the effect of electricity on the human body.
Go over power problems on whiteboards.
Discuss lightbulbs, physiological effects of electricity, and the history of electricity.
Today, discuss the home energy audit. Everyone should have their log of hours. We will fill in the log with the power consumption for each device. Then, you will load the spread sheet, fill it in, print off, and answer the questions.
Finish the home energy audit and study for the test.
HW: Answer the questions on the home energy audit, fill in the tables, and study for the test. The test will be on Wed
Physics B (Monday)
Bellwork:
1. Provide a generalization for the speed of mechanical and electromagnetic waves in a solid, liquid, and a gas. Does this rule always hold true? Provide an example if possible.
2. Explain the difference between a transverse wave and longitudinal wave. Provide examples of each.
3. What is the speed of a wave with a wavelength of 2.5 meters and a period of 5 seconds?
Check and go over the waves speed problems.
Discuss wave interactions.
Reflection Lab: The first part of the lab you will use the plane mirrors to draw ray diagrams that will allow you to determine the position of the image formed in a mirror and secondly to analyze the law of reflection.
Secondly, based on the knowledge gained, you will predict where mirrors must be placed in order to hit the target of the sheet.
HW: Answer the lab questions.
Physical Science B(Monday)
Bellwork:
1. What are some examples of safety devices found within a home? How do they work?
2. How do we measure the rate that electrical energy does work? What are the units?
Objectives:
1. Be able to identify what electric power is and how much everyday items use.
2. Understand the effect of electricity on the human body.
Go over power problems on whiteboards.
Discuss lightbulbs, physiological effects of electricity, and the history of electricity.
Today, discuss the home energy audit. Everyone should have their log of hours. We will fill in the log with the power consumption for each device. Then, you will load the spread sheet, fill it in, print off, and answer the questions.
Finish the home energy audit and study for the test.
HW: Answer the questions on the home energy audit, fill in the tables, and study for the test. The test will be on Wed
Physics B (Monday)
Bellwork:
1. Provide a generalization for the speed of mechanical and electromagnetic waves in a solid, liquid, and a gas. Does this rule always hold true? Provide an example if possible.
2. Explain the difference between a transverse wave and longitudinal wave. Provide examples of each.
3. What is the speed of a wave with a wavelength of 2.5 meters and a period of 5 seconds?
Check and go over the waves speed problems.
Discuss wave interactions.
Reflection Lab: The first part of the lab you will use the plane mirrors to draw ray diagrams that will allow you to determine the position of the image formed in a mirror and secondly to analyze the law of reflection.
Secondly, based on the knowledge gained, you will predict where mirrors must be placed in order to hit the target of the sheet.
HW: Answer the lab questions.
Friday, APril 12, 2013
Physical Science B(Friday)
Bellwork:
1. What happens to the resistance of a series circuit as light bulbs are added to the circuit? A parallel circuit?
2. What factors affect the resistance of a wire?
3. What happens to the net charge of a wire that is connected within a circuit?
Objectives:
-Understand what factors are used to determine electric power.
-Understand how electric energy is calculated.
-Be able to identify how much various energy various household devices use.
Go over the OHM's Law problems.
Discuss electric power and energy.
Hand out and explain the power problems.
Discuss and work on finding the power usage for each item you have on your audit list.
HW: Work on the energy audit at home. Finish the power problems. We will check and go over these tomorrow.
Physics(Friday)
Happy Friday!
Bellwork
1. Why are waves such an important topic to discuss? How do waves impact our lives?
Check and go over the book problems assigned after the test.
Discuss waves, wave characteristics, and wave classifications.
HW: Wave speed calculations. List and explain three examples of the 4 types of wave interactions.
Physical Science B(Friday)
Bellwork:
1. What happens to the resistance of a series circuit as light bulbs are added to the circuit? A parallel circuit?
2. What factors affect the resistance of a wire?
3. What happens to the net charge of a wire that is connected within a circuit?
Objectives:
-Understand what factors are used to determine electric power.
-Understand how electric energy is calculated.
-Be able to identify how much various energy various household devices use.
Go over the OHM's Law problems.
Discuss electric power and energy.
Hand out and explain the power problems.
Discuss and work on finding the power usage for each item you have on your audit list.
HW: Work on the energy audit at home. Finish the power problems. We will check and go over these tomorrow.
Physics(Friday)
Happy Friday!
Bellwork
1. Why are waves such an important topic to discuss? How do waves impact our lives?
Check and go over the book problems assigned after the test.
Discuss waves, wave characteristics, and wave classifications.
HW: Wave speed calculations. List and explain three examples of the 4 types of wave interactions.
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Physical Science B
Bellwork:
None for today.
Get into your groups and continue to work on and finish the circuit lab.
You should finish the lab on circuits by the end of the hour. I will check your ohm's law problems during class today. We will check them and go over the answers tomorrow.
HW: Finish the lab questions. I will collect it tomorrow.
We are planning on having our test on Wed. next week.
Physics
Let's go over the test. Discuss the results.
Take out the homework problems 15-26. I will check and we will go over any difficult questions.
Observe the set up in class, then make observations about simple harmonic motion.
Q's:
1. What is simple harmonic motion?
2. How does this set-up demonstrate simple harmonic motion?
3. Why in the world are we making a set-up that has a mass on a spring, when the chapter is about waves? What is the point or more importantly, what is the connection between simple harmonic motion and waves?
Discuss simple harmonic motion and wave characteristics.
HW: Simple harmonic motion packet.
Physical Science B
Bellwork:
None for today.
Get into your groups and continue to work on and finish the circuit lab.
You should finish the lab on circuits by the end of the hour. I will check your ohm's law problems during class today. We will check them and go over the answers tomorrow.
HW: Finish the lab questions. I will collect it tomorrow.
We are planning on having our test on Wed. next week.
Physics
Let's go over the test. Discuss the results.
Take out the homework problems 15-26. I will check and we will go over any difficult questions.
Observe the set up in class, then make observations about simple harmonic motion.
Q's:
1. What is simple harmonic motion?
2. How does this set-up demonstrate simple harmonic motion?
3. Why in the world are we making a set-up that has a mass on a spring, when the chapter is about waves? What is the point or more importantly, what is the connection between simple harmonic motion and waves?
Discuss simple harmonic motion and wave characteristics.
HW: Simple harmonic motion packet.
Wed. April 10, 2013
Physical Science B(Wed.)
Bellwork:
1. Explain the difference between a series circuit and a parallel circuit
2. What happens to the resistance within a parallel circuit when items are added? What happens if they are added in series?
3. Consider a situation where the three items where hooked up in a circuit but you had no knowledge of how they were connected. If you tested and found that the voltage at each device was the same, what type of circuit would it be? If you instead found that the current was the same for each device, what type of circuit would that show we had? What methods could you also employ to determine what type of circuit was present?
Objectives:
1. Understand and explain the difference between series and parallel circuits.
Check and go over the circuit diagrams. Use the whiteboards. Discuss the results.
Hand out and explain the simple circuit labs. You will be assigned to groups.
HW: Pick-up and work on the Ohm's law problems.
Physics (Wed.)
No Bellwork Today.
Test over electricity.
When you have finished, please read chapter 14, take notes on the chapter. Please answer the questions on page 386 (q's 15-26).
We are going to begin our discussion of waves, sound, and light.
Physical Science B(Wed.)
Bellwork:
1. Explain the difference between a series circuit and a parallel circuit
2. What happens to the resistance within a parallel circuit when items are added? What happens if they are added in series?
3. Consider a situation where the three items where hooked up in a circuit but you had no knowledge of how they were connected. If you tested and found that the voltage at each device was the same, what type of circuit would it be? If you instead found that the current was the same for each device, what type of circuit would that show we had? What methods could you also employ to determine what type of circuit was present?
Objectives:
1. Understand and explain the difference between series and parallel circuits.
Check and go over the circuit diagrams. Use the whiteboards. Discuss the results.
Hand out and explain the simple circuit labs. You will be assigned to groups.
HW: Pick-up and work on the Ohm's law problems.
Physics (Wed.)
No Bellwork Today.
Test over electricity.
When you have finished, please read chapter 14, take notes on the chapter. Please answer the questions on page 386 (q's 15-26).
We are going to begin our discussion of waves, sound, and light.
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Physical Science B
Bellwork:
1. Explain the concepts of voltage, current, and resistance. When you have finished answering the bellwork, take a moment and explain this answer to the person next to you.
2. What factors affect the resistance of a wire?
3. Is resistance in conductors a good thing? What happens to this energy lost to resistance?
Objectives:
1. Understand the factors that contribute to our understanding of electricity(voltage, current, and resistance).
2. Explain what factors affect the voltage, current, and resistance within a circuit.
3. Understand and explain the difference between a series and parallel circuit.
Check and go over the Ohm's Law homework and. Use the whiteboards to check.
Discuss series and parallel circuits.
HW: Schematic diagrams. Finish the schematic diagram packet. We will check and go over these tomorrow.
Secondly, please continue to do your home energy audit. These numbers are very important and all you have to do is track the time used and not used!
Physics
Go over the difficult questions from the review we worked on yesterday.
Practice Test
Go over the practice test.
Discuss the physical effects of electricity on the human body. Glowing pickle activity.
Review the major points for the test tomorrow.
HW: Review for the test tomorrow.
Physical Science B
Bellwork:
1. Explain the concepts of voltage, current, and resistance. When you have finished answering the bellwork, take a moment and explain this answer to the person next to you.
2. What factors affect the resistance of a wire?
3. Is resistance in conductors a good thing? What happens to this energy lost to resistance?
Objectives:
1. Understand the factors that contribute to our understanding of electricity(voltage, current, and resistance).
2. Explain what factors affect the voltage, current, and resistance within a circuit.
3. Understand and explain the difference between a series and parallel circuit.
Check and go over the Ohm's Law homework and. Use the whiteboards to check.
Discuss series and parallel circuits.
HW: Schematic diagrams. Finish the schematic diagram packet. We will check and go over these tomorrow.
Secondly, please continue to do your home energy audit. These numbers are very important and all you have to do is track the time used and not used!
Physics
Go over the difficult questions from the review we worked on yesterday.
Practice Test
Go over the practice test.
Discuss the physical effects of electricity on the human body. Glowing pickle activity.
Review the major points for the test tomorrow.
HW: Review for the test tomorrow.
Monday, April 8, 2013
Monday, April 8, 2013
Physical Science B(Monday)
Welcome Back!
Bellwork:
1. What is electricity?
2. How is electricity different than an electrostatic discharge?
3. What is Voltage? How does it relate to charges associated with electricity?
Objectives:
1. Understand the factors that contribute to our understanding of electricity(voltage, current, and resistance).
2. Explain what factors affect the voltage, current, and resistance within a circuit.
Review what was discussed prior to break.
Discuss voltage, current, and resistance.
Handout and discuss Ohm's Law problems.
HW: Ohm's Law problems. Also, we will hand out and begin the home energy audit. We will explain this process and how you will begin.
Physics B(Monday)
Welcome Back! Seniors you are on your downhill stretch now!
Today we are going to review all the material from before break and we will go over all the math problems.
We will do group problems. I have assigned groups:) Nice try guys.
Each group will have a set of problems that they are going to work on. Then they will be responsible for going back to their secondary groups to teach the process to the other members of the group. At the end we will summarize and wrap-up. Secondly, each group will be assigned a set of problems from the homework over break.
Tomorrow, we will have a practice test.....we need to get your minds back into the swing of things!
The test will be on Wed.
Physical Science B(Monday)
Welcome Back!
Bellwork:
1. What is electricity?
2. How is electricity different than an electrostatic discharge?
3. What is Voltage? How does it relate to charges associated with electricity?
Objectives:
1. Understand the factors that contribute to our understanding of electricity(voltage, current, and resistance).
2. Explain what factors affect the voltage, current, and resistance within a circuit.
Review what was discussed prior to break.
Discuss voltage, current, and resistance.
Handout and discuss Ohm's Law problems.
HW: Ohm's Law problems. Also, we will hand out and begin the home energy audit. We will explain this process and how you will begin.
Physics B(Monday)
Welcome Back! Seniors you are on your downhill stretch now!
Today we are going to review all the material from before break and we will go over all the math problems.
We will do group problems. I have assigned groups:) Nice try guys.
Each group will have a set of problems that they are going to work on. Then they will be responsible for going back to their secondary groups to teach the process to the other members of the group. At the end we will summarize and wrap-up. Secondly, each group will be assigned a set of problems from the homework over break.
Tomorrow, we will have a practice test.....we need to get your minds back into the swing of things!
The test will be on Wed.
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Physical Science B(Tuesday)
No Bellwork today!
Log on to your computers and get into examview
When you have finished, read chapter 7, sections two and three in the text over electricity. We will discuss electricity and its applications. Please answer the questions for the section 2 and 3 review at the end of each section(pgs. 205 and 213).
We will have a test remediation tomorrow.
Lastly, please hand in the review questions and the electrostatics lab. I will check these over break.
Physics B (Tuesday)
Bellwork:
1. A circuit is hooked up in such a way that the current is the same in each of the resistors. Resistor number one has a resistance of 6 ohms, the second has a resistance of 8 ohms, and the third has a resistance of 10 ohms. If the total voltage in the circuit is 24 volts, find the voltage and current in each of the devices. Secondly, find the total current and resistance for the circuit. Lastly, identify what type of circuit we are dealing with in this problem.
Collect the bookwork that was assigned over the weekend.
Finish the lab on resistance. This will be collected tomorrow.
I know that I had intended to have a test today, but we are not ready yet. We will continue this chapter through break and then test when we get back.
HW: Finish the summary questions over the resistance lab. If you have any issues, please stop in to see me.
Physical Science B(Tuesday)
No Bellwork today!
Log on to your computers and get into examview
When you have finished, read chapter 7, sections two and three in the text over electricity. We will discuss electricity and its applications. Please answer the questions for the section 2 and 3 review at the end of each section(pgs. 205 and 213).
We will have a test remediation tomorrow.
Lastly, please hand in the review questions and the electrostatics lab. I will check these over break.
Physics B (Tuesday)
Bellwork:
1. A circuit is hooked up in such a way that the current is the same in each of the resistors. Resistor number one has a resistance of 6 ohms, the second has a resistance of 8 ohms, and the third has a resistance of 10 ohms. If the total voltage in the circuit is 24 volts, find the voltage and current in each of the devices. Secondly, find the total current and resistance for the circuit. Lastly, identify what type of circuit we are dealing with in this problem.
Collect the bookwork that was assigned over the weekend.
Finish the lab on resistance. This will be collected tomorrow.
I know that I had intended to have a test today, but we are not ready yet. We will continue this chapter through break and then test when we get back.
HW: Finish the summary questions over the resistance lab. If you have any issues, please stop in to see me.
Monday, March 25, 2013
Physical Science B(Monday)
Bellwork:
1. Is it feasible to transfer protons between objects to provide a positive charge?
2. What are three ways that charges can be transferred? Explain.
3. Based on the results of your lab, what happens when a charged object is brought near a neutral object? What would happen if the touched?
4. Why is plastic used as a coating on the outside of most residential electrical wires?
5. How does lightning occur?
Work with your table partner on the sheet that was on the stool by the door.
Finish the electrostatics lab.
Key Concepts to focus on:
-How to use a pith ball to determine if an object is charged.
-The difference between conductors and insulators.
-How to use an electroscope to determine the sign of a charge.
-How to charge by contact and by induction.
Go over and discuss the material. Wrap-up and discuss problem areas. Go over any difficult questions from the review sheets.
The lab will be handed in tomorrow before the test.
Practice test.
HW: Study for the test. Go over the vocabulary and major topics.
Physics B (Monday)
Bellwork:
1. How is the current affected by adding bulbs to a series circuit? Parallel? Is the same true for resistance?
2. What happens to the potential energy of a positive charge as it is move further from another positive test charge?
3. What has to be done in order to move a charge from a low potential to a higher potential?
Review major concepts.
Finish the series and parallel circuit lab.
We will wrap-up most of the material tomorrow.
HW: finish the summary questions for the lab.
Physical Science B(Monday)
Bellwork:
1. Is it feasible to transfer protons between objects to provide a positive charge?
2. What are three ways that charges can be transferred? Explain.
3. Based on the results of your lab, what happens when a charged object is brought near a neutral object? What would happen if the touched?
4. Why is plastic used as a coating on the outside of most residential electrical wires?
5. How does lightning occur?
Work with your table partner on the sheet that was on the stool by the door.
Finish the electrostatics lab.
Key Concepts to focus on:
-How to use a pith ball to determine if an object is charged.
-The difference between conductors and insulators.
-How to use an electroscope to determine the sign of a charge.
-How to charge by contact and by induction.
Go over and discuss the material. Wrap-up and discuss problem areas. Go over any difficult questions from the review sheets.
The lab will be handed in tomorrow before the test.
Practice test.
HW: Study for the test. Go over the vocabulary and major topics.
Physics B (Monday)
Bellwork:
1. How is the current affected by adding bulbs to a series circuit? Parallel? Is the same true for resistance?
2. What happens to the potential energy of a positive charge as it is move further from another positive test charge?
3. What has to be done in order to move a charge from a low potential to a higher potential?
Review major concepts.
Finish the series and parallel circuit lab.
We will wrap-up most of the material tomorrow.
HW: finish the summary questions for the lab.
Friday, March 15, 2013
Friday, March 15, 2013
Physical Science B
Bellwork:
1. Find the number of protons, neutrons, electrons for the following elements:
a. 30 Mg
18
b. 107 Ag
47
2. Whenever charges are moving for either an electrical discharge or flowing current, what type of charge is responsible?
Objective:
Be able to explain Coulomb's Law. Basically, explain how the force between charges relates to the size of the charge and distance between the charges.
Quiz: Atomic Number Quiz
Please take out your electric field homework. We will check and go over the homework on the whiteboards
When finished we will use the computer model to look at Coulomb's Law.
HW: Activity, computer air hockey. Use concepts of interacting charges and the forces between the charges to complete the activity.
Here is the link:
http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/electric-hockey
Physics B
Test today over electrostatics.
When finished please read Chapter 21, and answer the questions on pages 565 (1-5), and 568 (11-15)
Physical Science B
Bellwork:
1. Find the number of protons, neutrons, electrons for the following elements:
a. 30 Mg
18
b. 107 Ag
47
2. Whenever charges are moving for either an electrical discharge or flowing current, what type of charge is responsible?
Objective:
Be able to explain Coulomb's Law. Basically, explain how the force between charges relates to the size of the charge and distance between the charges.
Quiz: Atomic Number Quiz
Please take out your electric field homework. We will check and go over the homework on the whiteboards
When finished we will use the computer model to look at Coulomb's Law.
HW: Activity, computer air hockey. Use concepts of interacting charges and the forces between the charges to complete the activity.
Here is the link:
http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/electric-hockey
Physics B
Test today over electrostatics.
When finished please read Chapter 21, and answer the questions on pages 565 (1-5), and 568 (11-15)
Monday, March 11, 2013
Monday, March 11, 2013
Physical Science B
Welcome Back!
Collect Syllabus Signed Back Sheets
Check and discuss homework from friday.
Short Reading Quiz
Begin Electrostatics.
Discuss Atomic Structure.
Objectives:
1. Understand the general structure of an atom.
2. Be able to identify the number of proton, electrons, and neutrons for a given atom using the atomic number and mass number.
Atomic number worksheet.
HW: Finish the Atomic Number Worksheet.
If you are struggling with the information, please watch the videos bellow:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufeZCeu_TSo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_S7ov25y3_M
Physics B
Pick-up the pre-lab and work on the this individually.
While working on the pre-lab, I will check the your homework, the section 1 and 2 review questions. When finish we will go over the pre-lab.
Discuss briefly the basics of electrostatics.
Explain the electrostatics lab.
-you will work in groups on 3 for the lab.
-make sure that you do not proceed until you have gotten my signatures at the check point.
-as you work through the lab, you should be making observations and taking notes over the following concepts:
-how to determine if charge is present
-what are the types of interactions that result with the interaction of charges
-difference between a conductor and an insulator
-charging by contact and induction
-polarization of charges
As you move through the lab, if you hit a point where the concepts don't make sense, stop and ask!
HW: begin to work on the "Coulomb's Law Problems". These are not due tomorrow but will be due on thursday.
You will have a short test over electrostatics on Friday.
Physical Science B
Welcome Back!
Collect Syllabus Signed Back Sheets
Check and discuss homework from friday.
Short Reading Quiz
Begin Electrostatics.
Discuss Atomic Structure.
Objectives:
1. Understand the general structure of an atom.
2. Be able to identify the number of proton, electrons, and neutrons for a given atom using the atomic number and mass number.
Atomic number worksheet.
HW: Finish the Atomic Number Worksheet.
If you are struggling with the information, please watch the videos bellow:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufeZCeu_TSo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_S7ov25y3_M
Physics B
Pick-up the pre-lab and work on the this individually.
While working on the pre-lab, I will check the your homework, the section 1 and 2 review questions. When finish we will go over the pre-lab.
Discuss briefly the basics of electrostatics.
Explain the electrostatics lab.
-you will work in groups on 3 for the lab.
-make sure that you do not proceed until you have gotten my signatures at the check point.
-as you work through the lab, you should be making observations and taking notes over the following concepts:
-how to determine if charge is present
-what are the types of interactions that result with the interaction of charges
-difference between a conductor and an insulator
-charging by contact and induction
-polarization of charges
As you move through the lab, if you hit a point where the concepts don't make sense, stop and ask!
HW: begin to work on the "Coulomb's Law Problems". These are not due tomorrow but will be due on thursday.
You will have a short test over electrostatics on Friday.
Friday, March 8, 2013
Friday, March 8, 2013
Physical Science B
Go over Syllabus. Go over expectations and rules.
Make sure that you can open up the text book on your computer. If you can't, get if fixed today! We will have frequent quizzes and assignments that will require you to use the book at home.
Make sure that you can log into examview.
Be sure to buy 3 dry erase markers over the weekend.
Hand out and explain the objectives and vocabulary.
Begin Electrostatics.
Discuss Atomic Structure.
Objectives:
1. Understand the general structure of an atom.
2. Be able to identify the number of proton, electrons, and neutrons for a given atom using the atomic number and mass number.
HW: Read Chapter 18 section 1 and all of chapter 7. Please take notes on the chapter. Secondly, please answer the questions on page 199. These will be checked on monday. Lastly, we will have a short reading quiz on monday. Plan on quizzes twice a week. Usually Mondays and Thursdays.
Return the back sheet of the syllabus.
Physics B
Welcome Back.
Juniors, see you after your meeting.
Over the weekend please read Chapter 20 in the text. Take notes on the material. Additionally, please answer the questions on pages 545 and 553.
These will be checked on Monday.
Physical Science B
Go over Syllabus. Go over expectations and rules.
Make sure that you can open up the text book on your computer. If you can't, get if fixed today! We will have frequent quizzes and assignments that will require you to use the book at home.
Make sure that you can log into examview.
Be sure to buy 3 dry erase markers over the weekend.
Hand out and explain the objectives and vocabulary.
Begin Electrostatics.
Discuss Atomic Structure.
Objectives:
1. Understand the general structure of an atom.
2. Be able to identify the number of proton, electrons, and neutrons for a given atom using the atomic number and mass number.
HW: Read Chapter 18 section 1 and all of chapter 7. Please take notes on the chapter. Secondly, please answer the questions on page 199. These will be checked on monday. Lastly, we will have a short reading quiz on monday. Plan on quizzes twice a week. Usually Mondays and Thursdays.
Return the back sheet of the syllabus.
Physics B
Welcome Back.
Juniors, see you after your meeting.
Over the weekend please read Chapter 20 in the text. Take notes on the material. Additionally, please answer the questions on pages 545 and 553.
These will be checked on Monday.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013
Physical Science A
Bellwork:
1. How do we rate sound based on our human perception?
2. What is the frequency range that a typical human can hear?
3. What term is used in relation to the amount of energy in a wave? If you stand further from the source what do you know about the amount of energy the reaches you?
Discuss Light.
Go over and check the homework. Discuss any problem questions.
HW: One page on which form of electromagnetic waves has the biggest impact on your life.
Physical Science B
Bellwork:
1. What are examples of density dependent factors?
2. What are examples of density independent factors?
3. A tornado wipes out a section of woods near a city, causing a dramatic decline in the numbers of wildlife present, would this be considered density(independent or dependent)?
We will work on the assignment as groups.
Secondly, we will begin to organize the material for the trimester. Tomorrow I will have reviews and the availability of the ecology test if you would like.
HW: finish the packet, begin to study for the exam, and lastly, make a list of things that you would like to go over in class, a "needs list, not wants(because you don't feel like looking up)"
Physical Science A
Bellwork:
1. How do we rate sound based on our human perception?
2. What is the frequency range that a typical human can hear?
3. What term is used in relation to the amount of energy in a wave? If you stand further from the source what do you know about the amount of energy the reaches you?
Discuss Light.
Go over and check the homework. Discuss any problem questions.
HW: One page on which form of electromagnetic waves has the biggest impact on your life.
Physical Science B
Bellwork:
1. What are examples of density dependent factors?
2. What are examples of density independent factors?
3. A tornado wipes out a section of woods near a city, causing a dramatic decline in the numbers of wildlife present, would this be considered density(independent or dependent)?
We will work on the assignment as groups.
Secondly, we will begin to organize the material for the trimester. Tomorrow I will have reviews and the availability of the ecology test if you would like.
HW: finish the packet, begin to study for the exam, and lastly, make a list of things that you would like to go over in class, a "needs list, not wants(because you don't feel like looking up)"
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Wed., Feb. 27, 2013
Physical Science A
Bellwork:
1. Working with you partner, I would like you to discuss the topics of:
a. Reflection
b. Refraction
c. Interference
d. diffraction
-for each concept, describe what happens with the waves, provide 2 examples for each and make one "quiz" questions for each of the topics.
2. Explain the concept of resonance.
3. How do sonar and ultrasounds work?
4. What is the doppler effect?
5. Why and how does the can and string phone work?
6. What happens to the amplitude of a wave as it covers a larger area
Check and discuss section one review questions.
Finish discussing Sound
HW: Complete the online activity. Follow each step as directed. Use your knowledge of waves and sound to answer each of the questions.
http://phet.colorado.edu/new/simulations/sims.php?sim=Sound
Physical Science B
Bellwork:
1. What are the factors that would lead to a decrease in the population of a species?
2. What are the factors that would lead to the exponential growth of a population?
3. What is the carrying capacity? How does it affect the rate of population growth?
Objectives:
1. Be able to identify the factors that affect the growth in a population.
Discuss density dependent and independent factors.
HW: Finish the ecology packet. Tomorrow we will go over all the material from unit two and three. I will have a practice test and also a final exam review. We will begin reviewing all the material for the exam tomorrow, Friday, and Monday.
Powerpoint Unit 3
Physical Science A
Bellwork:
1. Working with you partner, I would like you to discuss the topics of:
a. Reflection
b. Refraction
c. Interference
d. diffraction
-for each concept, describe what happens with the waves, provide 2 examples for each and make one "quiz" questions for each of the topics.
2. Explain the concept of resonance.
3. How do sonar and ultrasounds work?
4. What is the doppler effect?
5. Why and how does the can and string phone work?
6. What happens to the amplitude of a wave as it covers a larger area
Check and discuss section one review questions.
Finish discussing Sound
HW: Complete the online activity. Follow each step as directed. Use your knowledge of waves and sound to answer each of the questions.
http://phet.colorado.edu/new/simulations/sims.php?sim=Sound
Physical Science B
Bellwork:
1. What are the factors that would lead to a decrease in the population of a species?
2. What are the factors that would lead to the exponential growth of a population?
3. What is the carrying capacity? How does it affect the rate of population growth?
Objectives:
1. Be able to identify the factors that affect the growth in a population.
Discuss density dependent and independent factors.
HW: Finish the ecology packet. Tomorrow we will go over all the material from unit two and three. I will have a practice test and also a final exam review. We will begin reviewing all the material for the exam tomorrow, Friday, and Monday.
Powerpoint Unit 3
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Physical Science A
Bellwork:
1. What is simple harmonic motion?
2. What will happen to the speed of a light wave as it passes from a gas into a liquid?
3. IF a wave has a frequency of 35 Hz and a wavelength of 4 meters, what is the speed of the wave? What is the period?
4. A wave traveling at 120 m/s has a wavelength of .5 meters, what is the frequency of the wave? The period?
Check and go over the homework.
Quiz over wave speed problems.
Discuss Sound, sound classifications, and sound interactions
HW: Using the Phet website, answer the sound interaction worksheet.
Physical Science B
Bellwork:
1. What biome is characterized above average precipitation part of the year and the other part of the year is a relatively dry.
2. Which of the biomes would we find permafrost?
3. Where would you typically find a whitetail deer?
Objectives:
1. Understand the factors that affect the populations of organisms.
2. Understand and explain the differences between exponential growth and logistic growth of a population. Also, be able to explain what factors would contribute to these types of growth.
Discuss populations.
HW: Growth packet. Finish the packet. We will check and go over the answers tomorrow.
Bellwork:
1. What is simple harmonic motion?
2. What will happen to the speed of a light wave as it passes from a gas into a liquid?
3. IF a wave has a frequency of 35 Hz and a wavelength of 4 meters, what is the speed of the wave? What is the period?
4. A wave traveling at 120 m/s has a wavelength of .5 meters, what is the frequency of the wave? The period?
Check and go over the homework.
Quiz over wave speed problems.
Discuss Sound, sound classifications, and sound interactions
HW: Using the Phet website, answer the sound interaction worksheet.
Physical Science B
Bellwork:
1. What biome is characterized above average precipitation part of the year and the other part of the year is a relatively dry.
2. Which of the biomes would we find permafrost?
3. Where would you typically find a whitetail deer?
Objectives:
1. Understand the factors that affect the populations of organisms.
2. Understand and explain the differences between exponential growth and logistic growth of a population. Also, be able to explain what factors would contribute to these types of growth.
Discuss populations.
HW: Growth packet. Finish the packet. We will check and go over the answers tomorrow.
Monday, February 25, 2013
Monday, Feb. 25, 2013
Physical Science A
Bellwork:
1. Explain how the speed of a wave is affected by the medium that it is traveling through.
2. If the frequency of a wave is 20 Hz and the wavelength is 40 meters, what is the wavespeed?
Grab a whiteboard. We will go over the wavespeed problems. If you have a question on how the solution was determined, please stop me so we can go over the problem.
Objectives:
1. Understand what simple harmonic motion is and how it relates to wave motion.
2. Understand what occurs when a wave strikes a boundary.
Discuss Simple Harmonic Motion and Wave Interactions.
Demo: Simple Harmonic Motion
We will also have a quiz tomorrow over wave speed. Be sure to study!
HW: Work on the wave interaction sheets. Study for the quiz!
Physical Science B
Bellwork:
1. The biggest difference between primary and secondary succession would be the presence of what?
2. Explain how the steps of succession lead to the change in plant and animal species found with in a given area.
3. What are some examples of disturbances that can lead to ecological succession?
4. What are the three forms of parasitic interactions?
Check your flip-books by the end of the hour.
Finish you biome sheets. Remember that you are doing this as a group and each member is providing input to the group. In the end, your information should be able to provide you with a general description of each of the biomes found here on Earth.
I would like to check you Biome sheets by the end of the hour.
HW: Read Chapter 5. Focus your reading on the ideas of what factors affect populations.
Physical Science A
Bellwork:
1. Explain how the speed of a wave is affected by the medium that it is traveling through.
2. If the frequency of a wave is 20 Hz and the wavelength is 40 meters, what is the wavespeed?
Grab a whiteboard. We will go over the wavespeed problems. If you have a question on how the solution was determined, please stop me so we can go over the problem.
Objectives:
1. Understand what simple harmonic motion is and how it relates to wave motion.
2. Understand what occurs when a wave strikes a boundary.
Discuss Simple Harmonic Motion and Wave Interactions.
Demo: Simple Harmonic Motion
We will also have a quiz tomorrow over wave speed. Be sure to study!
HW: Work on the wave interaction sheets. Study for the quiz!
Physical Science B
Bellwork:
1. The biggest difference between primary and secondary succession would be the presence of what?
2. Explain how the steps of succession lead to the change in plant and animal species found with in a given area.
3. What are some examples of disturbances that can lead to ecological succession?
4. What are the three forms of parasitic interactions?
Check your flip-books by the end of the hour.
Finish you biome sheets. Remember that you are doing this as a group and each member is providing input to the group. In the end, your information should be able to provide you with a general description of each of the biomes found here on Earth.
I would like to check you Biome sheets by the end of the hour.
HW: Read Chapter 5. Focus your reading on the ideas of what factors affect populations.
Friday, February 22, 2013
Friday, Feb. 22, 2013
Physical Science A
Bellwork:
1. Why are waves such an important topic to study in science?
2. Provide an explanation of why we know that wave carry energy?
3. Explain the ways that we can classify waves.
Collect and go over the concept review and the section two review questions.
Objectives:
1. Identify the different types of waves.
2. Identify the characteristics of a typical transverse and longitudinal wave.
Discuss wave characteristics and wave speed
Wave speed demo.
HW: Wave speed calculations. These will be checked on monday.
Phycical Science B
Bellwork:
1. Explain the difference between primary and secondary succession.
2. Today is cold and snowy. Is this a description of climate or weather?
Check homework. Finish and go over succession.
Objectives:
1. Be able to provide general characteristics of the major biomes of the Earth.
Discuss succession and biomes
Biome Activity.
HW: Finish the biome activity. We will have a short quiz on Monday over the unit 2 material.
Physical Science A
Bellwork:
1. Why are waves such an important topic to study in science?
2. Provide an explanation of why we know that wave carry energy?
3. Explain the ways that we can classify waves.
Collect and go over the concept review and the section two review questions.
Objectives:
1. Identify the different types of waves.
2. Identify the characteristics of a typical transverse and longitudinal wave.
Discuss wave characteristics and wave speed
Wave speed demo.
HW: Wave speed calculations. These will be checked on monday.
Phycical Science B
Bellwork:
1. Explain the difference between primary and secondary succession.
2. Today is cold and snowy. Is this a description of climate or weather?
Check homework. Finish and go over succession.
Objectives:
1. Be able to provide general characteristics of the major biomes of the Earth.
Discuss succession and biomes
Biome Activity.
HW: Finish the biome activity. We will have a short quiz on Monday over the unit 2 material.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Feb. 21, 2013
Physical Science A
Bellwork:
1. What is a wave? How do they impact our lives?
Objectives:
1. Describe what a wave is, the different classifications of waves, and the characteristic of a typical wave.
Check Vocabulary and section review pg 295.
Discuss types of waves and wave characteristics.
Model wave motion with spring and slinky.
HW: Concept review sheet on general wave characteristics. Lastly, please make sure you have read Chapter 10 and do the section 2 review questions.
Physical Science B
Check Homework, abiotic and biotic factors.
Bellwork:
1. Explain how the abiotic factors in an environment have a huge impact on the biotic factors living in an environment.
2. Explain the difference between symbiotic relationships and parasitic relationships.
Objectives:
1. Understand the difference between climate and weather.
2. Be able to provide general explanation on how ecosystems recover from a disturbance.
Discuss interactions, climate and weather and succession.
When done, work with you partner on the seccession activity.
Exit ticket: 1. What do you understand?
2. What could you use a little more discussion on?
HW: Finish the succession activity. I will check tomorrow
Physical Science A
Bellwork:
1. What is a wave? How do they impact our lives?
Objectives:
1. Describe what a wave is, the different classifications of waves, and the characteristic of a typical wave.
Check Vocabulary and section review pg 295.
Discuss types of waves and wave characteristics.
Model wave motion with spring and slinky.
HW: Concept review sheet on general wave characteristics. Lastly, please make sure you have read Chapter 10 and do the section 2 review questions.
Physical Science B
Check Homework, abiotic and biotic factors.
Bellwork:
1. Explain how the abiotic factors in an environment have a huge impact on the biotic factors living in an environment.
2. Explain the difference between symbiotic relationships and parasitic relationships.
Objectives:
1. Understand the difference between climate and weather.
2. Be able to provide general explanation on how ecosystems recover from a disturbance.
Discuss interactions, climate and weather and succession.
When done, work with you partner on the seccession activity.
Exit ticket: 1. What do you understand?
2. What could you use a little more discussion on?
HW: Finish the succession activity. I will check tomorrow
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Feb. 20, 2013
Physical Science A
Go over the test. Discuss the difficult questions.
Test Remediation day. Answer the questions that correlate with the topics that you have missed. The remediation will be due tomorrow along with the vocabulary.
Fill out the test reflection. For each question missed, identify what the concept was that you missed and why you missed the question.
Binders will be checked today, be sure to have them out while you are working on the remediation.
HW: Finish the test remediation, test reflection, and also read Chapter 10 and answer the questions on page 295.
Tomorrow we will begin our discussion on waves:
-Mechanical waves
-Electromagnetic waves
-Transverse waves
-Longitudinal waves
-What factors affect the speed of a wave
-Example of each type of wave
-General wave characteristics
Physical Science B
Go over the test and difficult questions.
Test Reflection: each table will have a copy of the test. Look at what you got wrong, reflect on why you missed the question, and what you can do to fix the problem. These are due by friday
Retakes need to be done by the end of the week.
Bellwork:
1. As a group, your table mate and yourself, define and explain abiotic, biotic, competition, predation, symbiosis, parasitism, mutualism, commensalism, and disease.
Discuss abiotic vs. biotic
-group activity abiotic vs. biotic, as a group work on the activity. You will have about 10-15 minutes to work on this as a group.
Back as a class, discuss activity.
Discuss Community interaction.
-Activity/HW: you will make a flip book: on the front side you will need to have as a minimum the terms competition, predation, symbiosis, parasitism, mutualism, commensalism, and disease. On the inside you will need to write an explanation or use a picture the explains the concept.
HW: I will check you flip book tomorrow as well as the abiotic and biotic activity.
Physical Science A
Go over the test. Discuss the difficult questions.
Test Remediation day. Answer the questions that correlate with the topics that you have missed. The remediation will be due tomorrow along with the vocabulary.
Fill out the test reflection. For each question missed, identify what the concept was that you missed and why you missed the question.
Binders will be checked today, be sure to have them out while you are working on the remediation.
HW: Finish the test remediation, test reflection, and also read Chapter 10 and answer the questions on page 295.
Tomorrow we will begin our discussion on waves:
-Mechanical waves
-Electromagnetic waves
-Transverse waves
-Longitudinal waves
-What factors affect the speed of a wave
-Example of each type of wave
-General wave characteristics
Physical Science B
Go over the test and difficult questions.
Test Reflection: each table will have a copy of the test. Look at what you got wrong, reflect on why you missed the question, and what you can do to fix the problem. These are due by friday
Retakes need to be done by the end of the week.
Bellwork:
1. As a group, your table mate and yourself, define and explain abiotic, biotic, competition, predation, symbiosis, parasitism, mutualism, commensalism, and disease.
Discuss abiotic vs. biotic
-group activity abiotic vs. biotic, as a group work on the activity. You will have about 10-15 minutes to work on this as a group.
Back as a class, discuss activity.
Discuss Community interaction.
-Activity/HW: you will make a flip book: on the front side you will need to have as a minimum the terms competition, predation, symbiosis, parasitism, mutualism, commensalism, and disease. On the inside you will need to write an explanation or use a picture the explains the concept.
HW: I will check you flip book tomorrow as well as the abiotic and biotic activity.
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013
Physical Science A
Bellwork:
1. How does the output force compare to the input force if the mechanical advantage of a machine is less than one, equal to one, and more than one?
2. IF you put in 400 joules into a machine and get 300 joule out, what is the efficiency of the machine?
3. How much work is done by a girl who pushes a cart of bricks if she applies a force of 500 N over a distance of 10 meters in a time of 20 seconds?
Discuss simple machines and energy. Go to the blog, open up the take the notes on the rest of the simple machines and energy. We will discuss towards the end of the hour.
Demo: bowling ball
HW: Review Questions. Please answer the questions we will go over the answers tomorrow.
Test will be on thurs. We will take the practice test tomorrow and go over any questions that you may still have and wrap-up everything.
Physical Science B
Bellwork:
1. Why are so many of the pictures used to represent the amount of energy in an ecosystem shaped much like a pyramid or triangle?
2. If the amount of energy produced by a particular producer is 3000 calories, how much energy reaches the tertiary consumer?
Continue working on the Chemical Cycles. Each group should have their research done. You should be explaining your part to the other members of your group. Secondly, you should be working on the visual representation(pictures).
Hand in the three pictures.
When finished, pick up the chemical cycles worksheet to work on tonight. We will wrap-up everything tomorrow, go over the cycles, review all the material, and I will have a practice test for you(we will most likely, because of time, just work on it in groups and spend the time studying).
Physical Science A
Bellwork:
1. How does the output force compare to the input force if the mechanical advantage of a machine is less than one, equal to one, and more than one?
2. IF you put in 400 joules into a machine and get 300 joule out, what is the efficiency of the machine?
3. How much work is done by a girl who pushes a cart of bricks if she applies a force of 500 N over a distance of 10 meters in a time of 20 seconds?
Discuss simple machines and energy. Go to the blog, open up the take the notes on the rest of the simple machines and energy. We will discuss towards the end of the hour.
Demo: bowling ball
HW: Review Questions. Please answer the questions we will go over the answers tomorrow.
Test will be on thurs. We will take the practice test tomorrow and go over any questions that you may still have and wrap-up everything.
Physical Science B
Bellwork:
1. Why are so many of the pictures used to represent the amount of energy in an ecosystem shaped much like a pyramid or triangle?
2. If the amount of energy produced by a particular producer is 3000 calories, how much energy reaches the tertiary consumer?
Continue working on the Chemical Cycles. Each group should have their research done. You should be explaining your part to the other members of your group. Secondly, you should be working on the visual representation(pictures).
Hand in the three pictures.
When finished, pick up the chemical cycles worksheet to work on tonight. We will wrap-up everything tomorrow, go over the cycles, review all the material, and I will have a practice test for you(we will most likely, because of time, just work on it in groups and spend the time studying).
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013
Physical Science A
No Bellwork today.
Please go to my blog and open up the notes on mechanical advantage. Take the notes of the note sheet. When you have finished, please do the math problems on mechanical advantage. You need to do 1-14.
When you have finished please read chapter and answer the questions on pages 128, 130, and 131. Do all the questions including the math!
HW: I will check the math problems and the book problems tomorrow.
Physical Science B
Hand in the Analogy Assignment from yesterday.
Please pick up the food chain and food web activity. In this activity you will use the pictures to create a food chain and a food web.
You will need to picture sheets. First cut out all the pictures on just one of the picture sheets. Flip them all upside down. Pick six on the pictures and do you best to create a food chain from the six pictures. You may not be able to use all six. Glue the pictures onto a blank sheet of paper and draw in the arrows to represent the flow of energy.
For the food web, cut out all the pictures on the second sheet. Now arrange them in such a way that will allow you to create a food web that will incorporate all the pictures. Glue these onto a blank sheet of paper and then draw in all of the arrows to represent the flow of energy.
Answer the questions on the packet. You will hand in the questions and the glued pictures.
Secondly, there is a food chain and food web worksheet. Please pick this up when you are done and work on this as well.
Lastly, your vocabulary needs to be finished by tomorrow.
I will check and pick up the vocab., food chain/food web pictures and questions, and the food chain/food web worksheet tomorrow.
Physical Science A
No Bellwork today.
Please go to my blog and open up the notes on mechanical advantage. Take the notes of the note sheet. When you have finished, please do the math problems on mechanical advantage. You need to do 1-14.
When you have finished please read chapter and answer the questions on pages 128, 130, and 131. Do all the questions including the math!
HW: I will check the math problems and the book problems tomorrow.
Physical Science B
Hand in the Analogy Assignment from yesterday.
Please pick up the food chain and food web activity. In this activity you will use the pictures to create a food chain and a food web.
You will need to picture sheets. First cut out all the pictures on just one of the picture sheets. Flip them all upside down. Pick six on the pictures and do you best to create a food chain from the six pictures. You may not be able to use all six. Glue the pictures onto a blank sheet of paper and draw in the arrows to represent the flow of energy.
For the food web, cut out all the pictures on the second sheet. Now arrange them in such a way that will allow you to create a food web that will incorporate all the pictures. Glue these onto a blank sheet of paper and then draw in all of the arrows to represent the flow of energy.
Answer the questions on the packet. You will hand in the questions and the glued pictures.
Secondly, there is a food chain and food web worksheet. Please pick this up when you are done and work on this as well.
Lastly, your vocabulary needs to be finished by tomorrow.
I will check and pick up the vocab., food chain/food web pictures and questions, and the food chain/food web worksheet tomorrow.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Thurs. January 31, 2013
Physical Science A ( Thursday)
Bellwork:
1. What does the mechanical advantage of a machine indicate? If the value of the mechanical advantage is less than 1, what does that indicate about the machine?
2. How does the amount of work done compare for the following situations:
a. Climbing a ladder up to a loft.
b. Walking up a plank up to the same loft.
3. IF a situation requires 1200 J of work to perform, which will require more power, if the work is done quickly or slowly?
Work and Power Quiz
Discuss machines, mechanical advantage, and efficiency.
HW: Simple Machines: You will have to research all six types of simple machines. For each type of simple machine you should: explain how it works, the different types of each, how to increase the mechanical advantage, and how to decrease the mechanical advantage.
For this assignment I will expect a drawing of each type of machine, followed by a paragraph explanation for each type of simple machine.
HW:The simple machine explanation will be collected tomorrow.
Physical Science B
Test Today! Please have your computers out and log into examview. Make sure that you have a sheet of paper to write your answers down on. If you would like a paper copy, please ask.
When you have finished please work on the vocabulary for the ecology unit. We will be switching from using the physical science text to using the biology text.
Secondly:
-Read and take notes of Chapter 3.
-Focus on a. What is Ecology?
b. What are the levels of organization within the biosphere?
c. What are the different ways that living things obtain energy?
d. How does energy flow through an ecosystem?
e. How do nutrients and chemical cycle through an ecosystem?
HW: Read the chapter, take notes on chapter 3, finish the vocabulary.
Physical Science A ( Thursday)
Bellwork:
1. What does the mechanical advantage of a machine indicate? If the value of the mechanical advantage is less than 1, what does that indicate about the machine?
2. How does the amount of work done compare for the following situations:
a. Climbing a ladder up to a loft.
b. Walking up a plank up to the same loft.
3. IF a situation requires 1200 J of work to perform, which will require more power, if the work is done quickly or slowly?
Work and Power Quiz
Discuss machines, mechanical advantage, and efficiency.
HW: Simple Machines: You will have to research all six types of simple machines. For each type of simple machine you should: explain how it works, the different types of each, how to increase the mechanical advantage, and how to decrease the mechanical advantage.
For this assignment I will expect a drawing of each type of machine, followed by a paragraph explanation for each type of simple machine.
HW:The simple machine explanation will be collected tomorrow.
Physical Science B
Test Today! Please have your computers out and log into examview. Make sure that you have a sheet of paper to write your answers down on. If you would like a paper copy, please ask.
When you have finished please work on the vocabulary for the ecology unit. We will be switching from using the physical science text to using the biology text.
Secondly:
-Read and take notes of Chapter 3.
-Focus on a. What is Ecology?
b. What are the levels of organization within the biosphere?
c. What are the different ways that living things obtain energy?
d. How does energy flow through an ecosystem?
e. How do nutrients and chemical cycle through an ecosystem?
HW: Read the chapter, take notes on chapter 3, finish the vocabulary.
Wed. January 30, 2013
Physical Science A
We will finish the muscle up lab. Be sure to check your calculations, answer the questions at the end.
Explain the inclined plane problem. Show how to set up the track. Investigate which scenario requires more work. When finished answer the questions.
Objectives:
1. Compare work done in different situations. Give two examples of work being done and
compare the magnitude of the work in each situation.
2. Explain why work has a more precise scientific meaning than the meaning of work in everyday language.
3. Calculate the amount of work done on an object that is moved from one position to another. Use the formula W=Fd to solve for the work done by an object.
HW: Section two review questions, Answer the questions on both activities(muscle up and inclined plane).
Bonus Work: You can pick up the additional problems for work and power. Also, begin working through the chapter review at the end.
Physical Science B
Bellwork:
1. Let's go over the review sheet and discuss any problem questions that you may have had.
2. Read and discuss article.
Practice test.
When everyone has finished the practice test, we will go over the answers and touch on a few key points.
HW: Study for the test. Test is tomorrow.
Physical Science A
We will finish the muscle up lab. Be sure to check your calculations, answer the questions at the end.
Explain the inclined plane problem. Show how to set up the track. Investigate which scenario requires more work. When finished answer the questions.
Objectives:
1. Compare work done in different situations. Give two examples of work being done and
compare the magnitude of the work in each situation.
2. Explain why work has a more precise scientific meaning than the meaning of work in everyday language.
3. Calculate the amount of work done on an object that is moved from one position to another. Use the formula W=Fd to solve for the work done by an object.
HW: Section two review questions, Answer the questions on both activities(muscle up and inclined plane).
Bonus Work: You can pick up the additional problems for work and power. Also, begin working through the chapter review at the end.
Physical Science B
Bellwork:
1. Let's go over the review sheet and discuss any problem questions that you may have had.
2. Read and discuss article.
Practice test.
When everyone has finished the practice test, we will go over the answers and touch on a few key points.
HW: Study for the test. Test is tomorrow.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Physical Science A
Bellwork:
1. Consider a situation where a person pushes on a car with a force of 2000 N for 85 seconds. The car does not move. How much work and power does the person use?
2. In order for work to be done, what must occur?
Objectives:
1. Compare work done in different situations. Give two examples of work being done and
compare the magnitude of the work in each situation.
2. Explain why work has a more precise scientific meaning than the meaning of work in everyday language.
3. Calculate the amount of work done on an object that is moved from one position to another. Use the formula W=Fd to solve for the work done by an object.
Check and Go over the homework problems.
Muscle up Lab. Each group will perform five activities where they will calculate the work done and the power used.
HW: Finish the lab questions. Read section one and two in the book and answer the questions on page 131. Quiz wed. over work and power.
Physical Science B
Welcome back after a long weekend!
Bellwork:
1. How are the different products separated from petroleum. What is this process called?
2. Currently, how much of our energy is produced using solar energy? What are some other terms used to describe solar energy?
3. What does the term biomass refer to?
Check and work in groups to compare and check the answers for the homework. Within each group discuss the answers to what you had found with the homework. If a person in your group is struggling with the material, take the time to explain and help. Also, call me over to help too. By the end of the day, we should have both assignments checked and gone over. We will hit on key points of each of the renewable resources and I will hand out the review sheet.
Finish renewable resources.
HW: Review sheet. We will have a practice test tomorrow and a test on thursday.
Physical Science A
Bellwork:
1. Consider a situation where a person pushes on a car with a force of 2000 N for 85 seconds. The car does not move. How much work and power does the person use?
2. In order for work to be done, what must occur?
Objectives:
1. Compare work done in different situations. Give two examples of work being done and
compare the magnitude of the work in each situation.
2. Explain why work has a more precise scientific meaning than the meaning of work in everyday language.
3. Calculate the amount of work done on an object that is moved from one position to another. Use the formula W=Fd to solve for the work done by an object.
Check and Go over the homework problems.
Muscle up Lab. Each group will perform five activities where they will calculate the work done and the power used.
HW: Finish the lab questions. Read section one and two in the book and answer the questions on page 131. Quiz wed. over work and power.
Physical Science B
Welcome back after a long weekend!
Bellwork:
1. How are the different products separated from petroleum. What is this process called?
2. Currently, how much of our energy is produced using solar energy? What are some other terms used to describe solar energy?
3. What does the term biomass refer to?
Check and work in groups to compare and check the answers for the homework. Within each group discuss the answers to what you had found with the homework. If a person in your group is struggling with the material, take the time to explain and help. Also, call me over to help too. By the end of the day, we should have both assignments checked and gone over. We will hit on key points of each of the renewable resources and I will hand out the review sheet.
Finish renewable resources.
HW: Review sheet. We will have a practice test tomorrow and a test on thursday.
Monday, January 21, 2013
Wed., January 23, 2013
Physical Science A
Test Today, be sure to get computers out and start them up.
Pick up a binder checklist.
Any last minute questions.
Test over forces.
When done, please pick up the objectives and vocabulary for the next unit.
HW: Vocabulary needs to be defined. Secondly, please read and take notes on chapter 5 in the text.
Physical Science B
Bellwork:
1. What are some of the benefits of using biodiesel over petroleum based diesel?
Objectives:
1. Understand the difference between renewable vs. Nonrenewable resources.
2. List and describe examples of renewable and nonrenewable resources.
Check and go over the book problems
Discuss Nonrenewable resources.
Work on resources vocabulary sheet.
Finish up you projects. They are due tomorrow.
HW: Projects are due tomorrow. Be ready to present! It is not time to work on the projects when others are presenting. If you are not done, then consider it late.
Physical Science A
Test Today, be sure to get computers out and start them up.
Pick up a binder checklist.
Any last minute questions.
Test over forces.
When done, please pick up the objectives and vocabulary for the next unit.
HW: Vocabulary needs to be defined. Secondly, please read and take notes on chapter 5 in the text.
Physical Science B
Bellwork:
1. What are some of the benefits of using biodiesel over petroleum based diesel?
Objectives:
1. Understand the difference between renewable vs. Nonrenewable resources.
2. List and describe examples of renewable and nonrenewable resources.
Check and go over the book problems
Discuss Nonrenewable resources.
Work on resources vocabulary sheet.
Finish up you projects. They are due tomorrow.
HW: Projects are due tomorrow. Be ready to present! It is not time to work on the projects when others are presenting. If you are not done, then consider it late.
Monday, January 21, 2013
Physical Science A
Bellwork
1. What is the weight of an 880 N object?
2. How much pressure is being exerted by a 400 N object that has an area of contact of .8m2?
3. What is the acceleration of an object that takes off from a stop sign and accelerates to a velocity fo 45 m/s in a time of 9 seconds?
4. What force is required to accelerate a 400 kg object at a rate of 10 m/s2?
Objectives:
-Review all the concepts discussed in class.
Go over the homework. Check and discuss.
Practice Test. Focus on good test taking skills, reading carefully, and relaxing.
Go over the answers for the practice test.
When finished, study for the test.
Test Tomorrow!
Physical Science B
Bellwork:
1. What are the benefits for Amercan's switching their dependence upon foreign oil, to a product that may be produced domestically? What are a few possible drawbacks?
2. List as many possible renewable resources that you can think of. When you are finished, compare your list with your partners.
Let's take a look at your BioDiesel.
Discuss what we did.
Finish our discussion of alternative fuel sources for automobiles.
Please read chapter 9, sections 2 and 3. Do the questions on pages 263 and 270.
HW: Finish the book problems. Wrap-up you projects. At this point you should have a majority of you project done. Remember that you are handing in your projects and presenting on Wed.!
Physical Science A
Bellwork
1. What is the weight of an 880 N object?
2. How much pressure is being exerted by a 400 N object that has an area of contact of .8m2?
3. What is the acceleration of an object that takes off from a stop sign and accelerates to a velocity fo 45 m/s in a time of 9 seconds?
4. What force is required to accelerate a 400 kg object at a rate of 10 m/s2?
Objectives:
-Review all the concepts discussed in class.
Go over the homework. Check and discuss.
Practice Test. Focus on good test taking skills, reading carefully, and relaxing.
Go over the answers for the practice test.
When finished, study for the test.
Test Tomorrow!
Physical Science B
Bellwork:
1. What are the benefits for Amercan's switching their dependence upon foreign oil, to a product that may be produced domestically? What are a few possible drawbacks?
2. List as many possible renewable resources that you can think of. When you are finished, compare your list with your partners.
Let's take a look at your BioDiesel.
Discuss what we did.
Finish our discussion of alternative fuel sources for automobiles.
Please read chapter 9, sections 2 and 3. Do the questions on pages 263 and 270.
HW: Finish the book problems. Wrap-up you projects. At this point you should have a majority of you project done. Remember that you are handing in your projects and presenting on Wed.!
Monday, January 14, 2013
Monday, January 14, 2013
Physical Science A
Quick Quiz, let's see who is staying up on studying!
Bellwork:
1. What is friction and how does it affect the motion on an object?
2. Explain an give examples of Newton's 1st and 2nd Laws.
Objectives:
1. List and describe the typical force that you experience and interact with on a daily basis.
2. Draw vector diagrams (arrows with magnitudes) that Identifies the magnitude and direction of everyday forces (e.g., wind, tension in ropes, pushes and pulls, weight).
3. Describe the different types of friction and how they affect the motion of an object.
Check and go over the homework(newton's second law of motion). Use the whiteboards.
Continue discussing Newton's Second Law
Lab: Newton's 2nd Law
HW: Finish the lab questions.
Physical Science B
No Bellwork Today
Please take out your laptops. Open up examview. Log in and be ready for the password.
When you have finished the test. Please go to my blog and download the spread sheet for the home energy audit. Fill in your numbers.
Go to the website. Scroll Down to the bottom of the page and you will see a heading called attachments, open the spreadsheet attachment and save.
Once you have all the information put in, print the spreadsheet down to the library. Be sure to put your name on top before you print. Then please answer the question on the back of the first page. Secondly, answer the first question on the "what if" part of the packet. I will collect you questions, your hand written spreadsheet, and your final printed spreadsheet.
Physical Science A
Quick Quiz, let's see who is staying up on studying!
Bellwork:
1. What is friction and how does it affect the motion on an object?
2. Explain an give examples of Newton's 1st and 2nd Laws.
Objectives:
1. List and describe the typical force that you experience and interact with on a daily basis.
2. Draw vector diagrams (arrows with magnitudes) that Identifies the magnitude and direction of everyday forces (e.g., wind, tension in ropes, pushes and pulls, weight).
3. Describe the different types of friction and how they affect the motion of an object.
Check and go over the homework(newton's second law of motion). Use the whiteboards.
Continue discussing Newton's Second Law
Lab: Newton's 2nd Law
HW: Finish the lab questions.
Physical Science B
No Bellwork Today
Please take out your laptops. Open up examview. Log in and be ready for the password.
When you have finished the test. Please go to my blog and download the spread sheet for the home energy audit. Fill in your numbers.
Go to the website. Scroll Down to the bottom of the page and you will see a heading called attachments, open the spreadsheet attachment and save.
Once you have all the information put in, print the spreadsheet down to the library. Be sure to put your name on top before you print. Then please answer the question on the back of the first page. Secondly, answer the first question on the "what if" part of the packet. I will collect you questions, your hand written spreadsheet, and your final printed spreadsheet.
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Thurday, January 10, 2013
Physical Science A
Bellwork:
1. Draw the following graphs of velocity vs. time:
a. increasing velocity, constant acceleration
b. Decreasing velocity, constant acceleration
c. Constant velocity
2. Explain how to determine the total distance traveled using a velocity time graph.
3. A rocket takes off from the launch pad and reaches a velocity of 540 m/s in a time of 15 seconds. What is the acceleration of the rocket?
4. Using your idea and understanding of acceleration, explain a possible reason as to why people may get sea sick on boats?
Objectives:
1. List and describe the typical force that you experience and interact with on a daily basis.
2. Draw vector diagrams (arrows with magnitudes) that Identifies the magnitude and direction of everyday forces
(e.g., wind, tension in ropes, pushes and pulls, weight).
Go over the lab. Discuss any issues with the lab.
Hand back the acceleration quiz
Begin discussing forces.
HW: Free body diagrams.
Physical Science B
Bellwork:
1. Why does electricity have such a dramatic effect on the human body?
2. What are two types of light bulbs?
Quick Activity:
1. On a separate sheet of paper come up with two problems, one that asks a question on OHM's law and the second on electric power. When everyone has finished, put your name on it and pass it forward.
Objectives:
1. Understand the difference between AC and DC current. Be able to identify the sources of these two types of current and how they are produced.
Use the whiteboards to go over the power problems. Discuss any difficulties you may have had with the formula.
Wrap up electricity today when we discuss AC vs. DC current.
HW: Answer or explain the concept expectations.
Don't forget that we will have a Test on monday. Also, after the test we will wrap up the home energy audit. I will give you the spreadsheet so you can plug in the numbers.
Physical Science A
Bellwork:
1. Draw the following graphs of velocity vs. time:
a. increasing velocity, constant acceleration
b. Decreasing velocity, constant acceleration
c. Constant velocity
2. Explain how to determine the total distance traveled using a velocity time graph.
3. A rocket takes off from the launch pad and reaches a velocity of 540 m/s in a time of 15 seconds. What is the acceleration of the rocket?
4. Using your idea and understanding of acceleration, explain a possible reason as to why people may get sea sick on boats?
Objectives:
1. List and describe the typical force that you experience and interact with on a daily basis.
2. Draw vector diagrams (arrows with magnitudes) that Identifies the magnitude and direction of everyday forces
(e.g., wind, tension in ropes, pushes and pulls, weight).
Go over the lab. Discuss any issues with the lab.
Hand back the acceleration quiz
Begin discussing forces.
HW: Free body diagrams.
Physical Science B
Bellwork:
1. Why does electricity have such a dramatic effect on the human body?
2. What are two types of light bulbs?
Quick Activity:
1. On a separate sheet of paper come up with two problems, one that asks a question on OHM's law and the second on electric power. When everyone has finished, put your name on it and pass it forward.
Objectives:
1. Understand the difference between AC and DC current. Be able to identify the sources of these two types of current and how they are produced.
Use the whiteboards to go over the power problems. Discuss any difficulties you may have had with the formula.
Wrap up electricity today when we discuss AC vs. DC current.
HW: Answer or explain the concept expectations.
Don't forget that we will have a Test on monday. Also, after the test we will wrap up the home energy audit. I will give you the spreadsheet so you can plug in the numbers.
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Physical Science A(Wed.)
Bellwork:
1. Explain what must take place in order for an object to accelerate.
2. If an object is traveling at 55 m/s and comes to a stop in a time of 11 seconds, what is the acceleration of the object?
Objectives:
Be able to calculate the acceleration of an object given the change in velocity and time.
Describe the motion of an object given a velocity vs. time graph.
Go over the acceleration extra problems. Discuss any difficult problems.
Quiz: Acceleration
Acceleration Lab
HW: Finish the Acceleration Lab. Make sure you have read chapter 2, section 3 and do the questions on page 56. Secondly, read chapter 3, section 1and do the questions on page 69 and 74.
Physical Science B
Bellwork:
1. What are some examples of safety devices found within a home? How do they work?
2. How do we measure the rate that electrical energy does work? What are the units?
Objectives:
1. Be able to identify what electric power is and how much everyday items use.
2. Understand the effect of electricity on the human body.
Today, discuss the home energy audit. Make sure that everyone know what to do and how to accomplish this.
Discuss light bulbs and the physiological effect electricity has on the human body.
Today, make sure that you have found the items that you are tracking at home. Find the wattages for the use and leaking power. Keep track of usage!
Power problems. Hand-out and go over. Do an example on the board.
HW: Continue tracking the items at home. Just keep track of hours on the spread sheet. Secondly, finish the power problems.
Bellwork:
1. Explain what must take place in order for an object to accelerate.
2. If an object is traveling at 55 m/s and comes to a stop in a time of 11 seconds, what is the acceleration of the object?
Objectives:
Be able to calculate the acceleration of an object given the change in velocity and time.
Describe the motion of an object given a velocity vs. time graph.
Go over the acceleration extra problems. Discuss any difficult problems.
Quiz: Acceleration
Acceleration Lab
HW: Finish the Acceleration Lab. Make sure you have read chapter 2, section 3 and do the questions on page 56. Secondly, read chapter 3, section 1and do the questions on page 69 and 74.
Physical Science B
Bellwork:
1. What are some examples of safety devices found within a home? How do they work?
2. How do we measure the rate that electrical energy does work? What are the units?
Objectives:
1. Be able to identify what electric power is and how much everyday items use.
2. Understand the effect of electricity on the human body.
Today, discuss the home energy audit. Make sure that everyone know what to do and how to accomplish this.
Discuss light bulbs and the physiological effect electricity has on the human body.
Today, make sure that you have found the items that you are tracking at home. Find the wattages for the use and leaking power. Keep track of usage!
Power problems. Hand-out and go over. Do an example on the board.
HW: Continue tracking the items at home. Just keep track of hours on the spread sheet. Secondly, finish the power problems.
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Tuesday, January 8, 2012
Physical Science A(Tuesday)
Bellwork:
1. Explain the controls found within a car that can cause acceleration.
2. Consider a situation where a car is traveling around a corner with a constant speed. Is the car accelerating? Explain.
3. A car takes off from a stop sign and accelerate to a velocity of 45 m/s in a time of 10 seconds. What is the acceleration of the car?
Objectives:
Be able to calculate the acceleration of an object given the change in velocity and time.
Describe the motion of an object given a velocity vs. time graph.
Go over the acceleration problems using the white boards. Discuss any difficult problems.
Discuss velocity vs. time graphs.
Hand out the extra practice problems.
Explain the lab for tomorrow.
You will have a quiz tomorrow over acceleration.
HW: Finish the extra practice problems. Study for the quiz!
Physical Science B
Bellwork:
1. What happens to the resistance of a series circuit as light bulbs are added to the circuit? A parallel circuit?
2. What factors affect the resistance of a wire?
3. What happens to the net charge of a wire that is connected within a circuit?
***Have the section three review questions out so I can check them!***
Objectives:
-Understand what factors are used to determine electric power.
-Understand how electric energy is calculated.
-Be able to identify how much various energy various household devices use.
Discuss the review from yesterday. Answer any question that you may have had trouble with.
Go over the OHM's Law problems and Power Problems from the friday before break.
Discuss electric power and energy.
Hand-out and explain the home energy audit activity. You will keep track of this for a period of three days. These will be collected next monday.
Hand out and explain the power problems.
HW: Work on the energy audit at home. Finish the power problems. We will check and go over these tomorrow.
Physical Science A(Tuesday)
Bellwork:
1. Explain the controls found within a car that can cause acceleration.
2. Consider a situation where a car is traveling around a corner with a constant speed. Is the car accelerating? Explain.
3. A car takes off from a stop sign and accelerate to a velocity of 45 m/s in a time of 10 seconds. What is the acceleration of the car?
Objectives:
Be able to calculate the acceleration of an object given the change in velocity and time.
Describe the motion of an object given a velocity vs. time graph.
Go over the acceleration problems using the white boards. Discuss any difficult problems.
Discuss velocity vs. time graphs.
Hand out the extra practice problems.
Explain the lab for tomorrow.
You will have a quiz tomorrow over acceleration.
HW: Finish the extra practice problems. Study for the quiz!
Physical Science B
Bellwork:
1. What happens to the resistance of a series circuit as light bulbs are added to the circuit? A parallel circuit?
2. What factors affect the resistance of a wire?
3. What happens to the net charge of a wire that is connected within a circuit?
***Have the section three review questions out so I can check them!***
Objectives:
-Understand what factors are used to determine electric power.
-Understand how electric energy is calculated.
-Be able to identify how much various energy various household devices use.
Discuss the review from yesterday. Answer any question that you may have had trouble with.
Go over the OHM's Law problems and Power Problems from the friday before break.
Discuss electric power and energy.
Hand-out and explain the home energy audit activity. You will keep track of this for a period of three days. These will be collected next monday.
Hand out and explain the power problems.
HW: Work on the energy audit at home. Finish the power problems. We will check and go over these tomorrow.
Monday, January 7, 2013
Monday, January 7, 2013
Physical Science A(Monday)
Bellwork:
-Why is it that when a car travels around a curve, you feel a pull to the outside?
-What are some examples of situations where you have felt similar types of interaction acting on your body?
Today:
-I will collect the test remediation and check the vocabulary. Please have these out.
Objectives:
-Be able to calculate the acceleration of an object given the changes in velocity and change in time.
-Identify type of motion an object is experiencing given a velocity vs. time graph.
Discuss acceleration, what causes acceleration, and how to calculate the acceleration of an object.
Math Problems:
Discuss and go over example of how to calculate the acceleration of an object.
HW: Finish the acceleration problems on the math packet.
-We will go over these tomorrow in class.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6Onfqt-Vzw&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5Gl2LLLAGo&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Buv32VWWrOo&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CZoHuFhnfU&feature=related
These videos discuss acceleration, calculating acceleration, and velocity vs. time graphs
Physical Science B
Bellwork:
None for today.
Today is the day to catch up on things. We will do a little review activity.
You will be assigned to a number group. Each group will be assigned a set of questions. Once you have discuss the answers and explained everything to everyone in your group, we will switch to the letter groups that you are assigned. Each person in the letter group will have covered a separate set of questions. You will be in charge of helping the rest of your letter group go through and understand the questions from your set.
HW: Be sure to read section 3 of chapter 7. Do the questions on page 213(all).
Physical Science A(Monday)
Bellwork:
-Why is it that when a car travels around a curve, you feel a pull to the outside?
-What are some examples of situations where you have felt similar types of interaction acting on your body?
Today:
-I will collect the test remediation and check the vocabulary. Please have these out.
Objectives:
-Be able to calculate the acceleration of an object given the changes in velocity and change in time.
-Identify type of motion an object is experiencing given a velocity vs. time graph.
Discuss acceleration, what causes acceleration, and how to calculate the acceleration of an object.
Math Problems:
Discuss and go over example of how to calculate the acceleration of an object.
HW: Finish the acceleration problems on the math packet.
-We will go over these tomorrow in class.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6Onfqt-Vzw&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5Gl2LLLAGo&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Buv32VWWrOo&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CZoHuFhnfU&feature=related
These videos discuss acceleration, calculating acceleration, and velocity vs. time graphs
Physical Science B
Bellwork:
None for today.
Today is the day to catch up on things. We will do a little review activity.
You will be assigned to a number group. Each group will be assigned a set of questions. Once you have discuss the answers and explained everything to everyone in your group, we will switch to the letter groups that you are assigned. Each person in the letter group will have covered a separate set of questions. You will be in charge of helping the rest of your letter group go through and understand the questions from your set.
HW: Be sure to read section 3 of chapter 7. Do the questions on page 213(all).
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