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.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
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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