Monday, October 29, 2012

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 one review questions.

Objectives:
    1.  Identify the different types of waves. 

    2.  Identify the  characteristics of a typical transverse and longitudinal wave.

Discuss wave characteristics.

HW: Read section 2, do the Q's of page 299, q's 1-4 and page 301, q's 1-7.  We will have a short quiz tomorrow over the types of waves and wave characteristics.

Physics:

Bellwork:
    1.  For each of the following situations explain using the impulse-momentum theory:
                -Crumple Zones on Cars
                -Playing water balloon toss
                -Hitting a Baseball
                -Stunt man landing on an air bag/cushion
                -Boxer moving away from punch
                -Catching a baseball

HW:  We will discuss and go over the homework tomorrow.  Be sure to finish the problems from the book and the packet.

Lab:Impulse/Momentum Lab, In this lab you will be using the lab pro's to determine the impulse and change in momentum acting on the dynamics carts.  The sensors you will be using will be the force sensor and the motion detector.  There will be eight groups.  Be sure to work in a group that is conducive to your learning and working style. 


HW:  Finish the Lab questions. 

Side Notes:
    -Don't forget to work on the Test Point Make-up problems, these will be due on Wed.!
    -Egg Drop Project-Handout will be given today.  The initial plans will be collected on Thursday.      Projects will be due on Monday.  We will test them on this day.