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Physics Course Syllabus

 

Mrs. Jane R. Pablico                     Room 1114                        Walker High School

 

Welcome!!!! I am so excited to be given this opportunity to work with you and be part of your education.

Please feel free to email me with any questions or concerns at [email protected]

 

General Goal

The general goal of this course is to provide students with the opportunity to understand and apply the main ideas of physics and to relate general physics principles in real life.

 

Course Objectives

            The students will acquire knowledge about physics and its applications by constructing an experience utilizing the textbook, instructor, outside resources (ex. science web sites, science journals) and laboratory explorations. Specifically, it aims to:

—  Develop an understanding of the main ideas of Physics.

—  Relate and apply the principles of Physics in the real world.

—  Perform accurate quantitative measurements in the laboratory.

—  Develop critical thinking, problem-solving and scientific investigation skills.

 

Course Content

 

 

Topic

Topic

Duration

1

Scientific Thinking and Graphical Skills

1.5 week

2

Constant velocity

0.5 week

3

Accelerated Motion

1.5 week

4

2-D Motion, Vectors, Projectile Motion

2 weeks

5

Balanced Forces – 1st & 3rd Laws

1 week

6

Unbalanced Forces – 2nd Law

1.5 week

7

Gravitation and Circular Motion

1.5 week

8

Energy and Laws of Thermodynamics

1.5 week

9

Momentum

1.5week

10

Waves

1.5 week

11

Electrostatics

1 week

12

Circuits

1 week

13

Magnetism

1 week

 

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Materials – Students are expected to bring the following materials to class every day.

  1. Physics textbook and workbook– Bring your workbook to class every day.  You will be notified in advance if you need to bring your textbooks. Any textbook lost, defaced, or destroyed will be replaced by the user.
  2. Binder with lined loose-leaf paper and a folder to keep important papers
  3. Blue or black ink pens.
  4. Sharpened pencils.
  5. Handheld pencil sharpener.
  6. Highlighter – any color.
  7. Scientific calculator.

 

Classroom Rules and Procedures

1. Come to class on time and prepared

2.  Attend to personal needs before coming to class.

3.  Be on task all the time.

4.  Remain in your assigned seat unless you have permission to get up.

5.  Talk only when permitted.

6.  Use polite speech and body language.

7.  The teacher dismisses the class, not the bell.

8.  Follow the school policy as itemized in the student handbook.

 

 

Classroom Discipline

First offense: Warning

Second offense: Punish work

Third offense: Double Punish work - Parents will be notified. 

Fourth offense: Office referral

 

Absences

            It is your responsibility to obtain makeup work for missed assignments if you are absent.  Make-ups for unexcused absences will not be given.  Students have as many days to complete makeup work as he/she was absent (Refer to Student Handbook).

 

Grading – Final grades will be calculated as follows: Total – 100%

            Major Assessment  -  40%         

            Assessed for Accuracy  - 35%

            Participation/Completion – 10%

            End-of-Semester Assessment – 15%

 

Suggestion for having a positive learning experience with physics:

  1. Come to class ready to learn every day.
  2. Recopy or type your notes.  This practice improves understanding and memorization.
  3. Read your textbook.  Use outside sources such as Science websites.
  4. Practice drawing figures.  Drawing figures helps you to recognize and understand them.
  5. Work and rework physics problems.
  6. Use different colored ink to highlight main points.
  7. Study daily for at least 30 minutes.  Waiting till the last minute to cram for an exam is stressful and exhausting.  The brain can only process so much information at a time.
  8. Do all of the homework.  Certain aspects of any discipline are repetitive.  Doing some things at home will improve certain skills that with practice will become automatic when taking unit exams.
  9. Study with other students as well as on your own. 

 

Hall Pass

You must sign out & use a pass to go to out from the classroom. You may not go out during a lecture, unless it is an emergency. Only one person can leave class at a time and only during the middle 30 minutes of class.

 

Remind 

To sign up for announcements/reminders via text messaging, text the code  

@pablicop6 to 81010.

 

Please remember that everything I do is in your best interest. I look forward to a productive and fun learning experience!

 

-          Mrs. J. Pablico