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Honors Physics
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Dr. Loper phyziczteacher@yahoo.com 2010-2011 This course will cover the basic concepts of physics, which include mechanics, electrostatics, circuits, and waves. In covering those areas this class will examine the relationship between mathematics and physical concepts. Course Objective: This course is designed to help the student gain an understanding of how the world around them works as well as to teach them the skills to apply mathematics to physical situations, and the scientific method to a variety of situations. Point distribution: The points are weighted as follows: Quizzes: 25% Labs, research papers, projects: 20% Tests: 30% Final: 10% Online Textbook: The textbook and homework problems are on www.imacphysics.org. You are required to print out the questions assigned, and read the assigned sections. You will be asked on occasion to write two to three paragraphs explaining in your own words the meaning of the text. Homework: Homework will be assigned almost every day. It will be due at the beginning of class the very next day unless otherwise stated. I will not accept late homework (unless you discuss it with me). If you do not have the assignment at the beginning of class, you will not get credit! Check Edline for assignments and due dates. The homework grade will depend on your use of the problem-solving methods, and the quality of your attempt. After we go through questions at the beginning of class, the homework will be collected. Quizzes: There will be a quiz almost every week. It will be administered immediately after you turn in your entire assignment. If you miss a quiz due to an absence then you must make arrangements to make up that quiz the first day you are back. You may not make up a quiz if the absence is unexcused. . Labs and projects: Labs and projects will be conducted periodically throughout the semester. The lab score will be based on participation and a written lab report. If you do not turn in a lab report, you will receive a zero for that lab. Research papers: Research papers: There will be a two-page paper assigned on average every two weeks. The paper will be on some figure in physics history. Exams: There will be two to three major exams given each semester. The exams make up 30 percent of your overall grade. The tests are not open-book or open-note (But you are allowed an equation sheet). If you miss a test due to an excused absence then you must make arrangements to make it up the first day you are back. If you do not make arrangements to take the test within a week from the date the exam was administered, you will receive a zero. Final: The final will be a comprehensive test over the entire semester. It makes up 10 percent of your overall grade. Attendance: Attendance will be taken each day. If you are absent it is your responsibility to get any missed assignments and notes. I will not be in charge of making sure you have everything you need. Tardiness: Being late for my class will result in a conference. To be on time you must be in your seat, quiet, and getting ready to start the class. This means your notebook is open and your calculator is out ready to go. When the bell rings, stand and begin the prayer. After the prayer while I get ready to start class, you are to be getting your assignment or lecture day out. You will be given a school detention for each tardy after the original three. Bathroom Breaks: Once the bell rings, you will not be allowed to leave the room except for occasional bathroom breaks. You have plenty of time to go to the restroom between classes. You may leave to see a teacher if you have that teacher’s signature and note in your handbook. Notebook: You are required to have a physics notebook. There is no exception to this. It should be a one and a half-inch three-ring binder. You must keep all notes, assignments, quizzes, and tests in this notebook. I will check each notebook during the quiz for that week. Notebook checks are worth 10 points, and fall under the homework grade. You must have sub-dividers in your notebook for the following: Lecture Sheets, Homework, Quizzes, Tests, Handouts, Lab Reports, and Goals. You may have others, but these are required. Cheating: If I catch you cheating on a test or quiz you will receive an automatic zero and a school detention. If I suspect cheating on an assignment or see cheating on an assignment, you will receive a zero for that assignment. Calculator: It is required that you have a calculator every day for class. It is recommended that you have a TI-83 or better. They do cost some money, but they make the computations easier and it is a great investment that will last through college. However, if you are unable to purchase such a calculator any scientific calculator will suffice. Misconduct: Any behavior that is in violation of the class rules is considered misconduct. Being prepared means you have your notebook, calculator, and book ready to go when the bell rings. Being engaged means you are taking notes during lectures, contributing to the discussions, performing all computations during the examples, and actively involved in all experiments. Being respectful of others when they talk means you are not talking when the teacher or another student is talking, and treating people with respect. Conferences: If you break any of my rules or the school's rules than you will be handed one of my conference slips. You are to fill out the slip and bring it to me at the end of class. The first conference will be for 15 minutes during which we will discuss the reasons for the conference and alternative behaviors to avoid the same mistake. The second conference for the same infraction will be for 30 minutes. The third conference will involve a meeting with a parent and a school detention. This only applies to conferences dealing with behavior problems. Conferences involving academic help do not result in penalties. Progress Reports: Students earning a D or F midway through the quarter will receive a letter in the mail to the parents stating that if their son or daughter continues to put forth the same effort, he or she will earn an F for the quarter. After the middle of the quarter, if the grade continues to remain a D or F, I will send another letter home and call the parent. Getting Help: I will be available most every day before school at 7:20. I will be available after school Tuesday through Friday. You may also email me at phyziczteacher@yahoo.com and refer to the website imacphysics.org. |
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Dr. Loper phyziczteacher@yahoo.com 2010-2011 This course will cover the basic concepts of physics (first semester) and chemistry (second semester), paying particular attention to the fundamental concepts associated with each. Math will be part of the class, but at a more fundamental level. Course Objective: This course is designed to help the student gain an understanding of how the world around them works as well as to teach them the skills to apply the scientific method in a variety of situations. Point distribution: The points are weighted as follows: Quizzes: 25% Labs, research papers, projects: 20% Tests: 30% Final: 10% Online Textbook: The textbook and homework problems are on www.imacphysics.org. You are required to print out the questions assigned, and read the assigned sections. You will be asked on occasion to write two to three paragraphs explaining in your own words the meaning of the text. Homework: Homework will be assigned almost every day. It will be due at the beginning of class the very next day unless otherwise stated. I will not accept late homework (unless you discuss it with me). If you do not have the assignment at the beginning of class, you will be required to come in after school that day to complete it (unless other arrangements are made)! Check Edline for assignments and due dates. The homework grade will depend on your use of the problem-solving methods, and the quality of your attempt. After we go through questions at the beginning of class, the homework will be collected. Quizzes: There will be a quiz almost every week. It will be administered immediately after you turn in your entire assignment. If you miss a quiz due to an absence then you must make arrangements to make up that quiz the first day you are back. You may not make up a quiz if the absence is unexcused. . Labs and projects: Labs and projects will be conducted periodically throughout the semester. The lab score will be based on participation and a written lab report. If you do not turn in a lab report, you will receive a zero for that lab. Research papers: Research papers: There will be a two-page paper assigned on average every two weeks. The paper will be on some figure in physics history. Exams: There will be two to three major exams given each semester. The exams make up 30 percent of your overall grade. The tests are not open-book or open-note (But you are allowed an equation sheet). If you miss a test due to an excused absence then you must make arrangements to make it up the first day you are back. If you do not make arrangements to take the test within a week from the date the exam was administered, you will receive a zero. Final: The final will be a comprehensive test over the entire semester. It makes up 10 percent of your overall grade. Attendance: Attendance will be taken each day. If you are absent it is your responsibility to get any missed assignments and notes. I will not be in charge of making sure you have everything you need. Tardiness: Being late for my class will result in a conference. To be on time you must be in your seat, quiet, and getting ready to start the class. This means your notebook is open and your calculator is out ready to go. When the bell rings, stand and begin the prayer. After the prayer while I get ready to start class, you are to be getting your assignment or lecture day out. You will be given a school detention for each tardy after the original three. Bathroom Breaks: Once the bell rings, you will not be allowed to leave the room except for occasional bathroom breaks. You have plenty of time to go to the restroom between classes. You may leave to see a teacher if you have that teacher’s signature and note in your handbook. Notebook: You are required to have a physics notebook. There is no exception to this. It should be a one and a half-inch three-ring binder. You must keep all notes, assignments, quizzes, and tests in this notebook. I will check each notebook during the quiz for that week. Notebook checks are worth 10 points, and fall under the homework grade. You must have sub-dividers in your notebook for the following: Lecture Sheets, Homework, Quizzes, Tests, Handouts, Lab Reports, and Goals. You may have others, but these are required. Cheating: If I catch you cheating on a test or quiz you will receive an automatic zero and a school detention. If I suspect cheating on an assignment or see cheating on an assignment, you will receive a zero for that assignment. Calculator: It is required that you have a calculator every day for class. It is recommended that you have a TI-83 or better. They do cost some money, but they make the computations easier and it is a great investment that will last through college. However, if you are unable to purchase such a calculator any scientific calculator will suffice. Misconduct: Any behavior that is in violation of the class rules is considered misconduct. Being prepared means you have your notebook, calculator, and book ready to go when the bell rings. Being engaged means you are taking notes during lectures, contributing to the discussions, performing all computations during the examples, and actively involved in all experiments. Being respectful of others when they talk means you are not talking when the teacher or another student is talking, and treating people with respect. Conferences: If you break any of my rules or the school's rules than you will be handed one of my conference slips. You are to fill out the slip and bring it to me at the end of class. The first conference will be for 15 minutes during which we will discuss the reasons for the conference and alternative behaviors to avoid the same mistake. The second conference for the same infraction will be for 30 minutes. The third conference will involve a meeting with a parent and a school detention. This only applies to conferences dealing with behavior problems. Conferences involving academic help do not result in penalties. Progress Reports: Students earning a D or F midway through the quarter will receive a letter in the mail to the parents stating that if their son or daughter continues to put forth the same effort, he or she will earn an F for the quarter. After the middle of the quarter, if the grade continues to remain a D or F, I will send another letter home and call the parent. Getting Help: I will be available most every day before school at 7:20. I will be available after school Tuesday through Friday. You may also email me at phyziczteacher@yahoo.com and refer to the website imacphysics.org. |
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Dr. Loper phyziczteacher@yahoo.com 2010-2011 This course will study the relationship between classical physics and modern physics beginning with a review unit of gravity, moving to waves and optics, circuits, and ending with a unit on Special Relativity, and Quantum Mechanics. Course Objective: This course is designed to help the student understand how physics changes when you step outside of the normal everyday life we experience, how Theory models our understanding of the Universe, and how to apply the scientific method to a variety of situations. Point distribution: The points are weighted as follows: Quizzes: 20% Labs, research papers, projects: 20% Tests: 30% Final: 10% Homework: Homework will be assigned almost every day. It will be due at the beginning of class the very next day unless otherwise stated. I will not accept late homework (unless you discuss it with me). If you do not have the assignment at the beginning of class, you will not get credit! Check Edline for assignments and due dates. The homework grade will depend on your use of the problem-solving methods, and the quality of your attempt. After we go through questions at the beginning of class, the homework will be collected. Quizzes: There will be a quiz almost every week. It will be administered immediately after you turn in your entire assignment. If you miss a quiz due to an absence then you must make arrangements to make up that quiz the first day you are back. You may not make up a quiz if the absence is unexcused. If you do not make arrangements to take the quiz before the next quiz, you will receive a zero. Labs and projects: Labs and projects will be conducted periodically throughout the semester. The lab score will be based on participation and a written lab report. If you do not turn in a lab report, you will receive a zero for that lab. Research papers: Research papers: There will be a two-page paper assigned on average every two weeks. The paper will be on some figure in physics history. Exams: There will be two to three unit exams. The exams make up 30 percent of your overall grade. The tests are not open-book or open-note (but you can use an equation sheet and one 3X5 notecard). If you miss a test due to an excused absence then you must make arrangements to make it up the first day you are back. Final: The final will be a comprehensive test over the entire semester. It makes up 10 percent of your overall grade. Attendance: Attendance will be taken each day. If you are absent it is your responsibility to get any missed assignments and notes. I will not be in charge of making sure you have everything you need. Tardiness: Being late for my class will result in a conference. To be on time you must be in your seat, quiet, and getting ready to start the class. This means your notebook is open, your calculator is out ready to go. When the bell rings, stand and begin the prayer. After the prayer while I get ready to start class, you are to be reviewing the previous day’s notes. You will be given a school detention for each tardy after the original three. Bathroom Breaks: Once the bell rings, you will not be allowed to leave the room except for occasional bathroom breaks. You have plenty of time to go to the restroom between classes. You may leave to see a teacher if you have that teacher’s signature and note in your handbook. Notebook: You are required to have a physics notebook. It should be a one-inch three-ring binder. You must keep all notes, assignments, quizzes, and tests in this notebook. Cheating: If I catch you cheating on a test or quiz you will receive an automatic zero and a school detention. If I suspect cheating on an assignment or see cheating on an assignment, you will receive a zero for that assignment. Calculator: It is required that you have a calculator every day for class. It is recommended that you have a TI-83 or better. They do cost some money, but they make the computations easier and it is a great investment that will last through college. However, if you are unable to purchase such a calculator any scientific calculator will suffice. Misconduct: Any behavior that is in violation of the class rules is considered misconduct. Being prepared means you have your notebook, calculator, and book ready to go when the bell rings. Being engaged means you are taking notes during lectures, contributing to the discussions, performing all computations during the examples, and actively involved in all experiments. Being respectful of others when they talk means you are not talking when the teacher or another student is talking, and treating people with respect. Conferences: If you break any of my rules or the school's rules than you will be handed one of my conference slips. You are to fill out the slip and bring it to me at the end of class. The first conference will be for 15 minutes during which we will discuss the reasons for the conference and alternative behaviors to avoid the same mistake. The second conference for the same infraction will be for 30 minutes. The third conference will involve a meeting with a parent and a school detention. This only applies to conferences dealing with behavior problems. Conferences involving academic help do not result in penalties. Progress Reports: Students earning a D or F midway through the quarter will receive a letter in the mail to the parents stating that if their son or daughter continues to put forth the same effort, he or she will earn an F for the quarter. After the middle of the quarter, if the grade continues to remain a D or F, I will send another letter home and call the parent. Getting Help: I will be available most every day before school at 7:20. I will be available after school Tuesday through Friday. You may also email me at phyziczteacher@yahoo.com and refer to the website imacphysics.org. |
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Dr. Loper phyziczteacher@yahoo.com 2010-2011 This course will cover the basic concepts of psychology including research, the brain and learning, Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs, stress and health, relationships, learning theories, attitude and prejudice, bullying, motivation, abnormal psychology, cognitive and behavioral therapies, and inspiration. Course Objective: This course is designed to help the student gain an understanding of how the brain affects so many aspects of living as well as the importance of being able to see and understand different people’s perspectives. Point distribution: The total grade is a result of the total number of points earned through the homework, papers, journals, and tests. The grades are not weighted. Homework: Homework will be assigned almost every day. It will be due at the beginning of class the very next day unless stated otherwise. It will consist of the following types of activities:
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Dr. Loper phyziczteacher@yahoo.com 2010-2011 This course will prepare you for any calculus course in college. The focus will be an in depth study of limits, derivatives, and Integrals, which are the foundation of calculus. Course Objective: The goal of this course is to prepare the student for success in subsequent University calculus courses by laying the foundation of understanding of the two pillars of Calculus: derivatives and integrals. Point distribution: The points are weighted as follows: Quizzes: 25% Labs, research papers, projects: 15% Tests: 30% Final: 10% Homework: Homework will be assigned almost every day. However, you will be given class time on a regular basis to work on the problems. It will be due the very next day unless otherwise stated. If you do not have the assignment at the beginning of class, you will be required to come in after school to complete it (unless other arrangements are made). The homework grade will depend on your use of the problem-solving methods, and the quality of your attempt. After we go through questions at the beginning of class, the homework will be collected. Quizzes: Quizzes will be administered usually on Friday's every week. They will be collected and graded. If you miss a quiz, you have one week to arrange a make-up time. If you do not arrange a time, you will receive a zero. Projects: Projects will be conducted periodically throughout the semester. The project score will be based on participation and a written report. If you do not turn in a report, you will receive a zero for that exercise. Exams: There will be two to three unit exams each semester. The tests make up 40 percent of your overall grade. The tests are not open-book or open-note (But you can have an equation sheet). If you miss a test due to an excused absence then you must make arrangements to make it up the first day you are back. Final: The final will be a comprehensive test over the entire semester. It makes up 10 percent of your overall grade. Attendance: Attendance will be taken each day. If you are absent it is your responsibility to get any missed assignments and notes. I will not be in charge of making sure you have everything you need. Tardiness: Being late for my class will result in a conference. To be on time you must be in your seat, quiet, and getting ready to start the class. This means your notebook is open, your calculator is out ready to go. When the bell rings, stand and begin the prayer. After the prayer while I get ready to start class, you are to be reviewing the previous day’s notes. You will be given a school detention for each tardy after the original three. Bathroom Breaks: Once the bell rings, you will not be allowed to leave the room except for occasional bathroom breaks. You have plenty of time to go to the restroom between classes. You may leave to see a teacher if you have that teacher’s signature and note in your handbook. Notebook: You are not required to keep a notebook, but keeping all course materials received is important. How you organize that material is up to you. Cheating: If I catch you cheating on a test or quiz you will receive an automatic zero and a school detention. If I suspect cheating on an assignment or see cheating on an assignment, you will receive a zero for that assignment. Calculator: You must have a graphing calculator for this class! The graphing calculator will be a major part of your learning experience, and you can use it on the A.P. Exam. It is recommended to have a TI-83 plus or better. (I am not familiar with other brands, so it is best to get a TI, so you can follow along with my TI in class, and I’ll be better able to assist you in using it.). Misconduct: Any behavior that is in violation of the class rules is considered misconduct. Being prepared means you have your notebook, calculator, and book ready to go when the bell rings. Being engaged means you are taking notes during lectures, performing all computations during the examples, and actively involved in all experiments. Being respectful of others when they talk means you are not talking when the teacher or another student is talking, and treating people with respect. Conferences: If you break any of my rules or the school's rules than you will be handed one of my conference slips. You are to fill out the slip and bring it to me at the end of class. The first conference will be for 15 minutes during which we will discuss the reasons for the conference and alternative behaviors to avoid the same mistake. The second conference for the same infraction will be for 30 minutes. The third conference will involve a meeting with a parent and a school detention. You will be assessed a ¼ percent deduction in your overall grade for each conference after the original three. This only applies to conferences dealing with behavior problems. Progress Reports: Students earning a D or F midway through the quarter will receive a letter in the mail to the parents stating that if their son or daughter continues to put forth the same effort, he or she will earn an F for the quarter. After the middle of the quarter, if the grade continues to remain a D or F, I will send another letter home and call the parent. Getting Help: I will be available most every day before school at 7:20. I will be available after school Tuesday through Friday. You may also email me at phyziczteacher@yahoo.com and refer to the website imacphysics.org. |