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Mr. Loper phyziczteacher@yahoo.com 2008-2009 This course will cover the basic concepts of physics, which include motion, electricity, thermodynamics, waves and optics. In covering those areas this class will examine the relationship between mathematics and physical concepts. (Honors physics has more emphasis on the mathematics, which include derivations and proofs). 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. Point distribution: The points are weighted as follows: Quizzes: 25% 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 stated otherwise. 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. 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 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. 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, 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 a note from that teacher before class starts. You must sign your name on the clipboard and note the time you leave and the time you get back. 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. Note: This is a rough outline of when we will cover the topics, but is subject to change due to mass schedules and other activities that cause us to miss class. Week Of August 20 - 24 · First Day of School: Introduction and Expectations · Chapter One Lectures · Developing Theories activity Week of August 27 – 31 · Quiz · Chapter One Lectures · Experiment Week of September 3 – 7 · Labor Day: No School · Quiz · Chapter One Lectures · Experiment · Simulation Exercises Week of September 10 – 14 · Quiz · Exam: Two Days · Chapter Two Lectures Week of September 17 – 21 · Chapter Two Lectures · Quiz · Chapter Two Lectures · Experiment Week of September 24 – 28 · Quiz · Chapter Two Lectures · Experiment Week of October 1 – 5 · No School · Quiz · Chapter Three Lectures · Experiment Week of October 8 – 12 · Quiz · Chapter Three Lectures · Simulation Exercises End of First Quarter Week of October 15 – 19 · Chapter Three Lectures · Quiz · Exam: Two Days Week of October 22 – 26 · Chapter Four Lectures · Experiment Week of October 29 – November 2 · Chapter Four Lectures · Simulation Exercise · Experiment Week of November 5 – 9 · Quiz · Chapter Four Lectures · Simulation Exercises Week of November 12 – 16 · No School · Quiz · Chapter Five Lectures · Experiment Week of November 19 – 23 · Experiments · Thanksgiving Break Week of November 26 – 30 · Chapter Five Lectures · Experiments · Simulation Exercises Week of December 3 – 7 · Quiz · Chapter Five Lectures · Experiment Week of December 10 – 14 · Chapter Five Lectures · Quiz · Exam: Two Days Week of December 17 – 21 · Final Exam: Three Days · Christmas Break Begins! End of Quarter End of Semester
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Mr. Loper phyziczteacher@yahoo.com 2008-2009 This course will study the relationship between classical physics and modern physics paying particular attention to the special theory of 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 examples. 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 stated otherwise. 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. 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 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. 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, 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 a note from that teacher before class starts. You must sign your name on the clipboard and note the time you leave and the time you get back. 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. Note: This is a rough outline of when we will cover the topics, but is subject to change due to mass schedules and other activities that cause us to miss class. Week Of August 20 - 24 · First Day of School: Introduction and Expectations · Circular Motion Lectures · Pendulum · Simulation Week of August 27 – 31 · Quiz · Gravitation Lectures · Simulation Week of September 3 – 7 · Labor Day: No School · Quiz · Gravitation Lectures Week of September 10 – 14 · Quiz · Exam: Two Days · History of Physics Outline · Special Theory of Relativity (STR) Lecture Week of September 17 – 21 · STR Lectures · Simulation Week of September 24 – 28 · Quiz · STR Lectures · Simulation Week of October 1 – 5 · No School · Quiz · STR Lectures · Simulation Week of October 8 – 12 · Quiz · General Theory of Relativity (GTR) Lectures · Simulation End of First Quarter Week of October 15 – 19 · Quiz · GTR and Black Holes Lectures · Simulation Week of October 22 – 26 · Quiz · Exam: Two Days · Quantum Mechanics Lectures Week of October 29 – November 2 · Quiz · Quantum Mechanics Lectures · Simulations Week of November 5 – 9 · Quiz · Quantum Mechanics Lectures · Simulations Week of November 12 – 16 · No School · Quiz · Quantum Mechanics Lectures Week of November 19 – 23 · Experiments · Thanksgiving Break Week of November 26 – 30 · Quantum Mechanics Lectures · Nuclear Lab Week of December 3 – 7 · Quiz · Nuclear Lab · String Theory Lectures Week of December 10 – 14 · String Theory Lectures · DVD series on String Theory Week of December 17 – 21 · Final Exam: Three Days · Christmas Break Begins! End of Quarter End of Semester
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Mr. Loper phyziczteacher@yahoo.com 2008-2009 This course is designed to help you understand our place in the Universe by studying our Solar System, Stars, Planets, and Galaxies. This course will rely heavily on the use of the online tutorial and homework site: www.masteringastronomy.com Course Objective: The student will walk away with an appreciation of God’s power in creating such a vast Universe. 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 stated otherwise. I will not accept late homework. If you do not have the assignment at the beginning of class, you will not get credit! If you are absent the day homework is due then the assignment is due the first day you are back in class. I will not accept the assignment if the absence is unexcused. Check Edline for assignments and due dates. Quizzes: There will be a quiz on the first day of the school week unless otherwise stated. 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 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. 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 up 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, 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 a note from that teacher before class starts. You must sign your name on the clipboard and note the time you leave and the time you get back. 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, 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. 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. Note: This is a rough outline of when we will cover the topics, but is subject to change due to mass schedules and other activities that cause us to miss class. Week Of August 20 - 24 · First Day of School: Introduction and Expectations · Chapter One Activities/Discussions · Simulations Week of August 27 – 31 · Quiz · Chapter Two Activities/Discussions · Simulation Exercises Week of September 3 – 7 · Labor Day: No School · Quiz · Chapter Two Activities/Discussions · Simulation Exercises Week of September 10 – 14 · Quiz · Chapter Three Activities/Discussions · Simulations Week of September 17 – 21 · Quiz · Chapter Three Activities/Discussions · Simulations Week of September 24 – 28 · Quiz · Test · Chapter Seven Activities/Discussions Week of October 1 – 5 · No School · Quiz · Chapter Seven/Eight Activities/Discussions · Simulations Week of October 8 – 12 · Quiz · Chapter Eight Activities/Discussions · Simulations End of First Quarter Week of October 15 – 19 · Quiz · Chapter Nine Activities/Discussions · Simulations Week of October 22 – 26 · Quiz · Test · Chapter Ten Activities/Discussions · Simulations Week of October 29 – November 2 · Quiz · Chapter Ten/Eleven Activities/Discussions · Simulations Week of November 5 – 9 · Quiz · Chapter Twelve/Thirteen Activities/Discussions · Simulations Week of November 12 – 16 · No School · Quiz · Chapter Twelve/Thirteen Activities/Discussions · Simulations Week of November 19 – 23 · Test · Thanksgiving Break Week of November 26 – 30 · Chapter Nineteen/Twenty Activities/Discussions · Simulations Week of December 3 – 7 · Quiz · Chapter Twenty-One Activities/Discussions · Simulations Week of December 10 – 14 · Chapter Twenty-Three Activities/Discussions · Simulations · Quiz Week of December 17 – 21 · Final Exam: Three Days · Christmas Break Begins! End of Quarter End of Semester
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Mr. Loper phyziczteacher@yahoo.com 2008-2009 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 any University calculus course. Successful students have either tested out of Calc One or performed well in the course from such Universities as West Point, Notre Dame, Drake, and KU. 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. Homework is not collected, although your homework grade is based on your level of work during homework days. 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 three unit tests each semester. The tests make up 30 percent of your overall grade. The tests are not open-book or open-note. 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 a note from that teacher before class starts. You must sign your name on the clipboard and note the time you leave and the time you get back. 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: 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. Note: although this is subject to change due to mass schedules and other activities that may interfere, we must adhere as much as possible to this schedule to allow you three weeks before the A.P. Exam for review. Week Of August 20 - 24 · First Day of School: Introduction and Expectations · Sections 1.1 – 1.3 Week of August 27 – 31 · Sections 1.4 – 1.6 Week of September 3 – 7 · Labor Day: No School · Sections 2.1 – 2.2 · Quiz Week of September 10 – 14 · Sections 2.3 – 2.4 · Quiz Week of September 17 – 21 · Review · Exam · Section 3.1 Week of September 24 – 28 · Sections 3.1 – 3.2 · Quiz Week of October 1 – 5 · No School · Section 3.3 · Quiz Week of October 8 – 12 · Section 3.4 · Quiz End of First Quarter Week of October 15 – 19 · Sections 3.5 –3.6 · Quiz Week of October 22 – 26 · Sections 3.7 – 3.8 · Quiz Week of October 29 – November 2 · Section 3.9 · Quiz Week of November 5 – 9 · Review · Exam · Section 4.1 Week of November 12 – 16 · No School · Section 4.1 · Quiz Week of November 19 – 23 · Section 4.2 · Thanksgiving Break Week of November 26 – 30 · Section 4.3 · Quiz Week of December 3 – 7 · Section 4.4 · Quiz Week of December 10 – 14 · Sections 4.5 – 4.6 · Quiz Week of December 17 – 21 · Final Exam: Three Days · Christmas Break Begins! End of Quarter End of Semester
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