Day 2: What is Physics? + Class Structure

Do now: What is Physics? 3 minutes

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Class Structure Discussion Practice (Homework) Assessment (Major Exams + Cumulative Pop Quizzes) Discipline

Discipline 1st offense: general class warning 2nd offense: 2 points off of participation grade 3rd offense: 4 points off of participation grade and a call home 4th offense: administration involvement

Discussion White boarding discussions (rely on homework being completed) Classwork/Participation Grade

Homework (Two layers) (Approximately) Daily worksheets Weekly Regents Review Problem Sets (Handed out and Due online on Tuesdays) - Questions from pop quizzes will come from homework No late homework accepted unless excused (more detail on syllabus)

Technology Class Website (Study Resources, Links, Announcements, Documents etc.) Link: www.paguayphysics2016.weebly.com Quest (Online Homework System - will likely see something similar in college) Code will be available in the ‘about’ section of website NOTE: The course instructor is listed as Mr. Vinogradov (the head of the physics department) Instructions for logging on can be found online

Supply List Binder + Paper for keeping notes Folder for keeping labs Scientific or Graphing Calculator Protractor Ruler

Homework for the weekend Get supplies Get contracts signed (first homework assignment [3pts]) - Due Tuesday Sign up for Quest by going to class website - email me if you have any question (email on website)

Best way to learn physics/science?

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