Physics ( ) Introduction and Organization ERHS Science Department Chin-Sung Lin

Basic Info of Mr. Lin Name: Chin-Sung Lin Academic Background: BSEE, MSEE, MST Working Experience: Research, Hardware Design Engineer & Teacher Teaching Experience: Math, Physics, Technology Current Courses: Regents Physics, Computational Thinking, Robotics & Engineering Design, and Advanced STEM Research

Summer – NSF-REM at CCNY

Course Goals Concepts & knowledge of real-world physics phenomena Scientific method & lab skills Math - the language of physics A physics worldview Real-world problem solving skills Physics Regents exam

Required Material Blue/black and red pens A notepad or a stack of loose-leaf paper A binder or several pocket folders to hold letter- size worksheets, homework, notes & test paper A graphing calculator: TI-83 or TI-84 required.

Instructional Materials Textbook: Conceptual Physics, 11 th edition, Paul G. Hewitt, Addison Wesley, New York, Regents Preparatory Book: Brief Review for New York Physics: The Physical Setting, Bernadine Hladik Cook, Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, (Textbooks Distribution) (Fill out the book receipt & inventory form)

Instructional Resource Class Website ◦ Section 1: ◦ Section 4 : Lab Website ◦ Section 1: ◦ Section 4: PowerPoint Presentations Study Notes Class Worksheets Homework

Grading Policy Class participation(10%) Homework Assignments(15%) Laboratory reports(25%) Quizzes/Tests(50%)

Support Physics Enrichment Time: ◦ 1 st period, everyday After School Support: ◦ Afterschool, Wednesday through Friday.

Lab Report Requirements Students must be engaged in laboratory activities representing a minimum of 1,200 minutes of hands-on lab work as certified by the principal. Satisfactory written reports of these laboratory experiences must be prepared by the student. Only those persons who have satisfactorily met the laboratory requirements will be admitted to the Regents science examination. Minimum of 1,200 minutes of hands-on lab work Complete lab folder before the Regents exam

Regents Exam Requirement All Regents Physics students are required to take the regents examination in June. A student who opts out of the Regents exam will be required to take a departmental final on the same day as the Regents. The grade on that final will be factored into the student’s final grade in the course. Students who are absent from the Regents without a doctor’s note will receive a 0 as a grade for the departmental final.

Classroom Rules No food, gum & drink Attending class on time and ready to work Limited restroom access Students are responsible for the absence Taking notes on the worksheets or a notepad Complete and submit assignments on time Academic integrity per school policy Respect for fellow students and their right to learn

Student Information Form (Due Today) Go to class website and find the student info form Fill in your basic information Share with us your summer experience Contemplate your short-term (class) & long-term (academic/career) goals Inventory your computer skills Let me know your issues and concerns about learning

Introduction Letter (Due Friday) Go to class website and find following documents Introduction letter Syllabus Lab safety guidelines (Return slips will be collected on Friday.)

Physics: Introduction & Organization