Welcome to Open House Concepts of Physics Mr. Kuffer

Physics offered at North Allegheny AP PhysicsHonors Physics Concepts of Physics

This course is intended for college bound students who are interested in a non- science career. Students will study the following topics: classical mechanics (motion, energy, gravitational concepts, etc…), waves, sound, light and optics, electromagnetism and current electricity. Although the class stresses concepts over computations, a basic understanding of Algebra and Geometry is required.

Concepts of Physics This course is intended for college bound students who are interested in a non- science career. Students will study the following topics: classical mechanics (motion, energy, gravitational concepts, etc…), waves, sound, light and optics, electromagnetism and current electricity. Although the class stresses concepts over computations, a basic understanding of Algebra and Geometry is required.

Concepts of Physics This course is intended for college bound students who are interested in a non- science career. Students will study the following topics: classical mechanics (motion, energy, gravitational concepts, etc…), waves, sound, light and optics, electromagnetism and current electricity. Although the class stresses concepts over computations, a basic understanding of Algebra and Geometry is required.

Concepts of Physics Syllabus Introduction to Physics  What is Physics?  A Mathematical Toolkit

Concepts of Physics Syllabus Mechanics  Describing Motion  A Mathematical Model of Motion  Forces and Motion in Two Dimensions  Momentum and its Conservation  Energy, Work, Power, and Simple Machines  Rotational Mechanics

Concepts of Physics Syllabus Waves and Light  Waves & Energy Transfer  Sound and Light  Mirrors and Lenses (Reflection and Refraction)  Diffraction & Interference

Concepts of Physics Syllabus *Current Electricity (CPU)  Electrostatics and Current Electricity  Computer Simulations  Laboratory Experiments  Ohm’s Law  Electrical Circuits

North Allegheny Grading Scale Your pointsThe percent will fall under one of the Total pointscategories listed below. Grade Approximations:NA Grading Scale: A 89.5 – % - Tests, Quizzes & LabsB 79.5 – % - Homework / NotebooksC 69.5 – % - Midterms/FinalD 59.5 – E

Materials needed for class every day Notebooks: Students are strongly advised to have a 3-ring binder with paper. Scientific Calculator Textbook:  Conceptual Physics (upon request)

Materials needed for class every day Notebooks: Students are strongly advised to have a 3-ring binder with paper. Scientific Calculator Textbook:  Conceptual Physics (upon request)

Materials needed for class every day Notebooks: Students are strongly advised to have a 3-ring binder with paper. Scientific Calculator Textbook:  Conceptual Physics (upon request)

Make-up work If a student is present until the day of the test, he/she should take the test on the day of return. In excess of three days excused absence, test and work must be completed within three days of the student return to school. MAKE-UP WORK IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT! Tests can be made up during class, study hall, or by appointment.

Make-up work If a student is present until the day of the test, he/she should take the test on the day of return. In excess of three days excused absence, test and work must be completed within three days of the student return to school. MAKE-UP WORK IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT! Tests can be made up during class, study hall, or by appointment.

Make-up work If a student is present until the day of the test, he/she should take the test on the day of return. In excess of three days excused absence, test and work must be completed within three days of the student return to school. MAKE-UP WORK IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT! Tests can be made up during class, study hall, or by appointment.

17 Classroom Procedures Arrive in class on time and prepared for class Tardies will result in detention Electronic Devices, THIS IS YOUR WARNING Bring required materials (i.e. Pencils, pens, Conceptual Physics text, notebooks, and scientific calculator) Participation is encouraged and required Cooperation will be critical during labs and certain assignments Follow along with lectures and take notes Hall Pass, 5 minute pass, you must inform me that you are in need of the pass, ONE AT A TIME NO FOOD… NO EXCEPTIONS.

18 Assignments Don’t be afraid to ask for help Be neat and legible Start homework in class if time is given Turn in assignments on time! Late assignments are worth ½ credit for each day late. MAKE-UP WORK IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT! Tests can be made up during study hall or by appointment. ABSENT???... Check the Website!!!

19 Assessment Techniques Lab Activities / Lab Notebook Classroom participation Reading Quizzes Unit Quiz or Test Relationships to other students during lab exercises Homework assignments

Mr. Kuffer’s Schedule PeriodTimesCourseRoom 17:30 – 8:12Applied Science333 Homeroom8:12 – 8: :32 – 9:14Hall Duty 39:18 – 10:00Concepts of Physics :04 – 10:46Concepts of Physics343 5/610:50 – 11:16Applied Science :20 – 12:02Lunch333 8/912:06 – 12:48Applied Science :52 – 1:34Concepts of Physics :38 – 2:20.Prep---

21 Materials and Lab Property Care Be cautious when using lab equipment (motion detectors, photogates, carts, masses, pulleys, etc…) Be careful of where jackets and backpacks are placed during labs, clear the aisles (will be dark at times) Always clean lab stations and materials used at the conclusion of lab exercises (always allow for clean up time) NO HORSEPLAY of any kind will be tolerated

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