1. Welcome to Open House! Concepts of Physics Mr. Kuffer

2. 2 Classroom Procedures Arrive in class on time and prepared for class Arrive in class on time and prepared for class Tardies will result in detention Tardies will result in detention Electronic Devices, THIS IS YOUR WARNING Electronic Devices, THIS IS YOUR WARNING Bring required materials (i.e. Pencils, pens, Conceptual Physics text, notebooks, and scientific calculator) Bring required materials (i.e. Pencils, pens, Conceptual Physics text, notebooks, and scientific calculator) Participation is encouraged and required Participation is encouraged and required Cooperation will be critical during labs and certain assignments Cooperation will be critical during labs and certain assignments Follow along with lectures and take notes 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 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. NO FOOD… NO EXCEPTIONS.

3. 3 Materials and Lab Property Care Be cautious when using lab equipment (motion detectors, photogates, carts, masses, pulleys, etc…) 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) 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) 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 NO HORSEPLAY of any kind will be tolerated

4. 4 Assignments Don’t be afraid to ask for help Don’t be afraid to ask for help Be neat and legible Be neat and legible Start homework in class if time is given Start homework in class if time is given Turn in assignments on time! Late assignments are worth ½ credit for each day late. 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. MAKE-UP WORK IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT! Tests can be made up during study hall or by appointment. ABSENT???... Check the Website!!! ABSENT???... Check the Website!!!

5. 5 Assessment Techniques Lab Activities / Lab Notebook Lab Activities / Lab Notebook Classroom participation Classroom participation Reading Quizzes Reading Quizzes Unit Quiz or Test Unit Quiz or Test Relationships to other students during lab exercises Relationships to other students during lab exercises Homework assignments Homework assignments

6. Mr. Kuffer’s Schedule 2011-2012 PeriodTimesCourseRoom 17:30 – 8:12Applied Science333 Homeroom8:12 – 8:28 333 28:32 – 9:14Hall Duty 39:18 – 10:00Concepts of Physics343 410:04 – 10:46Concepts of Physics343 5/610:50 – 11:16Applied Science333 711:20 – 12:02Lunch333 8/912:06 – 12:48Applied Science333 1012:52 – 1:34Concepts of Physics333 111:38 – 2:20.Prep---

7. Concepts of Physics Syllabus Introduction to Physics Introduction to Physics –Scientific Method –What is Physics? –A Mathematical Toolkit

8. Concepts of Physics Syllabus Mechanics Mechanics –Describing Motion Vector Addition Vector Addition –A Mathematical Model of Motion –Forces (revisit vectors) –Forces and Motion in Two Dimensions –Momentum and its Conservation –Energy, Work, Power, and Simple Machines –Rotational Mechanics

9. Concepts of Physics Syllabus Waves and Light Waves and Light –Waves and Energy Transfer –Sound and Light –Mirrors and Lenses  (Reflection and Refraction) –Diffraction and Interference

10. Concepts of Physics Syllabus Current Electricity Current Electricity –Electrostatics –Current Electricity  Current  Voltage  Resistance  Ohm’s Law Electrical Circuits and their uses Electrical Circuits and their uses  Series vs. Parallel

11. Your points The percent will fall under one of the categories listed below. Total PointsGrade Approximations: NA Grading Scale: A 89.5 – 100 60% - Tests / Quiz & LabsB 79.5 – 89.49 30% - HW / NotebooksC 69.5 – 79.49 10% - Midterms/FinalD 59.5 – 69.49 E 0 - 59.49 North Allegheny Grading Scale

12. Contact Info Email Email –lkuffer@northallegheny.org lkuffer@northallegheny.org Website Website –http://www.northallegheny.org/Page/7803 http://www.northallegheny.org/Page/7803