Welcome to Open House

1. Welcome to Open House AP Physics 1 Mr. Kuffer

4. What is “AP” Physics “1”? • Differences with Honors Physics (Lab) • Level of mathematical rigor • Number of topics-speed of presentation • Breadth and depth of topics • Amount of hands-on opportunities • Differences with AP Physics “C” (Lab) • Algebra / Trigonometry based vs Calculus based • Breadth of topics-speed of presentation • Differences with AP Physics “1&2” (Lab) • Breadth of topics-speed of presentation

5. AP Physics 1 • This course is designed to meet the demands of the AP Physics 1 syllabus as published by the College Board. • The topics covered include Classical Mechanics, Waves and Sound, and an introduction to Electric Circuits. • This course is equivalent to a one–semester terminal physics course at the college–level.

6. The course is valuable to the student in two ways. • The experience of having taken a college–level science class in high school will be a tremendous help when the student is in college. • Students can earn college credit by taking the AP Physics 1 exam at the end of the year. • This of course depends upon how well the student does on the exam and the college and major in which the student enrolls. Please contact the specific college or university for more information.

7. Mechanics-Waves & Sound

8. AP Physics 1 Syllabus • Vectors • Mechanics • Kinematics • Forces and Motion in Two Dimensions • Torque • Rotational Motion & Angular Momentum • Gravitational & Circular Motion

9. AP Physics 1 Syllabus • Mechanics Continued • Linear Momentum and its Conservation • Energy, Work, Power, and Simple Machines • Mechanical Waves & Sound • Waves & Energy Transfer • Sound

10. AP Physics 1 Syllabus • Current Electricity • Electrostatics and Current Electricity • DC Circuits • Ohm’s Law • Series & Parallel

11. Expectations • Students will come to class prepared. • Materials • Homework • Reading Notes • Students will be prepared to ask questions. • Students will seek extra help when they need it.

12. Goals (Fortune 500…) • Students will be prepared to enter a technical major. • Students will become problem solvers. • Students will be communicators. • Students will be decision makers. • Students will produce professional products. • Students will be able to read technical non-fiction.

13. Skills Desired by Fortune 500 Companies (in order of most desirable) • Teamwork • Problem Solving • Interpersonal Skills • Oral Communication • Listening

14. Classroom Practices • Notes • Recitation • Lab Work (25% of class time) • Slate work-Socratic Method • 15 minute blocks of time • Attention Span = Age

15. Assessment • Course and marking period grades determined on the following types of assignments: • Homework • Tests (80%) • Quizzes & Reading Quizzes (10%) • Labs (10%) • End of Year Project

16. Summative Assessment • Quizzes • 10 point quizzes given approximately bi-weekly. • Average: 90% • Tests • Multiple Choice Part • Free-Response Part • Average: 80%

17. Assessment • An average marking period grade is composed of:

18. What you can do • Homework • Make sure homework is completed each night • Make sure homework is done in a manner that it can be used as a resource later. • Tests • Help them make flashcards • Quiz them on their study guides • Ask them about what we talked about in class-have them summarize, ask questions-each day.

19. North Allegheny Grading Scale Your points The percent will fall under one of the Total points categories listed below. Grade Approximations: NA Grading Scale: A 89.5 – 100 80% - Tests B 79.5 – 89.49 10% - Lab Notebooks C 69.5 – 79.49 10% - Quizzes D 59.5 – 69.49 E 0 - 59.49

20. Materials needed for class everyday • Notebooks: Students are strongly advised to have a 3-ring binder with paper. • Scientific Calculator • Textbook: • Physics

21. Materials needed for class everyday • Notebooks: Students are strongly advised to have a 3-ring binder with paper. • Scientific Calculator • Textbook: • Physics Make sure it is College Board Approved!!

22. Materials needed for class everyday • Notebooks: Students are strongly advised to have a 3-ring binder with paper. • Scientific Calculator • Textbook: • Physics 9e

23. 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! If aware of test prior to absence, students should take the test upon return.

24. 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! • If aware of test prior to absence, students should take the test upon return.

25. 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! • If aware of test prior to absence, students should take the test upon return.

26. Mr. Kuffer’s Schedule 2015-2016

27. Thank You for Coming! • Encourage the use of my website, especially for absences. • http://www.northallegheny.org/Page/7803 • Email • lkuffer@northallegheny.org • Blackboard