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NNHS Introductory Physics. Ms. Duderstadt & Mr. Hess 2010-2011. Course Content:. Measurement Mechanics (forces, motion, etc.) Heat Electricity and Magnetism Light, Sound and Waves. Forces. Newton’s Laws. Momentum. ENERGY. HEAT. Electricity. CIRCUITS. Rockets. Science MCAS.
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NNHS Introductory Physics Ms. Duderstadt & Mr. Hess 2010-2011
Course Content: • Measurement • Mechanics (forces, motion, etc.) • Heat • Electricity and Magnetism • Light, Sound and Waves
Science MCAS • Wednesday June 1st and Thursday June 2nd. • Science, Math, and English MCAS are graduation requirements.
Class Components • Cornerstone Experiences. • Class Discussion of Laboratory Experiences. • Group Problem Solving. • Daily Homework Assignments. • Formal Assessments. • Quizzes, Tests, and Projects.
Be Prepared! • In order to be prepared for introductory physics class, students must have the following items EVERY day: • A 1", 3-ring binder • Writing utensils • A working calculator • Homework
Course Syllabus • Every couple of weeks, each student receives a new syllabus: • The syllabus lists what we will be covering in class each day and what the homework will be • If you want to know what your student is doing in physics, ask to see the syllabus! • If a student is absent from school, he/she can look at the syllabus to learn what was missed
We have a website where you can find: • Current syllabus • Worksheets, labs, homework, etc. • Other important papers Address: http://nnhsphysics670.pbworks.com/
Availability • Students can make appointments to meet with us: • During X Block. • During a common Free/Study block. • During Strategies classes. • Students can also email questions to us.
Information: • The fastest way to contact us is via email. • katharine_duderstadt@newton.k12.ma.us • stephen_hess@newton.k12.ma.us