My Journey A.P. Physics

1. My JourneyA.P. Physics

2. What is Physics? • Branch of science concerning with the interaction of matter, space, time and energy • definition provided by www.wiktionary.org • Previous Science Classes • Integrated Science - took during freshman year (BBHS); introduction to most basic branches of science. • Biology – took during sophomore year both in BBHS and VHS. • Chemistry – took during junior year

3. Welcome to A.P. Physics Summer Homework • Hewitt’s Conceptual Physics reading – help those student without prior knowledge about physics; Think and Explain questions for each chapters • Giancoli Unit 0 Works - textbook and online Expectations and Standards • Hand-out during the first day of school

4. Resources • Textbooks • Physics: Principles with Applications, Sixth Edition, Giancoli • Conceptual Physics, Hewitt • Chapter Gold and Blue Sheets • Work Books • Hickman • Concept Development • Boyle • AP Physics Exam • Kaplan Guide • Free Response sample binder • Red and Pink Booklets • Kinetic Book – Principles of Physics and Holt Tutorial; http://127.0.0.1:26300/Principles_of_Physics/toc.html • Online Resources • Giancoli website – wps.prenhall.com/esm_giancoli_physicspa_6/ • Vallejo-high.groupfusion.net – AP Physics • various links for various topics

5. Work, work and more work – so much FUN!!!!! • Homework • Summer homework – very important if you have no prior knowledge about physics • Nightly homework – spend at least 2 hours on them • Time logs – tremendously important • Class Work • Board work!!!!! • Pair share • Essential questions • Computer and Movie Notes very helpful • Labs • Pre-lab write up • Discover – its okay to have mistakes • Good observations + data + analysis = GREAT conclusion • Quiz • Gold and Blue Sheet • Equation Cards • Nice good rest before the quiz – don’t stress out • Can start early in the morning

6. How do I STUDY? • I do most of the things alone - much better if there is network with other students • Read and understand – getting away from memorizing bunch of crap • Blue Sheet questions – use for guide • Equation cards are good for tests • A little kick in the butt really helps • Have a little break sometimes help before tests • Look for more helpful resources online – some videos in www.youtube.com • www.cramster.com – very helpful when having problem with homework – you can share your thoughts as well

7. Why Take AP Physics • Tons of new materials to learn that you will never learn from anything or anywhere • Not only will learn physics, will learn about life as well. • A lot of resources than can explain concepts in different frame of reference • Everyone has there own frame of reference – its your chance to reason out • Small class size – better learning experience • Cozy classroom with a great teacher • Good for college if you are planning to go – of course you have to go!!! • Get to play with the expensive toys (just don’t break them, we didn’t get to do it) • Friday is a treat day – who wants free food!

8. Judgment Day – AAAAAHHHHH! • How to Prepare for AP Physics Exam • Kaplan Guide – good for free response practice • Principles of Physics: Gotchas and Summaries - http://127.0.0.1:26300/Principles_of_Physics/toc.html • Free Response Binder – sample problems with corrections • Red and Pink Book – multiple choice • Online work – Giancoli website • Blue Sheet – good for multiple choice • How to take the Test • THE MULTIPLE CHOICE • Take it easy don’t panic • Eliminate answers – better if able to eliminate 3 out of 5 • Don’t guess • List the concepts that apply to questions • If stuck with a question, move one, go back later • THE FREE RESPONSE • Knock the first question right of the bat • Problem solving skills – five –step method • List all concepts that apply • You have equation card – use it

9. Survive Physics • Read and understand • Blue Sheets say it all, Gold Sheets for solving problems • Nightly homework – spend at least 1 or 2 hours each night • Time-logs – don’t forget to put your stuff in • Board work for leadership points • Don’t just copy problems of the board, try figuring out what happened • Compare class notes and Cornell notes • Study group or networking is very helpful • Share your thoughts, reason out, everyone has a voice, FOR • Be active, don’t just sit on the corner, interact with the teacher and other student • Don’t get too active you might get shot • Equation cards are helpful during tests • Online works have points too – be sure to do them • Don’t procrastinate, no slaking or yeah you know what will happen

10. To know science is to do science – science is not only about words and concepts, it is better to see science in action Understand material not memorize them Use technology, they are their for something Improved as a person Gained more confidence What I learned

11. To everyone!!! Thank you so much for everything. I never thought I’d be able to meet people that I really looked up. Ever since I came to Vallejo High School, I really looked up to leadership people. Also I am glad that I met everyone because I really learned a lot this year. I never though that I’d gain great friends. Good luck to everyone and have fun. Thank so much!!!! Thanks for making this one of the best years of my life

12. Be a SQUARE take AP FIZIKZ next year E = mc^2 YEAH BABY...!!!!

13. THANK YOU VERY MUCH MR. TILLAY WE'LL MISS YOU!

14. Presented By:Edel Paul Dominguez