Physics Semester 1 Exam Review 2015
A review worksheet for the semester I exam is attached.
We will be working on this in class but a few have asked for it to work on over the Holiday break.

Dr. Groh will be visiting us on Tuesday, December 15th. He will be talking to us about Nuclear Physics and some of its applications. Please be sure to listen intently and TAKE NOTES on his presentation as there will be a quiz on the material on Wednesday the 16th.

RUBE GOLDBERG PROJECT
The Rube Project is a project where the students get a chance to describe the energy forms and describe some everyday examples of energy transfers between forms of energy. Attached is the description the Rube Goldberg Project.
Projects will be presented during class on Thursday, December 17 and Friday, December 18, 2015.

RUBE PROJECT GRADING RUBRIC

Here is an example prezi done by former student.

More Kinematics Practice
Complete the following kinematics practice to help prepare for the test on Friday.

Link removed 7:27 AM Friday Nov 20.

"g" Lab
The linked worksheet is a description of the lab on calculating the acceleration due to gravity.

More Practice Solving Quadratics
Here is another practice problem to help you get better at solving quadratic problems. Download and print the to the following worksheet and turn it in to Mr. Groh by Monday November 16, 2015.

"I LOVE PHYSICS!"
Go see Mr. Groh and say "I love Physics!" and he will give you a copy of the next Extra Credit worksheet. It needs to be completed by Monday Nov 2 at the start of class.


Halloween Physics Extra Credit.
When you are out for Halloween take some time to look for costumes that might be related to physics or have a physics theme. Maybe a famous scientist or something like Sheldon might wear from the Big bang theory (Doppler Effect costume.) It could be anything that might be remotely related to Physics like Star wars or Star Trek (as long as you can spot some physics in it).  Take a picture if you can (and only if it is school appropriate) and share it with Mr. Groh for extra credit. Also, write a  paragraph to explain the how the costume relates to physics and then explain how that character either exemplifies or defies physics and why.

Distance Versus Displacement Lab requirements found here.

MORE Significant Digit, Scientific Notation, Percent Error, and Conversion Practice
Print and complete the following Measurement Practice worksheet and turn it in to Mr. Groh by the beginning of class on Monday, Oct 19 for extra credit.

Measurement Extra Credit!
Print and complete the attached Extra Credit Worksheet and turn it in by Monday, October 5th at the beginning of your class period to earn extra credit.

Welcome to the 2015-16 School Year!
I am looking forward to this year in Physics
This blog is where you will be able to locate information for Physics class including homework, project information and guidelines, Additional resources for the current topics, and Extra Credit opportunities.

Attached is a link to the Physics Syllabus for the year.

Electromagnetic Spectrum Project

Attached is the rubric for your EM Spectrum Project.

We will be presenting on Tuesday June 2.

Be sure to put your power points into the Physics Drop Box at Learn.spartaschools.org.

The "Cooler Challenge" is here!
Your group is tasked with creating a passive cooler that will cool a can of soda as much as possible in 30 minutes.

Power Plant EXTRA CREDIT

Complete the attached assignment about power plants and be sure to note the due dates.

Forces in Fluids Practice
Attached is a worksheet to provide you with more practice with Forces in Fluids concepts.
Complete and turn it in by Wednesday Apr 29 for Extra credit.

Link removed wed 4-29-15 at 3:25 PM

Circular Motion Review
Attached is a copy of the Circular motion review questions from Class.
Link Removed 7:41 AM Friday March 27.

Work and Energy Practice
Complete the work and energy Practice sheet  that is attached and turn it in before your test on Thursday Feb. 19th.
It will be a good practice exercise. if you can do these problems you will be all set for the content on the test!


Link Removed on 2/24/15

Egg Drop Time!
Attached is a link to the Egg Drop Requirements.
Drop Day is Friday February 27.

Here is the link to The Egg Drop question Worksheet.

Friction Lab- Calculating µ for a wooden block and a steel plate.
The lab description and procedure is attached here.
The format for the lab report is in the lab description.
Labs are due Tuesday,  February 3, 2015.

Friction Extra Credit Exercise
Mr. Groh attaches a rope to a box of Kittens and pulls with a force of 90.0 N at an angle of 30 degrees above the horizontal. The coefficient of kinetic friction is .500. Find the acceleration of the box of kittens.
Complete all work for the problem showing ALL work including formulas and Free body diagrams and submit to Mr. Groh by Wednesday Jan28.

Semester 1 Physics Exam Review
Review sheet for the exam is here.
Review all chapter tests and quizzes as it is a cumulative exam.