Physics @ Henry Clay
Teacher: Karen Gill

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Calendar and Syllabus

Calendar for Adv. Physics 08-09
Calendar for Adv. Physics 07-08
AP Physics Web Page

Syllabus:
Class Information- Day 1Advanced Physics 

Class Time line & KY Program of Studies Alignment


Unit Objectives Adv. Physics  

Semester 1
Unit 1:  Scientific Thinking 

Unit 2:  Constant Velocity

Unit 3:  Uniform Acceleration

Unit 4: Forces (Statics)

Unit 5:  Forces (Dynamics)

Semester 2
Unit 7:  Energy   

Unit 8:  Momentum

Unit 9:  Waves  

Unit 10: Cosmology

Unit 11:  Two-dimensional Motion: Circular  and Projectile

Unit 12:  Electricity and Magnetism

School Information HC science classes

Scholarship Information

Which Physics Class is for you

General 
 Information for Advanced Physics

Labs:   Lab Template ; How not to discuss a lab; Graphing  Instructions ; "GA" User Guide; GA  Demo Download; Circle Example; Reasonable Values; WISE LabUncertainties/Errors

Internet Homework:    Log in  (hw.utexas.edu); Download Adobe Acrobat; Locked Password Help; Conversions; Constants; Create EID (class 40511)

Writing: Example Journal ; Peer Review; Technical Writing Guide ; Assignment Instructions ; Formal Lab Example

Forms:  Grade Calculation Worksheet; Late Assignment Slips ; Group Work Self Assessment; Group Work Assessment

Notebook List  due the day you take your final- 200 "Work" Points.

Online Textbooks: "Light and Matter"  ; Walker; Glenbrook ; Physics for Future Presidents

Additional Help: Study Tips ; Learning PlanOnline physics tutorial; Simulations

 

Appendix     

Values and Equations:
   The Equation Sheet  *Reasonable Values *Reference Sheet  *Scientific Notation    *Conversions   *Significant Figures   * Conversions; Constants   *Greek Alphabet   *Units  and prefixes * NIST (Values and Uncertainties)

Tutorials:
*Glenbrook Physics *TI-83 Calculator Tutorial   *Using the Equation Solver   *Using Matrices  * more calculator hints *Solved Problems and Examples * Spark Notes * Common Misconceptions * Shockwave Animations
 

Ramblings: *Theories   *Good vs. Poor Thinkers  *Physics Careers   * Cartoons  * Snacks

Video based reviews
Useful Learning sites:
KET Physics Companion

Another Teacher's site

Yet another teacher's site
 
FUN:
Tetris Game with Maps
Electric Hockey
cool optics game
Julius Sumner Miller video clips
File Sharing : *Advanced Physics Class Sharepoint Site
 
*Engineering Club Sharepoint Site

Teacher Information:

*Credentials   
*Professional Affiliations 

e-mail:  karen.gill@fayette.kyschools.us

Career/College Information:
*Pathways 
*IMMEX Project  - UCLA IMMEX LINK
* Why Take Physics
*Individualized Learning Plan
*University of Kentucky Credit for AP Exams



Daily Links of Interest:     *Astronomy Picture of the Day   * Physics News   * Today in Science

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