Henry Clay Physics

 
 Check the Adv. Physics Calendar 09-10 for due dates and test dates. Web homework site: https://quest.cns.utexas.edu/

 
Calendar and Syllabus

Calendar:
 
 Adv. Physics Calendar 09-10

Sharing and Review site:
 iSchool site (standard school log-in and password need AUP ; enrollment key: Fizix )

Syllabus:
Class Information- Day 1 Advanced 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 Henry Clay Home Page

HCHS Counseling Office

Description of Physics Classes

General 
 Information for Advanced Physics

Labs:   Lab Sheet ; How not to discuss a lab; Graphing  Instructions ; "GA" User Guide; GA  Demo Download; Circle Example; Reasonable Values;
GA short sheet

Internet Homework:  
 https://quest.cns.utexas.edu/;
Constants - Conversions ;
Download Adobe Acrobat; Locked Password Help; Create EID

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

Online Adopted Textbook: Glencoe Physics
C1CDE852D4
Self Check Quizzes
 

Other Online books: "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  *Constants - *Conversions *Reasonable Values *Reference Sheet  *Scientific Notation   *Significant Figures     *Greek Alphabet   *Units  and prefixes * NIST (Values and Uncertainties)

Tutorials:


*Glenbrook Physics   *Using the Equation Solver   *Using Matrices   * Spark Notes * Common Misconceptions * Shockwave Animations
 

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

Watch Video  reviews
Useful Learning sites:
KET Physics Companion

Another Teacher's site

Yet another teacher's site
Technology in Classrooms KY
 
FUN:
Too much Phun!
Electric Hockey
cool optics game
Julius Sumner Miller video clips

lightning bolt in slow motion
Stacking Game
File Sharing : *Advanced Physics Class Sharepoint Site
 *Engineering Club Sharepoint Site

Teacher Information:
*Credentials   
*Professional Affiliations 
e-mail:  karen.gill@fayette.kyschools.us

<- In the Rose Garden with the President for the 2009 Teacher of the Year Ceremony, more pictures

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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