Transcript Class Introduction - Hartford Physics

Physics I: Fall 2009
Room 123
Dr. Pasquini
Mr. Hansen
Welcome Back to School!
• New year, new goals
• Excitement, anticipation.
• I want to work with you to make this the
best year for you at Hartford High.
A Bit About Myself
• My wife and I have twin two-year-olds,
Rosie and Luca.
• I went to college at Dartmouth, which is
how I fell in love the upper valley.
• I did my Ph.D. in atomic physics at MIT.
Semester I and II Preview
What is Physics?
Physics is the study of matter
and energy, forces and motion.
Physics seeks to describe the
behavior and structure of matter
and the nature of change.
Particle
Physics
Cosmology
Strong Force
Optics
Nuclear
Matter
Electricity
and Magnetism
Light
Atoms
Plasma
Physics
Atomic
Physics
Electrons
Quantum
Mechanics
Solid State
Physics
Particles
& Waves
Special and
General Relativity
Kinematics
(Calculus)
Earth Scienc
Universal
Gravitation
Astronomy
Linear & Circular
Kinematics
Acceleration
Gas Laws &
Thermodynamic
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Orbital Motion
Dynamics
Gravity
Systems
Energy and
Momentum
Particle
Physics
Lasers
Collisions
Quantum &
Nuclear
Conservation Laws
Currents
Electricity
Atoms
Cosmology
& Astronomy
Light
Optics
Circuits
Magnetism
Waves
Sound
Physics
Applications of Physics
• The Laser
– Atoms and light in
the 20th century
– Quantum physics
and statistics
– Control of nature
Course Syllabus
Semester 2
Semester 1
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Process of Science
Energy and Momentum
Heat and Temperature
Motion
Newton’s Laws
Waves
Light and Atoms
Independent Research
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Electricity & Circuits
Magnetism
Geometric Optics
Fluids
Thermodynamics
Gravitation
Astronomy & Cosmology
Quantum Physics
Nuclear Physics
The Math
• Algebra II
– Substituting values into equations
– Manipulating equations
– Graphing
– Word problems
Expectations for the Class
Discussion
Fill out your information sheet.
Please introduce yourself to the person who
shares your table with you. Tell them,
honestly, why you decided to take this
class.
Take 3 minutes to share one thing you want
to get out of this class and one thing you
are nervous about.
A Procedures Based Classroom
• A style of developing a classroom culture.
• Procedures are the predictable,
established methods for performing tasks
and conducting affairs.
• Procedures are not rules; they are the way
things are done (handout).
Many Common Procedures
• Entering the classroom.
• Bellwork.
More Common Procedures
• Late arrival
• Leaving for the restroom
• End of class
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Coming to attention
Asking questions / making comments
Listening and responding
Collecting materials
Turning in work
Academic Honesty
• I do not allow cheating in my class.
• 1st time: zero on assignment and 5% off your
final grade
• 2nd time: you will fail the class
• Signed by yourself and parent; copy to keep for
yourself
Your Homework
• Tonight, you should obtain your materials:
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Binders 2” for class
5 Separator Tabs
4 color pen
Graphing calc.
Internet access
• Review the assignment procedures and
set up your binder.
• Have your academic honesty form signed.
Resources
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Class website (hartfordphysics.wikispaces.com)
Textbook / Handouts
HippoCampus
Dr. Pasquini & Mr. Hansen
Questions & Reflections
• I will try to end every day with a few
minutes for:
– Questions about what we’ve done
– Questions about what we will do
– Comments about what we have done
• The last 5 minutes of class will be for
reflection.