Welcome to Open House AP Physics 1 Mr. Kuffer

Physics offered at North Allegheny AP PhysicsHonors Physics Concepts of Physics

What is “AP” Physics “1” ? Differences with Honors Physics (Lab)  Level of mathematical rigor  Number of topics-speed of presentation  Breadth and depth of topics  Amount of hands-on opportunities Differences with AP Physics “C” (Lab)  Algebra / Trigonometry based vs Calculus based  Breadth of topics-speed of presentation Differences with AP Physics “1&2” (Lab)  Breadth of topics-speed of presentation

AP Physics 1 This course is designed to meet the demands of the AP Physics 1 syllabus as published by the College Board. The topics covered include Classical Mechanics, Waves and Sound, and an introduction to Electric Circuits. This course is equivalent to a one– semester terminal physics course at the college–level.

The course is valuable to the student in two ways. The experience of having taken a college– level science class in high school will be a tremendous help when the student is in college. Students can earn college credit by taking the AP Physics 1 exam at the end of the year.  This of course depends upon how well the student does on the exam and the college and major in which the student enrolls. Please contact the specific college or university for more information.

Mechanics-Waves & Sound Unit 1Vectors and Motion in One Dimension Unit 2Two-Dimensional Motion and Newton’s Laws Unit 3Applications of Newton’s Laws Unit 4Energy and Momentum Unit 5Oscillations and Rotational Dynamics Unit 6Electrostatics and Electrodynamics Unit 7Waves and Sound Unit 8AP Physics 1 Test Review

AP Physics 1 Syllabus Vectors Mechanics  Kinematics  Forces and Motion in Two Dimensions  Torque  Rotational Motion & Angular Momentum  Gravitational & Circular Motion

AP Physics 1 Syllabus Mechanics Continued  Linear Momentum and its Conservation  Energy, Work, Power, and Simple Machines Mechanical Waves & Sound  Waves & Energy Transfer  Sound

AP Physics 1 Syllabus Current Electricity  Electrostatics and Current Electricity  DC Circuits Ohm’s Law Series & Parallel

Expectations Students will come to class prepared.  Materials  Homework  Reading Notes Students will be prepared to ask questions. Students will seek extra help when they need it.

Goals (Fortune 500…) Students will be prepared to enter a technical major. Students will become problem solvers. Students will be communicators. Students will be decision makers. Students will produce professional products. Students will be able to read technical non-fiction.

Skills Desired by Fortune 500 Companies (in order of most desirable) 1. Teamwork 2. Problem Solving 3. Interpersonal Skills 4. Oral Communication 5. Listening

Classroom Practices Notes Recitation Lab Work (25% of class time) Slate work-Socratic Method 15 minute blocks of time  Attention Span = Age

Assessment Course and marking period grades determined on the following types of assignments:  Homework  Tests (80%)  Quizzes & Reading Quizzes (10%)  Labs (10%)  End of Year Project

Summative Assessment Quizzes  10 point quizzes given approximately bi- weekly.  Average: 90% Tests  Multiple Choice Part  Free-Response Part  Average: 80%

Assessment An average marking period grade is composed of:

What you can do Homework  Make sure homework is completed each night  Make sure homework is done in a manner that it can be used as a resource later. Tests  Help them make flashcards  Quiz them on their study guides  Ask them about what we talked about in class-have them summarize, ask questions-each day.

North Allegheny Grading Scale Your pointsThe percent will fall under one of the Total pointscategories listed below. Grade Approximations:NA Grading Scale: A 89.5 – % - Tests B 79.5 – % - Lab NotebooksC 69.5 – % - QuizzesD 59.5 – E

Materials needed for class every day Notebooks: Students are strongly advised to have a 3-ring binder with paper. Scientific Calculator Textbook:  Physics

Materials needed for class every day Notebooks: Students are strongly advised to have a 3-ring binder with paper. Scientific Calculator Textbook:  Physics Make sure it is College Board Approved!!

Materials needed for class every day Notebooks: Students are strongly advised to have a 3-ring binder with paper. Scientific Calculator Textbook:  Physics 9e

Make-up work If a student is present until the day of the test, he/she should take the test on the day of return. In excess of three days excused absence, test and work must be completed within three days of the student return to school. MAKE-UP WORK IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT! If aware of test prior to absence, students should take the test upon return.

Make-up work If a student is present until the day of the test, he/she should take the test on the day of return. In excess of three days excused absence, test and work must be completed within three days of the student return to school. MAKE-UP WORK IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT! If aware of test prior to absence, students should take the test upon return.

Make-up work If a student is present until the day of the test, he/she should take the test on the day of return. In excess of three days excused absence, test and work must be completed within three days of the student return to school. MAKE-UP WORK IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT! If aware of test prior to absence, students should take the test upon return.

Mr. Kuffer’s Schedule PeriodTimesCourseRoom 17:30 – 8:12AP Physics 1333 Homeroom8:12 – 8:28 AP Physics :32 – 9:14AP Physics :18 – 10:00AP Prep :04 – 10:46Concepts of Physics 5/6 10:50 – 11:32AP Physics /8 11:36 – 12:18Concepts of Physics :22 – 12:48Lunch :52 – 1:34Concepts of Physics :38 – 2:20.Prep---

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