1. S.O.M.E. Physics Joshua Bilak
Welcome to Open House
S.O.M.E. Physics
Joshua Bilak

2. Philosophy of the course
Understanding by Design
Big Ideas
Essential Questions
Enduring Understanding
Modeling
Work with experiments, demonstrations, and data on a daily basis

3. Grading / Expectations
Rubric used to evaluate performance for about 25% of the grade.
Used of labs
Used to help students get better over time
Helps students reflect upon their work
Designed to let students focus on their understanding of content.
50% of grade depends on tests, quizzes, and exams.
Participation & Discussion are key.
Homework will not be given too often, but will be essential to the flow of lessons.

4. Timeline Sound Electricity/Magnetism Optics/Light Blending of topics
Now until end of September
Electricity/Magnetism
All of October into early November
Optics/Light
Remainder of course
Blending of topics
No abrupt transitions
Constant Connections

5. How can parents help?
Encourage organization by providing 3-ring binder
Contact me:
Anyone a professional in the areas of Music, Electronics, or Optics?
I would love a guest speaker on the topics of this course

6. What are the skills necessary to succeed?
Effort & Attendance
=Good Grade
Critical Thinking & Participation

7. How students learn the most challenging context?
Use class time wisely
Challenge themselves
Take lessons and assignments seriously
Seek extra help
Have confidence

8. Tutoring
I would be glad to tutor any student directly before or after school or during my plan period.
As long as student sets up a time with me beforehand
I encourage students to get extra help in math and/or physics as needed to get more out of my course.
Please share any concerns you may have with me or request extra help for your child via

9. Academic Physics Joshua Bilak
Welcome to Open House
Academic Physics
Joshua Bilak

10. Philosophy of the course
Understanding by Design
Big Ideas
Essential Questions
Enduring Understanding
Modeling
Work with experiments, demonstrations, and data on a daily basis

11. Grading / Expectations
Rubric used to evaluate performance for about 25% of the grade.
Used of labs
Used to help students get better over time
Helps students reflect upon their work
Designed to let students focus on their understanding of content.
50% of grade depends on tests, quizzes, and exams.
Participation & Discussion are key.
Homework will not be given too often, but will be essential to the flow of lessons.

12. Timeline Unit 1- About Science Unit 2- Forces & Motion
Mrs. Duda may return to teach the second semester of this course
This Fall
Unit 1- About Science
What is physics?
How to do science like a scientist
Unit 2- Forces & Motion
What makes things move?
How do things change speed?
Unit 3- Momentum & Energy
What happens when object collide?
Unit 4- Circular Motion & Gravitation
The major second semester topics are:
Sound
Optics
Electricity
Magnetism

13. How can parents help?
Encourage organization by providing 3-ring binder
Contact me:
Anyone a professional in the areas related to the topics in this course?
Guest speakers are welcome!

14. What are the skills necessary to succeed?
Effort & Attendance
=Good Grade
Critical Thinking & Participation

15. How students learn the most challenging context?
Use class time wisely
Challenge themselves
Take lessons and assignments seriously
Seek extra help
Have confidence

16. Tutoring
I would be glad to tutor any student directly before or after school or during my plan period.
As long as student sets up a time with me beforehand
I encourage students to get extra help in math and/or physics as needed to get more out of my course.
Please share any concerns you may have with me or request extra help for your child via

17. Translation to College
Most students (depending on major) will need to take an introductory physics course, therefore:
My goal to teach students more about how to approach physics and the sciences as apposed to placing an emphasis on details.
Focus on Big Ideas and Deep Understanding
I would like to prepare students to leave high school feeling ready to tackle a more math intensive physics course.
I would like students to understand the importance of science in everyday life and become better at critical thinking and problem solving for whatever they choose to apply themselves next.