1. Welcome to Engineering Academics Parents Night
Mr. Toomey
Room G111
ext 7111

2. Sophomore Subjects Algebra II Physics Geometry All Sophomores
Sophomores who have not taken Geometry in Freshman year

3. Class Logistics Homework (on website)
Student Name & Assignment Name in ink (can use pencil for work)
Half Credit if late
Get help from others, but own your solution

4. Class Logistics Grading 20% Class Participation 20% Projects / Labs
15% Quizzes
25% Tests
20% Homework

5. Logistics 3-ring binder recommended
Section with class notes and homework for each subject
Section with lab data entries (must be in ink)
Section with lab reports (must be in ink)
Work in teams for labs and most class work
every member must participate
Individual work to pass in unless told otherwise

6. Subject as Integrated as Possible
Cross talk in concepts between subjects
Cross talk between academic and shop
Shop work is opportunity to apply academic concepts
Academics is opportunity to better understand shop concepts
Help available during shop
Questions from shop in academics

7. Algebra II Covers every topic included in other Algebra II classes
Math enrichment when helpful
Preparation for MCAS Math Test
Review of statistics
Review of geometry
Sample MCAS test questions

8. Geometry Cover all topics covered in other NVTHS geometry classes
No MCAS review (will be done in Algebra II)
Time for extra help in Algebra II

9. Physics History – from natural philosophy to science
Pre-history
Ancient Greeks
Renaissance
Classical Physics
Modern Physics
When did you start to learn physics?
A quick example

10. We will study Classical Physics
The two forces of classical physics
Gravity
Electro-Magnetism
The difference between science and technology
They advance by building on each other
Concepts are our focus, mathematics help us understand and apply the concepts

11. Mathematical Tools Measurement & Units Scientific Notation Graphing
Algebra
Geometry

12. Website http://www.nashobatech.net Scope and sequence
Expect occasional summaries