1. Physics 1 Level A preparatory course for College Physics

2. About Me Susan Butler phone: 281- 641-7222 e-mail: Susan.Butler@humble.k12.tx.us Conference period: 3 Courses: Physics 1 Level Physics 1 Honors

3. My Experience Engineer for Exxon (4 yrs) Taught Junior College Math (6 yrs) Taught Physics 1 L ( 19 yrs) & H (11 yrs) Sponsored the BEST Robotics Team (Fall 2000-2009), Science Olympiad(2004-10) Attended an AP Physics Institute at Rice University & Particle Physics Workshops Research Fellowship at UH (summer 2009) Femilab Particle Physics (summer 2010)

4. What is Physics? The study of matter and energy and their relationships.

5. Math in Physics Math is an important tool in Physics Students should have strong Algebra and Geometry skills

6. Physics Topics Light Electricity Magnetism Electromagnetic Induction Mechanics Thermal Waves Sound

7. Test Format Multiple choice Short answer & fill in the blank Problems (must show work to get credit) Approximately half of points is problems Partial credit may be given on problems based on work shown

8. Class Grading Policy Tests60% Daily work40% 3 tests per 6 weeks grading period Labs (count twice), Quizzes, Homework, and Classwork are daily grades

9. Tests Designated Science Test Days: Tuesdays & Fridays

10. Make - Ups Designated Test Make-up days: Monday 2:55-3:40 pm Wednesday 6:35-7:20 am Designated Lab Make-up days: Tues 2:55-3:40 pm Wednesday 2:55-3:40 am

11. Tutorials In my room (3014): As needed (let me know) but I am usually available- M-W, F 7:00-7:20am M-Th 3:00-3:50pm

12. ONLINE TEXT & WEBPAGE Our physics text is online @ http://my.hrw.com. http://my.hrw.com My teacher webpage may be accessed through the Humble ISD website. It includes topics and objectives for each day and power points that summarize material covered.