3rd+Quarter+Physics

__Tuesday 1-4-11__
introductions syllabus
 * grading expectations (attendance)
 * wiki - writing
 * projects
 * prezi, animoto, xtranormal, glogster, etc.

__Wednesday 1-5-11__
watch video IMAX SPACE STATION

__Thursday 1-6-11__
once logged on, read this article on an underwater sonar cloak, respond in discussion, then sit tight

Friday 1-7-11

__Tuesday 1-11-11__
read this article on how diamonds are ground, respond in discussion, then:

You will begin your first research project for this class.

You will need to find the information using the internet. You are to build a presentation to display your findings. You can choose your method of display for the project. Here are some choices for the project:
 * 1) xtranormal
 * 2) prezi
 * 3) animoto
 * 4) comic strip/comic creation
 * 5) chogger
 * 6) makebeliefs
 * 7) write comics
 * 8) pikikids
 * 9) pixton

Or you can find/come up with another way to display your project, if approved by Brett.

Your topic for this week is Sound. The key points for you to research are:
 * 1) What produces sound?
 * 2) What is amplitude (as it relates to sound)?
 * 3) What is frequency (as it relates to sound)?
 * 4) What is wavelength (as it relates to sound)?
 * 5) What are the effects of changing (as it relates to sound):
 * 6) the length of a plucked string
 * 7) the tension on a plucked string
 * 8) What is required for sound to travel?
 * 9) What can affect the speed at which sound travels?
 * 10) How does the Doppler Effect work?
 * 11) How does Sonar work?

You will have Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday to work in class on the project, as well as any time you wish to spend outside of class before Friday. The project is DUE before class begins on Friday 1-14-11. IT will be considered LATE (points deducted or lost) for every day after Friday that it is turned in.

__Wednesday 1-12-11 PLC LATE START (classes start at 9:30am for 1st period)__
continue working on project

__Thursday 1-13-11__
read this article on tinnitus, respond in discussion, then FINISH your PROJECT on SOUND!!!

__Friday 1-14-11__
watch projects

Monday 1-17-11 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY NO SCHOOL

__Tuesday 1-18-11__
watch documentary about music

__Wednesday 1-19-11__
read this article on solar roads, respond in discussion, then:

you are to go to the site xtranormal, create an account (if you do not already have one), and then spend time creating a video about a movie you recently viewed, keep it CLEAN :)

you are then to embed your video on the page created for them

__Thursday 1-20-11__
read this article on tongue piercings, respond in discussion, then

go to this site explore the simulation fully (try all of the variables) attempt to get the rider to complete a full loop be prepared to discuss your experiences

Friday 1-21-11

__Monday 1-24-11__
first read this article on light controlling a worm, respond in discussion, then ... Today you will begin your second project for this class. This week's topic is LIGHT. In the project, you will:
 * 1) describe the dual nature of light
 * 2) explain why it is difficult to measure the speed of light
 * 3) describe the relationship among light, radio waves, microwaves, and x-rays
 * 4) explain how the frequency of light affects what happens when it enters a substance
 * 5) describe opaque materials
 * 6) describe solar and lunar eclipses
 * 7) describe the evidence that suggests light waves are transverse
 * 8) describe 3-D vision

For this project, you will be using PREZI to build it. PREZI is required for this project. You must access at least 4 different legitimate sources and cite them on the Prezi. You will have Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday to complete this. NO COMPUTERS will be available on Friday. You can also work on your own time at home, in the computer lab, at the library, etc. The project will be counted late if turned in after class begins Friday. The later it is turned in, the lower the grade will be.

__Tuesday 1-25-11__
read this article on light transforming a material into a superconductor, respond in discussion, then continue working on your Light project

__Wednesday 1-26-11__
read this article on the full spectrum solar cell, respond in discussion, then continue working on light PREZI

__Thursday 1-27-11__
read this article on a new design for a speaker, respond in discussion, then FINISH your project

__Friday 1-28-11__
watch presentations on LIGHT

no computers will be out today

__Monday 1-31-11__
read this article on New Transistors, respond in discussion, then ...

this week your topic for research will be Magnetism (and no it is not a miracle) this week you must use one of the following sites to create your project

Witty Comics Artisan Cam SuperHero Squad Pixton PikiKids

The main points that you must research and address are:
 * What do electric charges have in common with magnetic poles?
 * What is a major difference between electric charges and magnetic poles?
 * What is a magnetic field, and what is its source?
 * Every spinning electron is a tiny magnet. Since all atoms have spinning electrons, why are all atoms not tiny magnets?
 * What is so special about iron that makes each iron atom a tiny magnet?
 * What is magnetic domain?
 * How can a piece of iron (paperclip for example) be induced into becoming a magnet?
 * Why will dropping or heating a magnet weaken it?
 * Surrounding a current-carrying wire, what is the shape of the magnetic field?
 * If a current carrying wire is bent into a loop, why is the magnetic field stronger inside the loop than outside?
 * What role does Earth's magnetic field play in cosmic ray bombardment?
 * According to most geophysicists, what is the probable cause of the Earth's magnetic field?
 * What are magnetic pole reversals, and what evidence is there that the Earth's magnetic field has undergone pole reversals throughout history?

Tuesday 2-1-11 - NO SCHOOL DUE TO WEATHER Wednesday 2-2-11 NO SCHOOL DUE TO WEATHER Thursday 2-3-11 Friday 2-4-11

__Monday 2-7-11__
this week your topic for research will be Magnetism (and no it is not a miracle) this week you must use one of the following sites to create your project

Witty Comics Artisan Cam SuperHero Squad Pixton PikiKids

The main points that you must research and address are:
 * What do electric charges have in common with magnetic poles?
 * What is a major difference between electric charges and magnetic poles?
 * What is a magnetic field, and what is its source?
 * Every spinning electron is a tiny magnet. Since all atoms have spinning electrons, why are all atoms not tiny magnets?
 * What is so special about iron that makes each iron atom a tiny magnet?
 * What is magnetic domain?
 * How can a piece of iron (paperclip for example) be induced into becoming a magnet?
 * Why will dropping or heating a magnet weaken it?
 * Surrounding a current-carrying wire, what is the shape of the magnetic field?
 * If a current carrying wire is bent into a loop, why is the magnetic field stronger inside the loop than outside?
 * What role does Earth's magnetic field play in cosmic ray bombardment?
 * According to most geophysicists, what is the probable cause of the Earth's magnetic field?
 * What are magnetic pole reversals, and what evidence is there that the Earth's magnetic field has undergone pole reversals throughout history?

3 LEGITIMATE SOURCES MUST BE CITED IN YOUR PRESENTATION You have until class starts on Friday to work on this project. NO COMPUTERS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON FRIDAY DURING CLASS. Project will be considered late if turned in after class on FRIDAY. (POINTS LOST)

__Tuesday 2-8-11__
keep working on project

__Wednesday 2-9-11__
keep working on project - project can now be a Prezi or PowerPoint presentation

__Thursday 2-10-11__
final day to work on project, NO COMPUTERS WILL BE OUT ON FRIDAY!!!

__Friday 2-11-11__
watch presentations on magnetism

__Monday 2-14-11__
read this article on the Heat Collection from Asphalt, respond in discussion, then :

the next topic is on Temperature, Heat, and Expansion
 * How is temperature commonly measured?
 * How many degrees are between the melting point of ice and boiling point of water on the Celsius scale? Fahrenheit scale?
 * Why is it incorrect to say that matter //contains// heat?
 * In terms of differences in temperature between objects in thermal contact, in what direction does heat flow?
 * What is meant by saying that a thermometer measures its own temperature?
 * What is thermal equilibrium?
 * What is internal energy?
 * What is the difference between a calorie and a Calorie?
 * What does it mean to say that a material has a high or low specific heat capacity?
 * Do substances that heat up quickly normally have high or low specific heat capacities?
 * How does the specific heat capacity of water compare with that of other common substances?
 * Why is the North American west coast warmer in winter months and cooler in summer months than the east coast?
 * Which expands most for increases in temperature: solids, liquids, or gases?
 * At what temperature is the density of water greatest?
 * Why do lakes and ponds freeze from the top down, rather than from the bottom up?
 * Why do shallow lakes freeze quickly in winter, and deep lakes not at all?

For this project you have your choice of presentation device, but it must be done on the computer and uploaded/embedded onto the wiki. You may not simply create a word document for this project. You have until Friday February 25th (no computers out that day) to complete this, but remember that means only 6 full days in class to work on this (PLC and 4 day weekend). DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME.You must include at least 3 legitimate resources.

__Tuesday 2-15-11__
read this article on Smashing Giant Granite Balls, respond in discussion, then continue working on project

here are some site for images that are not blocked by district filter http://www.pics4learning.com/index.php http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/browse/ http://openphoto.net/ @http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/

__Wednesday 2-16-11 PLC LATE START DAY__
continue working on project

__Thursday 2-17-11__
read this article on hornets, respond in discussion, then continue working on Temp project. THERE ARE ONLY 4 DAYS IN CLASS LEFT FOR THIS PROJECT!!!!

Friday 2-18-11 NO SCHOOL

Monday 2-21-11 PRESIDENTS DAY - NO SCHOOL

__Tuesday 2-22-11__
read this article on the first Anti-Laser, respond in discussion, then continue working on projects, YOU NOW HAVE 3 DAYS TO FINISH THIS!!!! DON'T WASTE TIME!!!

__Wednesday 2-23-11__
no article today, continue working on project, REMEMBER THAT THIS PROJECT IS WORTH 2 TIMES THE PREVIOUS PROJECTS!!!

__Thursday 2-24-11__
LAST DAY TO WORK ON PROJECTS!!!! NO COMPUTERS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON FRIDAY!!!!!

__Friday 2-25-11__
Watch projects!!

Monday 2-28-11 Tuesday 3-1-11 Wednesday 3-2-11 FINALS - (1st, 2nd, 3rd) Thursday 3-3-11 FINALS (4th,5th) ... Parent/Teacher Conferences (2:00pm - 8:00pm) media type="custom" key="8537718"

Friday 3-4-11 NO SCHOOL - END OF 3rd Qtr