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AP Physics 1

Mr. Kuffer

Physics offered at North Allegheny

AP Physics Honors 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 & SoundUnit 1 Vectors and Motion in One Dimension

Unit 2 Two-Dimensional Motion and Newton’s Laws

Unit 3 Applications of Newton’s Laws

Unit 4 Energy and Momentum

Unit 5 Oscillations and Rotational Dynamics

Unit 6 Electrostatics and Electrodynamics

Unit 7 Waves and Sound

Unit 8 AP Physics 1 Test Review

AP Physics 1 Syllabus

Vectors Mechanics

KinematicsForces and Motion in Two DimensionsTorqueRotational Motion & Angular MomentumGravitational & Circular Motion

AP Physics 1 Syllabus

Mechanics ContinuedLinear Momentum and its ConservationEnergy, Work, Power, and Simple Machines

Mechanical Waves & SoundWaves & Energy TransferSound

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:HomeworkTests (80%)Quizzes & Reading Quizzes (10%)Labs (10%)End of Year Project

Summative Assessment

Quizzes 10 point quizzes given approximately bi-weekly.

Average: 90%

TestsMultiple Choice PartFree-Response PartAverage: 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 points The percent will fall under one of the Total points categories listed below.

Grade Approximations: NA Grading Scale:

A 89.5 – 10080% - Tests B 79.5 – 89.4910% - Lab Notebooks C 69.5 – 79.4910% - Quizzes D 59.5 – 69.49

E 0 - 59.49

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 2015-2016Period Times Course Room

1 7:30 – 8:12 AP Physics 1 333

Homeroom 8:12 – 8:28  AP Physics 1 333

2 8:32 – 9:14 AP Physics 1 333

3 9:18 – 10:00 AP Prep ---

4 10:04 – 10:46 Concepts of Physics  5/6 10:50 – 11:32 AP Physics 1 333

7/8 11:36 – 12:18 Concepts of Physics 333

9 12:22 – 12:48 Lunch 333

10 12:52 – 1:34 Concepts of Physics 333

11 1:38 – 2:20. Prep ---

Thank You for Coming!

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