Colleges and your majors

Please email me with your college and major. Its just for me and some for CPEP.

Remember to return your textbooks to me!

Don't forget to return your textbooks to me. Bring them to my room anytime this week.

Rockets Project Information and Directions:

Rockets Project Information and Directions:

Save your notes from the WebQuest. You will need them for the final project report.

Everyone needs their own project packet. Make sure you read it all.

• Put your name on it!
• Read the whole thing.
• You will be filling in the notes, questions, calculations and more as you build the rocket. 
• Bring the packet to class every day. 
• Everyone will have to write up their own project report (in their own words) and turn in the packet. 
• Reports will be due by the Final Exam.

• Do not wait until the last minute to start the report. You can work on it as you go through the project and then just finalize it after the launch. 

Rocket kits go into box top with paper with all team members' names.

All equipment gets returned to the front of the room (glue, tape, rulers, etc).

• Make sure tops are tightly closed on glue.
• X-Acto knives get signed out and returned to me. 

Read all of the instructions carefully before starting any building of the rocket.


Tentative Launch Date: (it is better if you are done earlier and we launch earlier, in case of rain)
Wednesday, May 23rd. Rain date is Friday, May 25th.



Final Exam information (reminder)

Final Exams (Seniors) These are during normal, long class periods.
Tuesday, 5/29 - Periods 1 and 7

Your final is on all topics from the beginning of the year. 

Rockets WebQuest

Physics

Rockets WebQuest

 Mr. Andrade

This WebQuest will help students gain an understanding of rockets and rocket flight, how physics fundamentals are related to rockets, and how we will use model rockets.
 

1.    go to http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/rocket/index.html and read the page.

2.    click on “Guided Tours” on this page

3.    on the “Guided Tours” page (http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/rocket/guided.htm ) go down the page to the “Rockets” section. You need to go through each section:

a.    Forces on a Rocket (http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/rocket/rktfor.html )

b.    Types of Rockets (http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/rocket/rktstomp.html )

c.     Rocket Systems (http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/rocket/rockpart.html )

d.    Rocket Flight (http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/rocket/bmotion.html )

After you read each page, click on the  

Make sure you click on the 

  

4.    http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/TRC/Rockets/history_of_rockets.html  read, take notes.

 

Take notes on each page you visit. Your notes will be graded as the first part of the Rockets Unit. Pay particular attention to the “Model Rocket” section of “Types of Rockets.”

You will be calculating a predicted altitude for your rockets before launch, and then we will see who's is the most accurate.

Homework, Schedule and Finals

Today, we finished Black Holes and did Radioactivity.

Homework: DUE MONDAY: 
Chapter 30, Problems #12, 16, 24, 27
Chapter 31, Problems #17, 20, 25

Schedule:

We will start the Rockets project on Friday, 5/4 ( May the fourth be with you)

Monday 5/7 - go over homework and Rockets project.
(no class Wed due to early dismissal)

Friday, 5/11 ->  Rockets project (different than one Physics class does. You will have to do more construction) You will need to move quickly on the project.
Target launch date is Wednesday, 5/23 with a rain date of Friday 5/25.


Final Exam: Tuesday, 5/29 during period 7 class time. Exam will be on every topic since start of year (do not panic)

Class Work for Friday, April 13, 2012

Today you will be exploring concepts of light as we finish the unit. After break, we will be starting Relativity and Atomic Physics.

1. Go to: http://www.shs.d211.org/physicsd211/virtualphysics/light/LightInterference/interference.html

Move the three sliders on the bottom of the animation to see the different interference patterns, in both single and double slits.


2. Go to the Multimedia Science School software on the Novell screen.

Physics > Oscillations and Waves > Light > Lesson > Ray Optics

Physics > Oscillations and Waves > Wave Behavior > How Waves Behave

Physics > Oscillations and Waves > Combining Waves > Superposition of Waves


This is for your information. Take notes on these as you see fit, for yourself.

After break there will be an assessment of what you know about light.

Chapter 25 - Optical Instruments

Today, Thursday, April 12, we did Chapter 25 - Optical Instruments.

Here are the lecture notes:
https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/ap-physics-class-files
"AP Physics - Chp 25 - Optical Instruments.pdf"

Homework is Chapter 25, Problems 7, 15, 23, 33, 41

Tuesday, April 10th

Today we did Chapter 24 - The Wave Nature of Light

Homework: Chapter 24, Problems 5, 9, 15, 23, 29, 41

Lecture notes are posted here:
https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/ap-physics-class-files
AP Physics - Chp 24 - Wave Nature of Light.pdf

Chp 23 slides posted

Chapter 23 lecture notes are posted here:


https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/ap-physics-class-files

AP Physics - Chp 23 - Light - Geometric Optics.pdf

don't forget to do the problems listed on the last slide that you were assigned the other day.

Assignment for Friday, March 30, 2012

I'm still out sick with bronchitis. Here is  your assignment for today, Friday. Have a good weekend.

No more than 3 people in a group.
One paper per group.

Geometric Optics Lab

1. Go to http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/geometric-optics  and run the simulation.

 Take the pencil and raise it so that the eraser is sitting on the principal axis. Click on the “principal rays” button.

1.1 Draw the ray diagram. Describe the three special principal rays: how do they enter the lens, and how do they exit the lens?

1.2 There are several properties of the lens you can change in this simulation. For each one below, PREDICT what you think the effect will be on the image (its size, location, and brightness), then give the actual answer:

a) Radius of curvature of the lens

b) Refractive index

c) Diameter

1.3 You can change the location of your object (the pencil). Drag the pencil so that it is farther away from the lens. Explain the result.

1.4 Drag the pencil so the eraser is right on top of the focus. Draw the ray diagram. A) What happens to the two principal rays that enter the lens? B) Will they ever form an image?

Turn in your answers and observations at the end of the period, even if you are not done. 

Assignment for Thursday, March 29th

I am out sick today with bad bronchitis. Here is your class assignment.

Read Chapter 23 in the textbook and then do

problems # 5, 15, 17, 29, 35, 43, 55

(finish for homework if you do not finish in class)

I will check the work next class. You do NOT need to turn anything in this time. 

Electromagnetic Waves

Today, Tuesday, March 27th, we did the lecture/discussion for Electromagnetic Waves (chapter 22).

The lecture notes are posted here:
https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/ap-physics-class-files
AP Physics - Chp 22 - Electromagnetic Waves.pdf
Homework is Chapter 22, Problems #3, 9, 21, 25, 33 due next class (Thursday).

don't forget to hand in the Electricity/Magnetism assessment packet from Monday.

Faraday's law labs

Go here:

http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/faraday

"Run" the simulation and follow directions on handouts.

Assignment for today

Multimedia Science School as shown below. Just go through the lesson, don't worry about taking notes.

Electromagnetic Induction

Today, Monday, March 19th, we are doing the lecture/discussion for Chapter 21, Electromagnetic Induction.

Here are the lecture notes:
https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/ap-physics-class-files
AP Physics - Chp 21 - Electromagnetic Induction.pdf

Homework: Chapter 21 Problems # 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 21, 31, 35, 39 due next class

Class Work for Thursday, March 15, 2012

Hi gang,

I'm sorry I'm not here, but an emergency came up.

We will go over the homework on Friday in class.

Here is your assignment for today:

Multimedia Science School software on computers.
Physics > Fields > Electromagnetism > Lesson > Magnetic Fields and Forces, and Magnetic Forces on Moving Charges.

This is to help you learn the material. Take notes as you see fit.

See you Friday.

Attention - Important notice about AP Exams and FEES !!

Dear AP Students,

Monday, 3/12/2012, the school received word that the Federal government has slashed its funding to states for AP exam fees and the State of Connecticut is not providing any increase in their funding either. 

Because of these cuts, you will have to share the costs of the exams. Again, you will have to pay for part of the exams this year. 

The costs are as follows:

• $15 per exam for the first three exams
• $53 per exam for the 4th, 5th, 6th or additional exams.

So, if you are taking 2 AP exams, it will cost you $30. If you are taking 4 AP exams, it will cost you $98

( 3 x $15, and then $53 for the 4th exam).

A letter will be sent to your parents about this change in AP testing and fees. 

If any additional funding becomes available from the Federal or State governments, refunds could be given, but there is no definite notice of that happening. 

We know this may be a hardship for some students. This is not a Bridgeport thing, it is due to Federal and State cuts. 

More information will be coming soon. 

Mr. A

Chapter 20 - Magnetism

Today, Monday, March 12, 2012 we did Chapter 20, Magnetism.

Here are the lecture notes:
https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/ap-physics-class-files
AP Physics - Chp 20 - Magnetism.pdf
Homework is Chapter 20, Problems 1, 3, 9, 11, 13, 27, 29, and 49

Student Contest on Energy - cool prizes - see me to enter

eesmarts 2012 Student Contest

The Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund has announced its eighth annual eesmarts energy efficiency student contest inviting students to enhance their skills in science, writing and technology. Students are asked to answer grade level-specific prompts regarding efficient and renewable energy technologies in a variety of formats including a poem, a news article, an essay and a television commercial.

The contest is open to all Grade K-12 students in Connecticut and all essay prompts align with the Connecticut State Frameworks in science, mathematics and writing.

All participants receive recognition for their submissions and winners will be honored at a special awards ceremony on May 22, 2012 at the State Capitol.

Go here for more information: www.eesmarts.com/contest

Grades 9 through 12:

All letters must be between four and six pages in length – you can include graphs, diagrams and references only if they support your plan. Entries will be accepted via email at eesmarts@uinet.com

Deadline

Entries and registration forms must be postmarked or emailed no later than Friday, April 20, 2012.

Prizes at each grade level

First Prize: iPad
Second Prize: Kindle or eBook device
Third Prize:Season pass to one of the following museums: Stepping Stones Museum for Children, The Discovery Museum or CT Science Center
Honorable Mention: Energy-Saving Gift Bag

Labeling

Each entry should have the following information typed or neatly printed at the top, left-hand corner of each page, Student Name, Grade, School, Town, Teacher’s Name, School Telephone

High School Grades 9-12 Contest Challeng –

Reducing Your High School’s Carbon Footprint

Write a letter to your principal about what you and your fellow high school students can do to address the problem of climate change in your high school. What actions can you take to reduce the school’s carbon
footprint? Be sure to include a comprehensive carbon footprint reduction plan, including the installation of energy efficient technologies (example: lighting, boilers, air conditioning), renewable energy sources, recycling, transportation and energy conservation behaviors (example: turning off unnecessary lights). Please submit a four to six page letter addressing the actions you would suggest, any issues or concerns regarding those actions, and any anticipated outcomes. You can include graphs, diagrams and
references only if they support your plan.


See me for help and to submit your entry if you decide to enter.

DC Circuits lecture notes and assignments

Here are the lecture notes for Chapter 19, DC Circuits.
https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/ap-physics-class-files
"AP Physics - Chp 19 - DC Circuits 2010.pdf"

Homework: Chp 19 Problems: # 5, 7, 9, 17, 23, 27, 35, 37

After we go over the homework, you will do the following activity and then a circuits lab, along with more DC Circuits practice problems.

Class assignment:

•Multimedia Science School Software
–Physics
–Electricity

•DC Electricity
–Lessons
»Current and Resistors
»Electromotive Force and Kirchoff’s
»Resistors

•Capacitors
–Lessons
»Capacitors in Circuits
»Charging and Discharging Capacitors

Homework: DC Circuits Practice Problems (6 problems)

Electric Current, Chp 18

Chapter 18, Electric Current

Lecture notes:
https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/ap-physics-class-files
"AP Physics - Chp 18 - Electric Current.pdf"

Homework:  Chp 18 Problems: # 5, 7, 11, 13, 27, 33, 43
Due Thursday, 3/1

We will go over the homework and then do Chp 19, DC Currents on Thursday.

We will be doing labs after Chapter 19.

There will be a quiz on Chapters 16-19 also (sometime next week)

Electric Potential

Today, Monday, February 27th, we did "Electric Potential" which is Chapter 17 in your book.

Lecture notes are here:
https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/ap-physics-class-files
"AP Physics - Chp 17 - Electric Potential.pdf"
Homework is Chapter 17, Problems 3, 5, 15, 21, 35, 37, 43, 47

Tomorrow, Tuesday, February 28th, we will go over the homework and then do the Chapter 18 lecture "Electric Current"

(so start reading Chapter 18)

We will be doing labs after chapter 19.

Electric Charge and Electric Field

Today we finished Chapter 16, Electric Charge and Electric Field.. Homework is Chp 16 Problems: # 5, 7, 9, 23, 25, 27, 31.
We started the first lab today too.

Lecture notes are posted:
https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/ap-physics-class-files
"AP Physics - Chp 16 - Electric Charge - Electric Field - 2012.pdf "

Here are two videos on the topic:

http://www.curriki.org/nroc/Introductory_Physics_2/lesson30/Container.html

http://www.curriki.org/nroc/Introductory_Physics_2/lesson31/Container.html

On Friday we will go over the homework and then continue the lab.

Over break, don't forget to do the practice test problems. After break, we will go over them and then finish the labs for this chapter and then continue onto chapter 17. It wouldn't be a bad idea to read chapter 17 over the break either.

See you Friday!


Great job today too!

Answers and hints to self check your work on Fluids/Thermo assessment.

AP Physics       ASSESSMENT    Fluids/Thermo   

Answers/hints to self-check 

1. (C) 8° C

2. (B) 4,800 J/s

3. (A) 40%


4. (A)   Area under curve is greatest.

5.(A)     pV is greatest, and this is proportional to T.

Free Response

1.

a) use T = ρV/ R and plug in for each one

b) use Q = ΔU - W

c) 2ρV₀

d) use ΔU = Q = 3/2 nRT

e)i) use ΔU = Q = 3/2 nRT

e)ii) ΔU = 0

2.

a) p = atmospheric pressure plus pressure due to weight on top of piston

b) use V = nRT / P

c) i) pressure stays the same

c) ii) H/T = H’/T’

d) use ΔU = Q = 3/2 nRT

Thermodynamics Virtual Labs and Investigations

Thermodynamics Virtual Labs and Investigations 

All students must turn in their own paper.


Lab 1:

•http://www.7stones.com/Homepage/Publisher/Thermo1.html
–Change volume, E, and molecules and observe what happens
Write observations, calculations, answers to questions down. What did you see? Was this what you expected? How do the laws of thermodynamics apply? Etc. 



Lab 2:
•http://phet.colorado.edu/simulations/sims.php?sim=Reversible_Reactions
–
Run simulation, change variables and observe what happens.  Write observations, calculations, answers to questions down. What did you see? Was this what you expected? How do the laws of thermodynamics apply? Etc. 

Notice that you can adjust the height of each side of the reaction.

What do you think the ruler in the middle represents?

Move the middle bar to 50.

Move the reactant energy platform to 25. Keep the products on the lowest
possible setting.

Would you expect this reaction to be endo or exothermic? Why?

Add 50 particles to A.

Press start. Record what happens.

Attempt changes to the reaction conditions that will increase the amount of
product.(Record what you did and the results)
a) First change

Result.

b) Second change

Result.

Which change you made above would best simulate the addition of a catalyst to a
chemical reaction.

Now move the products to 25 and place the reactants at the lowest possible
setting. Start over with a new 50 particles. Record what happens. Would you
expect this to be more or less spontaneous? Why?



Lab 3:
http://jersey.uoregon.edu/vlab/Thermodynamics/
–Read directions and do all 7 experiments

Write observations, calculations, answers to questions down. What did you see? Was this what you expected? How do the laws of thermodynamics apply? Etc.

Chapter 15 is done

Today we did the presentations on the Laws of Thermodynamics - great job everyone!

We then did a summary of Chapter 15 and your homework is Chapter 15, Problems 51, 53, 55

On Thursday, we will go over the homework and then do some labs.

Some more resources for you

This site, which I write, http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/ has information on things like Prezi, Glogster and screen recording apps to help you create your presentation. There is a search box on the right side down a bit.

Also, I posted the lecture notes for Chp 15 so you can read those over if you want.
https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/ap-physics-class-files

Be creative. Be unique. Have fun.

Laws of Thermodynamics Assignment

Research the 3 Laws of Thermodynamics (actually 4) and prepare a short presentation explaining them.

You can use any resources and create the presentation in any format you choose (PowerPoint, website, electronic poster).  Try out Prezi, Glogster too.

Be specific and explain the concepts fully, but the presentation should not take more than 10 minutes to give.

Here are some videos you can use to help you out:

http://www.learnapphysics.com/apphysicsb/thermodynamics.php

Chapter 14 - Heat - slides are posted

Homework for Friday: Read Chapter 14 - Heat, in your textbook.

I have already posted the lecture notes so you can review them ahead of time.
https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/ap-physics-class-files
AP Physics - Chp 14 - Heat.pdf

Class assignment - Thursday 1/26/2012

Finish Online Labs and turn in and then

Multimedia Science School (software)

Physics
Molecules, Atoms, Nuclei
Kinetic Theory of Matter
Lesson
Kinetic Model of Gases

Summary and answer any questions and solve any problems. 

Each student must turn in a separate paper.



NOTE

If you are having trouble with the software and getting a license error, go here:
http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/thermalP/
Do Lesson 1, parts A, B, C, D

Summary and answer any questions and solve any problems. 

Each student must turn in a separate paper.

Chapter 13 homework

The Homework for Chapter 13 is problems # 1, 5, 9, 13, 33, 43, 51

In class today (Tuesday) we did two online labs on Temperature and Kinetic Theory.

The instructions and sheets are posted here:
https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/ap-physics-class-files

Chp 13 - 1st simulation sheet.doc
Chp 13 - 2nd simulation sheet.doc

Chp 13 - Temp and Kinetic Theory

Today, Friday, January 20th, 2012, we started Chapter 13 - Temperature and Kinetic Theory.

We will continue this on Monday. Make sure you read Chapter 13 in the textbook this weekend.

We will be doing some virtual labs and investigations on this material next week also.

Lecture notes are posted here:
https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/ap-physics-class-files
AP Physics - Chp 13 - Temperature-Kinetic Theory.pdf


Have a good weekend.

Google Science Fair - enter and win big prizes

The second annual Google Science Fair is open. Google started the science fair last year and it was a huge success. Students enter their projects and can win some really great prizes. The projects from last year were pretty impressive too.

Students simply register online, get parental consent, do their project site online and then submit the project.

The site has great tips and resources for students and educators. There are three age categories 13-14, 15-16 and 17-18 and prizes in each category. The one grand prize includes a trip to the Galapagos, a $50,000 scholarship, and a hands on experience at either Lego, CERN or Google. Other prizes include $25,000 scholarships, Chromebooks and Chromebook kits for their classroom, intern experiences and much more.

This is a great way for students to work through a science project and have it viewed internationally and have the chance to win some great prizes.

For more information or to get started, go to the Google Science Fair site. 

Doodle 4 Google Contest - win a scholarship

Google is once again hosting a Doodle 4 Google contest for K-12 students in the US. Students create a doodle of the Google logo based on this years topic "If I could travel in time, I'd visit...". The winner gets their design on the Google homepage and gets a $30,000 college scholarship along with a $50,000 technology grant for their school.

The theme, "If I could travel in time, I'd visit..." could mean visiting past, present, or future setting. Last year's contest had over 100,000 entries, so competition is fierce. There will be one winner per state and then from those 50 State winners, the 5 National Finalists and the National winner will be chosen.

This year the winning Doodle will also appear on a special edition Crayola 64 crayon box!!

To enter, you just need to submit your artwork by March 20th with a signed and completed entry form. 

There will be some celebrity judges along with the Google employee judges. They will determine the State finalists. On May 2nd, the State finalists will be up for public vote.

Being a finalist is pretty cool and all 50 state finalists will get flown to New York city for the national awards ceremony on May 17th. The winning Doodle will appear on May 18th and all of the 50 state winning doodles will be displayed at the New York Public Library.

Complete rules, prizes, and registration information is available at the Doodle 4 Google site.

Rotational motion quiz solutions posted

The full solutions for the Rotational motion quiz are now posted so that you can use it to review for the midterm.
https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/ap-physics-class-files
AP Physics - Test - Rotational-Equil-8-9 - ANSWERS 2011-2012.pdf





Don't forget to start reviewing now and ask any questions before the midterm.

Thursday 1-5 - Chapter 12 - Sound

Today, Thursday Jan 5th, we are exploring Sound (Chapter 12 in textbook).

Class notes are here:
https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/ap-physics-class-files
"AP Physics - Chp 12 - Sound.pdf"

Homework is Chp 12 Problems: # 7, 17, 21, 33, 37, 43, 55, 63

We will go over the homework on Monday.

Unfortunately, due to the early dismissal next Wednesday, Monday will be the only time our class meets. 

You should be reviewing for your midterm this weekend. You may come and see me anytime next week or the week after before your exam to ask questions and get help. 

I do not have a class period 2 and during period 5 I will probably be on hall duty near my room. 

I will also be here until at least 2:30pm every day during exams, so you can come for help after your other exams.