Mr. Andrade's AP Physics Class

Chapter 14 - Heat - slides are posted

2012-01-26T14:00:00.000-05:00

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

2012-01-26T12:57:00.002-05:00

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

2012-01-24T13:28:00.002-05:00

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

2012-01-20T14:34:00.003-05:00

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

2012-01-19T10:41:00.003-05:00

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

2012-01-19T10:40:00.001-05:00

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

2012-01-09T14:29:00.004-05:00

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

2012-01-05T12:43:00.000-05:00

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.

Midterm Exam info

2011-12-26T11:00:00.000-05:00

The AP Physics MidTerm Exam will consist of multiple choice and free response problems.

It will be on Chapters 1 - 13. We will be doing chapter 12 and 13 when we return from break.

Make sure you student your notes, homework, past quizzes and tests and review the chapters in the book.

Here are some sites you can also use for studying:

http://www.curriki.org/nroc/Introductory_Physics_1/

http://www.learnapphysics.com/apphysicsb/index.html (this site has some of same materials as first one, and more)

http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/

Remember the class notes are posted here:
https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/ap-physics-class-files

You should start reviewing now so that you have time to ask questions and absorb the material again.

IMPORTANT - tell your parents that the progress reports are almost 3 weeks out of date and that they should check PowerSchool for an updated grade.

Midterm Exam Schedule:

Friday, January 13
8:00 – 10:00 Period 1 Exam
10:05 – 10:15 Homeroom
10:20 – 12:20 Period 2 Exam
12:20 Dismissal for students, lunch is available from 12:20 – 12:50
BUT buses will be ready at 12:20 and will leave by 12:25 (no buses at 12:50)

Monday, January 16: NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, January 17
8:00 – 10:00 Period 3 Exam
10:05 – 10:15 Homeroom
10:20 – 12:20 Period 4 Exam
12:20 Dismissal for students, lunch is available from 12:20 – 12:50
BUT buses will be ready at 12:20 and will leave by 12:25 (no buses at 12:50)

Wednesday, January 18
8:00 – 10:00 Period 5 Exam
10:05 – 10:15 Homeroom
10:20 – 12:20 Period 6 Exam
12:20 Dismissal for students, lunch is available from 12:20 – 12:50
BUT buses will be ready at 12:20 and will leave by 12:25 (no buses at 12:50)

Thursday, January 19
8:00 – 10:00 Period 7 Exam
10:05 – 10:15 Homeroom
10:20 – 12:20 makeup exams
12:20 Dismissal for students, lunch is available from 12:20 – 12:50
BUT buses will be ready at 12:20 and will leave by 12:25 (no buses at 12:50)

Friday, January 20
Last day of marking period

Regular schedule 1-2-3-4-6-7
Make up exams to be arranged with teachers

Happy Holidays!

2011-12-22T13:09:00.002-05:00

Happy Holidays everyone! Have a great vacation!

Mr. A

Slides for 2nd part of chapter 11 posted

2011-12-19T14:32:00.002-05:00

The slides for the 2nd part of chapter 11 are now posted. We will continue with this on Wednesday.

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

Schedule Update

2011-12-15T14:38:00.000-05:00

Today, Thursday, 12-15-2011, we started Chapter 11 - Vibrations and Waves.

I have posted the slides for part 1 of the lecture, which we will finish tomorrow.
There is no homework yet for this chapter, except to read the chapter.

Here are the slides for part 1:
https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/ap-physics-class-files
"AP Physics - Chp 11 - Vibrations and Waves - Part 1.pdf"

We will do part 2 of the lecture next week. I will post those slides then.

Chapter 10 - Fluids

2011-12-09T13:05:00.001-05:00

The class notes for Chapter 10, Fluids, which we are doing on Friday, 12/09, are posted here:

Homework is Chapter 10, Problems # 5, 9, 17, 23, 39 due next class.
https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/ap-physics-class-files

Next week, you will be doing virtual labs on fluids and then moving on to Chapter 11 - Vibrations and Waves.

In class assignment for Friday and Monday

2011-12-02T14:12:00.001-05:00

•Multimedia Science School (MSS)

Physics > Mechanics > Statics > lesson
•Rotational Equilibrium
•Linear Equilibrium

Physics > Mechanics > Materials > Lesson
Stretching Materials

Schedule Update

2011-12-01T14:09:00.001-05:00

Today we went over the homework from Chapter 8 and did the lecture for Chapter 9.

Homework: Chp 9 Problems: # 7, 13, 23, 45, 49

Slides for Chp 9 are posted here:

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

AP Physics - Chp 09 - Static Equil-Elas-Fract.pdf

On Friday we will go over the Chapter 9 homework and start an online simulation on stress and strain.

On Monday we will finish the simulation.

On Wednesday, December 7th, you will have a quiz on Chapter 8 and 9.

Tips and Tricks for Better Searches with Google

2011-11-28T08:18:00.001-05:00

This is a great infographic that has been making the rounds on the internet. It shows some great tips on doing better (ie. more targeted) searches on Google.

Created by: HackCollege

Tuesday, Nov 15, 2011

2011-11-15T13:50:00.001-05:00

Today we did the lecture for Chapter 7 - Linear Momentum

Lecture notes are posted here: https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/ap-physics-class-files
"AP Physics - Chp 07 - Linear Momentum.pdf"

Homework :Chp 7 Problems: # 3, 7, 15, 19, 23, 27, 31, 35, 49

Make sure you read the examples in the chapter.

Here are some help sites for you also:

http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/momentum/

http://www.curriki.org/nroc/Introductory_Physics_1/ - Chapter 4

Circular and Gravitation review

2011-11-04T09:29:00.000-04:00

Novell > Multimedia Science School

Work and Energy Activity

2011-11-03T13:02:00.002-04:00

Select:

Physics > Mechanics > Work and Energy > Lesson > Energy Changes.

Go through the entire lesson, taking notes as needed and using each simulation and activity.

Tuesday, November 1st

2011-11-01T14:47:00.002-04:00

Today, we did Chapter 6, Work and Energy, Homework is: Problems: # 9, 23, 31, 33, 39, 43, 51, 63

Lecture notes are posted here: https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/ap-physics-class-files

AP Physics - Chp 06 - Work-Power-Energy.pdf

Thursday we will go over the homework and do a lab.

There will be a Quiz on Monday (short) on Chp 5 and 6.

Monday, October 31st

2011-10-31T14:26:00.000-04:00

Today we went over the second set of homework from Chapter 5 (#33, 35, 39, 43, 55).

Tonight, do Chapter 5, #73, 74, and 75.

Tomorrow, Tuesday, we will go over those three problems and then start Chapter 6 (Work and Energy).

Happy (and safe) Halloween

Thursday 10-20-2011

2011-10-20T14:06:00.004-04:00

Today we started Chapter 5 and did the 1st part on Circular Motion.

Homework: Problems #1, 5, 7, 17, 23, 25

lecture notes are posted on class site: https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/ap-physics-class-files

Reminder - due tomorrow

2011-10-13T12:08:00.001-04:00

Long time, no see everyone!

Remember, the following is due tomorrow:

Chapter 4, Problems #10, 26, 41, 65, 69, 71, 75, 81

Practice AP test problem (skip e,f)

Lab Report

Hopefully you aren't waiting until the last minute.

See you tomorrow - we will go over some of the problems and I'll give you the solutions for the rest.

AP Physics - Homework for Weekend

2011-09-30T14:31:00.000-04:00

Hi everyone!

Don't forget, your homework for this weekend is as follows:

Finish original chapter 4 assignment - #45 and 53 and then do Chp 4 problems #5, 11, 19, 25, 33

We will go over them on Monday.

Have a good weekend.

Chapter 4 homework

2011-09-28T13:51:00.001-04:00

Chp 4 Problems: # 1, 3, 7, 9, 21, 23, 29, 31, 39, 45, 53

Here is the second example from class:

Chapter 4 lecture notes

2011-09-26T17:26:00.000-04:00

Chapter 4 lecture notes are posted: https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/ap-physics-class-files

Make sure you read Chapter 4 and review the lecture notes again.

On Wednesday, we will do another example and start the problems in class.

Wednesday, Sept 14th

2011-09-14T14:22:00.000-04:00

Today we finished the Chapter 3 lecture and did two examples of projectile motion problems.

Make sure you read the chapter and look over the examples in the book.

Homework: Chp 3 Problems: #5, 9, 13, / 19, 21, 23, 27, 29, 31, 33

Email me if you have any problems.

Chapter 3 lecture notes: https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/ap-physics-class-files
AP Physics - Chp 03 - Kinematics in 2D.pdf

Some good help sites for this topic:

http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/vectors/

http://ia600202.us.archive.org/14/items/AP_Physics_B_Lesson_02/Container.html (video lecture)

Friday Sept 9th

2011-09-09T14:36:00.001-04:00

Today we went over the homework from Chapter 2 and started Chapter 3.

Your homework over the weekend is to read Chapter 3.

Here are all of the lecture notes for all of Chapter 3. We will continue it next week.
https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/ap-physics-class-files
AP Physics - Chp 03 - Kinematics in 2D.pdf

Have a great weekend.

Some cool free online apps for students

2011-09-08T14:08:00.004-04:00

Here is a copy of a presentation on free online apps for students. These resources can definitely help you out.

Take a look at it and feel free to ask me any questions about the apps and I can help you use them.

https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/files-for-all-classes
"Free_Stuff_for_Students.pdf"

Thursday Sept 8th

2011-09-08T14:03:00.001-04:00

Today we went over the chapter 1 homework and then did the chapter 2 lecture (Kinematics in 1 Dimension).

Homework: Chp 2 Problems: # 1, 5, 13, 19, 23, 33, 36

Answers to odd problems are in the back of the book. Answer to 36 a) 25m b) 4.5 sec

Lecture notes: https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/ap-physics-class-files
AP Physics - Chp 02 - Kinematics in 1D.pdf

Cool electronic pen

2011-09-08T09:12:00.002-04:00

I'm sharing this information with students about the Livescribe Pen today and Friday. The Livescribe pen records everything you write and can also record audio. It's a great tool, especially in college, to take notes in class. Your notes and audio recordings are then saved to you computer.

They are not cheap ($80-$190, depending on memory ) but there are sales and discounts available sometimes and it could be a good investment.

Here's some more info on it: http://goo.gl/v3Wer

Tuesday, Sept 6th

2011-09-06T13:50:00.003-04:00

Today we did Chapter 1 in your textbook. Here are the lecture notes:
https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/ap-physics-class-files
(AP Physics - Chp 01 - intro-measure.pdf)

Your homework, due next class, is Chapter 1, Problems #3, 4, 13, 19, 21

On Thursday we will go over the Chapter 1 homework and then do the Chapter 2 lecture. You should read over Chapter 2 before then.

1st Assignments

2011-09-05T15:53:00.002-04:00

Hi guys!

Remember, your 1st assignments are as follows:
1. Read and have your parents read, and then both sign, the signature form.
2. Same with the lab safety contract
3. Read Chapter 1 in the textbook.

See you on Tuesday! Hope you had a good weekend!

Welcome to AP Physics 2011-2012

2011-08-26T11:22:00.002-04:00

Welcome!

AP Physics is a great class that is very challenging and fast moving. You will be learning quite a bit in this course. This site will be your main resource for the AP Physics class. It will have class announcements, information, reminders, assignments, and much more.

There are some links above that are for a welcome letter, syllabus, and signature form. On the right side of the blog, there are links to resources, references, and help sites.

Also on the right side is a place where you can sign up to receive updates from this site via email.

Your first assignments are to:
1. subscribe to this blog via email
2. have your parents fill out and sign, and you fill out and sign, the signature form
3. review the syllabus and other forms above
4. go HERE and fill in the survey.

I'm looking forward to a great year!

Mr. A.

Free Resources for Students - very useful, take a look

2011-05-16T10:43:00.002-04:00

Free Resources for Students

Seniors - before you head off to college and your future endeavors, here are some free resources for you:

1. College Packing List - this site has some great tips on packing list for your trip off to college. You can even create a shopping list from it for any items you don't have.

2. BarCharts Tips for Success - this site has some free downloads for you.
KEYS TO COLLEGE SUCCESS, SURVIVING THE COLLEGE RIDE, and WHAT YOU WON'T LEARN IN COLLEGE. These are all free and have great tips, ideas, and resources for you.

3. Summary of Great Web 2.0 Resources for Students - this has a list of 13 free, online resources that can help you as a student. Note taking, organizing, online homework help, file backup, study tips, and much more. You definitely want to check some of these out.

A couple of other good resources:
Citation Help (make sure you cite your sources correctly)
Get Yourself Organized to be a more efficient student
Web 2.0 Tools for Students - list of 30 of them

Advice and Tips to High School Students (tips before college):
https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/files-for-all-classes
"Advice and Tips for High School Students.pdf"

Good luck next year!! Keep in touch!

(These are also useful for the Juniors too!)

Rockets

2011-05-11T07:44:00.002-04:00

ROCKETS

Go to http://exploration.grc.nasa.gov/education/rocket/bgmr.html and read through the entire page and click on ALL of the links on the page.

Keep in mind that you will be making and flying model rockets and this will help you in your effort.

Also read: Model Rocketry Technical Manual - Estes publication on this web site: http://www2.estesrockets.com/cgi-bin/wedu001P.pgm?p=students (near bottom)

Review for AP Exam

2011-05-06T08:29:00.000-04:00

The AP Physics B Exam is Monday, May 9th at 12pm. Good luck!

Here are some review resources for you:

(see post below this for resources on chapters 26-33)

http://www.learnapphysics.com/apphysicsb/index.html
- video lessons for each topic (lots!)
- practice problems, with answers for each problem.

https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/ap-physics-class-files
Review packets with topic explanations, examples, and practice problems
AP Physics - Fluid Mechanics Review Packet.pdf
AP Physics - Review Packet - DC Circuits.pdf
AP Physics - Review Packet - Electric Fields and Forces.pdf
AP Physics - Review Packet - Magnetic Fields and Forces.pdf
AP Physics - Solving Problems - Atomic and Nuclear.pdf
AP Physics - Solving Problems - Electricity-Magnetism.pdf
AP Physics - Solving Problems - Fluids-Thermo.pdf
AP Physics - Solving Problems - Newtonian Mechanics.pdf
AP Physics - Solving Problems - Waves and Optics.pdf
AP Physics - Thermo Review Packet.pdf

Review your notes and homework also.

Good luck!

Chp 26-33 Overview

2011-05-05T11:23:00.001-04:00

Chapter 26-33 Overview

Class notes are here:
https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/ap-physics-class-files
"AP Physics - Chp 26-33 Overview.pdf"

Go through slides, do Multimedia Science School on slide 2 and online labs on slide 3. Don't worry about videos.

Also, go to http://www.learnapphysics.com/apphysicsb/modern_physics.php and watch all of the video lessons.

Read the chapters at home.

Schedule

2011-04-25T12:41:00.001-04:00

Monday, April 25th
Did Chapter 24 Lecture,
Hmwk: Chp 24 Problems: # 5, 9, 15, 23, 29, 41

Wednesday, April 27th

Go over Chp 24 hmwk, Chp 25 lecture
Hmwk: Chp 25 Problems: # 7, 15, 23, 33, 41

Friday, April 29th

Go over Chp 25 hmwk, Labs

Lecture slides are available here: https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/ap-physics-class-files

REMINDER

2011-04-14T13:25:00.001-04:00

REMINDER - AP Packet (2 AP practice tests) and the Chapter 23 homework are due on Monday, April 25th.

You can find more info in the post below on the site.

Enjoy your vacation!

Schedule 4-12 - 4-14 2011

2011-04-12T12:12:00.000-04:00

Tuesday, April 12th

Chapter 22 Lecture. (Notes available here: https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/ap-physics-class-files )

Homework:

Chp 22 Problems: # 3, 9, 21, 25, 33

Due Thursday, 4/14

Also assigned practice exam for April break. Due Monday, 4/25.

Thursday, 4/14

Chapter 23 Lecture (notes avail here: https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/ap-physics-class-files)

Homework: Chp 23 Problems: # 5, 15, 17, 29, 35, 43, 55

Due Monday, April 25th

Magnetism Labs

2011-04-08T11:22:00.000-04:00

Go through all three lessons. Take notes in Microsoft Word and email them to me when done.

Notes should also point out anything new you learned.

Schedule Update

2011-04-04T12:30:00.002-04:00

Monday, April 4th, 2011

Did Chapter 20 (magnetism) lecture.

Homework: Chapter 20 Problems # 1,3,9,11,13, 27,29,49

Lecture slides are available here: https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/ap-physics-class-files

Chapter 21 slides are already posted.

Wednesday, April 6th, 2011

Go over homework from Chapter 20 and then do Chapter 21 lecture ( electromagnetic induction)

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

Friday, April 8th, 2011

Go over homework from Chapter 21 and then do online investigations for both chapters.

Tuesday, April 12th, 2011

Chapter 22 lecture

QUIZ Thursday!

2011-03-29T11:26:00.000-04:00

Quiz Thursday on Chapters 16 - 19.

Here are the solutions to the DC Circuits problems.
https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/ap-physics-class-files
"AP Physics - DC Circuits Practice - ANSWERS.doc"

The solutions skip some steps, so review them and come in Thursday with any questions so we can go over it before the quiz. The quiz is 2 multiple choice and 8 problems. They are all similar to the homework from the chapters.

Homework from Friday, 3/25

2011-03-25T12:08:00.000-04:00

Homework assigned today, Friday, 3/25 is DC Circuits practice problems.

If you forgot or lost yours, or were absent, you can find them here:

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

AP Physics - DC Circuits Practice.pdf

They are due on Tuesday, 3/29. We will go over them then and continue with the circuits labs.

Electric Circuits online work

2011-03-23T12:34:00.002-04:00

•Multimedia Science School

–Physics

–Electricity

•DC Electricity

–Lessons

» Current and Resistors

» Electromotive Force and Kirchoff’s

» Resistors

•

Capacitors

–Lessons

» Capacitors in Circuits

» Charging and Discharging Capacitors

Update

2011-03-21T12:38:00.000-04:00

Today we went over Chapter 18, Electric Current.

Homework: Chp 18 Problems: # 5, 7, 11, 13, 27, 33, 43

Slides are posted here: https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/ap-physics-class-files

Schedule Update and Homework

2011-03-17T12:37:00.000-04:00

Today we went over Chapter 17 - Electric Potential

Slides are available here: https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/ap-physics-class-files

Homework: Chapter 17 Problems: # 3, 5, 15, 21, 35, 37, 43, 47

Schedule Update and Homework

2011-03-15T12:57:00.001-04:00

Today we went over Chapter 16 - Electric Charge and Electric Fields

Slides are available here: https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/ap-physics-class-files

Homework: Chapter 16 Problems: # 5, 7, 9, 23, 25, 27, 31

Here are some resources to help you understand this material also:

•http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/estatics/

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

(The "Monterey" Videos are very good)

http://www.lpscience.fatcow.com/mgagnon/electrostatics.html Coulomb's Law Movie

On Thursday, we will go over the homework and any questions you have and then we will go over Chapter 17 - Electric Potential. Slides are already posted here.

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

AP Practice Problems for Thermo

2011-03-11T13:00:00.000-05:00

In case you were absent or lost yours, here is the sheet with the two AP Practice Problems for fluids/thermo.

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

"AP Physics - Heat-Thermo review problems.doc"

Don't forget, there are also a bunch of review packets on that site for you to use as you prepare for the AP test. (example "AP Physics - Thermo Review Packet.pdf")

Heat/Fluids/Thermo online labs and AP Practice problems

2011-03-11T11:41:00.000-05:00

•

Got to the following sites and follow instructions.

http://www.7stones.com/Homepage/Publisher/Thermo1.html

–Change volume, E, and molecules and observe what happens

•http://phet.colorado.edu/simulations/sims.php?sim=Reversible_Reactions

–
Run simulation, change variables and observe what happens

•

http://jersey.uoregon.edu/vlab/Thermodynamics/

–Read directions and do all 7 experiments

When done, come up and get the two practice AP Problems which are due next class.

Schedule and Homework

2011-03-03T12:51:00.000-05:00

Today we finished the gas labs and did Chapter 14 (Heat).

Homework: Chp 14 Problems: # 47, 51, 59

Slides are also posted here: https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/ap-physics-class-files

(Chapter 15 slides are already posted - read them)

Online Labs for Gases and States of Matter

2011-03-01T08:31:00.000-05:00

Today you will be doing two online labs.

Fill out the lab sheet as you work through the labs.

Here are the websites you will be using.

1. http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/gas-properties

2. http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/states-of-matter

Click "RUN NOW" for each one.

Great site for study skills

2011-02-28T08:16:00.001-05:00

Here is a great site with links to a ton of resources that will help you with study skills.

http://cybraryman.com/study.html

Check it out and bookmark it for future reference.

Schedule and homework

2011-02-18T12:34:00.000-05:00

Today we did Chapter 13, Temperature and Kinetic Theory

Homework: Chp 13 Problems: # 1, 5, 9, 13, 33, 43, 51

You should also start reading Chapter 14, Heat, over the break.

Slides for Chapter 13 are posted here: https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/ap-physics-class-files
(I also posted the lecture slides for Chapter 14 and 15 if you want to get a head start)

Have a great vacation!

Schedule

2011-02-16T14:32:00.000-05:00

Today was the quiz on Chapters 11 and 12. Those of you who were absent, make sure you see me Thursday to make it up.

Homework is to read Chapter 13 (Temperature and Kinetic Theory) for Friday.

Reminder- QUIZ on Wed 2/16

2011-02-14T12:48:00.001-05:00

Reminder - you have a quiz on Wednesday, 2/16/2011 on Chapters 11 and 12 (Vibrations and Waves, Sound)

Review your notes, the textbook and your homework.

Also check out the online resources you worked on last week (see below).

Email me, or stop by tomorrow, with any questions.

AP Physics Sound Lab

2011-02-14T12:03:00.003-05:00

•http://www.physicslessons.com/iphysics.htm

–Waves and Sound

•Experiment 26 Doppler Effect

•Experiment 27 Beat Frequency

•Experiment 28 Wave Interference

•Experiment 29 Pendulum

•Experiment 30 Longitudinal Waves

•Experiment 31 Reflection and Refraction

•Experiment 32 Doppler Effect

AP Physics schedule

2011-02-11T14:41:00.001-05:00

On Thursday we did Chapter 12, Sound. Your homework is Chapter 12, Problems #7, 17, 21, 33, 37, 43, 55, 63.

slides from the lecture are posted here: https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/ap-physics-class-files

On Monday we will go over the homework and do some lab/experimentation.

On Wednesday you will have a Quiz on Chapters 11 and 12.

Hi Guys!

2011-01-30T18:10:00.000-05:00

Hi from court. I'm serving on a jury but should be back soon.

Keep up the good work. Remember to write down anything you don't understand. We will go over all of this when I get back, so don't panic if you're confused about things.

Miss you and see you soon!

Mr. A.

AP Physics Class Work Jan 27th - Feb 2nd 2011

2011-01-25T22:30:00.000-05:00

Working in groups. Use all 6 computers. Groups should be no bigger than 2 people. No arguments on this!

1. I will post the solutions to the Chapter 11 homework that you were assigned on Tuesday, January 25^th. Check it over. We will go over any questions you have when I return. https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/ap-physics-class-files

2. Multimedia Science School – software on computer – on Novell screen. You have used this before.

Click on Physics, Oscillations and Waves, Oscillations, Lesson, Introducing Oscillations. Go through all pages. Try out each simulation multiple times with different variables. Read all of the pages. Write up a summary of what you learned and what you saw happen in each simulation. Do NOT copy the summary from the software. Submit the summary and what you learned via email in a Word document. Include the names of everyone in your group and the date. Submit it each day, whether you have finished or not. Also include any questions you have or things you didn’t understand.

dandrade@bridgeportedu.net

3. Multimedia Science School – click on

Physics, Oscillations and Waves, Wave Behavior, Lesson, How Waves Behave

Same directions as above.

4. Multimedia Science School – click on

Physics, Oscillations and Waves, Combining Waves, Lesson, Superposition of Waves

Same directions as above.

When you finish all of this, you move onto the next step.

5. Watch these videos – keep volume low enough not to bother other groups, but loud enough that you can hear it. Take notes. Submit notes and questions you have to me via email.

http://ia700301.us.archive.org/12/items/AP_Physics_B_Lesson_42/Container.html

http://ia700100.us.archive.org/8/items/AP_Physics_B_Lesson_43/Container.html

http://ia700306.us.archive.org/28/items/AP_Physics_B_Lesson_44/Container.html

6. Read Chapter 12 – Sound at home

7. http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/sound/ - go through all 5 lessons. Write up a summary and any questions you have in MS Word and submit it, with group member’s names at top, to me via email (dandrade@bridgeportedu.net) each day whether finished or not.

8. Watch this video: http://ia700208.us.archive.org/2/items/AP_Physics_B_Lesson_45/Container.html

Schedule Update

2011-01-25T16:08:00.001-05:00

Today we finished Chp 11 - homework is #53, 55, 61, 65

(remember you also had some from the first part of the chapter.)

I will check the homework and we'll go over it later.

Midterm Exam Grades are posted

2011-01-25T13:32:00.001-05:00

Midterm exam grades are posted in PowerTeacher. There is a 10 point curve included in your grade (so your actual grade was 10 points lower).

Google Science Fair 2011 - very cool

2011-01-11T08:31:00.001-05:00

Google Science Fair, a global, online science competition, is live today.

Google, in partnership with CERN, LEGO, Scientific American, and National Geographic is sponsoring this contest. Students aged 13-18 from around the world can enter singly or in groups of up to three students. Prizes include internships and scholarships and finalists will be flown to Google's Headquarters in California for the finale. Students have until April 4th, 2011 to complete their entry.

If you are interested in this, go to this site and read more about it.

http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/2011/01/google-science-fair-2011-is-live.html

Donors Choose Permission Slips

2011-01-09T16:23:00.000-05:00

Don't forget to bring in the signed permission slips for the Donors Choose project.

This is very important!

If you can't find yours, forgot it at school, or left it in my room, here is a copy for you:
https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/ap-physics-class-files

"donors choose permission slip.pdf"

MIDTERM INFO

2011-01-05T13:51:00.001-05:00

Your midterm is

Tuesday, January 18th

Period 3 Exam 0800 - 1000

Homeroom 1005 - 1015

Period 4 Exam 1020-1220

Buses leave at 1225. Lunch will be served at 1225, but no buses will be here. If you stay for lunch, you must get your own ride home.

Your midterm will be on Chapters 1 - 11 10. Review your notes, each chapter, your homework and your quizzes and tests. Try some of the problems again and see if you can solve them. There will be no formal review but I will answer any questions you have. You should start reviewing this weekend (and tomorrow).

UPDATE: It will only be on Chapters 1-10.

Tuesday, January 4th assignment

2011-01-04T10:41:00.000-05:00

Today we will go over the homework, and then write some thank you notes for Donor's Choose and then you will do activities on fluids.

Donors Choose Thanks you's:
You will each write a short letter thanking "Redditor from Bridgeport" for the Flip video camera and the printer/scanner which we are using for the Physics website that you guys are working on. Thank them for their generosity and talk about how much it means to be able to use these things.

Email me the letters at dandrade@bridgeportedu.net

Fluids activities:

•http://physics.bu.edu/~duffy/semester1/index.html

–Fluids

–All 8 demos

•http://dev.physicslab.org/Labs.aspx

–Fluids (2)

Wednesday, 12/22

2010-12-22T12:51:00.000-05:00

Today we did Chapter 10, Fluids.
Slides are posted here: https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/ap-physics-class-files

Homework: Chapter 10, #5, 9, 17, 23, 39

Also, solutions for previous homework are posted here:
https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/ap-physics-class-files
(chapter 8, #36 and 40, and Chapter 9, #21)

Happy Holidays!

Thursday, 12-16-10

2010-12-16T10:33:00.001-05:00

Today we will go over the Chapter 9 homework and then you will investigate Statics in more detail on the computers.

Go to the Novell Screen, then

•Multimedia Science School (MSS)

–Physics > Mechanics > Statics > lesson

•

Rotational Equilibrium

•
Linear Equilibrium

Homework for tonight is review problems from Chapter 8 and 9.
Chapter 8 - #36, #40
Chapter 9 - #21

Due Monday and we will go over it then.

On Monday we will also start Chapter 10, Fluids, so read the chapter this weekend.

Schedule Update 12-14-10

2010-12-14T12:21:00.000-05:00

Today we did Chapter 9 - slides are available here:
https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/ap-physics-class-files

Homework is Chapter 9, Problems: # 7, 13, 23, 45, 49

Also, don't forget to hand in the Momentum "test" and your corrected exams.

Schedule Update

2010-12-08T12:49:00.000-05:00

Today we did Chapter 8 - Rotational Motion. Slides can be found here: https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/ap-physics-class-files - download the PDF file.
Or view online with Google Docs at: https://docs.google.com/present/view?id=d2rbhs8_1300fbk3g2hp

Homework is Chapter 8 - problems #7, 15, 23, 31, 43, 51

On Friday we will go over the homework and go over the last test. You will also get a review packet on Momentum to work on over the weekend. Points from this assignment will go towards your last test.

Tips for studying for exams

2010-12-07T08:02:00.001-05:00

http://publicrelationsmatters.com/2010/11/30/26-tips-for-studying-for-final-exams/

PowerSchool Access for Students

2010-12-06T12:15:00.001-05:00

Students now have access to PowerSchool. You can check your grades and attendance very easily. If your teacher uses the Gradebook (like I do) you can see individual grades and even check if you are missing any work.

Login is done just like you are logging into a school computer.

Here is the link:
https://powerschool.bridgeportedu.net/public/home.html

Make sure you also check to see if there are any "CUTS" that should be "EAB" (excused absence) and get a note from your parent or have your parent call the school.

UPDATE - I will be absent on Thursday - Quiz now Monday

2010-12-02T06:16:00.000-05:00

Due to a family illness, I will be out on Thursday. So, your quiz on Chapter 6 and 7 will be on Monday.

Make sure you review the chapters and the homework. Here are some review sites:

http://www.curriki.org/nroc/Introductory_Physics_1/ - Chp 3 is Work, Power, Energy and Chp 4 is Momentum.

http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/energy/
http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/momentum/

Try your homework problems again without looking at solutions and make sure you can do them.

Email me with any questions.

dandrade@bridgeportedu.net

Free online scientific calculator available

2010-11-30T12:27:00.001-05:00

I have included a free, online scientific calculator on the main class site (www.physicsmedic.org).

You can access it here: https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/scientific-calculator

This is a great resource if you don't have your own calculator but can get to a computer.

Protocol for Solving Physics Problems

2010-11-30T12:07:00.000-05:00

The protocol is an appraoch to problem solving for Physics.

10 steps

1. read the problem

2. create a meanful diagram

3. determine the variables

4. assign values to variables (what you are given and what you know, and what you are looking for)

6. choose equation

7. do your algebra (to solve for the variable you are looking for)

8. substitue values into equation

9. complete the math

10 check sig figs and box or circle answer

UPDATE _ IMPORTANT!

2010-11-24T12:28:00.001-05:00

Change in schedule:

On Tuesday we will do the Momentum lab.

On Thursday, you will have your quiz on Chp 6 and 7.

Student online resources

2010-11-24T12:02:00.001-05:00

Some great resources for you guys:

http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/search/label/free%20resources%20for%20students

Chapter 7 Homework and Solutions posted

2010-11-24T10:41:00.002-05:00

Chapter 7 Homework and Solutions posted here:

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

Schedule

2010-11-22T12:17:00.000-05:00

Monday 11/22

Chapter 7 lecture - Linear Momentum

The slides for Chapter 7 are posted here:https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/ap-physics-class-files

Homework: Chapter 7 Problems: # 3, 7, 15, 19, 23, 27, 31, 35, 49

On Wednesday we will go over the homework and then do the momentum lab.

Reminder: QUIZ - Tuesday, November 30th, on Chapter 6 and 7

Schedule for next week

2010-11-18T11:12:00.002-05:00

Monday 11/22

Chapter 7 lecture - Linear Momentum

(you should read through the chapter this weekend. In fact, your homework for this weekend is to read Chapter 7. Make sure you look at how the problems are solved too.)

The slides for Chapter 7 are already posted here: https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/ap-physics-class-files

Wednesday 11/25 1/2 day

0753-0905 Period 2

0910 - 1010 Period 3

1015 - 1045 Lunch

1050 - 1227 We will go over the homework and start a LAB on Momentum

You will have a QUIZ ON CHP 6 and 7 on TUESDAY, 11/30

Review the chapters and your homework.

Thursday, November 18th

2010-11-18T09:19:00.001-05:00

Thursday, November 18th, 2010

Today you will be using interactive multimedia software to further explore Work and Energy. I will also give you some time at the end of class to work on your Project. You should create a schedule, make assignments to teams, and come up with the plan on how you will proceed with the online physics resource project.

Instructions for today's assignment:

Select the following:

Physics

Mechanics

Work and Energy

Lesson

Energy Changes

As you go through the lesson, make sure you pay attention to each part of the lesson and take notes. Write down any questions (and answers) and information from each page in your notes that you think is helpful for future reference. Do not write everything down though. This is for you for future study and reference.

Try each simulation multiple times with different variables so you can truly see what is happening.

As you work through the lessons, perform the calculations for yourselves before selecting the final row in the ‘Calculate work’ table, to check your answers.

Think before you post online

2010-11-18T09:13:00.001-05:00

Think before you post anything on Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, a blog, or even email or text message. That information could end up being seen by anyone.

Schedule

2010-11-12T12:48:00.000-05:00

Today, Friday, November 12th

We did Chapter 6. The slides are available here: https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/ap-physics-class-files
(there are 3 solved examples on there).

Homework is Chapter 6, Problems: 9, 23, 31, 33, 39, 43, 51, 63. We will go over the problems on Tuesday and then do a computer assignment to explore the concepts of Work, Power, and Energy some more.

Schedule Update

2010-11-08T14:20:00.000-05:00

Today, Monday, November 8th we went over the homework from Chapter 5 (problems )

Hint for reviewing for quiz - look over your notes, skim chapter 5 and try some of the homework problems again.

We also went over #73 today - you can find the solution for this problem, and the solutions to the homework, here:
https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/ap-physics-class-files

Wednesday is your quiz on Chapter 5.

REMINDER - QUIZ THURSDAY

2010-11-03T14:09:00.001-04:00

Reminder: Tomorrow (Thursday) we will be finishing the circular motion lab and then you will have a short quiz on Chapter 5. You will have some time to ask questions, so come prepared.

See you then.

Schedule Update

2010-10-27T14:30:00.000-04:00

Today we went over the 1st homework from Chapter 5 and then finished the rest of the Chapter 5 lecture (Universal Gravitation).

Your homework is Chapter 5, Problems # 35, 39, 43, 55

You can see some videos about Cavindish's Experiment too. One is an animation, the other is the actual experiment done by someone.

•http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euvWU-4_B5Y

•http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EE9TMwXnx-s

See you on Friday!

schedule update

2010-10-25T12:15:00.000-04:00

Today we did the 1st half of Chapter 5 - Circular Motion.

Homework is Chp 5, Problems # 1, 5, 7, 17, 23, 25

On Wednesday we will go over the homework and continue with the rest of Chapter 5 (Universal Gravitation).

Don't forget to fix your incorrect problems from the last quiz. They are due on Friday.

Slides for the Chapter 5 lecture are available here:
https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/ap-physics-class-files
(there are also some other good review packets on there)

Schedule Update

2010-10-15T13:22:00.000-04:00

Today we went over Chp 4 - #63, 65, 69.

Your homework is Chp 4, #10, 26, 41

On Tuesday, we will go over the homework and then have a Quiz on Forces (Chp 4). You should review all of your notes and all of the problems we have done to prepare for the quiz.

I have also posted the solutions to the previous homework problems here:
https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/ap-physics-class-files

Please email me if you have any questions.

Solutions to homework

2010-10-05T11:51:00.000-04:00

I have posted the solutions to your homework here:
https://sites.google.com/site/dandradeedusite/Home/ap-physics-class-files

The file name is: "AP Physics Chapter 4 Homework and Answers - 10-05-2010.pdf"

Make sure you review the solutions and come to class with any questions you have.

Homework

2010-10-01T12:37:00.001-04:00

Homework for the weekend:

Chapter 4 Problems #5, 33, 39, 45, 53

You should also read through the lab packet so that you can finish that up on Tuesday.

On Tuesday, I will go over any homework problems that you had trouble with and you will finish the lab.

Email me if you have any questions or issues over the weekend.

Also:

Some reminders for you.

Do Now (everyday as you enter class)

Put away cell phones and MP3 players.

Take out any assignments or homework.

Reflect on last class and prepare any questions for me.

Mentally prepare for class – get ready to learn.

Homework (this you do everyday)

Reflect on today’s class and what you learned.

How did you do in class today?

Could you do something better next class?

Do you have any questions on what we did in class?

These are the things that students should do everyday, for every class they are in.

REMINDER - QUIZ MONDAY

2010-09-24T13:25:00.000-04:00

Reminder that you have a quiz on Monday on Chp 3 - Projectile motion.

Review the chapter, review your homework and look at the resources in the two posts below.

You will be able to use the equation sheet I gave you on the quiz You can ask questions on Monday before the quiz also.

Email me over the weekend if you have any questions.

Great site with review videos on lots of topics.

2010-09-24T13:23:00.001-04:00

The Khan Academy is a not-for-profit with the mission of providing a world-class education to anyone, anywhere.

They have tons of videos with lectures on reviews of different topics, including math, science, and more.

Check it out and definitely check out the section on Physics.

http://www.khanacademy.org

http://www.khanacademy.org/?video=introduction-to-motion#Physics

Projectile Motion Review

2010-09-23T11:07:00.000-04:00

Remember - quiz on projectile motion next Monday.

Do the following for review:
Multimedia Science School - Physics - Mechanics - Kinematics - Lesson - Projectile Motion

You can also go to:
http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/vectors/u3l2a.cfm

and

http://www.curriki.org/nroc/Introductory_Physics_1/lesson02/Container.html
(good video )

Excel tutorials and help

2010-09-21T12:00:00.004-04:00

You are going to do the calculations for the Balloon Launch lab in Excel.

Here are some resources to get you started:

http://dragon.ep.usm.edu/~it365/module/Excel/Excel.htm
(you'll want to look at formulas and functions)

http://www.woopid.com/video/1355/Create-a-Formula

http://homepage.cs.uri.edu/tutorials/csc101/pc/excel97/excel.html

And More:

** Really good one - http://phoenix.phys.clemson.edu/tutorials/excel/

http://www.customguide.com/quick_references.htm - Excel 2003

Below are the answers - see if yours are the same...email me if you have problems.

We'll finish up on Thursday before starting forces.

Friday, September 17th

2010-09-17T08:29:00.000-04:00

Today we will be doing the 1st hands-on projectile motion lab. If you finish the lab with time left in class, proceed to this site, http://physicsquest.homestead.com/quest3n.html, and follow the directions for completing the activity.

Monday, Sept 13th 2010

2010-09-13T08:01:00.000-04:00

Today we will go over the Chapter 3 homework and you will have some more problems for practice for homework tonight (Chapter 3, Problems # 1, 7, 15 ).

After we go over the homework, we will do the following work on the computers. This work will help you understand 2 Dimensional Motion and vectors.

•http://www.members.cox.net/fizziksguy2/simlinks.html

–Kinematics - 2D

•Projectile Motion Applets 1-5

•Shoot the Monkey

•http://www.hippocampus.org/Physics

–Kinematics, Projectile Motion

If you finish these two activities and still have time left you should go to this site, http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/vectors/ , and go through the section on Vectors and 2D Kinematics. (If you don't have time in class, you should go over this at home).

Some students have emailed me with questions on assignments or topics, please continue to do so. I don't want anyone to be frustrated about an assignment.

Homework

2010-09-07T12:53:00.000-04:00

Today we did Chapter 3, Motion in 2 Dimensions.

Homework: Chp 3 Problems: #5, 9, 13, 19, 21, 23, 27, 29, 31, 33

Resources:

Projectile Motion Equations sheet

Help with Vectors

Help with Projectile Motion

Email me with any questions or stop by my room on Wednesday or Friday.

Homework

2010-09-03T12:25:00.000-04:00

Today we did Chapter 2, Kinematics in 1 Dimension. Homework: Chapter 2, Problems #1, 5, 13, 19, 23, 33, 36 due on Tuesday.

On Tuesday, we will go over the homework, answer any questions people have, and then do Chp 3, Kinematics in 2 Dimensions. This chapter will have homework problems, computer work and simulations, and two labs.

Reminder

2010-09-01T14:09:00.002-04:00

Reminder to all students that due to the high heat, Thursday will be an early dismissal.

Also, Hurricane Earl may have an affect on us this week/weekend.

You should be prepared for emergencies - for more information, go to the following websites:

American Red Cross, Ready.gov, FEMA