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)