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)