PHYSICS
SYLLABUS
MRS. E. TEVES
2009-2010
Physics is the
study of matter and energy. Students
will conduct laboratory investigations and use scientific methods to make
informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. In this class, Physics will be studied
conceptually, which means concepts are presented in familiar English, with
equations as “guides to thinking”.
Comprehension of the concepts before using calculations is the key to
understanding. After the concepts have been thoroughly described, mathematical
relationships will be applied.
TIMED TESTS WILL BE GIVEN. STUDENTS WILL NOT BE GIVEN EXTRA TIME UNLESS
REQUIRED BY LAW AND DOCUMENTED IN THE STUDENT’S
IEP.
COURSE SCOPE AND SEQUENCE
|
Unit |
Topics |
Chapters |
Test Dates |
|
1 |
Kinematics |
1,2 |
9/23 |
|
2 |
Forces |
4,5,6 |
10/21 |
|
3 |
Projectile
motion |
3 |
11/4 |
|
4 |
Circular motion |
9 |
12/2 |
|
5 |
Momentum |
7 |
12/16 |
|
|
Semester 1
review |
|
TBD |
|
6 |
Energy |
8 |
2/10 |
|
7 |
Thermodynamics |
21-24 |
2/24 |
|
8 |
Waves |
25-31 |
3/24 |
|
9 |
Force Laws |
12,32 |
4/14 |
|
10 |
TAKS Review |
|
TBD |
|
11 |
Circuits |
34,35 |
5/19 |
|
12 |
Quantum Physics |
38 |
TBD |
|
|
Semester 2
review |
|
TBD |
CLASSROOM
RULES
Rule 1 - Be considerate of others – Try your best to be a cooperative student toward your teacher, other
students, administrators and all visitors.
Be pleasant even when there is a conflict. Try to work out a solution but feel free to
ask the teacher to help resolve difficult issues. Students who show disrespect, poor manners or a belligerent attitude
will be removed from class.
Rule 2 - Be Prepared - Arrive on time will all supplies
and sit in the seat assigned to you.
Time wasted at the beginning of class will decrease the time spent
learning.
Rule 3 –
Be safe at all times - Conduct yourself in a calm manner and be
aware of your surroundings. Rough play,
running, throwing objects can cause serious accidents.
Rule 4 -- Complete
all assignments to the best of your abilities. Your education depends on you
being involved in the thinking, planning and doing of class activities. Keep your mind engaged! Focus on the learning goals, take good notes
and review them. Don’t try to take shortcuts and “cram” later. You will be shortchanging
yourself and will limit your options for a terrific future.
TUTORIALS
When you have missed class due to illness,
extracurricular activities or other reasons, you MUST attend at least one
tutorial session as soon as possible to make up your work.
Check my webpage http://cfbstaff.cfbisd.edu/tevese for the
assignments, notes or tests you might have missed. Drop by my class after school if you have a
quick question about the current assignment.
Tutorials – Afternoons
TUTORIAL
TIMES WILL ALSO BE POSTED OUTSIDE MY DOOR.
IMPORTANT! I
endeavor to grade all student work using a key and/or rubric in order to be as
fair as possible. On occasion, you may
find a mistake or disagree with the way your paper was graded. Please bring these issues to my attention on
an individual basis.
Focus on what you are learning and you will get the points you have
earned.
Let’s have a great school year!
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