Hi folks,
I've change the syllabus a bit. We were not able to spend time with Goal 8, static electricity, so I've removed it from the syllabus. Sorry for the confusion.
Jim Mueller
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Physics Syllabus for the 2013 - 2014 School Year
Hi folks,
Here is the complete syllabus for what we covered in physics.
Thank you for being a part of class this year.
I hope you all have a wonder-filled summer.
Sincerely,
Jim Mueller
Here is the complete syllabus for what we covered in physics.
Thank you for being a part of class this year.
I hope you all have a wonder-filled summer.
Sincerely,
Jim Mueller
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Some help with Ray Diagrams for Physics
Hi folks,
These websites do a very nice job explaining ray diagrams and how to draw them. There are videos as well.
Convex Mirrors http://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/refln/Lesson-4/Ray-Diagrams-Convex-Mirrors
Concave Mirrors http://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/refln/Lesson-3/Ray-Diagrams-Concave-Mirrors
Convex Lenses http://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/refrn/Lesson-5/Converging-Lenses-Ray-Diagrams
Concave Lenses http://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/refrn/Lesson-5/Diverging-Lenses-Ray-Diagrams
Jim Mueller
These websites do a very nice job explaining ray diagrams and how to draw them. There are videos as well.
Convex Mirrors http://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/refln/Lesson-4/Ray-Diagrams-Convex-Mirrors
Concave Mirrors http://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/refln/Lesson-3/Ray-Diagrams-Concave-Mirrors
Convex Lenses http://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/refrn/Lesson-5/Converging-Lenses-Ray-Diagrams
Concave Lenses http://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/refrn/Lesson-5/Diverging-Lenses-Ray-Diagrams
Jim Mueller
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
5/5 Physics update and homework due 5/12
Hi folks,
This week we spent a large amount of time taking another look at ray diagrams. Last week's quiz was difficult for most folks so I took the time this week do more with lenses, mirrors and ray diagrams.
We also took a bit of time to talk about the very strange world of the speed of light. Reality gets quite weird as things approach the speed of light and we had a small amount of time to take a look at that.
Next week is our last week to meet other than the final and I'd like to allow time for questions and review. For homework this week, please spend time looking over your old quizzes. Bring any questions you may have to class next week for us all to take a look at. Remember, there are no dumb questions. If you feel uncertain about something, it's almost guaranteed someone else in class has the same issue…and they may not even know it.
Feel free to email me if you need some help as well.
See you all next week.
Science Jim
This week we spent a large amount of time taking another look at ray diagrams. Last week's quiz was difficult for most folks so I took the time this week do more with lenses, mirrors and ray diagrams.
We also took a bit of time to talk about the very strange world of the speed of light. Reality gets quite weird as things approach the speed of light and we had a small amount of time to take a look at that.
Next week is our last week to meet other than the final and I'd like to allow time for questions and review. For homework this week, please spend time looking over your old quizzes. Bring any questions you may have to class next week for us all to take a look at. Remember, there are no dumb questions. If you feel uncertain about something, it's almost guaranteed someone else in class has the same issue…and they may not even know it.
Feel free to email me if you need some help as well.
See you all next week.
Science Jim
Sunday, May 4, 2014
Physics Final Exam on May 20
Hi folks,
Just a reminder that we have two more classes and then the final exam.
To prepare for the final, I would highly recommend taking a look at all your old quizzes. The final exam will be based on the same material those quizzes were based on. Be sure to go over all questions that you may have missed and be sure to understand them so that you'll be ready for the exam. If you have trouble understanding where you went wrong, there's a good chance the material was covered in a recording and you can also email me if you need help. Feel free to ask questions at the beginning or end of class as well.
I'll provide all formulas and constants so you will not need to worry about memorizing anything.
Good luck everyone!
Never Stop Wondering,
Science Jim
Just a reminder that we have two more classes and then the final exam.
To prepare for the final, I would highly recommend taking a look at all your old quizzes. The final exam will be based on the same material those quizzes were based on. Be sure to go over all questions that you may have missed and be sure to understand them so that you'll be ready for the exam. If you have trouble understanding where you went wrong, there's a good chance the material was covered in a recording and you can also email me if you need help. Feel free to ask questions at the beginning or end of class as well.
I'll provide all formulas and constants so you will not need to worry about memorizing anything.
Good luck everyone!
Never Stop Wondering,
Science Jim
Friday, May 2, 2014
4/27 Physics Video: Color
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