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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Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
4/29 Physics Update and Homework due 5/6
Hi folks,
Today we spent some time looking at the ray diagrams associated with convex and concave mirrors. After that we spent the rest of the class taking a look at how color works. We took a look at additive and subtractive colors and how three colors make up all the colors that we can see.
Homework for this week is to:
Read pg. 421 - 438 in the Conceptual Physics book
Do Review Questions #'s 2 - 25
Today we spent some time looking at the ray diagrams associated with convex and concave mirrors. After that we spent the rest of the class taking a look at how color works. We took a look at additive and subtractive colors and how three colors make up all the colors that we can see.
Homework for this week is to:
Read pg. 421 - 438 in the Conceptual Physics book
Do Review Questions #'s 2 - 25
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
4/22 Physics update and homework due 4/29
Hi folks,
In today's class, we got into ray diagrams and spent a good amount of time drawing them for convex and concave lenses. We spent some time on mirrors as well.
Homework due 4/29
Read Conceptual Physics pgs 463-476
Do Review Questions #'s 1 - 3
Do Think and Explain #'s 1 - 12
In today's class, we got into ray diagrams and spent a good amount of time drawing them for convex and concave lenses. We spent some time on mirrors as well.
Homework due 4/29
Read Conceptual Physics pgs 463-476
Do Review Questions #'s 1 - 3
Do Think and Explain #'s 1 - 12
Thursday, April 10, 2014
4/9 Physics update and homework due 4/23
Hi folks,
Today we began our discussion on light by taking a look at the electromagnetic spectrum, and exploring how light refracts as it goes through lenses and liquids. We will do more with light during our next class session.
Remember, no class next week due to Spring Break.
Homework due 4/23 is to:
Read pgs. 442 - 459
Do review questions on pg. 460 #'s 13 - 23
Do Think and Explain questions on pg. 462 #'s 8 - 10
Thursday, April 3, 2014
Message from Science Jim on homework for this week (4/1)
Science Jim is having computer problems so he asked me to send everyone his response to my email about this week's homework.
> Sorry about the homework for this week. My other computer has everyone's email addresses on it and at this point it's still not working right. Since i'm not sure when I'll be able to make that happen, let's just say no homework for this week.
>
> Congratulations! :)
> Science Jim
Madison Cross Sugg
mcsugg@mac.com
> Sorry about the homework for this week. My other computer has everyone's email addresses on it and at this point it's still not working right. Since i'm not sure when I'll be able to make that happen, let's just say no homework for this week.
>
> Congratulations! :)
> Science Jim
Madison Cross Sugg
mcsugg@mac.com
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Chapter for homework
Hi folks,
The chapter I assigned for homework is not in the original .pdf I gave you. I thought I had given you the full book. Here's the chapter.
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The chapter I assigned for homework is not in the original .pdf I gave you. I thought I had given you the full book. Here's the chapter.
.
3/25 physics update and homework due 4/1
Hi folks,
This week we worked on the concept of resonance. Resonance is when energy is transferred by a wave of a certain frequency causing something with a similar frequency to vibrate. It is the way energy can be transferred by waves. We did a variety of demonstrations to explore this concept.
Homework for this week, is to read the Resonance chapter in the Bite-Size Physics eBook and do the questions at the end of the chapter.
This week we worked on the concept of resonance. Resonance is when energy is transferred by a wave of a certain frequency causing something with a similar frequency to vibrate. It is the way energy can be transferred by waves. We did a variety of demonstrations to explore this concept.
Homework for this week, is to read the Resonance chapter in the Bite-Size Physics eBook and do the questions at the end of the chapter.
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Recording of Physics Class week 24
Your video is now on YouTube.
Physics week 24
3/18 Physics update and homework for 3/25
Hi folks,
Today we spent a bit more time mastering some of the math from the past weeks. The quizzes pointed to some issues in solving the energy problems and conservation of momentum problems so we spent more time explaining them and doing some examples in class.
We also spent a bit of time finding the relationship between the tension of a slinky and the velocity of a wave.
For homework due next week do the enclosed .pdf.
Today we spent a bit more time mastering some of the math from the past weeks. The quizzes pointed to some issues in solving the energy problems and conservation of momentum problems so we spent more time explaining them and doing some examples in class.
We also spent a bit of time finding the relationship between the tension of a slinky and the velocity of a wave.
For homework due next week do the enclosed .pdf.
Physics Class is on for today
Hi folks,
From what I've heard it looks like folks can make it so we will be having class today at the usual time.
See you all soon.
Jim Mueller
From what I've heard it looks like folks can make it so we will be having class today at the usual time.
See you all soon.
Jim Mueller
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