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Posted: November 5, 2013

Physics 112Vector Addition Review (test Thursday): vector_addition_review.pdf  Start working on the problems from page 13 and 14 of your problem set.  These questions are from Chapter 3 of the old textbook.  You can find the answers to these questions on page 54 of your problem set.Started the Vector Activity and will conclude it Monday as not all groups had a chance today.Continue with the vectors worksheet from yesterday (part 1 only).  It is on page 12 of the physics_112_problem_set_2013-14.pdf Physics 122Working through impulse and conservation of momentum in 1D!! Notes will go up tomorrow.If the project does not go well read the notes: physics_122_impulse_and_momentum_notes_oct_29.pdf and work on the practice problems on page 20 of the physics_122_problem_set_2012-13.pdf. Math 9Today was Pythagorean Theorem Assignment Day! pythagorean_theorem_assignment.pdfSome of these questions lead to great discussions on how some of the math works, patterns math produces, and even a little bit (just a little) of how we can apply Pythag to a situation outside the math classroom.  Today you all had to think in 3D! Comp Sci 110 in Room 108Read through unit 11 and work on the assignment: u11_change_time_converter.pdfProgram a simple boss battle: simple_boss_attack.pdf is complete for the most part.Moving on in the online notes tomorrow.When you have completed your Boss Battle Project and I will copy the files from your account.

Posted: November 1, 2013

Physics 112Start working on the problems from page 13 and 14 of your problem set.  These questions are from Chapter 3 of the old textbook.  You can find the answers to these questions on page 54 of your problem set.Started the Vector Activity and will conclude it Monday as not all groups had a chance today.Continue with the vectors worksheet from yesterday (part 1 only).  It is on page 12 of the physics_112_problem_set_2013-14.pdf Physics 122Time to work on the first problem project - since everyone's engineering friends couldn't figure it out ;)The following problem project is due Tuesday, Nov. 5 problem_project.pdfIf the project does not go well read the notes: physics_122_impulse_and_momentum_notes_oct_29.pdf and work on the practice problems on page 20 of the physics_122_problem_set_2012-13.pdf. Math 9As it was my first day back in the classroom in a while we went through the square root material from earlier in the week: pages 14 - 18 and work through problems 4 - 11 starting on page 18.Unit 1 - Square Roots and Surface AreaPg 11 # 4, 5, 7 (square roots) Comp Sci 110 in Room 108Read through unit 12 - String Functions - and start on the assignment on the review page.Read through unit 11 and work on the assignment: u11_change_time_converter.pdfProgram a simple boss battle: simple_boss_attack.pdf is complete for the most part.Moving on in the online notes tomorrow.When you have completed your Boss Battle Project and I will copy the files from your account.

Posted: October 30, 2013

No duty or supervision today.  Have students sign a piece of paper for attendance and I'll check it Thursday. Period 1 - Physics 112Start working on the problems from page 13 and 14 of your problem set.  These questions are from Chapter 3 of the old textbook.  You can find the answers to these questions on page 54 of your problem set.Will do the vector activity when this stupid flu goes away.Continue with the vectors worksheet from yesterday (part 1 only).  It is on page 12 of the physics_112_problem_set_2013-14.pdf Period 2 - Physics 122Continue with the work below.The following problem project is due Tuesday, Nov. 4: problem_project.pdfIf the project does not go well read the notes: physics_122_impulse_and_momentum_notes_oct_29.pdf and work on the practice problems on page 20 of the physics_122_problem_set_2012-13.pdf. Period 3 - Math 9Oct.30: Complete below and work on problems 12 and 20 starting on page 19.Oct. 29: Read through pages 14 - 18 and work through problems 4 - 11 starting on page 18.Unit 1 - Square Roots and Surface AreaPg 11 # 4, 5, 7 (square roots)Period 4 - Prep Period 5 - Study Block Period 6 - Comp Sci 110 in Room 108Read through unit 12 - String Functions - and start on the assignment on the review page.Read through unit 11 and work on the assignment: u11_change_time_converter.pdfProgram a simple boss battle: simple_boss_attack.pdf is complete for the most part.Moving on in the online notes tomorrow.When you have completed your Boss Battle Project and I will copy the files from your account.

Posted: October 28, 2013

No duty or supervision today.  Have students sign a piece of paper for attendance and I'll check it Wednesday. Period 1 - Physics 112Continue with the vectors worksheet from yesterday (part 1 only).  It is on page 12 of the physics_112_problem_set_2013-14.pdfWe will do the vector lab activity Wednesday. Period 2 - Physics 122The following problem project is due Tuesday, Nov. 4: problem_project.pdfIf the project does not go well read the notes: physics_122_impulse_and_momentum_notes_oct_29.pdf and work on the practice problems on page 20 of the physics_122_problem_set_2012-13.pdf. Period 3 - Math 9Oct. 29: Read through pages 14 - 18 and work through problems 4 - 11 starting on page 18.Unit 1 - Square Roots and Surface AreaPg 11 # 4, 5, 7 (square roots)Period 4 - Prep Period 5 - Study Block: Have students sign in on a piece of paper. Period 6 - Comp Sci 110 in Room 108Read through unit 11 and work on the assignment: u11_change_time_converter.pdfProgram a simple boss battle: simple_boss_attack.pdf is complete for the most part.Moving on in the online notes tomorrow.When you have completed your Boss Battle Project and I will copy the files from your account.

Posted: October 28, 2013

Physics 112Vectors! Page 12 # 1 - 3Tomorrow: Starting our vectors activity! Physics 122Forces in 2D - Test Math 9Unit 1 - Square Roots and Surface AreaPg 11 # 4, 5, 7 (square roots)Comp Sci 110Read through unit 11 and work on the assignment: u11_change_time_converter.pdfProgram a simple boss battle: simple_boss_attack.pdf is complete for the most part.Moving on in the online notes tomorrow.When you have completed your Boss Battle Project and I will copy the files from your account.

Posted: October 22, 2013

Physics 112The motion test yesterday did not go as well as I'd hoped.  There will be a retest Thursday.  Today we reviewed the test from yesterday and will do so again tomorrow.  The upcoming units require the understanding of how to solve these motion questions.motion_test_oct21.pdfmotion_test_oct21_solutions.pdf Physics 122Forces in 2D - Type 3 - Objects on an InclineCheck out the YouTube Videos for examples (http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1AR2Kr3MSaMoQX-5x4INSpEzlQevcqla) - notes will be online tomorrow. Math 9Working through the Math Powers Lab.  powers_math_lab.pdfThere will be an optional retest for the powers unit this Friday, Oct. 25.powers_practice_test2.pdfComp Sci 110Program a simple boss battle: simple_boss_attack.pdf is complete for the most part.Moving on in the online notes tomorrow.When you have completed your Boss Battle Project and I will copy the files from your account.

Posted: October 16, 2013

Physics 112Displacement-Time Graphs. Velocity-Time Graphs.Test is Friday, Oct. 18 Physics 122Forces in 2D - Type 2 - Hanging signsphysics122_forces2d_notes_oct15.pdf Math 9Powers TestTomorrow: Math Lab!Comp Sci 110Computers are working again! Completion of program by Friday.Program a simple boss battle: simple_boss_attack.pdf

Posted: October 15, 2013

Physics 112Displacement-Time Graphs. Velocity-Time Graphs.Test is Friday, Oct. 18 Physics 122Forces in 2D - Type 1 problems page 10 in your problem set. Math 9Practice for tomorrow's test: powers_practice_test.pdfReview of Section 2.4 and 2.5.Pg 87 #s 1,3,5,8,9,13,14,17,18,27 (will continue tomorrow).Complete the odd numbers: powers_review.pdfComp Sci 110Computer issue today, back at it tomorrow.Oct 7: Program a simple boss battle: simple_boss_attack.pdfThis is due by the end of class Wednesday., Oct, 9

Posted: October 8, 2013

Physics 112Displacement-Time Graphs.  Handout (will give tomorrow if you were absent)Motion Test Thursday, Oct. 17. Physics 122Forces in 2D Math 9Review of Section 2.4 and 2.5.Pg 87 #s 1,3,5,8,9,13,14,17,18,27 (will continue tomorrow).Complete the odd numbers: powers_review.pdfComp Sci 110Oct 7: Program a simple boss battle: simple_boss_attack.pdfThis is due by the end of class Wednesday., Oct, 9

Posted: October 7, 2013

Physics 112Lab write-ups.Tomorrow: Displacement-Time Graphs.Motion Test Wednesday, Oct. 16. Physics 122Application of Vectors: Using Computer Models (programmed in Excel). Finished today.Tomorrow - Forces!Work on your Excel assignment: application_of_vectors_sim.pdf Math 9Review of Section 2.4 and 2.5.Complete the odd numbers: powers_review.pdfComp Sci 110Oct 7: Program a simple boss battle: simple_boss_attack.pdfThis is due by the end of class Wednesday., Oct, 9

Posted: October 3, 2013

Physics 112Introduction to the labs we and some equipment.Re-Quiz tomorrow Sept 26 (first one didn't go so well - review the questions in the file below).motion_quiz_review_sept_25.pdfWork through: motion_problems_review.pdfAcceleration Practice: Page 7 # 1 - 7; Page 10 #1 - 12 Physics 122Application of Vectors: Using Computer Models (programmed in Excel).Work on your Excel assignment: application_of_vectors_sim.pdf Math 9Exponent Laws: Power to a Power Section 2.5 of text.  No assigned questions today.Course work: Page 76 - 77 #s 4 - 7Monday's Quiz was returned.Comp Sci 110Oct 3: Program a simple boss battle: simple_boss_attack.pdfSept 27: Read through Unit 10 then tackle the projects in the assignment (in the "Let's Review" section).Read through Unit 9 then tackle the projects in the assignment (in the "Let's Review" section).
spring_oscillation_ramp_lab.xlsx

Posted: October 1, 2013

Physics 112Introduction to the labs we and some equipment.Re-Quiz tomorrow Sept 26 (first one didn't go so well - review the questions in the file below).motion_quiz_review_sept_25.pdfWork through: motion_problems_review.pdfAcceleration Practice: Page 7 # 1 - 7; Page 10 #1 - 12 Physics 122Application of Vectors: Using Computer Models (programmed in Excel).Work on your Excel assignment: application_of_vectors_sim.pdf Math 9Exponent Laws: Multiplying Powers (math_9_powers_oct_1.pdf)Course work: Page 76 - 77 #s 4 - 7Monday's Quiz will be returned tomorrow.Comp Sci 110Oct 1: Program a simple boss battle: simple_boss_attack.pdfSept 27: Read through Unit 10 then tackle the projects in the assignment (in the "Let's Review" section).Read through Unit 9 then tackle the projects in the assignment (in the "Let's Review" section).

Posted: September 27, 2013

Physics 112Introduction to the labs we and some equipment.Re-Quiz tomorrow Sept 26 (first one didn't go so well - review the questions in the file below).motion_quiz_review_sept_25.pdfWork through: motion_problems_review.pdfAcceleration Practice: Page 7 # 1 - 7; Page 10 #1 - 12 Physics 122Application of Vectors: Using Computer Models (programmed in Excel).We just got started and will continue in class Monday. Math 9Sept 26 - 27th, complete the powers practice worksheet: powers_practice.pdfQuiz Monday or Tuesday next week.Powers: math_9_powers_sept_24.pdfPowers of 10 and 0: math_9_powers_sept_25.pdfComp Sci 110Sept 27: Read through Unit 10 then tackle the projects in the assignment (in the "Let's Review" section).Read through Unit 9 then tackle the projects in the assignment (in the "Let's Review" section).Create the Lucky 7 program (through the online course site or handout as guidance).Flowchart Assignment #2: flowchart_assignment_02.pdf

Posted: September 25, 2013

Physics 112Re-Quiz tomorrow Sept 26 (first one didn't go so well - review the questions in the file below).motion_quiz_review_sept_25.pdfWork through: motion_problems_review.pdfAcceleration Practice: Page 7 # 1 - 7; Page 10 #1 - 12 Physics 122Application of Vectors test Thursday, Sept 26.Be sure to review #6, 16, and 20 for the test - wink, wink. Math 9Powers: math_9_powers_sept_24.pdfPowers of 10 and 0: math_9_powers_sept_25.pdfComp Sci 110Read through Unit 9 then tackle the projects in the assignment (in the "Let's Review" section).Create the Lucky 7 program (through the online course site or handout as guidance).Flowchart Assignment #2: flowchart_assignment_02.pdf

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