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Posted: February 4, 2014

Feb. 4/2014

Physics 112Introduction to Motion: physics112_disp_vel_jan31.pdfIntro to acceleration: physics112_acceleration_feb_4.pdfNo problems for HW, review notes.Math 9Linear Relationships: math9_linear_equations_notes_jan31.pdfRead through page 154 - 157 of your textbook.Questions #s 1 - 5 of the worksheet: math9_linear_equations_practice_jan31.pdfmath9_linear_equations_notes_feb_4.pdfText Pg 159 #s 4-9, 11, 12, 14, 15.Physics 122Review of Motion: physics122_motion_review_jan31.pdfReview of Forces in 1D: physics_122_forces_1d_review_feb_4.pdfProblems 1 - 5 on page 5 of your problem set.For all of the course documents go here: January 29/2014 - Semester 2 Begins!

Posted: January 31, 2014

Friday, Jan. 31/2014

Physics 112Solving Equations Review: Page 3 of problem set.Introduction to Motion: physics112_disp_vel_jan31.pdfMath 9Linear Relationships: math9_linear_equations_notes_jan31.pdfRead through page 154 - 157 of your textbook.Questions #s 1 - 5 of the worksheet: math9_linear_equations_practice_jan31.pdfPhysics 122Review of Motion: physics122_motion_review_jan31.pdfFor all of the course documents go here: January 29/2014 - Semester 2 Begins!

Posted: January 24, 2014

January 29/2014 - Semester 2 Begins!

Physics 112 Digital ResourcesCourse Outline: physics_112_2013-2014_course_outline.pdfeText: jmh_science_physics_112-122.pdfProblem Set: physics_112_problem_set_spring_2014.pdfEquation Handbook: physics_handbook_spring_2014.pdfLab Manual: physics_112_lab_manual_2013.pdfSummary of Physics Concepts: physics_concepts.pdfPhysical Science Concepts: physical_science_concepts.pdfPhysics Study Guide: physics_flexbook_study_guides.pdfYouTube Videos: Physics 112 YouTube PlaylistLab Analysis Excel Files:diffraction_lab_results.xlsxsnells_law_lab.xlsxspring_oscillation_ramp_lab.xlsxwaves_lab_results_2012.xlsx Physics 122 Digital ResourcesCourse Outline: physics_122_course_outline_2014.pdfeText: jmh_science_physics_112-122.pdfProblem Set: physics_122_problem_set_spring_2014.pdfEquation Handbook: physics_handbook_spring_2014.pdfSummary of Physics Concepts: physics_concepts.pdfPhysical Science Concepts: physical_science_concepts.pdfPhysics Study Guide: physics_flexbook_study_guides.pdfYouTube Videos: Physics 122 YouTube Playlist  Math 9Semester 2 Course Outline: math_9_course_outline_spring_2014.pdfRecommended and Useful Apps: **Important Note**  Student are now allowed to use a personal device to view/read course content.  These devices can be their phone (iPhone, Blackberry, Samsung, etc), tablet (iPad, iPod, Acer, Hipstreet, etc) , or laptop.  If bringing any of these to school please guard them carefully and remember to abide by school policy of regarding the use of such devices.  If you do not want to use your own device there are still netbooks in the classroom.iOS/Apple Products:  To save and view a course document you must have an app installed capable of opening .pdf file.  The iTunes store is filled with free and cheap options; a few are (some have different versions depending on your device):  GoodReader (iphone/ipad - $) https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/goodreader-for-iphone/id306277111?mt=8iB... https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/ibooks/id364709193?mt=8Adobe Reader: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/adobe-reader/id469337564?mt=8 (iphone/ipad - free). View this website on your device and click the file you want to save.  After it opens you should see an option to open it within a specified app.  Once opened with the app it is saved.  Repeat those steps for all the files you want.  I would allot 500 Mb for the files we would have this semester.Graphing Calculator by Desmos (free): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/desmos-graphing-calculator/id653517540Th... (free or $): https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/theodolite/id339393884?mt=8Physics I and II HD ($): https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/physics-i-hd/id452545949?mt=8CK12 Free Textbooks: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/artist/ck-12-foundation/id385804517?mt=11And... Products:  You can save a file at any time to your device, but you require an app to view that file.  To save the file follow the steps listed above once you open this websit on your device.  Go to the app store on your device and download the free Adobe Reader app (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.adobe.reader&feature=s...).  There may be many others but this app worked well for me.

Posted: January 23, 2014

January 29/2014 - Start of Semester 2!

Physics 112 Digital ResourcesCourse Outline: physics_112_2013-2014_course_outline.pdfeText: jmh_science_physics_112-122.pdfProblem Set: physics_112_problem_set_spring_2014.pdfEquation Handbook: physics_handbook_spring_2014.pdfLab Manual: physics_112_lab_manual_2013.pdfSummary of Physics Concepts: physics_concepts.pdfPhysical Science Concepts: physical_science_concepts.pdfPhysics Study Guide: physics_flexbook_study_guides.pdfYouTube Videos: Physics 112 YouTube Playlist Physics 122 Digital ResourcesCourse Outline: physics_122_course_outline_2014.pdfeText: jmh_science_physics_112-122.pdfProblem Set: physics_122_problem_set_spring_2014.pdfEquation Handbook: physics_handbook_spring_2014.pdfSummary of Physics Concepts: physics_concepts.pdfPhysical Science Concepts: physical_science_concepts.pdfPhysics Study Guide: physics_flexbook_study_guides.pdfYouTube Videos: Physics 122 YouTube Playlist  Math 9Semester 2 Course Outline: math_9_course_outline_spring_2014.pdfUp First: Linear Relations!!Recommended and Useful Apps: **Important Note**  Student are now allowed to use a personal device to view/read course content.  These devices can be their phone (iPhone, Blackberry, Samsung, etc), tablet (iPad, iPod, Acer, Hipstreet, etc) , or laptop.  If bringing any of these to school please guard them carefully and remember to abide by school policy of regarding the use of such devices.  If you do not want to use your own device there are still netbooks in the classroom.iOS/Apple Products:  To save and view a course document you must have an app installed capable of opening .pdf file.  The iTunes store is filled with free and cheap options; a few are (some have different versions depending on your device):  GoodReader (iphone - $) https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/goodreader-for-iphone/id306277111?mt=8iB... https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/ibooks/id364709193?mt=8Adobe Reader: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/adobe-reader/id469337564?mt=8 (iphone/ipad - free). View this website on your device and click the file you want to save.  After it opens you should see an option to open it within a specified app.  Once opened with the app it is saved.  Repeat those steps for all the files you want.  I would allot 500 Mb for the files we would have this semester.Graphing Calculator by Desmos (free): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/desmos-graphing-calculator/id653517540Th... (free or $): https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/theodolite/id339393884?mt=8Android Products:  You can save a file at any time to your device, but you require an app to view that file.  To save the file follow the steps listed above once you open this websit on your device.  Go to the app store on your device and download the free Adobe Reader app (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.adobe.reader&feature=s...).  There may be many others but this app worked well for me.

Posted: January 13, 2014

Monday, Jan. 13/2014

Physics 112Wave Interference and Standing Waves. Notes: physics_112_waves_notes_jan_2014.pdfPage 23 # 12 - 16, 18 physics_112_problem_set_2013-14.pdfTracker Quick Guide: tracker_quick_start_guide.pdfphysics_112_lab_manual_2013.pdfwaves_lab_results_2012.xlsxspring_oscillation_ramp_lab.xlsx Physics 122Circular Motion Centripetal force, banked and unbanked turns: physics122_circular_motion_jan_2014.pdfPage 34 of the physics_122_problem_set_2012-13.pdfDon't forget to check out the YouTube Videos: Physics 122 YouTube Playlist  Math 9Exam discussion and review:pythagorean_theorem_review.pdfSquare Roots and Surface Area Review: unit_1_review.pdfpowers_review.pdfrational_number_review.pdf Comp Sci 110 in Room 108In class computer programming assignment next Wednesday, Jan 15.There is no exam in this course during exam week.Basic Poker game: poker_assignment.pdfLooping Assignment: unit_14_looping.pdfGo through the chapter 13 notes and work on the next assignment: blackjack.pdf

Posted: January 9, 2014

Thursday, Jan. 9/2014

Physics 112Wave equation and wave speed. Notes: physics_112_waves_notes_jan_2014.pdfPage 23 # 12 - 16, 18 physics_112_problem_set_2013-14.pdfTracker Quick Guide: tracker_quick_start_guide.pdfphysics_112_lab_manual_2013.pdfwaves_lab_results_2012.xlsxspring_oscillation_ramp_lab.xlsx Physics 122Circular Motion Centripetal force, banked and unbanked turns: physics122_circular_motion_jan_2014.pdfPage 34 of the physics_122_problem_set_2012-13.pdfDon't forget to check out the YouTube Videos: Physics 122 YouTube Playlist  Math 9Exam discussion and review of Rational Numbers - Review sheets have been handed out and they will be uploaded tomorrow. Comp Sci 110 in Room 108In class computer programming assignment next Wednesday, Jan 15.There is no exam in this course during exam week.Basic Poker game: poker_assignment.pdfLooping Assignment: unit_14_looping.pdfGo through the chapter 13 notes and work on the next assignment: blackjack.pdf

Posted: January 7, 2014

Jan. 7/2014 - Happy New Year!!

Physics 112Started the unit on waves: physics_112_waves_notes_jan_2014.pdf (no assigned problems but you should read the notes before class tomorrow).physics_112_problem_set_2013-14.pdfTracker Quick Guide: tracker_quick_start_guide.pdfphysics_112_lab_manual_2013.pdfwaves_lab_results_2012.xlsxspring_oscillation_ramp_lab.xlsx Physics 122We are aiming to cover circular motion and universal gravitation before the end of the semester (next Friday).Circular Motion Complete Notes: physics122_circular_motion_jan_2014.pdfPage 31 of the physics_122_problem_set_2012-13.pdfDon't forget to check out the YouTube Videos: Physics 122 YouTube Playlist  Math 9Exam discussion and review of Rational Numbers. Comp Sci 110 in Room 108In class computer programming assignment next Wednesday, Jan 15.There is no exam in this course during exam week.Basic Poker game: poker_assignment.pdfLooping Assignment: unit_14_looping.pdfGo through the chapter 13 notes and work on the next assignment: blackjack.pdf

Posted: December 16, 2013

Monday, Dec. 16/2013

Physics 112Review for Test.  I stongly suggest working through the following questions from the problem set:Pg 19-20 #s 4, 10, 16.  Pg. 17 # 3, Pg. 21 #s 22, 24.  Test is Wednesday, Dec 18.physics_112_problem_set_2013-14.pdfTracker Quick Guide: tracker_quick_start_guide.pdfphysics_112_lab_manual_2013.pdfwaves_lab_results_2012.xlsxspring_oscillation_ramp_lab.xlsx Physics 122Projectile Motion - Think about lab/project.Start working through the problems on page 28 - 30 of the physics_122_problem_set_2012-13.pdfDon't forget this: toque_problem_assignment.pdf  Math 9Polynomial Project - Time to start analyzing your slow motion videos. Comp Sci 110 in Room 108Basic Poker game: poker_assignment.pdfLooping Assignment: unit_14_looping.pdfGo through the chapter 13 notes and work on the next assignment: blackjack.pdf

Posted: December 9, 2013

Monday, Dec. 9/2013

Physics 112Forces in 1D - Connected Masses.  Page 21 of your problem set.physics_112_problem_set_2013-14.pdfTracker Quick Guide: tracker_quick_start_guide.pdfphysics_112_lab_manual_2013.pdfwaves_lab_results_2012.xlsxspring_oscillation_ramp_lab.xlsx Physics 122Projectile Motion - Think about lab/project.Start working through the problems on page 28 - 30 of the physics_122_problem_set_2012-13.pdfDon't forget this: toque_problem_assignment.pdf  Math 9Polynomial Test tomorrow, Dec. 10.Starting Wednesday we will be working on a polynomial project. Comp Sci 110 in Room 108Basic Poker game: poker_assignment.pdfLooping Assignment: unit_14_looping.pdfGo through the chapter 13 notes and work on the next assignment: blackjack.pdf

Posted: November 28, 2013

Thursday, Nov. 28/2013

Physics 112Forces in 1D quiz.Started working with Newton's 2nd Law.  For Monday: forces_1d_2nd_law.pdfFriday you will be in the laboratory to collect your data for your third lab.physics_112_problem_set_2013-14.pdfTracker Quick Guide: tracker_quick_start_guide.pdfLab day today and Tuesday to collect your data.  Analysis due next Wednesday, Nov. 13.physics_112_lab_manual_2013.pdfwaves_lab_results_2012.xlsxspring_oscillation_ramp_lab.xlsx Physics 122Static Equilibrium Problems physics122_torque_notes_nov28.pdfStart working through all problems on page 26 - 27 of the physics_122_problem_set_2012-13.pdftoque_problem_assignment.pdfMomentum and Torque test Tuesday, Dec. 3 (review Monday) Math 9Polynomial QuizPolynomial Subtraction Comp Sci 110 in Room 108Looping Assignment: unit_14_looping.pdfGo through the chapter 13 notes and work on the next assignment: blackjack.pdf

Posted: November 27, 2013

Wednesday, Nov. 27/2013

Physics 112Forces in 1D.  Pages 17 - 18 of your problem set.Notes: physics112_forces_notes_nov20.pdfphysics_112_problem_set_2013-14.pdfTracker Quick Guide: tracker_quick_start_guide.pdfLab day today and Tuesday to collect your data.  Analysis due next Wednesday, Nov. 13.physics_112_lab_manual_2013.pdfwaves_lab_results_2012.xlsxspring_oscillation_ramp_lab.xlsx Physics 122Torque: physics122_torque_notes_nov27.pdf no practice questions assigned (get to that tomorrow).toque_problem_assignment.pdfMomentum and Torque test Tuesday, Dec. 3 (review Monday) Math 9Polynomial simplification and addition.Quiz Thursday, Nov. 28. Comp Sci 110 in Room 108Looping Assignment: unit_14_looping.pdfBlackjack assignment is to be completed for Monday, Nov. 18.Go through the chapter 13 notes and work on the next assignment: blackjack.pdf

Posted: November 25, 2013

Physics 112 YouTube Playlist

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1AR2Kr3MSaOO9tKtb4XuHkqt9dcrGzZ5

Posted: November 19, 2013

Tuesday, Nov. 19/2013

Physics 112physics_112_problem_set_2013-14.pdfDiscussion of Forces.Motion Project Assigned: motion_analysis_lab.pdf  Date guidelines are in the document.Tracker Quick Guide: tracker_quick_start_guide.pdfLab day today and Tuesday to collect your data.  Analysis due next Wednesday, Nov. 13.physics_112_lab_manual_2013.pdfwaves_lab_results_2012.xlsxspring_oscillation_ramp_lab.xlsx Physics 122Momentum in 2D! All practice problems on page 22 of the physics_122_problem_set_2012-13.pdf.Worksheet: cons_mom_vprime.pdfmomentum_lab.pdfphysics_122_impulse_and_momentum_notes_nov19.pdfphysics_122_impulse_and_momentum_notes_nov8.pdfPhysics 122 Videos (Tracker Video Analysis and Modeling Tool for Physics Education)jacob01.movjacob02.movjacob03.movmaggie01.movmaggie02.movkate01.movmattg01.movalexa01.movchris01.movMath 9Introduction to polynomials - Chapter 5 (notes to follow soon). Comp Sci 110 in Room 108Blackjack assignment is to be completed for Monday, Nov. 18.Go through the chapter 13 notes and work on the next assignment: blackjack.pdfRead through unit 11 and work on the assignment: u11_change_time_converter.pdf

Posted: November 13, 2013

Wednesday, Nov. 13/2013

Physics 112Motion Project Assigned: motion_analysis_lab.pdf  Date guidelines are in the document.Tracker Quick Guide: tracker_quick_start_guide.pdfLab day today and Tuesday to collect your data.  Analysis due next Wednesday, Nov. 13.physics_112_lab_manual_2013.pdfwaves_lab_results_2012.xlsxspring_oscillation_ramp_lab.xlsx Physics 122Momentum in 2D! All practice problems on page 22 of the physics_122_problem_set_2012-13.pdf.Tomorrow: More conservation of momentum examples and soon we will start collecting collision video(s) for a lab.Tomorrow's (Nov. 14) Worksheet: cons_mom_vprime.pdfConservation of Momentum Problem Assignment: momentum_problem_assignment.pdfphysics_122_impulse_and_momentum_notes_nov8.pdf Math 9Chapter 1 (square roots, pythagorean theorem, and surface area) test is Friday, Nov. 15Chapter 1 Review of square roots and surface area: unit_1_review.pdfChapter 1 Review of Pythagorean Theorem: pythagorean_theorem_review.pdfWorked out surface area examples: unit_1_review-surface_area.pdf Comp Sci 110 in Room 108Blackjack assignment is to be completed for Monday, Nov. 18.Go through the chapter 13 notes and work on the next assignment: blackjack.pdfRead through unit 11 and work on the assignment: u11_change_time_converter.pdf

Posted: November 8, 2013

Friday, Nov. 8/2013

Physics 112Lab day today and Tuesday to collect your data.  Analysis due next Wednesday, Nov. 13.physics_112_lab_manual_2013.pdfwaves_lab_results_2012.xlsxspring_oscillation_ramp_lab.xlsx Physics 122Momentum in 2D! Practice Problem #35 on page 22 of the physics_122_problem_set_2012-13.pdf.physics_122_impulse_and_momentum_notes_nov8.pdf Math 9Thanks to Mr. Brett Eustergerling, a teacher intern, for leading the lesson on surface area.  Comp Sci 110 in Room 108Go through the chapter 13 notes and work on the next assignment: blackjack.pdfRead through unit 11 and work on the assignment: u11_change_time_converter.pdf

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