PHYSICS CLASS ORIENTATION

Physics is the science of

and

WHAT IS PHYSICS?

QUESTIONS LIKE:

Why is the sky blue?

How are rainbows formed?

QUESTIONS LIKE:

How can glasses fix nearsightedness?

Why does thunder always come after lightning?

QUESTIONS LIKE:

How can my friend in America hear my voice

when I make a call?

How does a nuclear bomb work?

QUESTIONS LIKE:

How do we make electricity?

Why do metals get attracted by magnets?

QUESTIONS LIKE:

How is skydiving possible?

Why do we need airbags in our cars?

QUESTIONS LIKE:

How can airplanes fly?

Why do ships float?

QUESTIONS LIKE:

How does the AC cool the room?

How do car engines work?

Study of WavesTypes of wavesWave propertiesWave interactions

Study of LightNature of lightProperties of lightColorsMirrorsLenses

Study of SoundNature of soundSound interactionsMusic

Study of EMRElectromagnetic

spectrumRadio broadcastingTelecommunications

COURSE OVERVIEW

FIRST TERM

Study of ElectricityNature of electricityChargesElectric circuits

Study of MagnetsNature of magnetsMagnetic fields

Study of

ElectromagnetismElectric motorsGeneratorsTransformers

COURSE OVERVIEW

SECOND TERM

Study of MotionDescribing motionTypes of motionCollisionsWork and energy

Study of Solids and FluidsCharacteristicsFluids at restFluids in motion

Study of HeatHeat and temperatureHeat transferPhase changesHeat enginesHeat pumps

COURSE OVERVIEW

THIRD TERM

GRADING SYSTEM

Periodical Evaluation

The third periodical evaluation will consist of 10% of first term, 10% of second term and 80% of third term topics.

GRADING SYSTEM

Long QuizzesThere will be at

least three long quizzes per term.

GRADING SYSTEM

ProjectsThere will be at

least one project in a term.

Projects can be individual or group tasks.

GRADING SYSTEM

Indiv. Class Participation

This consists of your check-up test scores, and other performance-based tasks such as experiments, oral participation, etc.

GRADING SYSTEM

Group Class Participation

This consists of any group activity other than group projects such as role plays, human simulations, quiz bowls, etc.

GRADING SYSTEM

EnrichmentThis consists of

other individual assessments not classified as a check-up test, seatwork, or quiz. Examples are reflection papers, mind maps, etc.

GRADING SYSTEM

Physics bookCheck-up Test notebookLecture notebookscientific calculatorruler and protractorlong green folderart materials

REQUIREMENTS

We will be starting on time. Always be prepared for class. Have your book, notebook and other materials (as instructed) prepared in your desk tray.

Late students must remain standing outside by the door and wait for the teacher to grant permission to enter.

RULES

Borrowing of school materials is NOT allowed.

Exercise personal responsibility for the things you need for class.

This includes the borrowing of books, calculators, rulers and protractors.

RULES

Any electronic gadget (cellphone, iPod, laptop, etc.) should not be used at any time during class hours, unless otherwise instructed. Noncompliance results to confiscation of aforementioned gadgets.First offense: returned at the end of the periodSecond offense: returned at the end of the dayThird offense: claim from the Headmaster

No eating/drinking (other than water) inside the classroom at all times.

RULES

During Long Quizzes and Periodical Evaluation, you are not allowed to stand or go out of the classroom in the whole duration of the exam.

If you have any concerns, raise your hand and silently wait for the teacher to approach you.

RULES

Set-up:There will be two groups.Four chairs will be arranged in a circle

facing outward.The rest of the chairs will be arranged in

a circle around the four chairs, facing inward.

The number of chairs must be one more than the number of players.

FORTRESS GAME

Set-up:Each group sends two representative to

sit in the inner circle. They are arranged alternately.

The rest of the group sit in the outer circle, also arranged alternately.

There must be one empty chair in the outer circle.

FORTRESS GAME

Set-up:Each group sends two representative to

sit in the inner circle. They are arranged alternately.

The rest of the group sit in the outer circle, also arranged alternately.

There must be one empty chair in the outer circle.

FORTRESS GAME

Set-up:All players write their name on a piece of

paper.All papers are placed inside a container

and shuffled.Each player then draws a piece of paper.

You must not show or tell anybody the name written on the piece of paper.

FORTRESS GAME

Mechanics:The player sitting on the right of the

empty chair calls out any name.Whoever holds the paper with the called

out name must transfer to the empty seat.These two steps shall be repeated

indefinitely until one group wins.

FORTRESS GAME

Win Condition:A group wins if the Fortress (the four

inner chairs) are occupied solely by members of the group.

FORTRESS GAME

Read ahead:Module 1, pp. 4-8Module 2, pp. 9-17

Bring art materials (scissors, colored paper, glue, coloring materials, etc.) on Monday, July 15.

REMINDERS FOR NEXT SESSION!!