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Amphitheater High School, Room 415 Telephone #: (520) 696 5428 Mr. Salcido, Physics Teacher Email Address: jsalcido@amphi.com AP PHYSICS 1 SYLLABUS 2016 2017 Textbook : Raymond A. Serway and Jerry S. Faugh. Physics. 2006. Holt, Rinehart and Wiston. Print. (Set of textbooks available in classroom). Course Website : Amphitheater HS website > staff > Salcido, Jose Office Hours : Monday Friday during lunch time. Subject to change at the teacher s discretion. Other Resources Phet Interactive Simulations. University of Colorado < https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulations/category/physics > Khan Academy Physics. Khan Academy < https://www.khanacademy.org/science/physics > the Physics Classroom < http://www.physicsclassroom.com > Materials Notebook for note taking Scientific Calculator (inexpensive) Pen, pencil, protractor, and eraser Three ring binder (not required but highly recommended) Prerequisites : Algebra II and concurrent enrollment in a higher level math class. The grade earned in an AP course is weighted. Students are expected to take the AP exam and that exam will cost approximately $91 per exam; fee waivers are available for qualifying students. Students who do not qualify for waivers, but have no available funding will be considered on an individual basis. About AP Physics 1 This course is the equivalent to a first semester college course in algebra based physics. The course covers Newtonian mechanics, mechanical waves and sound, and it introduces electric circuits. We will spend much of our time solving mathematical problems together. This class will also require you to become familiar with scientific argumentation (the claim evidence reasoning framework). The AP Physics 1 course devotes about 25% of the time to laboratory investigations. Through this laboratory component you should be able to demonstrate the following seven science practices: 1. The student can use representations and models to communicate scientific phenomena and solve scientific problems. 1

2. The student can use mathematics appropriately. 3. The student can engage in scientific questioning to extend thinking or to guide investigations within the context of the AP course. 4. The student can plan and implement data collection strategies in relation to a particular scientific question. 5. The student can perform data analysis and evaluation of evidence. 6. The student can work with scientific explanations and theories. 7. The student is able to connect and relate knowledge across various scales, concepts, and representations in and across domains. The date of the AP exam is May 2, 2017 (Tuesday) at 12 noon. The AP exam is divided into two sections. Section I: Multiple choice (50 questions) Section II: Long free response to 2 different questions Short answer free response to 3 different questions Assignments and Evaluations Assignments: This course will consist of multiple types of student work including group activities, individual work, bell work, journals, class work, homework, labs, and exams. Late or Missed Assignments: Late assignments will not be accepted unless you use one of the six Freedom Passes named by Mr. Haverty that you have been provided with. These may be used to hand in assignments up to a week late. If an assignment is missed because of an absence, extra time will be given based on how many days were missed. Evaluations: Exams will be given throughout the year focusing on material covered in class, in labs, and in the reading assignments. The unit exam will be composed of multiple choice, short answer, matching, essay questions that will require students to explain their reasoning or/and solve problems algebraically, and projects. Extra Credit Extra credit is offered with the Freedom Passes. Additional extra credit opportunities will offered but they will all require some extra work. Extra credit means extra work. Grade Inquiries: If you [the student] have any questions about your grade, please make an appointment to see me, or come during tutoring time. Please do not inquire about grades during class time for respects to your classmates. 2

Course Outline Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4 Unit 1: Scientific Thinking The Scientific Method Dimensional Analysis Accuracy and Precision Significant Figures Claim Evidence Reaso ning Framework Unit 2: Linear Kinematics 1D Vectors (1D) Displacement Velocity Acceleration Kinematic Equations 1D Unit 3: Linear Kinematics 2D Vectors (2D) Projectile Motion Unit 4: Newton s Laws Newton s 1st Law Newton s 2nd Law Newton s 3rd Law Unit 5: Uniform Circular Motion and Gravitation Centripetal Force Newton s Law of Gravity Unit 6: Energy, work, and Power Work and Power Work Energy Theorem Potential Energy Conservation of Total Mechanical Energy Internal Energy Unit 7: Momentum and Impulse Momentum & Impulse Conservation of Linear Momentum (1D) Conservation of Linear Momentum (2D) Unit 8: Rotational Motion Rotational Kinematics Torque and Rotational Inertia Rotational Statics Rotational Dynamics Center of Mass Rotational Kinetic Energy Conservation of Angular Momentum Unit 9: Simple Harmonic Motion and Waves and Sound Simple Harmonic Motion Vibrations and Waves Speed of Waves Superposition Standing Waves Sound and Resonance Doppler Effect Shock Waves Unit 10: Electrostatics and Circuits Electric charge Electric field Coulomb s Law Electric Potential Electric Current Electric Resistance Ohm s Law and Power Direct Current Circuits in Series Circuits in Parallel Kirchhoff s Laws Calculation of Grades Grading Scale: A = 90 100% B = 80 89% C = 70 79% D = 60 69% F = Below 60% Distribution of Grades: 30% Classwork/Assignments (Bellwork, Homework, and classwork) 40% Projects and Labs 30% Assessments (Exams and Quizzes) 3

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS Attendance/Tardies Absences: You cannot get credit for a class that you have 9 or more absences in. If you receive an NM you may be able to recover credit by making up hours. Tardies: It is important that students are on time for class as students coming late to class disrupt the rest of the students who diligently got to class on time. I will take attendance and begin class when the tardy bell rings; students not in the classroom by this time will be marked tardy unless they have a pass from school personnel. In addition, if a student comes late to class then he or she will be given a Tardy Form. Completing the Tardy Form will excuse you the next time you are late to class. You are allowed to complete this form only once. Classroom Management Respect and Responsibility [To the student]: You are expected to treat your teachers and your peers with respect and care as an individual, to attend class regularly and to come to class on time, not to be disruptive in class, to be prepared to learn by bringing the materials and by completing your assignments on time and to the best of your ability (yes, teachers can tell when you try and they appreciate it), to study on your own (hence you are named Student ), and to respect school property and follow all lab safety procedures. Constantly ask yourself the following questions Did I do my homework? Did I asked questions during class? Did I do the extra credit activity? Did I go to office hours when I needed help? Do I dedicate sometimes more than 1 hour a day to study outside school? Do I help my peers when I see them having trouble? Disciplinary Hierarchy: A disciplinary hierarchy process consisting of five stages is in place in the event of inappropriate behavior in class and or during school hours. Stage 1: A personal, verbal warning is issued stating the inappropriate social or academic behavior. Stage 2: Student is asked to stay with me after class. Student will be asked to state the causes of the inappropriate behavior and will be asked to find a solution for the behavior. Stage 3: Parents or guardians and the student will be asked to have a meeting with me. The student, teacher, and parents will then try to find a solution for the problem together. Stage 4: Student will be referred to the Assistant Principal in charge of Discipline. Cheating [To the student]: There is really not a good reason to cheat. An exam is a tool that I use to figure out if you learned and it is a meant to compensate you for your efforts of working hard during class. You will have many exams and quizzes so don t get discouraged for a bad grade. However, always do your best so that you do not have regrets. 4

Substitute Expectations Impress the substitute teacher by offering your assistance if needed. I expect you to treat the substitute with the respect that you would like to be treated with. If on the other hand you decide to make the life of the substitute more challenging and he/she tells me that you misbehaved, then the stages 1 3 will be skipped and you will be referred (stage 4). Prohibited Items Computers, headphones, tablets, and phones may be allowed only when instructed by the teacher. Otherwise they are forbidden within the classroom Food is not allowed in class except during breakfast. Drinks are allowed only in a container with a screwtop. Failure to respect these rules will result in disciplinary actions consistent with school and classroom policies. Hall Passes Restroom passes will not be granted during the first 10 minutes and last 10 minutes of class. A student must sign out on the Restroom Pass Board, take the restroom pass, and sign back after returning directly from the restroom. If you want to go to the bathroom but someone else has already taken the pass then you are not allowed to go until the other student comes back. The number of hall passes is limited to the number of Freedom Passes you have left. Freedom Passes You are provided with 6 Freedom Passes. You can use these passes for a hall pass (restroom, locker, water, etc), to hand in one late assignment for full credit, to get 2 extra credit points at the end of the semester for each unused pass. To use one of this passes you must bring me the Freedom Pass sheet and I will mark it for the purpose you prefer. Lab Equipment Please respect all lab equipment. This equipment is school property and if you break it you will probably be leaving another student without that piece of equipment. You would have made it harder for this student, for me (the teacher), and for the school. So be careful when handling equipment. 5

I have read this syllabus and understand its content. By signing this form I agree to do my best in this class and follow these guidelines. Student Full Name (print): Student Signature: Period: Date: Parent/Guardian Full Name: Parent/Guardian Signature: Date: Email: Phone number: 6