syllabus for conceptual

1. Conceptual Physics Trimester 1
Mrs. Nading

2. What You Will Need for Class
• A pen or pencil
• A Notebook
• A Folder
• A scientific calculator
Preferably the Texas Instruments® TI-30XS
MultiView™ Scientific Calculator

4. Class Resources
• Conceptual Physics Textbook
• http://nadingconceptualphys.wix.com/physicsclass
• Your Teacher
• Educational Websites

5. Grading
• Tests - 50%
• Homework/Classwork – 20%
• Laboratory Work – 30%
• Lecture Notebook-5% of Classwork Grade
• Lab Notebook – 5% of Laboratory Work Grade
• Rube Goldberg contraption– 5% of Test Grade

6. Homework Policy
• No Late Homework is Accepted
• There will be approximately 15 homework
Assignments

7. Quiz Policy
• Quizzes will be given every Wednesday
• Quizzes may not be retaken unless there is an
excused absence

8. Laboratory
• Tuesdays will be laboratory or activity days
• Lecture on Laboratory Safety to follow

9. Lab Notebook Setup
• Either a separate Section or Notebook is
Required
• Before each lab, the instructions will be posted
on the class site, and students will be expected to
copy down the instructions step by step, as well
as answer the pre-lab question
• Entries must be dated
• Observations must be observed accurately and
honestly

10. Lecture Notebook Setup
• Each entry will be dated
• Outline Notes as outlined on the powerpoint, or
in a way that makes sense to you
• Each Monday when homework is handed in,
notebooks will also be handed in.

11. Rube Goldberg Project
• Decide on what your contraption will do. Some examples are
putting toothpaste onto a toothbrush, pouring a glass of water,
or closing a door. – Due Sept 12th
• Watch some videos to gather ideas – Due Sept 26th
• Make a list of materials you will need – Due Oct 12th
• Draw the design and how it will work – Due Oct 24th
• Collect the materials you need – Due Oct 24th
• Build the Machine – Due Nov 21st
• Test
• Re-build if necessary
• Test until working properly
• Once your project is finished, either bring it in to the class to
demonstrate, or create a video in which your task is
accomplished. – Due December 1st

12. Rube Goldberg Project
• Your Project must include 1 of each of the
following
• A lever – like a seesaw
• A ramp
• A wheel and axle – like a toy car
• A pulley – like an elevator
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qybUFnY7
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13. Academic Honesty Policy
• Plagiarism and Cheating is Not Tolerated
• It is a Group 2 offense which will end in an
automatic zero with no makeup and a 1-3
detentions.

14. Student Expectations
• Come to class on time and prepared to learn
• Turn off Cell phone and put it away before class
begins
• A failure to plan is a plan for failure and does not
constitute an emergency on anyone else’s part.
• Keep Current with the Material and ASK
QUESTIONS if you are having trouble

15. Each Day: A Primer
• Each day will begin with students cataloguing
the day’s expectations in their notebook with a
date and bulleted list
• We will then have a warm-up exercise
• Lecture and/or relevant activities and examples
• Evaluation of Main Ideas of the Lecture

16. A Few Suggestions
• Make Flashcards
• Practice Practice Practice
• Ask questions
• Utilize all resources
• Keep track of formulas on a separate sheet of
construction or cardstock paper
• Keep a positive attitude

17. POP QUIZ!