This document provides an overview and orientation for a physics class. It outlines the course topics over three terms covering areas like waves, light, electricity, magnetism, motion, heat and more. It also describes the grading system which includes periodic evaluations, quizzes, projects, class participation and enrichment activities. Rules for the class are also stated regarding punctuality, materials, and behavior. Finally, it introduces a "Fortress Game" team activity to be played in the next session and provides reminders for students.

1. PHYSICS CLASS
ORIENTATION

2. WHAT IS
PHYSICS ?
Physics is the science of
and

3. QUESTIONS LIKE:
How are rainbows
formed?
Why is the
sky blue?

4. QUESTIONS LIKE:
How can glasses fix
nearsightedness?
Why does thunder always
come after lightning?

5. QUESTIONS LIKE:
How does a nuclear
bomb work?
How can my friend in
America hear my voice
when I make a call?

6. QUESTIONS LIKE:
How do we make
electricity?
Why do metals get
attracted by magnets?

7. QUESTIONS LIKE:
Why do we need
airbags in our cars?
How is skydiving
possible?

8. QUESTIONS LIKE:
How can
airplanes fly?
Why do
ships float?

9. QUESTIONS LIKE:
How do car
engines work?
How does the AC
cool the room?

10. COURSE OVERVIEW
FIRST TERM
 Study of Waves
 Types of waves
 Wave properties
 Wave interactions
 Study of Light
 Nature of light
 Properties of light
 Colors
 Mirrors
 Lenses
 Study of Sound
 Nature of sound
 Sound interactions
 Music
 Study of EMR
 Electromagnetic
spectrum
 Radio broadcasting
 Telecommunications

11. COURSE OVERVIEW
SECOND TERM
 Study of Electricity
 Nature of electricity
 Charges
 Electric circuits
 Study of Magnets
 Nature of magnets
 Magnetic fields
 Study of
Electromagnetism
 Electric motors
 Generators
 Transformers

12. COURSE OVERVIEW
THIRD TERM
 Study of Motion
 Describing motion
 Types of motion
 Collisions
 Work and energy
 Study of Solids and
Fluids
 Characteristics
 Fluids at rest
 Fluids in motion
 Study of Heat
 Heat and temperature
 Heat transfer
 Phase changes
 Heat engines
 Heat pumps

13. GRADING SYSTEM

14. 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.

15. GRADING SYSTEM
Long Quizzes
 There will be at
least three long
quizzes per term.

16. GRADING SYSTEM
Projects
 There will be at
least one project in
a term.
 Projects can be
individual or group
tasks.

17. GRADING SYSTEM
Indiv. Class
Participation
 This consists of
your check-up test
scores, and other
performance-based
tasks such as
experiments, oral
participation, etc.

18. GRADING SYSTEM
Group Class
Participation
 This consists of any
group activity other
than group projects
such as role plays,
human simulations,
quiz bowls, etc.

19. GRADING SYSTEM
Enrichment
 This consists of
other individual
assessments not
classified as a
check-up test,
seatwork, or quiz.
Examples are
reflection papers,
mind maps, etc.

20. REQUIREMENTS
Physics book
Check-up Test notebook
Lecture notebook
scientific calculator
ruler and protractor
long green folder
art materials

21. RULES
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.

22. 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.

23. 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 period
 Second offense: returned at the end of the day
 Third offense: claim from the Headmaster
No eating/drinking (other than water)
inside the classroom at all times.

24. 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.

26. FORTRESS GAME
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.

27. 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.

28. 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.

29. 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.

30. 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.

31. FORTRESS GAME
Win Condition:
A group wins if the Fortress (the four
inner chairs) are occupied solely by
members of the group.

33. REMINDERS
FOR NEXT SESSION
!!
Read ahead:
Module 1, pp. 4-8
Module 2, pp. 9-17
Bring art materials (scissors, colored
paper, glue, coloring materials, etc.)
on Monday, July 15.