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AP Physics with Calculus (Mechanics) Assignments

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Term
2014-2015 School Year
Department
Science
Description
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Instructional videos, simulations, make up work & sample test items can be found at:  www.physbuzz.org,  This interactive site requires that you have your McGill-Toolen Assigned username & password.  You can read instructions on how to sign in at the "Moodle Sign In" form.  If you are not able to sign in email Dr. Burgess at [email protected] for assistance.
1st Quarter Assignments:     Analysis & Linear Kinematics Unit 
                                                 Vectors & Dimensional Motion Unit 
 
2nd Quarter Assignments:    Dynamics Unit Unit  
                                                Conservation Laws Unit 
 
                                    1st Semester Exam Study Guide
 
3rd Quarter Assignments:    Rotation & Rolling Unit
                                                 Oscillations and Harmonic Motion Unit
 
4th Quarter Assignments:     Law of Gravity Unit
                                                  Review Unit
 
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Unit Assignment:

     Review Unit

THE FEW. THE PROUD.
THE CLASS WITH NO EXEMPTIONS!
 
Practice for the exam at www.physbuzz.org 
 
PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THERE ARE NO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE FINAL EXAM IN PHYSICS FOR ANY STUDENT IN AP PHYSICS.  A STUDENT CAN TAKE THE AP PHYSICS EXAM AUTHORED BY THE COLLEGE BOARD OR TAKE THE COURSE AP PHYSICS EXAM  AUTHORED BY YOUR INSTRUCTOR.
 

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Unit Assignment:

     Gravitational Analysis

Watch the Instructional Videos:
 
PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THERE ARE NO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE FINAL EXAM IN PHYSICS FOR ANY STUDENT IN AP PHYSICS.  A STUDENT CAN TAKE THE AP PHYSICS EXAM AUTHORED BY THE COLLEGE BOARD OR TAKE THE COURSE AP PHYSICS EXAM  AUTHORED BY YOUR INSTRUCTOR.

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SUPER SCRIMMAGE!

January 28, 2015
Come watch the best in the state go head to head in the
McGill-Toolen Catholic High School
SUPER SCRIMMAGE 2015!
A-TEAM   vs.    B-TEAM 
 
Snacks!  3 Attendance Points!  BONUS ASSIGNMENT POINTS!
Win a Prize by Predicting the Score and results prior to the cipher!
There will be 8 rounds with 2 rounds per team member.
Perfect team score possible is "40" using competition scoring method!
 
 
 
"If you have everything under control, you're not moving fast enough."  M. Andretti

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PHYSICS TEAM QUALIFYING!

the QUALIFYING IS REQUIRED OF ALL TEAM MEMBERS
on January 14, 2015
COMPETITORS SELECTED GET AN ALL EXPENSES PAID TRIP TO TUSCALOOSA FOR THE COMPETITION, TOUR & PHYSICS SHOW!
 
       The top two "Pre-Qualifying Scores" will be granted automatic "Physics Team Competitor" designation IF the winners agree to train and go to the Alabama High School Physics Competition.
           YOUR SCORE ON THE QUALIFYING TEST will determine up to 90% of your final rating and will provide an increase in your rating points.  Underclassman will carry the rating points (divided by 10) into the next year.

      ONLY THOSE WHO TAKE THE

QUALIFYING

AND

HAVE 12 ATTENDANCE POINTS ARE

DESIGNATED

 "PHYSICS TEAM MEMBERS"!

Note: Those not taking the "Qualifying" are purges from records and rolls!
 
THE FINAL WEEKS
    Rating points earned through attendance, monthly training quizzes, Pre-qualifying Quiz and the Qualifying Competition are combined to determine those selected to compete at the Alabama High School Physics Competition. The Physics Team Competitors are those ranked in the top 9 of all Physics Team Members after the Qualifying!
 
What is your Rank?  How far from the BEST are you?
Physics Team Rankings!
 
Go to www.physbuzz.org now and start training!

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Physics Team Qualifying will be attempted in class.

 

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     "Pray for our team...in 2015!"
     McGill-Toolen Catholic High School has now officially registered for the Alabama High school Physics Competition.  This prestigious competition will have 30-40 of the best schools, 70-90 hopeful teams and 270-400 of the finest science students (who all think they can win-those who have no chance don't come!)
     The Physics Team Ratings on December 20, 2014 were used, as required, to project our teams and individual positions.  Ratings will certainly change and a final list and placing will be be submitted on January 15, 2015!
     Information about the prestigious competition, outstanding facilities open house and awesome Physics Show is described at:  Physics Competition, Tour & Show
    Remember that the two highest Pre-qualifying scores will be selected as competitors.   All remaining team members will be selected based on final ratings AFTER the QUALIFYING on Wednesday January 14, 2015.
     ALL Physics Team members are REQUIRED to attempt qualifying*(Please see Important note below).
      If you are in Honors Physics such preparation would provide you with an unfair advantage over other students in the second semester of Honors Physics (as well as earn a guaranteed 110 for a test grade in the 4th quarter!)
    Good things tend to happen for those who prepare.  I can report that the hardworking student willing to sacrifice personal comfort and pleasures always experience immense rewards! 
   I am praying that you have the courage, discipline and initiative needed to raise the McGill-Toolen Catholic High School Community to the highest levels ever achieved at this competition!  Some will cower in the face of the challenge.  I am certain some will rise up to make history possible.  YOU can to be part of a  history that will live decades into the future!
    Do not wait!  You can be assured that training matters.  In fact it is the reason for the Physics Team's success! Please decide to START YOUR TRAINING now!
   Happy New Year & Highest Regards,
Dr. Burgess
 
*IMPORTANT:
 Those who fail to attempt qualifying are purged from team roles.
 
"Without self-discipline, success is impossible, period."
L. Holtz

What is your Rank?  How far from the BEST are you?

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Unit Assignment:

    First Semester Review Unit

Watch a cool video:
     Victory 2013

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Unit Assignment:

     The Laws of Conservation

 
Worksheets and Readings provided (attached) can help deepen understanding of the unit topics and materials.
 
A unit quiz located at www.physbuzz.org can be used to replace missed class work or improve assignment grades and will NOT be available after the unit is over!
 
The "Hot Seat Team Cipher" Competition has a 10 point assignment bonus for the assignment and a 5 point test score bonus for the winners.  Help your team win through disciplined preparation!

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Unit Assignment:

     Statics & Dynamics

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Unit Assignment:

     Vectors & Dimensional Motion

Watch the Instructional Videos:

     Vectors (MIT)

     Motion in Two Dimensions
     Motion in Two Dimensions (MIT)

      Uniform Circular Motion (MIT)

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Unit Assignment:

      Analysis, Linear Kinematics and the Calculus

Watch the Instructional Video:

     Motion in One Dimension (Monterey)