Lutheran High Westland Physics
Tim Gieschen         tgieschen@lhsa.com

  Course Description   Physics is the study of the relationships of matter and energy in God’s creation around us. 

HANDOUTS
all are .doc files

Course Description

Christianity and Science

Lab Safety

Scientific Method

Curiosity Endeavor

Writing Science Papers

Graphing in Excel

Lab Report format

1st Quarter
  
MiniLab 5.2 Velocity

   Virtual Free Fall Lab

   Parachute Drop


2nd Quarter
  

  
Projectile

3rd Quarter
Hall of Fame
     Description (WORD)
     Template (WORD)
Mobile (Due Feb 28)

     Handout (WORD)

4th Quarter
Virtual Lab
    Optics Bench

Boat
   
Handout (WORD)
Catapult
   
Handout (WORD)
Bridge Building
   
Handout (pdf)

What you can expect from me
· Fairness in grading
· To push you and challenge you
· Unit outlines and objectives
· Example problems
· To treat you with love and respect as a fellow child of God
· To give consequences when your lack of preparation or behavior shows a need for correction
· Test questions based on what was covered in class and on the quizzes
· A really corny joke or pun every now and then

 

What I expect from you
· Bring materials to class on time each day
· Do your homework
· Ask questions if you don't understand
· Keep trying - persevere
· Be an 'active learner'
· Don't focus only on getting the correct answer. Focus on understanding the concept
· Study quizzes to prepare for tests
· Do your own work
· Your behavior should reflect the presence of Christ at all times
· Talk to me privately if you need help, have a suggestion, or have a grade concern
Quarter 1 - Mechanics

Unit 1 A Mathematical Science (Ch 1-2)

Metric system
Scientific Notation
Creation
Significant Digits
Parallax
Accuracy Precision
Factor label
Abscissa
Ordinate
Independent variable
Dependent variable
Relationships :      Direct, Power(Parabolic), Inverse
Slope

LUTS

Ch 1
Applying Concepts: #8,9

Exercises: #1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12

Problems: #1,4,7

CH 2

Questions: #1,2,4,5,6,7

Applying Concepts: None

Exercises: #1,2,3,4,5,6

Problems: #2,3,4


Unit 2 Motion (Ch 3)

Unit 3 Graphing Motion (Ch 5)

Quarter 2 - Mechanics
Unit 3 Vectors (Ch 4)
Unit 4 Forces (Ch 6)
Unit 5 2 Dim Motion (Ch 7)
optional  Unit 6 Universal Gravitation (Ch 8)
Unit 7 Momentum (Ch 9))


Quarter 3 - Energy
Unit 9    Work, Power, Simple Machines (Ch 10)
Unit 11  Thermal Energy  (Ch 12)
Unit 12  States of Matter  (Ch 13)
Unit 13  Waves (Ch 14)
Unit 14  Sound (Ch 15)
Unit 15  Light  (Ch 16) 


Quarter 4 - Optics and Electrical

Unit 16    Refraction (Ch 17)
Unit 17    Mirrors and Lenses (Ch 18)
    PROJECT:  Manila Folder Bridge Building
Unit 18    Static/Current Electricity  (Ch 20 & 22)
Unit 19    Series/Parallel Circuits (Ch 23)
Unit 20    Nuclear Physics (Ch    )