Physics
General Course Information:
Year: 2016-2017
Course Description: This class is intended for those students who have passed algebra 2 with a C or better. It is best if they have had pre-calculus as well.
Room: B-52
Period(s) Taught: 6th
Teacher: Jay Groom BS/ MST Mathematics
Classroom website: http://www.sthelens.k12.or.us/Page/3215
Phone: 503-366-7445
Hours: 7:30 am – 3:30 pm and at lunch
Learning Outcomes:
Course Objectives: The class covers energy, work, force, heat, efficiency, alternative energy, internal combustion engines, photovoltaics and other topics will vary.
Readings:
Required Text: Physics, Arthur Beiser
Grading & Plagiarism:
Grading; Students will be assessed weekly on concepts from the suggested assignment. Additionally, there will be tests at the end of every chapter and a lab for each chapter.
Grade weighting: Tests 60%
Homework 10%
Labs 20%
Quizzes 10%
Grading Scale: 90%-100% A
80%-89% B
70%-79% C
60%-69% D
<59% F
Make-up Work Policy: It is the student’s responsibility to seek make-up work in the event of a pre-arranged or excused absence. Assignments, notes, and lecture videos will be posted on the school web page. If a student misses a test, it is his or her responsibility to schedule a time with the teacher to makeup the test. Students are encouraged to watch my videos online. Check the website.
Retake Test Policy: No retakes are allowed
Plagiarism Policy: Student will receive a “0” on the assignment or test. Any second offenses will be referred to the administration with a request that the student fail the course.
Classroom Conduct:
Students are to respect others in the classroom including the teacher. Act like an adult.
First offense Verbal warning
Second offense Held after class (1 minute)
Repeated offense Parents notified, lunch detention
Recurring offense Referral to vice principal
Note: serious violations will be immediately referred to the vice principal.
Final Notes:
Students, along with their parents, should read and fully understand this syllabus. Students are ultimately responsible for their own grade. Please contact Mr. Groom with any questions or concerns about this syllabus, grading policy, etc.
Course Schedule
First semester
The following topics will be covered first semester:
· Motion
· Vectors
· Force and motion
· Energy/work/power
· Momentum
· Circular and rotational motion and gravity
Second Semester
· Heat/thermodynamics
· Electricity
· Equilibrium
· Alternative fuels
· Internal combustion engine
· Mechanical properties of matter
Revised 6 June 2012