Starting the First Exams

Physical Science endured their Chapter 1 exams today. I was a bit dismayed by the number of people who did not bring their calculators for the exam. Whereas I do keep a couple around for such emergencies, it is vital that you have your own and learn how to effectively use it. If you are having a hard time obtaining a calculator, see me for assistance. Tomorrow, E Block will conduct an investigation on velocity. Reading 10.1 and the lab sheet prior to tomorrow will definitely help you with conducting the investigation and analysis. B Block will start discussing 10.1 tomorrow and get a little extra practice working speed/velocity problems.

Honors Physics reviewed for tomorrow’s Chapter 1-2 exam. Have your calculators available for the exam and remember that I will provide the relevant formulas for you to use. On Thursday, we will begin our examination of 2-dimensional motion and start by exploring vector quantities and operations. Brush up those trigonometry skills, as you will need to use sine, cosine and tangent functions (plus their inverses) frequently in this chapter. They Pythagorean Theorem is also going to come in handy, so brush up on that one, too.

F Block physics conducted their motion lab today and, like G Block yesterday, got good results. Pay attention to those graphs and remember my hints as you go to complete your lab synopsis. Also, reflect back on yesterday’s lecture as this topic was the focus of that discussion. G Block reviewed their lab work from yesterday and discussed the theory behind free fall motion. For both blocks, tomorrow is exam review day, so come prepared with questions.

Homework

Honors Physics: Study for exam
Physical Science B: Read 10.1 and answer section review questions
Physical Science E: Read 10.1, answer the section review questions and read over your lab sheet
Physics F: Complete lab write up
Physics G: 2.3 Section Review #1-5