Review and Assessment

Honors Physics checked over their thermodynamic efficiency and entropy homework and then proceeded to walk through the chapter refreshing the brain on the focus material for this chapter. There is not a lot of math, but what little there is can be confusing due to sign conventions or identifying information in problems. Read problems carefully and double check your work when you set up your problems. Tomorrow – exam and Friday is wave day.

Physical Science B reviewed their MCAS waves practice packet. Folks seemed to do quite well, so that should be a good omen for the MCAS in June. Yesterday, we walked through the chapter in preparation for tomorrow’s exam and, today, made sure that any last minute questions were addressed. On Friday, we move into the area of sound by conducting two investigations – one on the speed of sound and the other on the properties of sound waves.

Physical Science E discussed yesterday’s lab, went over their practice tests and MCAS waves packets in preparation for tomorrow’s exam. Last minute questions and problems were tackled and remember that I’m usually available before school if you need any last-minute help. Starting Friday, we begin to concentrate on sound, its uses and properties.

Physics F and G suffered through their heat exam and will start with simple harmonic motion in class tomorrow (well, those who survive will…)
Homework

Honors Physics A, Physical Science B and E: Study for exam
Physics F and G: Read Section 12.1 and complete #1-9 of the Chapter Review