IB PHYSICS STANDARD LEVEL 2016-2017 Year 1 Mr. Chris Cook, Room 3223 christopher.cook2@apsva.us Physics Help: Generals Periods (with a pass), Zero Period in Room 3223 Lunch Lab (W days) in 3002 or by appointment Year 2 Ms. Kate Miller, Room 3003 kate.miller@apsva.us Physics is the most fundamental of the sciences in that it seeks to explain the basic features of the natural universe, primarily the interactions between matter and energy, in mathematical terms. In this course, we will study the IB Physics Standard Level (SL) course material in order to prepare for the IB test at the end of the second year. Students will learn the tools necessary to conduct meaningful physics experiments to discover and support their conceptual understandings. Students will complete Internal Assessments that are monitored by the International Baccalaureate Organization and conduct an inter-disciplinary "IB Group 4" Project. Textbooks: Physics, 2nd Edition by Gregg Kerr, Nancy Kerr, and Paul Ruth Physics, 6th Edition by Douglas Giancoli Physics for the IB Diploma: Study Guide, 2014 Edition by Tim Kirk Class websites: The link to the class website is on the Washington-Lee website under Academics>Science. You may also use the url: https://goo.gl/u20gel(Year 1) or http://bit.ly/millerphysics (Year 2). These sites have links to a course calendar and course documents. Grades will be updated at least weekly Synergy. Course Materials: For every class, you must be prepared with the following materials: · 11/2 or 2-inch binder (for unit sheets, notes, lab write ups, tests, etc.) · 14 binder dividers (one per unit plus an "Internal Assessments" tab) · Lined or graph, hole-punched, loose-leaf paper (~100 sheets) · Pen or pencil · Scientific calculator (need SIN, COS, and TAN functions - you do NOT need a graphing calculator) Class Expectations: In order for this class to be as productive as possible, I expect you to: · Respect yourself, your fellow students, and your teacher · Be prepared to learn and contribute in each and every class · Strive to do the best academic work possible · Follow all school rules Consequences: Failure to contribute in a positive manner and comply with classroom rules will result in one or more of the following actions: · Warning · Student/Teacher Conference · Detention · Phone call or letter home · Referral to Counselor · Referral to Assistant Principal
Units of study: YEAR 1 (2016-2017) *TENTATIVE* IB Topic/Standards Approximate dates Topic 1: Measurement and Uncertainties Topic 2: Mechanics Semester 1 Topic 3: Thermal Physics Topic 6: Circular Motion and Gravitation Topic 8: Energy Production Semester 2 YEAR 2 (2016-2017) *TENTATIVE* Topic 5: Electricity and Magnetism Topic 4: Waves Semester 1 Topic 7: Atomic, Nuclear and Particle Physics Option 16D: Astrophysics Semester 2 Review April to May IB Exam Papers 1 & 2 May IB Exam Paper 3 May Grading: Grades will be determined quarterly using the following criteria: Class Participation/Binder 10% Problem Sets/Homework 15% Labs and Classwork 25% Tests and Quizzes 50% · Student grades reflect student achievement and not student behavior. · In year one,