Thursday, May 24, 2012

June 4, 2012 (week 37)

This week I am away grading AP Physics Exams in Kansas City.  Students in all classes will be reviewing and completing homework in preparation for their final tests.

AP Physics 12 - studying for the chapter 21/22 test on June 11.

Physics 12 - studying for the chapter 21/22 test on June 11.

Physics 11 - practice final exams.  The actual final exams for physics 11 take place in class on June 11 and June 12.  The final exam consists of 25 multiple choice questions, with the emphasis on terms 2 and 3 topics which include energy and momentum, thermal energy, nuclear energy, special relativity, Universal Gravitation and a bit of kinematics and dynamics from term 1.

May 28, 2012 (week 36)

AP Physics 12 - Students will review and complete homework in preparation for the chapter 20 circuits test on May 31.

Physics 12 - Reminder of the chapte 21 Magnetism test on May 28.  This week we will complete chapter 22 electromagnetism.

Physics 11 - this week students will make their nuclear physics presentations.

Friday, May 18, 2012

May 22, 2012 (week 35)

AP Physics 12 - reminder of the chapter 18/19 test on May 25.

Physics 12 - This week we will finish chapter 21 Magnetism and get started with chapter 22 Electromagnetism.

Physics 11 - This week we will watch a few videos on nuclear energy and technology.  Reminder that groups must be ready to make their presentations on May 24.

Thursday, May 10, 2012

May 14, 2012 (week 34)

AP Physics 12 - Reminder of the 3 hour AP Physics Exam at 11:45 AM on May 14.  Regular classes will resume May 23.

Physics 12 - this week we will learn about magnetic force on current-carrying wires and the magnetic field inside a solenoid.

Physics 11 - this week we will be in the library conducting research on our projects related to nuclear energy and technologies.  Presentations take place during the week of May 22 and groups must be ready to present by this date.

Friday, May 4, 2012

May 7, 2012 (week 33)

AP Physics 12 - this week we will prepare for the AP Physics Exam which takes place next week.

Physics 12 - We are starting chapter 21 Magnetism.

Physics 11 - This week we will learn about nuclear reactors and in particular the CANDU style reactor, and options for managing nuclear waste.