Honors Physics Syllabus

Instructor’s Name: Ms. Elisabeth Lopez

Course Location: Room 223

Contact Information: Email: elopez@bengamlaprep.org

Availability: Email will be the fastest way to communicate with me, I will be available to meet with students before and after school to discuss any help they might need.

Course Description: Physics is the branch of science that describes motion, electricity, sound, light, and many other topics. This year, students will learn about the pursuit of science and scientific data, velocity, acceleration, gravity, Newton’s Laws of Motion, vectors, momentum, energy, heat, sound, light, electricity, magnetism and more! Students can expect to apply content to laboratory procedures and safety, scientific thinking and reasoning, problem solving, hands on application projects and research-based/application projects. This course will take an algebraic and conceptual approach to explaining the fundamentals of classical physics. The concepts will then be extended and applied to numerous word problems of varying complexity. Students will be challenged to complete multiple application-based projects.

Content Outline:

Science of PhysicsMotion in one dimensionMotion in two dimensions & vectors Forces of laws of motion Work energy Momentum and collisions Circular motion and gravitation Vibration and waves Sounds

Honors Physics SyllabusLight, reflection and refraction Electric forces & fields Electrical energy and current Circuits and circuit elements

Classroom Rules: 1. Electronics may not be used in this course unless advised by your teacher. (May not use your phone as a calculator).

2. Arrive on time and be ready to learn.

3. Respect your peers and use appropriate language.

4. No food or drink (except water) in the classroom.

5. Stay in your seats unless permitted otherwise.

6. Raise your hand to be recognized, do not talk over me.

7. Pay attention and listen to your teacher or substitute.

8. Respect your school, don’t draw on the desk or any other property.

9. No student will be released to go to the restroom or anywhere else during the first and last 10 minutes of class.

Classroom Discipline Steps:   1st   incident: Warning           2nd   incident: Conference/Parent Contact/Letter home            3rd   incident: After school detention/Parent Contact           4th   incident: Referral to appropriate administrator             Severe Disruption: Referral to appropriate administration  

Honors Physics Syllabus

Materials:

Graph paper (for lab graphs)

Scientific calculator

Binder & loose leaf paper

Writing Utensil

Class work & Homework: Homework will be assigned regularly and will consist of the material the teacher went over in class. Students will be expected to go over the PowerPoint before class.

Late work: Late work will be permitted for 50% credit. This does not pertain to excused absences.

Grade weight: Test: 45%

Quizzes: 20%

Labs: 15%

Participation: 10%

Homework: 10%

Total= 100%

Grading Scale: A(90-100%) B+(87-89%)

B(80-86%) C+(77-79%)

C(70-76%) D+(67-69%)

D(60-66%) F(0-59%)

Honors Physics Syllabus

Academic Honesty: As a student at Ben Gamla Preparatory Charter I vow to not plagiarize and to never give or receive assistance on assessments and assignments

Attendance: Student are expected to arrive on time to class and be prepared with their materials as well as ready to learn.

Get ready for an amazing and fun year!!

GO LIONS!

Honors Physics Syllabus

Syllabus Confirmation Page

I__________________________ have read through and discussed this course syllabus with my teacher today in class. I understand what exactly is expected of me in this class and what my responsibilities are for this school year. I fully understand the academic policies and procedures that I am expected to follow. I understand how I will be evaluated and assessed in this course and how my final grade will be accumulated. I am aware that tardiness is not tolerated and can negatively affect my class grade. I know that I need extra help or have concerns I should speak to my teacher as soon as possible.

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