Welcome to PhysicsMs. Carole Rawding

See it, hear it, do it, say it, learn itDid I say DO IT?

Physics is Everywhere!

My Job

Keep it realKeep it engaging Build upon prior knowledgeHelp each student to be

successful

How to achieve SUCCESS! Have a positive attitude, strive to do your

best and stay engaged in the physics work.

Come to class prepared with the homework completed and all of the necessary materials ready.

Keep your binder updated; neat and organized with course handouts, homeworks, returned quests and labs in chronological order

More keys to success….. Study physics nightly through reading,

problem solving or laboratory analysis.

Seek help as needed for concepts that are troubling you.

Getting Started Arrive each day with

Assignments completed Three ring binder Composition notebook Scientific calculator Dry erase marker Pencils and ruler

Notebook Chronological Order Mathematical model reference sheet All course material attached within Assignments labeled, dated and numbered Collected and graded periodically

Extra Help SEEK HELP EARLY if you are troubled by

a concept My daily schedule is posted on the

classroom door. Common Lunch Physics Tutorial is held

everyday! Tutorial schedule is posted. Contact me via email to schedule extra help

before school

Handouts Pick up daily handouts upon entering the

room. These papers will be available by the door.

Missed a day, check the files by the door for extra copies of the work distributed.

Homework Happens Yes, almost every night. Complete your assignments on time. Keep all assignments in binder. Stamped regularly. Homework counts for 10 points per week,

resulting in homework grade equivalent to one test

Collected often.

HOMEWORK PASSES

Labs are Essential Performed each week

and sometimes more Write-ups are turned in following

completion Come to Common Lunch tutorial to

complete or make-up labs

Projects We will research, brainstorm, troubleshoot,

use trial and error, team work and more to complete major projects. Possible projects include: Potential Energy Mobile Conqueror of the Hill Egg Drop Competition Torque Mobile Six Flags Amusement Park Physics

Marking Period GradesAll physics work will be graded on a total point system. The

approximate value of each category of work is:

Quests and Projects 50%( 70 – 100 points each)Lab work 30%(15 – 35 points each)Homework and Classwork 20%(10 points per week)

+ Morsels

Your Average Keep a running total of the number of

points you have achieved and divide this by the number of possible points and you know where you stand.

REMINDER: do not forget that any missing assignment puts 0 points in the achieved column

What’s Exciting in MHS Physics? NEW class set of laptops for PHYSICS

courtesy of MEF! High Speed Cameras for slow motion videos

courtesy of MEF! Interfacing hardware for lab stations and

internet access purchased by MEF! Student response system courtesy of MEF! SMARTBOARD system courtesy of MEF! Lab equipment and interactive software for

mechanics and electromagnetism courtesy of a generous Madison family donation!

Science Beyond the Classroom Join our teams!

Science League State Science Day New Jersey Physics Olympics Conqueror of the Hill Robotics Project Aware

Ask QuestionsSeek Answers

Engage…

Think Physics…

You’ll have a great year!