Freshman Physics
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Freshman Physics Jennifer Adams (314) 854-6760
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Freshman Physics. Jennifer Adams (314) 854-6760. Teacher Introduction. Jennifer Adams St. Louis native BS Physics, MAE Ed Technology 9 th Year at CHS Previously taught AP Physics in Rockwood School District Family. Why Physics First?. Concrete Experiences to Abstract Thought. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Freshman Physics
Freshman Physics
Jennifer Adams(314) 854-6760Jennifer Adams(314) 854-6760
Teacher Introduction
Jennifer Adams
St. Louis native
BS Physics, MAE Ed Technology
9th Year at CHSPreviously taught AP Physics in Rockwood School
District
Family
Why Physics First?Concrete Experiences to Abstract Thought
This Physics Class
• Teaching Science Using Physics as a Context
• Modeling Method
• Presentation Skills
• Students Direct the Learning
Modeling Physics
Malcolm Wells and David Hestenes (1980’s)US Department of Education:• One of the top 7 best K-12 educational technology programs• One of two Exemplary K-12 science programs
First Unit
• Uniform Motion
• Box of Cars Activity
• BB Lab
• Blinky Car Lab
Multiple Representations: Graphs
Multiple Representations:Words (First)
The high incline BB was faster than the low incline BB. The BB rolled at a constant speed.
The high incline BB was faster than the low incline BB. The BB rolled at a constant speed.
Multiple Representations:Words (refined)
The BB on the high/low incline rolled down a tube starting at position 0. On the low incline, it moved in the positive direction with a constant velocity of 6.3 cm/beat for 18 beats. The BB on the high incline rolled in the positive direction with a constant velocity of 11.4 cm/beat for 10 beats.
The BB on the high/low incline rolled down a tube starting at position 0. On the low incline, it moved in the positive direction with a constant velocity of 6.3 cm/beat for 18 beats. The BB on the high incline rolled in the positive direction with a constant velocity of 11.4 cm/beat for 10 beats.
Multiple Representations:Diagrams
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Multiple Representations:Mathematical Models
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rx = position
t = clock reading
Δr x = displacement or change in position
Δt = time interval, elapsed time, or change in timer v =
Δr x
Δt definition of average velocity
v =d
Δt where v = average speed and d = distance traveled
r x f =
r v Δt +
r x i general mathematical model
Future Units
• Uniform Acceleration
• Forces
• Electric Circuits
• Electrostatics
• Energy
• Mechanical Waves
To Ensure Success1. Pay attention, stay positive,
contribute.
2. Complete work on time.
3. Make corrections.
4. Get help immediately.
5.Find common time with lab partners, peers, teachers.
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