1. Taking all measurements from the ____ of the ball increases the ____ of the data.

2. Where should your eyes be when measuring how high up the ball bounced?

3. You took three measurements and averaged them to improve the _____ of the data.

4. The ___ axis is horizontal.

Bell Work: Ball Drop Lab (Continue on the paper you started yesterday. Answer the questions in a different color OR highlight your answers.)

What will be expected of me in physics?

• Make the classroom a good learning environment for everyone.

• Follow all school rules.

How will I be graded?Grade Weights

Formative Assessments 35%Labs (20%)Quizzes (10%)Daily Assignments (5%)

Interim Assessment 5%Summative Assessment 40%Final Exam 20%

Procedures:

Beginning of class:

• Please enter quietly• Have a seat• Take out your materials• Review the agenda• Begin bell work assignment

Procedures:

Tardies:

• Please enter quietly• Place late note in the tardy note bin• Have a seat quietly

Procedures:

Middle of class:

• Stay on task• Phocus on Physics• Put your electronic

devices away

Procedures:

Getting your attention:• I will stand in front of the room• I’ll ask for your attention over the

mic• I expect you to stop talking / working

and give me your full attention

Procedures:

End of class:

• Work until the bell rings• Stay at your table until the

bell rings• Drop any finished

assignments in the basket on my desk

Use my Website: newmanphysics.weebly.com

AssignmentsDue at the beginning of

class.If you finish early, I will

gladly hold onto the assignment for you until it is due.

On the due date, your assignment will be placed on your desk number before you start the bell work.

Someone will collect them or an NTI form while you work on the bell work.

NTI work form (not turned in)This is for students who do not have the assigned work to turn in.

Fill it outSign and date itTurn it in with the homework papersIf your neighbor is absent, I will ask you to fill out an absent NTI form for them.

Where is that lab?!?!?

After an absence . . . . . . .

Place any work in the “Late Work” basket

Check the board for what we did yesterday

Check the website for bell work or if you were out more then one day

Retrieve any handouts from the grey cabinet

Bathroom / Locker PassOne person leaves at a time.Take the bathroom pass with you.Please let me know as you leave at

the time on your pass.Do NOT go to the vending machines

Back to the lab. . . . . Check hypothesisGo over graphCalculate slopeCompare slopesDUE NO LATER THAN THE

BEGINNING OF CLASS TOMORROW

If you finish today, turn it into the EARLY WORK basket

Finish Classwork Early? “What do I do next?”Work on your puzzleFinish up any practice problems you haven’t completedWork on the review sheetHelp your neighbor

Scheduled check outPlease let me know as you enter

the classroom.Please let me know as you leave at

the time on your pass.

Guidelines to Success in Physics:

1. Be in your seat working on the bell assignment when the tardy bell rings.

2. Listen to and follow directions the first time they are given.3. Come to class prepared - don’t forget your calculator.4. Treat each person in this room with respect and dignity. 5. Follow all procedures and policies as outlined in the Gwinnett

county and Lanier High School handbooks.

Any questions?