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Mr. Carpenter's 9th Grade Physics ClassHands-on, Minds-on Physics
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Parachute Experiment Presentations
Date:
Monday, 4 January 2010 - Thursday, 14 January 2010 For 3rd Period - Due Wednesday January 6, 2010.
For 6th Period - Due Friday January 8, 2010.
Experiment Presentation Outline
· Question
· Hypothesis
· Summary of ProcedureRead more >>
Homework: Describe How a Parachute Works
Date:
Tuesday, 15 December 2009 - Wednesday, 16 December 2009 3rd Period: Due 12/16
6th Period: Due 12/18
Explain how a parachute works using the concepts: velocity, acceleration, force, force of gravity, force of air resistance, total force, balanced forces, unbalanced forces, Newton’s First Law, and terminal velocity.
Check out this website for a good description of these concepts: http://www.physicsclassroom.com/mmedia/newtlaws/efar.cfm
Read Section 4.1
Date:
Wednesday, 9 December 2009
Read Section 4.1 (pages 123-127) in your online textbook.
Take notes. There will be a SHORT comprehension quiz tomorrow about force.
Parachute Velocities #2
Date:
Monday, 7 December 2009 - Tuesday, 8 December 2009
As discussed in class, you can find the velocity of your parachutes by finding the slope of your position vs. time graph. We did this by hand using a ruler, but it can also be found using Excel.
We started this assignment in class.Read more >>
Parachute Velocities #1
Date:
Monday, 7 December 2009 - Tuesday, 8 December 2009 As discussed in class, you can find the velocity of your parachutes by finding the slope of your position vs. time graph. This can be done by hand using a ruler.
We started this assignment in class.
For 3rd Period it is due Monday 12/7.
For 6th Period it is due Tuesday 12/8.
Mid-Project Reflection Due Monday 12/7
Date:
Friday, 4 December 2009 - Sunday, 6 December 2009 See attachment.
File Attachments:
Write one paragraph of your Parachute Experiment Report
Date:
Wednesday, 25 November 2009 - Sunday, 29 November 2009 Each member of your group should write one paragraph of your Parachute Experiment Report (Outline attached). Choose between the following paragraphs:
- Introduction paragraphs 1 and 4.
- Methods paragraphs 1 and 2.
These are the only paragraphs we are totally ready to write. Combine them with the hypothesis and you're 1/4 of the way done with your report.
File Attachments:
6th Period: Problem Set 1-3 Homework Problems due 11/24
Date:
Thursday, 19 November 2009 - Monday, 23 November 2009 Problem set attached.
File Attachments:
3rd Period: Problem Set 1-3 Homework Problems due 11/23
Date:
Thursday, 19 November 2009 - Sunday, 22 November 2009 Problem set attached.
File Attachments:
Introduction to Video Analysis Lab Due 11/13
Date:
Tuesday, 10 November 2009 - Thursday, 12 November 2009 Most of the activity was completed in class. If you did not finish, complete the Excel part of the analysis at home.
The directions are attached.
File Attachments:
Ball Drop Video for Video Analysis Lab
Press control-click and select "Download linked file as..." to download the video clip.
Problem Set 1-2 DueThursday 10/29
Date:
Tuesday, 27 October 2009 - Wednesday, 28 October 2009 Assignment attached.
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Problem Set 1-1 Due Friday 10/23
Date:
Wednesday, 21 October 2009 - Thursday, 22 October 2009 Complete the four homework problems on the attached sheet.
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Read Section 2.2 in your textbook (pages 73-76)
Date:
Tuesday, 20 October 2009 - Wednesday, 21 October 2009 You can download the textbook using the link at the top of the page (under Einstein's feet).
Parachute Experiment Plan #1 Due 10/21
Date:
Monday, 19 October 2009 - Wednesday, 21 October 2009 The plan should include:
- Scientific Questions (2)
- Hypothesis (at least one full paragraph) - predicted answer to your questions and an explanation of why you are making the prediction.
- Controlled Variables
- A set of neatly drawn and labeled sketches showing the parachutes you will use in your experiment.
Parachute Experiment Hypothesis Due 10/19
Date:
Friday, 16 October 2009 - Sunday, 18 October 2009 Write a one full paragraph hypothesis answering your group's question and explaining your answer with detail and evidence.
Reflection on Unit 1 Due 10/12
Date:
Thursday, 8 October 2009 - Sunday, 11 October 2009 See attached sheet.
File Attachments:
Lobes of Steel Article Reaction Due 10/7
Date:
Tuesday, 6 October 2009 Complete the reading and questions that the substitute gave you.
File Attachments:
Book Support System Design Report Final Draft and Presentation Due Monday 10/5
Date:
Friday, 2 October 2009 - Sunday, 4 October 2009 Book Support System Design Report Due Friday 10/2
Date:
Tuesday, 29 September 2009 - Thursday, 1 October 2009 Make sure you're group has a completed and printed design report at the beginning of class on Friday.
Design Report Outline
Design reports are written to introduce and document engineering designs. In general, these reports have two audiences. One audience includes other engineers and scientists interested in how the design works and how effective the design is. Another audience includes management interested in the application and effectiveness of the design. Design reports are divided into five sections: (1) abstract, (2) introduction, (3) discussion, (4) conclusions, and (5) appendices. This page presents the organization of design reports.
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Apollo 13 Teamwork Project Redos
Date:
Tuesday, 29 September 2009 - Tuesday, 6 October 2009 If you are required to redo your Apollo 13 Project. Please turn it in by next Tuesday 10/6.
