On this page you will find this week's assignments, practice problems related to what we are currently studying, and a list of online resources that may be helpful in your studies.
Homework Schedule for 11/7 - 11/11
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Monday 11/7
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Tuesday 11/8
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Wednesday 11/9
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Thursday11/10
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Friday 11/11
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1
Physics
| Read p. 82-94 & do problems #3-7,12 | Complete #13-18, 23 on Worksheet | Create an example problem to present to your group | Review Problems Worksheet & Study for Reflections Quiz | Happy Weekend! |
2
Physics
| Read p. 82-94 & do problems #3-7,12 | Complete #13-18, 23 on Worksheet | Create an example problem to present to your group | Review Problems Worksheet & Study for Reflections Quiz | Happy Weekend! |
3
| Planning | Planning | Planning | Planning | Planning |
4
Algebra 1
| Read p. 138 & 139 & Practice Problems #1-21 odds | p. 142 # 34 - 52 evens | p. 34 - 62 odds | Complete “Single Variable” Worksheet | “Solving Equations w/ one variable” Quiz |
Physics Problem Example:
A light ray enters a mirror at an angle of 30 degrees. Draw a ray diagram of the incident ray and the reflected ray. What are the incident and reflected ray angles?
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| the incident ray is 30 degrees from the normal the reflected ray is also 30 degrees from the normal |
Algebra 1 Practice Problem:
Solve for x.
3x - 2 = 13
+ 2 +2
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3x = 15
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3 3
x = 5
Solve for x.
3x - 2 = 13
+ 2 +2
---------------
3x = 15
------ -----
3 3
x = 5
Helpful Online Resources:
The Physics Classroom http://www.physicsclassroom.com/This site serves as a good substitute for a textbook that was forgotten to be taken home. A physics tutorial is included as well as a calculator pad, shockwave studios, multimedia studios, physics help, and a photo gallery.
Fear of Physics http://www.fearofphysics.com/index.html
This site provides a variety of features. Visual physics and basic interactions are demonstrated. A free physics course and homework help are also offered.
This interactive lesson shows the relationship between mass, force and acceleration. Once the students complete the simulation chart, he is given a chance to write a physics rule that describes the relationship.
Physics 24/7 http://www.physics247.com/
This site provides a physics tutorial, homework help, flash reviews, glossary of physics terms and advice for improving study skills.
Algebra Homework Help http://www.algebra.com/
This algebra site provides numerous practice problems and step by step explanations. It also offers algebra tutoring, free video tutorials and help with word problems.
Math is Fun! http://www.mathsisfun.com/algebra/index.html This site includes a lesson in all of the topics of Algebra. The easy to read format makes learning easier. Puzzles, games, and worksheets are also provided.
Bill Nye the Science Guy Home Demos http://www.billnye.com/for-kids-teachers/home-demos/Bill Nye provides demos that you can perform in your own home! These demos are easy to create using household items. The experiments demonstrated exemplify basic physic concepts we will be learning in this class.
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