Friday, August 31, 2012
Aug 31 homework
Look for the 2 sites about the scientific method in the student resources and read them both. Know the steps of the scientific method and what they entail.
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Hi D-block Honors Phys/tech students
If you are in my e-block class then go to the following web site: honorsphysicstech.blogspot.com
Hello to D-block students and parents, from your teacher Mr. Worden. This blog is a way for me to communicate to you what we are doing in class, give assignments and provide common resources for students to use. Make sure to look at this site each day to keep track of assignments tests and quizzes. Today the students were in an assembly and there was no class.
Good luck in the coming year.
Parents: Please read the following and send an email that shows you have found the site and read the student expectations information below. Make sure you tell me the name of your student and that it is for D block.
Honors Introductory Physics / Technology Engineering
1st, 2nd and 3rd Trimesters 2012-2013
Mr. Worden (Physics)
Mr. Hennessy (Tech.)
Contact Information: dworden@uxbridge.k12.ma.us (Physics)
phennessy@uxbridge.k12.ma.us (Tech.)
We Are A Community of Caring
~Respect~Caring~Responsibility~Family~Trust~
Uxbridge High School Mission Statement: Our mission at Uxbridge High School is to provide the resources and educational experiences to meet the diverse needs of all students, with the aim of encouraging responsible citizenship and life-long learning. In partnership with parents and community, Uxbridge High School fosters this development in a safe learning environment.
Student Learning Expectations:
1) Use a variety of learning and study strategies
2) Listen for understanding
3) Demonstrate effective oral communication
4) Read critically and for understanding
5) Write effectively
6) Demonstrate effective use of technology
7) Employ modes of artistic and creative expression
8) Demonstrate civic responsibility
9) Show respect for self, others, and the environment
Course Description: In the Honors Introductory Physics, students recognize the nature and scope of physics, including its relationship to the other sciences. Students learn about basic topics such as motion, forces, energy, heat, waves, electricity, and magnetism. They learn about natural phenomena by using physical laws to calculate quantities such as velocity, acceleration, momentum, and energy. In Technology Engineering, students develop their ability to solve problems in technology/engineering using mathematical and scientific concepts. Students are able to relate concepts and principles they have learned in science with knowledge gained in the study of technology/engineering. Students must supply their own scientific calculator
Textbook(s): Physical Science Concepts in Action, Prentice Hall
Materials: The materials necessary for this class are a three ring binder, paper, writing implement and iPad. As stated in the course description, it is the student’s responsibility to provide their own scientific calculator.
Assessments methods: This course will employ a variety of assessment methods including tests, quizzes, projects, labs and presentations.
Grading: Student’s trimester average will be calculated in the following manner.
Quizzes 10%
Tests 40%
Homework / Class Professionalism 10%
Written 10%
Projects / Labs 30%
Because the projects are worth 30%, your student must pass in each paper that is required for the project or they possibly could fail.
Attendance: Daily attendance is crucial to success in this class. The attendance policy can be found in the Uxbridge High School handbook. It is the student’s responsibility to make-up any work that is missed due to absence.
Homework: This class will have 3 to 4 homework assignments per week. The length of these assignments will vary depending on topic.
Extra Help: Extra help is available most days after school, from 1:50 to 2:50. It is the student’s responsibility to inform the teacher that they intend to stay for extra help.
Class Expectations: All students are to bring their full attention, RESPECT for one another, agenda, textbook covered, three(3) ring binder notebook, calculator, pen or pencil, ipad and homework to class every day. Everyone is expected to arrive on time, have homework and the above on your desk ready go when the bell rings. No food or drink. If students score below a 70%, they have five days to make up the test.
Course Outline:
In Introductory Physics students learn about:
the relationships between motion and forces through Newton’s laws of motion.
the difference between vector and scalar quantities and learn how to solve basic problems involving these quantities.
the conservation of energy and momentum and how these are applied to everyday situations.
heat and how thermal energy is transferred throughout the different phases of matter.
waves and how they carry energy.
electric current, voltage, and resistance by learning about Ohm’s law.
the electromagnetic spectrum in terms of wavelength and frequency.
In Technology Engineering students:
pursue engineering questions and technological solutions that emphasize research and problem solving.
achieve a more advanced level of skill in engineering design by learning how to conceptualize a problem, develop possible solutions, design and build prototypes or models, test the prototypes or models, and make modifications as necessary.
Throughout the process of engineering design, students are able to work safely with hand and/or power tools, various materials and equipment, and other resources.
Parents: Please email me that you and you son or daughter have read this, incluse their name and that they are in D block..
Have a great year!
Thank you,
Mr. Worden
Hello to D-block students and parents, from your teacher Mr. Worden. This blog is a way for me to communicate to you what we are doing in class, give assignments and provide common resources for students to use. Make sure to look at this site each day to keep track of assignments tests and quizzes. Today the students were in an assembly and there was no class.
Good luck in the coming year.
Parents: Please read the following and send an email that shows you have found the site and read the student expectations information below. Make sure you tell me the name of your student and that it is for D block.
Honors Introductory Physics / Technology Engineering
1st, 2nd and 3rd Trimesters 2012-2013
Mr. Worden (Physics)
Mr. Hennessy (Tech.)
Contact Information: dworden@uxbridge.k12.ma.us (Physics)
phennessy@uxbridge.k12.ma.us (Tech.)
We Are A Community of Caring
~Respect~Caring~Responsibility~Family~Trust~
Uxbridge High School Mission Statement: Our mission at Uxbridge High School is to provide the resources and educational experiences to meet the diverse needs of all students, with the aim of encouraging responsible citizenship and life-long learning. In partnership with parents and community, Uxbridge High School fosters this development in a safe learning environment.
Student Learning Expectations:
1) Use a variety of learning and study strategies
2) Listen for understanding
3) Demonstrate effective oral communication
4) Read critically and for understanding
5) Write effectively
6) Demonstrate effective use of technology
7) Employ modes of artistic and creative expression
8) Demonstrate civic responsibility
9) Show respect for self, others, and the environment
Course Description: In the Honors Introductory Physics, students recognize the nature and scope of physics, including its relationship to the other sciences. Students learn about basic topics such as motion, forces, energy, heat, waves, electricity, and magnetism. They learn about natural phenomena by using physical laws to calculate quantities such as velocity, acceleration, momentum, and energy. In Technology Engineering, students develop their ability to solve problems in technology/engineering using mathematical and scientific concepts. Students are able to relate concepts and principles they have learned in science with knowledge gained in the study of technology/engineering. Students must supply their own scientific calculator
Textbook(s): Physical Science Concepts in Action, Prentice Hall
Materials: The materials necessary for this class are a three ring binder, paper, writing implement and iPad. As stated in the course description, it is the student’s responsibility to provide their own scientific calculator.
Assessments methods: This course will employ a variety of assessment methods including tests, quizzes, projects, labs and presentations.
Grading: Student’s trimester average will be calculated in the following manner.
Quizzes 10%
Tests 40%
Homework / Class Professionalism 10%
Written 10%
Projects / Labs 30%
Because the projects are worth 30%, your student must pass in each paper that is required for the project or they possibly could fail.
Attendance: Daily attendance is crucial to success in this class. The attendance policy can be found in the Uxbridge High School handbook. It is the student’s responsibility to make-up any work that is missed due to absence.
Homework: This class will have 3 to 4 homework assignments per week. The length of these assignments will vary depending on topic.
Extra Help: Extra help is available most days after school, from 1:50 to 2:50. It is the student’s responsibility to inform the teacher that they intend to stay for extra help.
Class Expectations: All students are to bring their full attention, RESPECT for one another, agenda, textbook covered, three(3) ring binder notebook, calculator, pen or pencil, ipad and homework to class every day. Everyone is expected to arrive on time, have homework and the above on your desk ready go when the bell rings. No food or drink. If students score below a 70%, they have five days to make up the test.
Course Outline:
In Introductory Physics students learn about:
the relationships between motion and forces through Newton’s laws of motion.
the difference between vector and scalar quantities and learn how to solve basic problems involving these quantities.
the conservation of energy and momentum and how these are applied to everyday situations.
heat and how thermal energy is transferred throughout the different phases of matter.
waves and how they carry energy.
electric current, voltage, and resistance by learning about Ohm’s law.
the electromagnetic spectrum in terms of wavelength and frequency.
In Technology Engineering students:
pursue engineering questions and technological solutions that emphasize research and problem solving.
achieve a more advanced level of skill in engineering design by learning how to conceptualize a problem, develop possible solutions, design and build prototypes or models, test the prototypes or models, and make modifications as necessary.
Throughout the process of engineering design, students are able to work safely with hand and/or power tools, various materials and equipment, and other resources.
Parents: Please email me that you and you son or daughter have read this, incluse their name and that they are in D block..
Have a great year!
Thank you,
Mr. Worden
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