Welcome to AP Physics!

Mr. Duong

Objectives

• Learn how to pronounce Mr. Duong’s name

• Discuss class syllabus

• Discuss science!

Mr. Duong• Pronunciation

• Bio

• Originally from the “808 State”

• Went to the UoA

• Received a

• B.S. in Physics

• B.S. in Science Education w/ a focus in Physics

• This is my first year teaching

• Hobbies

• Basketball, Ultimate Frisbee

• Hiking, Camping

• Video Games

• Playing the guitar, singing

• Occasionally watching funny cat videos on Youtube

Who are You???

• On your notecard write down the following pieces of information:

• You have 3 minutes to do this

-Full name-Nickname or name you’d prefer to be called-Current Math class/teacher-Hobbies (~3)-1 unique thing about you

Introductions• Please introduce yourself to the people at your table

• Hand one of them your card

• After you have discussed, you will be introducing your classmates

• Additional discussion topics:

• What did you do over the summer?

• What is the latest movie you have seen? Did you like it?

• Where is the missing Malaysian plane?

• What are your thoughts on the upcoming school year? Afraid? Excited?

• You have 10 minutes to do this

Let’s hear who you are!

Syllabus

What is Science?

• Riddle me this! Grandma likes coffee, but….

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