Physics (2015-16)Introduction and Organization

ERHS Science DepartmentChin-Sung Lin

Basic Info of Mr. LinName: Chin-Sung Lin

Academic Background: BSEE, MSEE, MST

Working Experience: Research, Hardware Design Engineer & Teacher

Teaching Experience: Math, Physics, Technology

Current Courses: Regents Physics, Computational Thinking, Robotics & Engineering Design, and Advanced STEM Research

Summer – NSF-REM at CCNY

Summer – NSF-REM at CCNY

Summer – NSF-REM at CCNY

Summer – NSF-REM at CCNY

Summer – NSF-REM at CCNY

Summer – NSF-REM at CCNY

Course Goals

Concepts & knowledge of real-world physics phenomena

Scientific method & lab skills

Math - the language of physics

A physics worldview

Real-world problem solving skills

Physics Regents exam

Required Material

Blue/black and red pens

A notepad or a stack of loose-leaf paper

A binder or several pocket folders to hold letter-size worksheets, homework, notes & test paper

A graphing calculator: TI-83 or TI-84 required.

Instructional Materials

Textbook: Conceptual Physics, 11th edition, Paul G. Hewitt, Addison Wesley, New York, 2010.

Regents Preparatory Book: Brief Review for New York Physics: The Physical Setting, Bernadine Hladik Cook, Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, 2009-2013.

(Textbooks Distribution)

(Fill out the book receipt & inventory form)

Instructional ResourceClass Website

◦ Section 1: http://www.erhsnyc.org/apps/classes/show_class.jsp?classREC_ID=602807

◦ Section 4: http://www.erhsnyc.org/apps/classes/show_class.jsp?classREC_ID=602808

Lab Website◦ Section 1: http://www.erhsnyc.org/apps/classes/show_class.jsp?classREC_ID=

602815

◦ Section 4: http://www.erhsnyc.org/apps/classes/show_class.jsp?classREC_ID=602816

PowerPoint Presentations Study NotesClass WorksheetsHomework

Grading Policy

Class participation (10%)

Homework Assignments (15%)

Laboratory reports (25%)

Quizzes/Tests (50%)

Support

Physics Enrichment Time: ◦ 1st period, everyday

After School Support: ◦ Afterschool, Wednesday through Friday.

Lab Report Requirements

Students must be engaged in laboratory activities representing a minimum of 1,200 minutes of hands-on lab work as certified by the principal. Satisfactory written reports of these laboratory experiences must be prepared by the student. Only those persons who have satisfactorily met the laboratory requirements will be admitted to the Regents science examination.

Minimum of 1,200 minutes of hands-on lab work

Complete lab folder before the Regents exam

Regents Exam Requirement

All Regents Physics students are required to take the regents examination in June. A student who opts out of the Regents exam will be required to take a departmental final on the same day as the Regents. The grade on that final will be factored into the student’s final grade in the course. Students who are absent from the Regents without a doctor’s note will receive a 0 as a grade for the departmental final.

Classroom Rules

No food, gum & drink

Attending class on time and ready to work

Limited restroom access

Students are responsible for the absence

Taking notes on the worksheets or a notepad

Complete and submit assignments on time

Academic integrity per school policy

Respect for fellow students and their right to learn

Student Information Form (Due Today)Go to class website and find the student

info form

Fill in your basic information

Share with us your summer experience

Contemplate your short-term (class) & long-term (academic/career) goals

Inventory your computer skills

Let me know your issues and concerns about learning

Introduction Letter (Due Friday)

Go to class website and find following documents Introduction letter Syllabus Lab safety guidelines

(Return slips will be collected on Friday.)

Physics: Introduction & Organization