Welcome to Physics!September 5, 2012

Mr. Richter

Agenda

Warm-Up

Introductions To me To you To the course

Classroom Procedures

What is Physics?

Paperwork (Syllabi, etc.)

TeacherWeb (Mr. Richter’s website)

Objectives: We Will Be Able To…

Understand the basic outline of this course in physics, including topics covered and methods of instruction.

Understand the expectations of the course, including academic and behavioral habits.

Know and follow the format for a typical class.

Know Mr. Richter’s name, email, and how to get to the class website

Beginning Procedures and Warm-Up

Each day, start class by completing the following tasks: Copy the objectives into your notes. Copy the homework assignment into your agenda Begin the warm-up

Warm-Up: Most days, there will be an opening activity on the screen/board for you to complete at the start of class. During this time I am usually taking attendance and

checking homework.

Warm-Up: How much time passed?

A man looks at a clock in his office that displays hours and minutes. He reads the clock as 10:54. He leaves the room, and when he returns, he reads the clock at 11:02. Based on this data, what is the shortest amount of time he could have been out of the room? What is the longest?

At your table, discuss possible answers and reasoning, and record your results. Justify your reasoning! Then, select one person to orally present your findings to the class.

Introductions

Introductions

Who am I?

Who are you?

What is Physics?

Classroom Procedures/Guidelines

All-encompassing Motto: This is my job. We are here to work. We are professional.

Specifics Punctuality. Be here on time. Work for 56 minutes. Be prepared for class when the bell rings. Tolerance and respect of beliefs and ideas. Passes (to restroom, nurse, etc.). No food. Take pride in what you do.

What is Physics?

On a sheet of paper (or in your notes, if you have a notebook already), answer the following questions in complete sentences:

What is science?

What do you think physics is?

What is a physicist? Do you think Mr. Richter is a physicist? Do you think you are a physicist?

Paperwork

Paperwork

Syllabus

Binder Rubric

What If I am Absent?

TeacherWeb

TeacherWeb

Everything you need to be successful in class can be found online at Mr. Richter’s website: Teacherweb.com/MA/MedfordHighSchool/MrRichter It’s on the top of your syllabus Even if you forget, you can google it.

Use the website for: Homework assignments Class notes Getting in contact with me Important documents Newsflash

Newsflash!

Newsflash is a TeacherWeb feature that allows me to send short (tweet-length) messages to you about class as a group. i.e. “Don’t forget, there’s a quiz tomorrow” or “We’re

having class in the library. Bring your goldfish!”

It’s for you and your parents, to keep everyone informed.

Text or email or both. Something you check frequently.

You must sign up for Newsflash. A quiz answer will be sent to the Newsflash list on Sunday.

Homework

Sign up for Newsflash by going to TeacherWeb by Friday.

Read and sign the colored copy of the syllabus by Monday.

Have your parents read and sign the colored copy of the syllabus by Monday.

Think about what you think physics is. Always.