Find your sticks for your new lab group. Start discussing the lab (see below).
Learning Goal: I can describe and calculate the amount of work done to an object based on the factors that affect it.
Today: Horsepower Challenge
Given: ruler, stopwatch, bathroom scale
Find: Students determine their own power requirement for climbing a staircase ‐ both by walking and by running. There will be a competition to see who can generate the most horsepower.
Assignment:
- If you (or someone at home) is not or will not satisfied with your recent test results, set up an appointment for GPS or after school ASAP to discuss a retake.
- Wed. 2/28: PHYSICSPALOOZA after school in this room!
- Due Wed. 2/28: Energy Packet pp. 5-6
- Thurs. 3/1: Quiz 8.1
- Due Fri. 3/2: Take Cornell or other organized format notes FOR UNDERSTANDING. Remember that good notes include diagrams, text language, sample equations, etc. Notes should come from:
- APlusPhysics: Types of Energy
- PhysicsClassroom: Potential Energy, Kinetic Energy, Mechanical Energy
- Conceptual Physics text, Ch. 8: Sections 8.3, 8.4, 8.5