Meyers High School
341 Carey Avenue
Wilkes-Barre, PA  18702
570.826.7145
Department:     Science
Course:	      AP Physics
Instructor:	      Mr. Osmanski

Availability:    2nd  Period, M – W &  F
(outside class)	        8th  Period,  M,T, R, F  
		        1st  Period, R
		        e-mail:   rosmanski@wbasd.k12.pa.us
		     website:    http://wbasdosmanski.tripod.com/

Course Description:
  
AP Physics consists of topics covered on the AP Physics B Exam. The B curriculum is the non-calculus based physics.  The five main areas are:

1.	Newtonian Mechanics (35%)
2.	Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics (15%)
3.	Electricity and Magnetism (25%)
4.	Waves and Optics (15%)
5.	Atomic and Nuclear Physics. (10%)

Meeting Times:

Classroom:  M, T, W, R, F  7th Period

Text:	
 Course:     Physics, Giancoli, 6th Ed.,2005, Prentice Hall
Giancoli 6th Ed companion website:      http://wps.prenhall.com/esm_giancoli_physicsppa_6

Teaching Environment: 
	
	All students are responsible for missed work due to illness, sports participation or other reasons.  I recommend using a binder to store all your handouts.

	The pace is rapid.  The entire classroom curriculum will be completed by April 13, 2007 to allow for a 1 month review, using old AP exam questions.  The AP exam will take place the afternoon of Monday, May 14, 2007 at Meyers High School.
	
Teaching Methodology:
  
	Modes of teaching/learning will include:
•	Traditional chalkboard/overhead projector type lecture
•	Problem solving in small groups
•	Computer modeling using MS Excel
•	Computer research involving the Internet
•	Research in scientific journals
•	Laboratory activities 

 Student Learning Objectives: 

1)	Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of Newtonian mechanics.

2)	Demonstrate an ability to solve problems involving mechanics, thermodynamics, fluids, vibrations and waves, electricity/magnetism, optics, nuclear and atomic physics

3)	Demonstrate an ability to perform lab activities including:
•	Design experiments.
•	Observe and measure real phenomena.
•	Organize, display, and critically analyze data.
•	Determine uncertainty in measurements.
•	Draw inferences from observations and data.
•	Communicate results, suggest improvements, and propose questions for further study.

4)	Demonstrate an ability to read, understand, and write about current scientific research as presented in the journals Scientific American and Physics Today.   
	
Grading: 	Exams, homework and quizzes account for approximately 75% of the grade; lab work is approximately 25% of the grade. 

Grading is on a points basis with tests and labs counting for 100 points each, quizzes 50 points each, and homework 10 points (or more)  each.
	  
Lab grading is based upon lab notebook and/or reports and lab tests.

	The letter grade: The district grading scale is used to determine the letter grade as follows:

			A	93 – 100		D	70 – 74
			B	85 – 92		E	  0 – 69
			C	75 – 84

An excellent resource may be found at: http://apphysicsb.homestead.com/index.html

Listed below are the initial sections of material for which you will be responsible:

Giancoli's 6e: Sections 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.7 and 2.8
Giancoli's 6e, Ch. 2, Problems: 7, 9, 11, 13, 14, 18, 20, 27, 36, 37, 38, 39, 42, 47, 
50, 51, 54

AP Exam Problems:
82B1,82B2,85B2abc,86B1,87B1,88B1,92B1,95B3abcd,97B2,98B1,98B6,
00B1exc.e(iii),00B2,03B1,03bB1,05B1,05bB1

Giancoli's 6e: Sections 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 3.5 and 3.6
Giancoli's 6e, Ch. 3, Problems: 10, 18, 19, 21, 23, 27, 30, 31, 32, 39, 41, 45

AP Exam Problems:
82B1,82B2,85B2abc,86B1,87B1,88B1,92B1,95B3abcd,97B2,98B1,98B6,
00B1exc.e(iii),00B2,03B1,03bB1,05B1,05bB1

Giancoli's 6e: Sections 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6 and 4.8
Giancoli's 6e, Ch. 4, Problems: 6, 8, 9, 12, 16, 25, 26, 29, 34, 48, 50, 51, 52, 53

AP Exam Problems:
82B1,82B2,85B2abc,86B1,87B1,88B1,92B1,95B3abcd,97B2,98B1,98B6,
00B1exc.e(iii),00B2,03B1,03bB1,05B1,05bB1

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