Advanced Placement Physics 2 Syllabus
Program Description: Advanced Placement courses, are designed to be college level work.
Lackawanna College Dual Enrollment: This course is also a dual enrollment course. Students completing this course with the appropriate requirements are eligible for up to 4 college credits through Lackawanna College.
Course Description: In this course, we will explore the underlying, governing physical principles of our universe through the use of hypothesizing, observation, data gathering, and mathematical analysis.
Key topics to be discovered and discussed are as follows: Waves, Sound, Fluid Dynamics, Thermodynamics, Electric Forces, Electric Fields, Capacitance, Current, Resistance, Circuit Design, Magnetism, Reflection, Refraction, Interference, Diffraction, Polarization, Optical Instrumentation, Quantum Theory, Atomic Structure, Nuclear Physics, and a review of Physics I.
Reference Textbooks:
- Textbook: Walker (2009) Physics, 4th Ed. Prentice Hall, $124.97
- Online Textbook: Wolfe, Gasper, Stoke, et.al., (2015) OpenStax Physics
- Any of the textbooks used in Advanced Placement Physics 1
All textbooks are the property of the North Pocono School District. The parent, guardian, or other person having custody of a child to whom textbooks are issued, will be liable for any loss, abuse, or damage more than that which would result from normal use of such textbook.
All textbooks must be returned to the issuing school when the student is promoted, transferred, or withdrawn.
It is the student’s responsibility to sign out and sign in their textbook
Class Rules
- The same as AP Physics 1. If you need a refresher look at the AP Physics 1 class rules on www.croomphysics.com
Grading Procedures
Grading will be done on a percentage system with each graded assignment providing a specific number of points towards each category. A 65 % minimum average is needed to pass. Your grade will be comprised of:
- 75% Tests / Quizzes / Chapter outlines
- 10% Labs / Lab Quizzes
- 15% WebAssign / Homework / Class Assignments
Testing Policy Modification
- Repeated absences may lead to students being required to make up the test at the end of the quarter. During the last two weeks of the quarter, the instructor will open a window for make ups to take place. It is the responsibility of the student to find a time within this window to come and make up the test. If the student does not find a time to come and take it, they will have to take it during the class period.
Everything else is grading is the same as Physics 1. Please look back at your Physics 1 procedures for details.
Final Course Grade
will be determined by the following system.
22.5% of each quarters average
10% Final Exam Score
Academic Honesty
Your integrity should be very important to you. Copying homework or assignments is cheating, and when caught you will be given a 0%. Working together is different than copying. Any quiz, test or project you are caught cheating on will result in automatic 0% with no opportunity for a retake. I will give different versions of test/quizzes and move students around during testing to ensure you are doing your own work. Ultimately however, it is you who must determine how you want to succeed, on your own merits or dishonestly through the work of someone else.
Computer Responsibility
Students are required to pay for any damage done district computers during the time they are using them. Because of this, it is very important that students report any damage to the machine when they sign it out, so they are not held responsible. It is also important that students always return the computer to where they originally got them. Computers left out could be accidentally broken. If students don't return their computers, they could lose their computer privilege and/or have to pay for damages.
Lab Safety Rules (Your Copy)
This is to certify that I, ____________________, have been instructed in the following safety component of this science class:
- By signing below, I verify that I have been informed where the following items are located and have been instructed on how to use the so named items:
- Fire extinguisher
- Fire blanket
- Eyewash fountain
- Safety shower
- Exhaust hood
- Chemical spill control kits
- First aid kit
- Eye protective devices (goggles)
- Master shutoff for gas, electricity, and water
- Heat sources (Burners, ovens, etc.)
- I will not use any lab equipment, unless instructed on when and how to use such an item by my teacher. If I have any questions on how something works or need a refresher on how something works, I will ask the teacher in charge.
- There will be no projectile motion in this class, unless instructed by the teacher to do so.
- Special laboratory clothing shall be worn when dealing with labs that require clothing protection. These clothing items can include but is not limited to, closed toe shoes, glasses instead of contacts, safety goggles, lab jackets, long pants and gloves. Any students repeatedly failing to comply with this regulation may be removed from participation in class and receive an unsatisfactory grade.
- I have been informed on the safety procedures for the following situations, and know that I must report the following situations as soon as possible to my teacher:
- Fire
- Chemical Splash to the body
- Eye emergency
- Chemical Spill
- Broken Glass
- Other injuries
- I will follow all other safety rules in the class which will be posted which include but are not limited to
- No running
- No physical contact with others
- No harassing others
- No food, drinks or gum
- I will be required to buy all lab equipment I break in class. (Some of the lab equipment is in excess of $500)
Student Copy
Procedures and Rules Acknowledgment
I, ________________________ (student's name) have read and agree to follow all the, policies, procedures, classroom rules, and lab safety rules set forth in the class syllabus found on my courses procedures page on www.croomphysics.com. If I have a question about any portion of the syllabus, I will ask my teacher for clarification. I realize that I must obey these rules to ensure my own safety, and that of my fellow students and instructor. I will fully cooperate with my instructor and fellow students to maintain a safe classroom and lab environment. I will also closely follow the oral and written instructions provided by the instructor. I am aware that any violation of this safety contract that results in unsafe conditions in the laboratory, or misbehavior on my part, may result in being removed from the laboratory, receiving a detention, receiving a failing grade, and/or dismissal from the course.
Dear Parent or Guardian,
We feel that you should be informed regarding the school's effort to create and maintain a safe science classroom and laboratory environment. With the cooperation of the instructor, parents/guardians, and student, possible hazards can be corrected and prevented. You should be aware of all the, policies, procedures, classroom rules, and lab safety rules your student will receive before engaging in class and laboratory work. Please read the list of these policies, procedures, classroom rules, and lab safety rules which are set forth in the class syllabus found on the Procedures page on www.croomphysics.com. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact your student's teacher. No student will be permitted to perform laboratory activities unless this contract is signed by both the student and the parent/guardian and is on file with the teacher. Your signature on this contract indicates that you have read this syllabus and are aware of the measures taken to ensure the safety of your student in the science class and laboratory as well as the grading procedure and the student's responsibilities for the course. It is also expected that you will instruct your student to uphold their agreement to the follow these rules and procedures in the class and laboratory.
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Information Sheet
Name(Student) ( First, Last,Preferred) _____________________________________________
Contact Name (First, Last, Relationship) ____________________________________________
Contact Phone Number__________________________________________________________
Contact e-mail address(parent)____________________________________________________
Contact e-mail address(student)___________________________________________________
Questions
- Are you color blind?
- Do you have an after school job?
- How many hours per week?______
Record of Home Contact
Do not write in this box
Procedures and Rules Acknowledgment
I, ________________________ (student's name) have read and agree to follow all the, policies, procedures, classroom rules, and lab safety rules set forth in the class syllabus found on my courses procedures page on www.croomphysics.com. If I have a question about any portion of the syllabus, I will ask my teacher for clarification. I realize that I must obey these rules to ensure my own safety, and that of my fellow students and instructor. I will fully cooperate with my instructor and fellow students to maintain a safe classroom and lab environment. I will also closely follow the oral and written instructions provided by the instructor. I am aware that any violation of this safety contract that results in unsafe conditions in the laboratory, or misbehavior on my part, may result in being removed from the laboratory, receiving a detention, receiving a failing grade, and/or dismissal from the course.
Dear Parent or Guardian,
We feel that you should be informed regarding the school's effort to create and maintain a safe science classroom and laboratory environment. With the cooperation of the instructor, parents/guardians, and student, possible hazards can be corrected and prevented. You should be aware of all the, policies, procedures, classroom rules, and lab safety rules your student will receive before engaging in class and laboratory work. Please read the list of these policies, procedures, classroom rules, and lab safety rules which are set forth in the class syllabus found on the Procedures page on www.croomphysics.com. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact your student's teacher. No student will be permitted to perform laboratory activities unless this contract is signed by both the student and the parent/guardian and is on file with the teacher. Your signature on this contract indicates that you have read this syllabus and are aware of the measures taken to ensure the safety of your student in the science class and laboratory as well as the grading procedure and the student's responsibilities for the course. It is also expected that you will instruct your student to uphold their agreement to the follow these rules and procedures in the class and laboratory.
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