HW: Read pp. 374-386, questions 1-5, 15-19, due 3/30.
Magnetic Fields WS Solutions
Right Hand Rules WS Solutions
Right-Hand-Rules
Magnetism Independent Study
As we enter the final phases of our course, you may have noticed that you have been doing more and more independent work. One of our course goals has been to learn how to learn independently. Our culminating activity in this endeavor will involve you undertaking a complete unit independently. Of course, I am available to assist if you get stuck, but would like you to attack the unit on your own, with an understanding of what your learning goals are for this portion of the course.
Based on the goals provided, the following requirements and resources are available to you. You are expected to set your own pace and schedule/ration your workload accordingly, based on the understanding that all requirements must be met and turned in at the beginning of class on Friday, March 18, the day of the magnetism exam (a comprehensive exam on all of electricity and magnetism). Note that Period 9’s due date / exam date is Monday, 3/21). All items are to be turned in simultaneously, stapled in a packet or placed in a folder with your name on it, including the attached cover page.
Unit activities include:
Watch Video Mechanical Universe: Magnetic Fields (Episode 34) (~30 minutes)
- Video can be viewed in-class at student request.
- Complete Video Worksheet
Read Textbook Physics: Principles and Problems
- Chapter 24: Magnetic Fields
- Take Notes (turn in) and complete reading guide (turn in)
- Chapter 25: Electromagnetic Induction
- Read Chapter (no need to turn in notes)
- Answer question 16 on p. 684 using FSA format (turn in on separate sheet)
Read APlusPhysics Magnetism Page: http://bit.ly/fRFe5K
- Use built-in quizzes to study/review per your discretion: http://bit.ly/gExCto
Complete Lab: Seeing Magnetic Fields
Complete SimuLab: PHET Generator: http://bit.ly/fk0cWg
Complete worksheets:
- Magnetic Fields Worksheet
- Right-Hand-Rule
- Electromagnetism Review Checklist
Review APlusPhysics E&M Unit Pages (under Regents Tutorials) to prepare for exam
APlusPhysics Regents Course Tutorials Completed!
Whew! It’s been a long and challenging project, but I am thrilled to announce that the APlusPhysics.com Regents Physics course tutorial has been completed (well, at least the first revision). I’ve been done with the tutorial less than 20 minutes, and already I’m making notes on additions, modifications, and enhancements, but I think it’s worth taking a moment to step back and look at everything that’s been accomplished.
A year ago I had never created a web page, and didn’t know the difference between HTML and ELMO. But, with a vision to create a resource specific to the needs of the students I see every day, and with the support of friends and family, I started picking up books, reading web articles, and making many, many designs on paper to script out what I wanted to build.
As of this morning, with the upload of a question bank of more than 500 Regents Physics questions from past years, I’m amazed at how much has been created. The APlusPhysics Regents Tutorials include objectives, explanations, sample problems, FLASH animations, integrated quizzes, videos… just about everything you could ask for in an online resource tailored to a specific course.
So what comes next? I’d like to continue my work to pre-record video lessons of all the major topics in the Regents Physics course, with the ultimate goal of spending in-class time working on hands-on lab activities, as well as supporting students individually and in small groups, and minimizing the less-effective entire-class-instruction time. Second, several students have inquired as to whether I might take the course content material on APlusPhysics and expand it into a written mini-book / synopsis for the Regents Physics course. Though initially hesitant, the more I think about it, the more I find value in creation of the written “APlusPhysics’s Guide to Regents Physics.” And oh, by the way, did I mention the list of website enhancements I’ve already started on?
The question, then, is where to start. As much as I try to deny it, I know I’ll be working on website revisions by tonight, in tandem with my next project. So which to tackle next, the video mini-lessons, or the printed guidebook? Or both? Would love to hear your feedback and thoughts!
And, as with any endeavor of such scale, allow me to again thank all my supporters, students, colleagues, family members and contributors. This is a huge milestone for APlusPhysics and the culmination of hundreds of hours of frustration and effort, which has already paid for itself in personal learning and confidence. I’ve come out all the better for it, and I hope this resource helps others say the same.
Paid Summer Internship Opportunities in Physics!!!
Both RIT and U of R are offering terrific internship opportunities. RIT’s Center for Imaging Science hosts the High School Summer Internship Program, and U of R offers the Summer Research Program for High School Juniors in their Laboratory for Laser Energetics! Find out more by visiting Mrs. Russ in the College and Career Center! 
These are amazing (paid) opportunities that will have you doing real research in exciting and challenging areas, while preparing you for further studies and giving you a great conversation piece for college interviews!