Regents Physics

This picture shows a 1986 test of a Tomahawk Missle that traveled 640km (~400 miles) and detonated over a decommissioned fighter plane.  (Click on picture to enlarge).  If you look closely, especially at the 2nd panel, can you see that the plane is on fire even though the debris from the missile hasn’t reached it yet?  How can that be?

(Thanks to the Bad Astronomy website for this picture and background info!)

My expectations for the year are simple yet far-reaching:

1. Come prepared to class each and every day.
2. Give me your best effort each and every day.
3. Be respectful – to yourself, to your classmates, and to the instructor.
4. Conduct yourself in a professional manner.

The following classroom rules should also be observed:

• No cell phones are to be seen or heard during the entire school day. I will answer and/or confiscate any phone if it is operated or rings in my room. This includes text messaging, taking pictures, or using the phone as a calculator.
• No electronic entertainment devices are to be used during class time.
• No pants are to be worn below the waist line. A belt will be provided to you should you choose not to comply.

Materials needed for this class:

1. Notebook
2. Calculator (scientific)
3. Binder
4. Pen/Pencil
5. Enthusiasm and a positive attitude

Grading Policy

Homework, labs, and tests are all important to success in this class, therefore, each of these components will be weighted equally. I reserve the right to adjust this grading policy as situations warrant throughout the year.

“Three things give the student the possibility of surpassing his teacher: ask a lot of questions, remember the answers, teach.” — Jan Amos Coménius

“Learning is something students do, NOT something done to students.” –Alfie Kohn

I understand that Castle Learning’s website had several issues on Thursday evening between 10 p.m. and midnight.  Because of this, I have re-opened the Momentum and WEP review assignment, which will now close Monday, May 31, at midnight.  My apologies for the inconvenience, and thank you for your patience.