Intro to Regents Physics

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Classroom Expectations

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:

  1. Giving less than your best at any time will not be tolerated. If you put the effort in, I will MORE than meet you halfway this year. We will embrace a goal of EVERY STUDENT succeeding in physics at the beginning of the year, and we will achieve that goal by the end of the year through effort, dedication, discipline, and teamwork.
  2. No electronic entertainment devices, non-educational websites, or cell phones are to be used during class time unless authorized as part of the classroom activity and used appropriately. Inappropriate use of technology will result in confiscation of the device and/or loss of computer privileges. If an emergency arises, please seek the instructor’s permission in advance.
  3. 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

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13 Best Paying College Majors

girl_graduate_waving_md_clr The Huffington Post recently published an article on the 13 best-paying college majors.  Note that 12 of the 13 require a strong physics and science background, and all 13 require strong math skills.  Thanks to Louis Carusone of Eastridge High School for sharing this article and link.  You can find the entire article online at the Huffington Post.  I have summarized their data below:

 

Major

Median Starting Pay

Mid-Career Median Pay

Petroleum Engineering

$97,900

$155,000

Chemical Engineering

$64,500

$109,000

Electrical Engineering

$61,300

$103,000

Materials Science / Eng

$60,400

$103,000

Aerospace Engineering

$60,700

$102,000

Computer Engineering

$61,800

$101,000

Physics

$49,800

$101,000

Applied Mathematics

$52,600

$98,600

Computer Science

$56,600

$97,900

Nuclear Engineering

$65,100

$97,800

Biomedical Engineering

$53,800

$97,800

Economics

$47,300

$94,700

Mechanical Engineering

$58,400

$94,500

Check Out New Release of Free Microsoft Mathematics 4.0

MSMath1 Microsoft Mathematics provides a set of mathematical tools that help students get school work done quickly and easily. With Microsoft Mathematics, students can learn to solve equations step-by-step while gaining a better understanding of fundamental concepts in pre-algebra, algebra, trigonometry, physics, chemistry, and calculus.

Microsoft Mathematics includes a full-featured graphing calculator that’s designed to work just like a handheld calculator. Additional math tools help you evaluate triangles, convert from one system of units to another, and solve systems of equations.

This free download is compatible with Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.

Thanks to “Tech the Plunge” for the announcement!