Physics

Here is a general description of what Physics is all about at West.

Look here for the syllabus.

You might be wondering what will be included in this Physics class.

This course provides a systematic introduction to the main principles of physics and emphasizes the development of conceptual understanding and problem-solving ability using algebra and trigonometry. This course is based on the IB Physics SL course so there will be an internal assessment and an external assessment component.  The external assessment in May will not be included in your grade but you will have to take it or you will have to take a final examination that I create.

 

The course includes topics in both classical and modern physics. A knowledge of algebra and basic trigonometry is required for the course; the basic ideas of calculus may be introduced in the theoretical development of some physical concepts, such as acceleration and work. Understanding of the basic principles involved and the ability to apply these principles in the solution of problems should be the major goals of the course.



If you are looking for lesson plans then you should look here.


1st Quarter
2nd Quarter
3rd Quarter
4th Quarter
August 19 - 28, 2009
October 19 - 30, 2009
January 4 - 15, 2010
March 15 - 26, 2010
August 31 - 11, 2009
November 2 - 13, 2009
January 18 - 29, 2010
March 29 - April 9, 2010
September 14 - 25, 2009
November 16 - 27, 2009
February 1 - 12, 2010
April 12 - 23, 2010
September 28 - October 9, 2009
November 30 - December 11, 2009
February 15 - 26, 2010
April 26 - May 7, 2010
October 12 - 16, 2009 December 14 - 18, 2009
March 1 - 5, 2010
May 10 - 21, 2010


You should be checking your grade every week
If you want to check your grades then go here

 

Your physics links

Here are some interactive java links sorted by topic

1st Semester
2nd Semester
Vectors

Electric Fields / Circuits
Electrostatics demos


Resistors in parallel and series
Projectile

Circuit design lab


Good problems with circuits


Magnetic fields
Magnetic fields due to currents






Waves (sound, light)
Everything



Light and interference










Overall
Tons of different topics