Peachtree Ridge High School

HIGH SCHOOL COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE TITLE HONORS Physics TERM FALL 2020

TEACHER Michael Fusia ROOM # I-206 (& online)
Email Address Michael.fusia@gcpsk12.org
Teacher Web Page Google classroom (join code: 35elnvt) and http://fusia.weebly.com
Class time is 9:10-10:40(for 2nd Block) and 10:50-12:20 (for 3rd); after school support
Teacher Support
until 3:15 daily or by email. Fridays will typically be designated for support
(Help sessions etc.)
and additional help

EXPECTATIONS FOR VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION

This year will clearly be different than any year previously, including the end of the
school year in the spring!! This time you will be expected to log in and participate in
class instruction under a determined schedule just like if you were in school. You will be
expected to participate in both synchronous (live as a class) and asynchronous
(independent work) work as well as peer work with other classmates virtually. If we all
do return to school this semester, you will be in the same physical class as the students
you were in a virtual class with.

Although we may not all be in the same room and I can’t walk around and check in with
everyone the way I normally would, I want to have the feel of a traditional classroom.
By that I mean that I don’t want to stand at the computer, stare at turned-off camera, and
talk for 90 minutes straight. While, I don’t want to hear lots of background noise, I do
want your cameras on and mics on. If you have a question, if I made a mistake, or if you
just want something repeated, I want to HEAR from you. Head nods (and confused
faces) are highly encouraged. I want to see your face and get to you know you so that I
can help you as much as I can.

Daily video sessions will be recorded. Keep that in mind if you decide to make a “less
than appropriate” comment, gesture, or post. This includes breakout rooms and side
conversations. Get dressed, have breakfast, and get in a “school mindset” before class
begins so you can get the most out of this experience. If you are physically prepared,
you will be mentally prepared. Be kind, be positive, and be an active part of class!

Now, the logistics of the class…

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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Welcome to Physics! Physics is the search for the fundamental laws of nature; it is the basic science
from which all the others are derived. Physics is the most rapidly developing field of knowledge that
there is. A logical, problem solving approach to the development of the major physics principles will be
used to develop your abilities to interrelate the major concepts of physics.

COURSE CURRICULUM CONTENT

The entire list of Academic, Knowledge and Skills for each of the following curriculum strands in this course can
be accessed through the district web address at www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us
QUARTER 1 TOPICS QUARTER 2 TOPICS
Newton’s Laws & Force Electrostatics
Kinematics – One and Two Dimensional Motion Basic Circuits and Electricity
Circular Motion Magnetism and Electromagnetism
Work, Energy, and Power Waves and Sound
Impulse, Conservation, and Momentum Light and Optics
Nuclear and Modern Physics

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES

For virtual Instruction… Supplies (and if in-person resumes)…
If you do not have a desktop or laptop, please register 1) Composition Notebook (graph paper may be
to borrow a chromebook from the school. I do not helpful)
recommend using a tablet or your phone. 2) Scientific Calculator
3) Notebook/Binder

EVALUATION AND GRADING

Assignments Grade Weights Grading Scale
Classwork & Homework Formative Assessment 35% A: 90 and above
Laboratory Activities ● Classwork (1x) B: 80 – 89
Unit Tests ● Labs (2x) C: 74 – 79
Projects ● Projects (3x) D: 70 – 73
Final Exam Summative Assessment 45% F: 69 or below
● Unit Test (3x)
● Quizzes (1x)
District Assessments (DA)
● Final 15%
● Performance Final 5%

OTHER INFORMATION
Expectations for Academic Success Additional Requirements/Resources
1) Bring note book and calculator everyday ● After-school Help Available:
2) Ask questions NHS tutoring
3) Participate constructively as a team member
SNHS tutoring
4) Proof read written assignments and edit
meaningfully The EndZone
5) Review multiple sources of information ● Lab Safety Procedures
6) Challenge yourself to continuously improve

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