Adam J Keller

akeller@Latinpcs.org
@Gneisskeller
School:202.223.1111
Cell: 202.222.5446
Room: 222/227/226

Honors Physics
Period: Gamma. Delta, Zeta

Physics Domains (or Objectives): By the end of this course students will be able to show evidence of:
I. Communicating within a scientific framework
II. Designing and executing investigations
III. Analyzing and interpreting data
IV. Developing and using models
V. Using mathematics and computational thinking
VI. Using the Problem Solving Process
Essential Questions:
● How do we describe the movement?
● How can math be used to model movement?
● What does scientific communication look like?
● How can models be used to clarify scientific thought?
● How have paradigms shifted over time, what paradigm are we living in now?
● What process can be used to approach problem solving from a scientific perspective?

Scope and Sequence: (Outline may be modified due to time)

§ Quarter One: § Quarter Three:
o Introduction and Conversions o Work and Energy
o Kinematics in 1D and 2D o Momentum
§ Quarter Two: § Quarter Four:
o Newton’s Laws o Rotation
o Dynamics in 1D and 2D o Wave Motion
o Gravity o Sound

The Physics course will focus on classical mechanics, Wave Motion, Sound, and other topics as time allows. We will all
become physicists when we enter the classroom or lab, taking on all the responsibilities that entails.

Grading:
The grade in Honors Physics can be tracked through Schoology and breaks down as follows:
Summative Assessments 35%
● End of unit assignment, tests, digital portfolio
● Will be graded with a rubric
Classwork 25%
● Work primarily during class usually with a group
● Usually graded for completion on Schoology
Independent Work 25%
● Work done independently and submitted to Schoology
● Often graded with a rubric
Participation 10%
● Weekly grade based on submission of the Bell Ringers and Exit Tickets
Habits of Learning 5%
● Daily grade based on Punctuality, Preparedness, and Proper use of Technology
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Late Policy:
All work must be turned in by the due date (check due date on Schoology course calendar) for full credit;
assignments may be handed in late for 60% credit.

Supplies:
● “Sophie’s World” by Jostein Gaarder (copy supplied by school)
● Three-Ring-Binder: to keep handouts, notes, and homework (Student will create a Google Drive folder)
● Lab Notebook: Composition (with graph paper) style notebook (should include nothing else in it)
● Scientific or Graphing calculator
● iPad/Computer: Aside from Schoology, students will be able to do most work, labs, and notes on the device if they desire
(Drive, Onenote, or Notability)
● Assignments: Will be turned in through Schoology and backed-up on Google Drives.

Attendance:
Students are expected to be in class on time, unless they have an excused tardy or absence. Work done by the
class during an excused absence or lateness must be made up promptly, and it is the responsibility of the student
both to find out what the missing work is and to either complete it and turn it in on time or arrange a time to make
it up. All missing work is calculated as a zero until that work is made up. Work missed for other reasons may not
be made up. Habitual absence or lateness will be dealt with as described in the Upper School Community
Handbook.

Academic Honesty Statement:

At Washington Latin, we believe that education is a training of character, and character is the intersection of
intellectual development and moral integrity. Our school focuses on developing each student’s ability to be
thoughtful, to consider the views and needs of others, and to act with integrity. We expect that students will think
before they act and do what is right rather than what is expedient. All infractions of the Academic Integrity Policy
on any assignment (homework, project, quiz, test, or exam) will receive a zero on that assignment, and will be
documented in Dean's List.

As a part of our commitment to character and integrity, all students in this course are expected to uphold the
values of academic honesty and respect for others. When you sign the syllabus, you agree to the pledge below:

“I will complete my own work in this class. I will cite sources and give appropriate credit to the work of others. I will
not plagiarize, cheat or copy work from others on any assignment or assessment, and I recognize that there are
consequences for failing to uphold this pledge."
Adam J Keller akeller@latinpcs.org @Gneisskeller
Adam J Keller akeller@latinpcs.org @Gneisskeller

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