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Physics Classes.

 If you find errors, or have some really neat web sites, please let me know via email. Thanks.

 

This was updated on Monday, August 29th ,  2010

 Learning maps for the Level I and Level II physics class are posted at this link.  Information regarding this link will be addressed in class as part of the "On screen" power point.  There will also be an email and text message announcement.

 Level 1 Plans… This link will take you to the plans for the level 1 class.  Homework assignments are included here.

        Level 1 expectation sheet

 

Level II Plans ... This link will take you to the plans for the level II physics class.  Homework assignments are included here.

        Level II expectation sheet

           

 AP Plans…  This link will take you to the AP class’s plans. 

Homework assignments are included here.

        AP intro sheet

Here is a link to the PHYSICS FOLDER.  This is only accessible if you are currently logged into the school's network (you need to be at school!!!)

 

Reading guide is available here.  This may be used by all classes.  Copy and paste into a Word Processor and modify to fit your needs.  If you have questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

Summer Activities for the class of 2010-2011 is available now.  It is expected that all students enrolled in Level 1 and Level 2 physics will complete the activities listed through this link.  Students currently enrolled...help to spread the word!!!

Physics club information available here!!!

    

** note** There are some links at the bottom. Check them out. I'll add more, when I get a chance to go looking for some good sites** If you find good sites relating to physics, let me know via email. Thank you.

 

 

Podcasts and the blog site... Check out the instructions for RSS feeds.  If you click on the ''iTunes" feed at the bottom of the blog page, then new videos will automatically download when you open iTunes.  Even if you do not own an iPod, this is a great way to watch the videos!  The videos are rather large in file size.  If you have Quicktime or any player that will play Quicktime, this DOES work.  Give it time to load the movie (about 5~10minutes..time it...) and be patient...

If you would like to contact me at school during the day, please email to DShoemaker

  

In Memory of….. This link has remained a "mystery" since I wrote it in 2004.  This is in memory for my dog that passed in the fall of 2004.  I really struggled with her passing, and wrote this to help cope with her death.  Since then, our Yorkie has passed due to kidney disease.

 

List of Links (I am not responsible for the content on the sites of these links)

 

=>Looking for information about roller coaster?  Then check out www.rcdb.com  It's an all-inclusive roller coaster database.  Thanks Joel!!!!

=> If we are going to look at movies....probably the best informational site is This one...The movie Database...(Thanks Austin).  Included is is all the information you thought you wanted to know about any movie that ever hit screen....and then some.  Also included here are clips, and complete episodes of various TV programs. 

 

=> Check out the link to this computer!!!  It's the next Windows machine.  Thanks Matt!!!

=> http://www.hotchalk.com/nbc.html.               

 

=> www.teachertube.com like youtube, only educational….and not blocked by the school’s web filter

 

=> www.physics.org

 

=> Do you need extra help with physics concepts? Check out this website. There are explanations with video and equations.

 

=> How Things Work is a really cool site for what the name implies… I checked this out using an automatic transmission as my “test” wonder…

 

=> Interactive Encyclopedia . I’m told this is a great place to do some research.  (It was called Wikipedia then...as it is now...When this was started, the "selling point" was that is was interactive!!!  (Gee, how old is THIS line?)

 

> Hot Rod magazine. May sound funny, but they don’t print press release information. This may not be considered a “Research journal,” but this is one source where the writers and contributors follow scientific method. If you are into cars and mechanical stuff, this is one great read.

 

=> Movie link site. I’m not going to be responsible for some of the humor on this site… although I will say some is very funny. Thanks to the student that sent me the link. Sorry it took so long to post.

 

 => Machines that won’t work… Sounds strange, but actually is really good.

 

=> Spark Notes is a web site that has helpful information on various topics of physics. One student stated that his site was very helpful in understanding some topics.

 

=> Bridge Contest is accessible here. There is a program that you need to download. (West Point Design Competition, It's been a few years since I looked at this...but it was really cool at one time)

 

=> WGAL Doppler radar by popular demand, here is the main site for the Doppler radar.

 

 => SodaPlay. A student suggested this site. There are some neat things here regarding physics. Let me know what you think.

 

=> College Board. ...For AP exam info.

 

=> Mechanicsburg Area School District. If you want to know more about the school district. Currently, there is a science page with information about the science department. There are also some links to some of the teacher's "personal" pages… including this one…

 

=> Princeton Plasma Physics Lab Website Get the truth on what is being completed in the world of nuclear fusion. This is an excellent site.

 

=> physlink A student informed me of this site, and the one that follows.

 

=> Integrals Is a site that may be helpful to those that have calc too.

 

=> Six Flags can be accessed through this link. Check out the latest & greatest.

 

=> Cedar Point More roller coasters than any other park….. ‘nuff said. (Although I'm told that Hershey has more coasters...but I didn't check the numbers)

 

=> Steven Hawkings is a theoretical physicist that is noted for his explanations of gravity.

 

=> Nasa's page can be accessed through this link. The site is neat, with lots of information about the space program, which is beneficial and relevant for the study of satellite motion.

 

=> Science Site This one was forwarded to me. I looked at it, it might be of some use to some people.

 

=> Bicycling Magazine  Yes, I know... This may not relate directly to physics, but you can't ride a bike without knowing some of the laws of physics, plus it's a good site. Check out the Polls and cast a vote.

 

=> Science Net Here you will find, as with PHYSICS, over 600 links to K-12 educational resources organized by Dewey and further divided by audience: K-6, 7-12, and teachers.