Extra credit can only increase a students grade by one "grade-bump" per quarter. For example, one "grade-bump" would be a C+ to a B-. Extra credit must be related to what is being studied that quarter.
1. Science Center Visitation: You must relate your observations to the topics studied that science we studied this quarter.
2. Mythbusters Write-up: Watch a Mythbusters episode that is directly related to what we studied this quarter. Write a 1-page (double spaced) summary that includes:
- You name and date of the write-up.
- Title of episode. Season #, and episode #.
- A description of what the Mythbusters are testing and their stated hypothesis.
- A description on their experiment and/or test.
- A description of how they modified their original experiment and/or test.
- Their conclusion.
- Explain how the episode relates to what we are studying in science this quarter.
3. Student Project:
- Do and internet search for a student project related to what we are studying.
- Try different combinations of key words. Be as specific as possible.
- Find a student project that both you and your parents think are doable.
- Check with your teacher to make sure the assignment is appropriate.
- Build it. Take picture while you do so.
- Bring it (or pictures...cell phones OK) into class.
Adam Miller
Extra credit can only increase a students grade by one "grade-bump" per quarter. For example, one "grade-bump" would be a C+ to a B-. Extra credit must be related to what is being studied that quarter.
1. Science Center Visitation: You must relate your observations to the topics studied that science we studied this quarter. EC Sci Center Visitation Form
2. Mythbusters Write-up: Watch a Mythbusters episode that is directly related to what we studied this quarter. Write a 1-page (double spaced) summary that includes:
- Name, Date, and Period.
- Title of episode. Season #, and episode #.
- A description of what the Mythbusters are testing and their stated hypothesis.
- A description on their experiment and/or test.
- A description of how they modified their original experiment and/or test.
- Their conclusion.
- Explain how the episode relates to what we are studying in science this quarter.
Text Book Chapters:
Quiz-2: Tuesday, 11-9-2021: 20 points, Multiple choice
The quiz will cover: Balanced & Unbalanced forces, Newtons 3 laws of motion
Gravity, friction, air resistance, terminal velocity,
If it's in the notebook, it's on the quiz.
Students are allowed a cheat sheet (8.5" x 11" hand written, one-side).
Quiz-1: Friday, 9-24-2021. 20 points, Multiple Choice
The quiz will cover: Motion, Speed, Acceleration, Distance vs Time Graphs, Forces, & Inertia
Students should study their notebooks and the cart/graphing activities done in class.
(The textbook & packets is supplemental and can reinforce concepts taught in class).
Students are allowed a cheat sheet (8.5" x 11" hand written, one-side).
Chapter-1, Motion Chapter 1, Packet
Chapter-2, Forces Chapter-2, Packet
Chapter 22: The Earth, Moon & Sun Packet Ch 22 Packet.
Chapter 23: The Solar System Packet Ch 23 (PDF)
Chapter 24: Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe Packet Ch 24 (PDF)
Chapter 16: Elements and the Periodic Table
Chapter 17: Chemical Reactions
Newton's Laws & Crumple Zones:
1st law and Car Crashes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wV2UTkkQ0Fg
Volvo Crumple Zone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=74&v=zS_Gk7vjmOg
Gorilla Physics (Paper crumple zones): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TYQTrf3-n4
Aerodynamics:
History of car shapes (7 min) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVjmIovOPek
Trucks (2:56): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NPNiyR5cWo
Basic Shapes (1:10 -2:20): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjzH-VAmi3E
Tear Drop in Water (1:46): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbzwuNCHlXw
The chapter 11 packet is an optional assignment for those students who got a C- or less on the last quiz.
It is not extra credit. It simply increases the total number of points for the quarter which lessons the overall impact of the quiz on ones grade.
Slide Shows:
The following slide shows were partially done by students. Read with caution. Watch for mistakes and inconsistencies. Though mostly done, there is some editing, additions, and organizing that still needs to happen. -Mr. Miller
- Light and Electromagnetism:
- Telescopes:
- Stars:
- Nebula:
- Star Birth & Life:
- Star Death:
- Galaxies & Beyond:
- The Big Bang: Birth & Death of the Universe:
The following are links to things that I have shown in class.
Links Used in Class
Star Size Comp & lumpiness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoW8Tf7hTGA
Solar Eclipse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxrLRbkOwKs
Lunar Eclipse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxrLRbkOwKs
Tides: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jUpX7J7ySo
Far Side of the moon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jUpX7J7ySo
Comets (Sagan) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hlONoWw39M
Season: (not shown): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taHTA7S_JGk
Ted ED, 5:20. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DD_8Jm5pTLk
Original Cosmos, Episode-2. (min 4:15-12:00)
Slide Shows:
- Evolution
- Fossils
- Embryology
- Comparative Anatomy & Homologous Structure
- Cladograms; Divergent & Convergent Evolution
Textbook Resources:
Textbbook: Chapter 6.pdf (PDF)
Kinetic Molecular Theory of Matter:
Nose-cone Scaled Diagram Instructions
You will be making a colored cutaway diagram of your rocket. A cutaway diagram is where the rocket is sliced in half lengthwise so that the inner and outer components of your nose cone can be visualized.
Set-up and the Basics:
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Everyone does their own diagram.
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Scale: One square on the paper equals 1 cm of the actual nose cone.
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Orient the diagram nose down and centered on paper.
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Use a sharp pencil and ruler for the straight lines. Neatness counts.
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Use the picture of your rocket (with the meter stick) to determine Length of your rocket without the base. Your drawing will not include the base even though your picture does. Base bottles are 25 cm long. Include the top 3 cm of the base bottle that overlaps where your nose-cone/coupler overlaps the base. (Take the total length of rocket in picture then subtract 22 cm.)
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Choose the best type graph paper. You have 3 choices.
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4 squares/inch (43 squares max) For nose-cones under 43 cm long.
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5 squares/inch (52 squares max) For nose-cones 43-52 cm long.
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6 squares/inch (60 squares max) For nose-cones 52-60 cm long.
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The Diagram:
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Mark a line down near the center of your paper. Your drawing should be symmetrical about this line.
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At the top of your paper, diagram the top 3 cm of the base pressure bottle. Bottle is 8 cm wide.
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You can simplify aspects of the diagram for the sake of clarity.
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Do not include any tape in your diagram.
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Horizontal seams should be dashed lines.
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Do most of the diagram lightly in pencil. Then use colored pencil to make the diagram easier to understand. You can also shade lightly with pencil if it makes the diagram clearer.
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Neatly label each component and explain its purpose (these are called call-out boxes). Start at the center of the nose and work towards the ends. Alternate your call-out boxes on either side of the nose-cone. A line connects the description to the actual component on/in the rocket. The description does not need to be complete sentences. Leave at least 1 space between call-out boxes.
Graph Paper
- 4 squares/inch
- 5 squares/inch
- 6 squares/inch
US Water Rockets: http://www.uswaterrockets.com/
Air Command Water Rockets: http://www.aircommandrockets.com/index.htm
Ascender Water Rockets: http://ascenderwaterrockets.weebly.com/
NASA Site on Water Rockets: https://spaceflightsystems.grc.nasa.gov/education/rocket/BottleRocket/about.htm
