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1. Get 4 new handouts/worksheets: list of essential questions for 4th 3 weeks, puzzle on 4th 25 terms about transducers, set of 25 definitions for new terms and study guide for 4th benchmark exam.  Turn in completed puzzle and select 2 transducers for new project by 3/13.
 
2. Get results on midterm exam by 3/12 and correct errors on handout for fixes by 3/19.
 
3. Complete #1-12 on study guide for 4th benchmark test and at least 8 slides of presentation on 2 chosen transducers by 3/21.
 
4. Answer all vocabulary based questions on study guide for 4th BM test by 3/19, and complete at least half of presentation on transducers by 3/20.  Share file online.
 
5. Submit answers for study guides for 4th vocabulary & BM tests, get Gradecam results on answers and finish presentations on transducers by 4/5/18.
 
6. Take 4th vocabulary and benchmark tests by 4/10/18. 
 
 

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1. Get handouts on Energy conversion to include the following:
 
a) Definitions for 3rd 25 terms
b) 3rd cross word puzzle
c) EQs 31-47
d) Useful Equations and Conversions for 1st Semester 
e) Study guide for PT 2 Midterm Exam
 
2. Complete and turn in 3rd puzzle by 2/27/18.
3. Start working on study guide for midterm exam by 2/28.

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1. Get packet of information and work on waves plus turn in 2nd puzzle by 2/7.
 
2. Get study guides for the 2nd vocabulary and benchmark exams by 2/8 and finish them by 2/14 since BMT 2 will happen on Thursday, 2/15/18..
 
3. Do the following Nearpod lessons as classwork by 2/9 or make them up by 2/14/18:
a. Wave Properties Lesson - WQSBG
b. Wave Properties Assessment - HAYIX
b. Longitudinal Waves - BRQDY
c. Refraction - WIKFQ
 
4. View video on tragedy of Tacoma Narrows Bridge, read Wave of Destruction and answer related questions in class during literacy mini lesson on 2/9/18.
 
Visit https://nearpod.com/ with the given 5 letter code in all caps to make up missed Nearpod lessons/exercises.

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1. Complete Nearpod Lesson, Momentum, by Thu, 1/25,.
2. Do Nearpod exit ticket, Momentum: Understanding and Application, by Mon, 2/5.
3. Finish corrections of graded 2nd study guide for BM test 1 by 2/6.
4. Study for BM test 1 which happens on Tuesday, 2/6/18.
 
2. Momentum: Understanding and Application (ZDLSN) - https://nearpod.com/
 
Visit https://nearpod.com/ to make up missed Nearpod lessons/exercises.  Use the 5 letter code in all caps.  Additional resources are in the attached files.  See me for make-up of missed quizzes/tests.

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Complete crossword puzzles on 6th 25 terms of PT I as bonus and on 1st 25 terms of PT II as required plus make flash cards of 1st 25 terms of PT II by Thursday, 1/11/18.  Finish BSL Momentum with related 1st 3 Weeks BM SG for BM test 1 by Tuesday, 1/30.  Complete and correct 1st 3 Weeks BMT SG by Wed, 1/31.

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Make Powerpoint or Prezi presentation on energy resource or other approved topic as detailed in the attached rubric for PT I. 
 
Deadlines are as follows: Wed., 12/14, for seniors but Tues., 12/19, for others. 
 
Students must share file of presentation with me in MS Office 365 OneDrive or as emailed attachment by the end of their block on these dates to avoid penalty of 10% per day.  Zero results after Fri, 12/15, for seniors but after Wed., 12/20, for others. 
 
EXTRA CREDIT: Live presentation by 12/15, for seniors but by 12/20, for others, during time of final earns bonus 15% but only 10% if during school hours at another time; 4th block is unavailable.  This offer of bonus points expires at 3:45pm on 12/15/17, for seniors but on 12/20, for other students.

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Get all handouts for project on US Space Program, select a space mission by & complete puzzle on terms from 5th 3 weeks by 11/15/17.  Exhibit poster and submit file of Powerpoint or Prezi by 11/27.  Give presentations by 11/28.

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Earn extra credit for completing the following Nearpod Lessons with the given codes by 11/27: Using the Scientific Method to Solve a Problem (LUQRE); Formulating Hypothesis (TDHNP); Designing a Controlled Experiment (OQKNH); Identifying Variables (CYXDO); Measuring & Analyzing (LKMFN); Analyzing & Comparing Data (RSIUF); Analyzing & Interpreting Data (TXZYL); Cause & Effect (AUOVH); Making Inferences (XBQGT);  Predicting (ZFNMW); Classifying (BLPJG); Mass, Distance & Gravity (HOGAL); What are Force, Motion & Work? (PYCBL); Balanced & Unbalanced Forces (YXRWM); Work & Energy (PCKRY); Simple Machines: What Are They? (XPCVA); Simple Machines:...Force, Motion & Work (HGNPV); Simple Machines: Gains & Losses (QWLTE); Simple Machines: Levers (LHEON); Simple Machines: Inclined Planes, Wedges & Screws (RQPIX); Simple Machines: Wheels, Axles & Pulleys (QMDIR); Simple Machines: Compound Machines (APUQX); The Hoover Dam (VPSLR); Longitudinal Waves (AXLZT); Electricity & Energy: Circuits (LSJFV); Lightning & Fire (WNCSY); The Human Body: You've Got Some Nerve (ECTLO)

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Complete Nearpod Lesson - Understanding Electric Fields (THLZG).  View all content and aswer all questions, including drawings, surveys, etc.

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1. Discuss content in powerpoint Circuit Notes; handouts, Electronics Visuals, SG...4th 3 Weeks Standards & BM4 Electricity Equations & Conversion Factors.  
2. Do Electrical...WS #1 #3-4 in class on 10/23 but 1-2 & 5 for homework before 10/24 .
3. Finish Lab: Using Schematics & Measuring Voltage, Current and Resistance in Parallel and Series Circuits. 

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Finish Electronic Circuits powerpoint, study guide for 4th benchmark exam, lab activity on reading power meters on HHS campus & text p.321-322 #1-2, 4-9, 11 & 13.

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Practice calculating wave values that are relevant to forms of electricity like AC:
1. Frequency and Period Problems - Worksheet #1
2. Frequency, Wave Speed, Period & Wavelength - Worksheet #2

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Make flash cards or foldables for 3rd 25 terms.  I will accept this work late at 10% off score until 10/13/17.  

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1. Complete study guide for Midterm exam and correct errors on it.

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1. Investigate rotational inertia of golf, tennis, small and large rubber balls in experiment to test math based predictions of how they should roll down a ramp vs. how they do.  Measure their masses and circumferences to calculate each radius and amount of rotational inertia.  2. Calculate kinetic energy, velocity & if possible from data acceleration of mouse trap race car; angular velocity of its wheels and torque of its "motor." 

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1. Use strip of labelled equations to solve word problems on linear and rotational acceleration, speed and velocity on Acceleration/Deceleration as preparation for Kahoot! quiz game over linear and angular speed, velocity & acceleration.  The quiz will happen on 9/27/17.  See related assignments for uploaded files including the handout for this one if you lost your hard copy from class.  2. Race mouse trap cars and collect measurements of wheel radius, length of lever arm, mass of car, its time in motion, count of rotations of wheel each 5 s and distance of drive before, during and/or after competition.  Label and organize data in table or by title.

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Open your link to Youtube video of building a mouse trap race car. Having found one that you can use gets 100%. Needing to replace it with another gets 85%. Having nothing gets 70% if you start and finish your homework assignment before I release you to gather supplies for your project.  Finish building and testing car before Monday, 9/25/17, when the race happens.
 
If you lack any of the handouts/Powerpoint presentations associated with this assignment, view online or download and print a copy from the uploaded files.