Your blog is a way to tell your audience about yourself, share favorites, images, links, etc. - Task - Personalize your blog by updating your profile (add a picture) You will do this by using the dashboard. Select the help link and type "personal photograph", instructions will be provided. Also, add a link to the class physics wiki page. Hint, choose "customize" and then add a page element.
Try your trouble shooting skills to see if you can follow online instructions. Help your neighbor if they get stuck.
This site will be used as a collaborative spot where we will be integrating technology into the science curriculum. In particular, we will be working with the high school Physics Class and 7th Grade General Science
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Gizmo - Potential Energy on Shelves

Today you will be working with the Gizmo, "Potential Energy on Shelves". There are 2 main sections Calculating Gravitational Potential Energy and Gravitational Potential Energy & Work. Answer the questions on the Exploration Guide handout & post on your personal blog. Include 3 graphics illustrating the process as you complete the activity.
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Newton's 3rd Law of Motion
You have been working with Newton's 3rd law action/reaction. Check out the physics tutorial & respond to the questions in your personal blog. You can check your answers online, but expand your thinking by explaining WHY it is so.
You Tube Video
Interactive Phun Curriculum
Check out the baseball video link & respond to which Newton law it relates to.
You recently performed the balloon jet activity in physics, discuss your findings.
Practice Quiz on Newton's 3rd Law
You Tube Video
Interactive Phun Curriculum
Check out the baseball video link & respond to which Newton law it relates to.
You recently performed the balloon jet activity in physics, discuss your findings.
Practice Quiz on Newton's 3rd Law