Assignments:
Homework will be assigned every class period.  It will include readings from articles and written work from the textbook, handouts, or problem sets.  Homework will be checked and graded with comments, it is important that you show ALL WORK and work independently to receive full credit. Homework that is obviously copied will result in a grade of zero for the person(s) involved.

Makeup Work Policy: 
Students are responsible for the work missed even if the absence is excused. It is the responsibility of the student to contact the teacher to make arrangements for clarification and/or materials. Students must turn in any previously assigned written work (homework, papers, projects, etc.) by the end of the week, upon their return.

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G1 Unit Conversion

Complete the first page of the unit conversion worksheet. Select the appropriate conversion factors from the top of the page. If needed, refer to the F1 page in your Organized Binder. Extra credit will be awarded to those that attempt the back page.

• Show All Your Work
• Units on All Answers
• Box your Answers​

G3 Scientific Measurement (Lab 1)

Follow the measurement lab protocol and collect data on volume, mass, and length of various objects in the classroom. Work with a small group and perform multiple trials. Average your results for each object and compare.

• Perform 3 trials for each object
  
• Average your data
  
• Units MUST be included on EVERY measurement
  
• Complete the 2 checkpoint question, READ CAREFULLY 

G2 "Popcorn Physics" Reading

Thoroughly read the NEWSELA article "Popcorn Physics". Write a summary about the main idea and the overall conclusions made by the scientists. Remember to support your response with textual evidence that reflect your own interpretation. 

• ​Circle 5 unfamiliar words
• Underline 3 key points in the text
• Summarize the article in a paragraph, with a minimum of 5 sentences. 

G4 Calculating Velocity and Acceleration (Lab 2)

Carry out and collect data in the velocity and acceleration lab. Work in small groups and assign roles (i.e., timekeeper, material collector, driver, and data analyst). Construct a distance-time graph and velocity-time graph to analyze your data.

• Average your data
• Units MUST be included on EVERY measurement
• SHOW ALL YOUR WORK, including calculations 
• Hypotheses must be in an if-than-because statement
• Graphs must be labeled and titled 
• Include the names of students who participated in your group

G5 Distance-Time and Velocity-Time Graphs

Complete the each section of the distance-time and velocity-time worksheet.  Select the appropriate conversion factors from the top of the page. If needed, refer to the F1 page in your Organized Binder. Extra credit will be awarded to those that attempt the back page.

• Units MUST be included on EVERY answer
• SHOW ALL YOUR WORK, including calculations 
• Box your Answers​
• Label the x-axis and y-axis on graphs

G6 Close Read Netwton's 1st and 2nd Law of Motion 

Thoroughly read Chapter 12 "Newton's First and Second Laws" Annotate the article by underlining key concepts and circle words that are unfamiliar to you. Answer all guided reading questions located on the side as well as the section review questions. Please note section review question MUST be written in complete sentences.  

• ​Circle  unfamiliar words
• Underline  key points in the text
• Answer ALL guided reading questions as well as the section review in COMPLETE SENTENCES.

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