Physics Boot Camp Part 2b of 3: Advanced Force Concepts
This is a fun, fast-paced, class designed to make HS PHYSICS courses easier. All classes include virtual labs, interactive learning, and a Physics Classroom Task Tracker© subscription to measure individual success!
Gina Riegert, M.Ed.
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What's included
3 live meetings
3 in-class hoursHomework
Homework is asynchronous and students complete as many of the assignments as desired. The more work attempted the more success one will find in their upcoming physics course. All participants receive a subscription to the Minds on Physics program from The Physics Classroom.Assessment
The Physics Classroom assignments are self-paced formative assessments providing students with instant feedback and the free subscription provides reports on progress.Class Experience
Beginner Level
This is a three session class designed to prepare students to excel in a future high school physics course. The class consist of three 90-minute face-to-face sessions and assigned Minds on Physics© game modules played outside of class. Minds on Physics© functions as homework for practice and assessments for feedback. Students and parents will receive weekly progress updates. Access to a one-year subscription for Minds on Physics© is provided for all students.
Face-to-face, synchronous learning, will be an inquiry-based discovery of physics concepts through the creation and analysis of visual, graphical, and mathematical models. Experiments will be designed and data will be collected through virtual web-based interactives. Google Sheets will be used to create graphical models of data collected. Students will present the models to each other for peer review, then test the models for their predictive abilities. [This process meets the curricular competencies of: questioning and predicting; planning and conducting; processing and analyzing data and information; evaluating; applying and innovating; and communicating.] Students will be supplied with resources to explain and support the physics concepts developed and tested during the inquiry portion of class time.
Homework and Assessments of Understanding will be done asynchronously through the Sudden Death (for credit) mode of the Minds on Physics© application (MOPs). Test it out by clicking on this link: https://www.physicsclassroom.com/mop/Kinematic-Concepts/Scalars-and-Vectors/Mission-KC1
Part 2b: Advanced Force Concepts
Big Idea: Forces influence the motion of an object.
Inquiry Questions:
How can forces change the motion of an object?
How can Newton’s laws be used to explain changes in motion?
Content:
balanced and unbalanced forces in systems
multi-body systems
inclined planes
angled forces
Elevators
Syllabus:
First Class -
Face2Face:
Forces in multi-bodied systems, including elevators
Application of newton’s laws with kinematic equations for a system analysis of motion
Concept review:
Car Acceleration
Stopping Distance Problem
Time to Traverse Table with Friction
Concept Checkers:
Elevator Ride
Forces on Elevator
Second Class -
Face2Face:
Forces applied at an angle
Force analysis of system with inclined plane
Concept review:
Visualizing Forces on an Incline
Newton's Law with Friction (Force on Angle)
Displaced Angle for Accelerating Car
Newton's Law System on Incline Problem
Physics Aviary:
Net Force Game Medium (non-linear)
Forces On Incline Simple
Forces on Incline
Acceleration on Incline
Acceleration on Incline Simple
Atwood Machine Problem
Atwood Machine Unknown Mass Problem
Third Class -
Face2Face:
Circular motion and centripetal force
Newton’s universal law of gravitation
Concept review:
Describing Motion of Object Traveling in a Circle
MOPs:
Mission CG1: Speed and Velocity
Mission CG2: Acceleration and Net Force
Mission CG3: Centripetal Force and Inertia
Mission CG4: Centripetal Force Requirement
Mission CG6: Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation
Mission CG7: Gravitational Field Strength
Physics Aviary:
Quick Circular Motion Calculations Challenge
Slice the String
Circular Acceleration
Gravitational Field StrengthLearning Goals
Part 2b: Advanced Force Concepts
Big Idea: Forces influence the motion of an object.
Inquiry Questions:
How can forces change the motion of an object?
How can Newton’s laws be used to explain changes in motion?
Content:
balanced and unbalanced forces in systems
multi-body systems
inclined planes
angled forces
Elevators
Other Details
Learning Needs
I work with ALL students interested in learning physics.
Parental Guidance
All students will receive access to The Physics Classroom's© Minds on Physics© web-based game application at no additional charge.
Minds on Physics consists of more than 1300 carefully-crafted questions designed to improve student conceptions of common physics topics. Minds On Physics is 151 challenging assignments, each of which addresses one or two student learning outcomes. Minds On Physics is a collection of 15 modules that are designed to provide students with a learning opportunity, an exercise in thinking, and a chance to reflect and review.
Learn more at: https://www.physicsclassroom.com/mop/About-MOPs
Other websites used for learning:
PhET Interactive Simulations from the University of Colorado https://phet.colorado.edu/
The Physics Aviary offers virtual inquiry based interactive learning experiences. https://thephysicsaviary.com/
Pre-Requisites
This is class is for the highly-motivated student desiring to excel in a future high-school level physics course.
Supply List
scientific calculator pencil and paper
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
All students will receive access to The Physics Classroom's© Minds on Physics© web-based game application at no additional charge.
Minds on Physics consists of more than 1300 carefully-crafted questions designed to improve student conceptions of common physics topics. Minds On Physics is 151 challenging assignments, each of which addresses one or two student learning outcomes. Minds On Physics is a collection of 15 modules that are designed to provide students with a learning opportunity, an exercise in thinking, and a chance to reflect and review.
Learn more at: https://www.physicsclassroom.com/mop/About-MOPs
Other websites used for learning:
PhET Interactive Simulations from the University of Colorado https://phet.colorado.edu/
The Physics Aviary offers virtual inquiry based interactive learning experiences. https://thephysicsaviary.com/
Joined January, 2023
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Missouri Teaching Certificate in Science
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Loyola University of Chicago
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Northern Arizona University
Experience
High School Science Teacher, Lee’s Summit West High School, LSR7, Lee’s Summit, MO 2017 - 2022
High School Science Teacher, Olathe Northwest High School, OPS-USD233, Olathe, KS 2012 - 2017
High School Science Teacher, South Mountain High School, PUHSD, Phoenix, AZ 2008 - 2012
Middle School Science Teacher, Northwood Junior High School, NSSD 112, Highland Park, IL 1997 - 2008
Education
Loyola University of Chicago, Chicago, IL Masters of Education in Administration and Supervision May 2003
Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL Masters of Arts in Teacher Leadership January 2001
Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, IL Teacher certification program; secondary (6-12) science teaching certificate May 1997
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ Bachelor’s of Science in Environmental Microbiology, minor in Chemistry; April 1993
Certifications and Endorsements
Illinois: 6-12 secondary general science and biology, middle school endorsement, co-teach sped science
Arizona: 6-12 biology and chemistry, ESL endorsement
Kansas: 6-12 biology and chemistry
Missouri: 6-12 physics, chemistry, and biologyReviews
Live Group Class
$60
for 3 classes3x per week, 1 week
60 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
2-6 learners per class
