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

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 biology

Homework
빈도: 포함됨
피드백: 포함됨
세부 내용: 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
빈도: 포함됨
세부 내용: The Physics Classroom assignments are self-paced formative assessments providing students with instant feedback and the free subscription provides reports on progress.

I work with ALL students interested in learning physics. 

This is class is for the highly-motivated student desiring to excel in a future high-school level physics course.

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/