This Week in Physics (Jan 11-15)

Dear Parents and students,

It’s back to the grind!  It took a few days for all the students and teachers to wipe the sleep from their eyes after winter break and wake up but now we are ready for a strong quarter.  We have begun studying fluid mechanics and gas laws.  Although the concepts are still very interesting,  there is less complex math involved.  I’m sure some of the students will enjoy this fact.  Each day your students are full of life and I am always inspired by their love for learning.

Science Fair Update:

Next week your student’s Science Fair Paper is DUE!  After this they will begin working on their powerpoints in preparation for the class presentations.  Please check in on them and see how they are doing!

The science fair will be virtual this year.  That means we will be using powerpoint and potentially video instead of the elaborately decorated boards. Please keep this in mind before you spend the money!

A website has been produced which has all the available information on the Science Fair and STEM Fest for this year. There are links to the directions and templates for the the science fair template as well as the templates for the research papers on the site.

SCIENCE FAIR / STEM FEST WEBSITE
https://sites.google.com/view/science-fair-stem-festival/home

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Here is our class schedule for the week:

Notes and Practice: 10.3  Pascal’s Law
Workbook 12.3
https://www.ck12.org/workbook/ck-12-physics-intermediate-workbook/

Read: 10.4  Combined Gas Law
Notes and Practice: 10.5  Universal Gas Law
Gas Law Lab

Unit 10 Group Test

Unit 10 Individual Test

Science FAIR/FEST work day – RESEARCH PAPER IS DUE TODAY!
Science Fair/Stem Fest website:  https://sites.google.com/view/science-fair-stem-festival/home

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Instructional videos for each day are found in your CK-12 reading.
All Practices must be completed with at least 80% mastery to be accepted.
All work is due Friday by 3:30PM

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I would love to hear any feedback or questions you or your student may have.  Feel free to contact me via email at any time.

Thank you again for sharing your wonderful student with us this year,

Chris Newton
Physics
San Tan Charter High School

cnewton@santancharterschool.com