tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65125005697385110022024-02-07T05:17:33.073-08:00Turtle PhysicsMs. Deborah Wilkeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03095158637881653962noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6512500569738511002.post-68433774967290701432011-09-19T18:01:00.001-07:002011-09-19T18:18:56.887-07:00Quiz HelpIf you are checking the blog page for information to help you with the quiz, you are in luck. <br />STEPS TO SOLVE VECTOR PROBLEMS<br />1. If vectors are going in the same direction, you add them.<br />2. If vectors are going in opposite direction, you find the difference.<br />3. If two vectors are at right angle to each other, you use the Pythagorean theorem to find resultant.<br />4. To find the components of a vectors, you use the cos and sin equations.<br />5. For multiple vectors, you need to use several steps. First examine the vector for directions. If the vector is at any angle other than 0, 90, 180, or 270; you need to use the component equations to break the vector apart. Second, you add the vectors in the same direction, then find the difference of the vectors in opposite directions. You are left with two numbers, those number are used in the Pythagorean theorem to find the resultant.Ms. Deborah Wilkeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03095158637881653962noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6512500569738511002.post-10069654973269398772011-09-08T17:19:00.000-07:002011-09-08T17:24:49.160-07:00Free Fall and Time DilationGood Evening PRE-AP-er’s<br />We have completed Chapter 2 of our textbook. Tonight, we will be discussing free fall and time dilation. You may find information on these topics in section 2-3 in your textbook. Please read the section before joining the discussion. In addition, we are studying for the quiz on tomorrow, which will cover distance, displacement, speed, velocity, and/or acceleration. on tomorrow. Post your questions and one of your classmates or I will assist you. <br /> <br />Here are some things that crossed by mind. Submit your thoughts.<br /><br />1. Look at picture 2-14 on page 60 and think about this. If the feather and the apple experiment were performed on the moon, where free-fall acceleration is approximately one-sixth the value of free fall acceleration on Earth, how would the picture compare with Figure 2-14?<br /><br />2. Before Einstein published the special theory of relativity in 1905, physicists struggled with some contradictions in physics. The Principle of Relativity states that the laws of physics are the same in a reference frame. However, it did not allow for the fact that the speed of light is independent of the reference frame from which it was measured in. Read the section and explain in your own words why the passenger on the train (in the discussion page 66-67) measures a shorter time interval. <br /><br />Here is a question to earn extra credit:<br />Two stones are thrown from a cliff at the same time with the same speed. One is thrown upward and one downward. Which stone, if either, will hit the ground first? Which stone, if either, will hit the ground with a higher speed? Make your best argument for you prediction. For extra credit on the quiz (10 points), set up an numerical example and solve it to test your predictions. Submit your example on tomorrow before 3pm.<br /><br />Have a GREAT DISCUSSION!!!!!!!!!!Ms. Deborah Wilkeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03095158637881653962noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6512500569738511002.post-71974763017781233682011-08-29T17:02:00.001-07:002011-08-29T17:06:35.619-07:00Pre-AP Physics Reading Assignment - AccelerationGood Evening Class,
<br />Tonight, you will be reading section 2-2 of your textbook, titled Acceleration. Pay close attention to the equations and graphs. We will be discussing this in class on tomorrow. Here are some general rules:
<br />1. Your comment must be about the topic.
<br />2. You may ask questions.
<br />3. If you believe you know the answer to someone question, you may answer before I do. I will indicate if you are right.
<br />4. Blogging ends at 9:30pm.
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<br />While you are reading get a picture of yourself riding on a subway train and imagine how you would feel as the train constantly accelerates (both positive and negative). What do you think is happining?
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<br />After reading, send your explanation of the following:
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<br />As a margle rolls down an incline plane, describe the motion of the marble at the top and bottom of the incline. If you increase the angle of the incline, what happens to the rate of acceleration? What is the maximum amount of accelertion for any falling object on earth?
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<br />Look at the graph on page 50, if the graph continues, the velociy would become negative. What does this indicate about the object?
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<br />I may not be able to answer all of the question tonight but will read them all. If not I will address them in class.
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<br />Okay, enjoy your reading! Ms. Deborah Wilkeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03095158637881653962noreply@blogger.com47tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6512500569738511002.post-30344257225291699092011-08-29T16:13:00.000-07:002011-08-29T16:14:38.053-07:00Ms. Deborah Wilkeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03095158637881653962noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6512500569738511002.post-15331625604289443442011-02-01T12:12:00.000-08:002011-02-01T12:14:51.438-08:007th Period - Yeah!!You will be observing a video today covering universal gravity. You are to answer questions relating to the video or send questions to me about the video if you do not understand. Stay focus. This is a grade.Ms. Deborah Wilkeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03095158637881653962noreply@blogger.com92tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6512500569738511002.post-51363284181992095372011-02-01T10:32:00.000-08:002011-02-01T10:39:31.668-08:00To My 6th Period ClassOkay guy, let's remain focused today. This may be challenging but you will be answering questions about a video on Universal Gravity. You may also send questions that you have concerning the video or other comments. KEEP IT CLEAN! This is a grade. At the dne of class we will take a vote to determine what precentage of the class enjoyed this activity.Ms. Deborah Wilkeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03095158637881653962noreply@blogger.com135tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6512500569738511002.post-42930905089783244682011-02-01T09:23:00.000-08:002011-02-01T09:26:22.017-08:00To My 5th PeriodOkay, this is the class that I brag about. Let's see how well you are able to accomplish this task without complaints. Today you will be blogging about a video on universal gravity. I will post several questions that you are to answers. In addition to answering the questions you may send questions to me or make a comment about another class members statement. Keep everything clean. Yes, this is a grade. Yes, all comments must be about the video.<br /><br />Let's have fun!Ms. Deborah Wilkeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03095158637881653962noreply@blogger.com156tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6512500569738511002.post-70339002676525712372011-02-01T07:46:00.001-08:002011-02-01T07:48:36.730-08:00To My 3rd PeriodOkay, let's see if you can handle this without the driving me crazy. Today you are going to blog comments while watching and listening to a video about universal gravitation. For some of you this will be easy. For other it will be challenging. Make me PROUD! 1st period and 2nd period ROCKED.Ms. Deborah Wilkeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03095158637881653962noreply@blogger.com108tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6512500569738511002.post-50633435308306118632011-01-26T14:18:00.000-08:002011-01-26T14:20:55.969-08:00Video BloggingI have decided to use this blog page for my Physics Classes. To initiate the usage, we will make blog comments using an I-pod touch or a computer to my entries as we watch a video on Gravitational Attractions.Ms. Deborah Wilkeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03095158637881653962noreply@blogger.com133tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6512500569738511002.post-43241896386446950942010-07-20T15:10:00.000-07:002010-07-20T15:18:05.638-07:00LONG TIMEIt has been a long time since I have posted anything on my blog page. I have been so busy with other activities that if is very hard to find time to post new information. I did not complete the 23 things class in time, however, I did enjoy the sections that I was able to complete. Now I am contemplating using this blog page for my family reunion. I will invite my sisters and brothers to review the page and post a comment to see how easy it is to use. I have also thought about creating a web-site but they would serve the same purpose. Let's see how this work and I will decide later.Ms. Deborah Wilkeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03095158637881653962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6512500569738511002.post-68917259918435201662008-08-20T15:51:00.000-07:002008-08-20T16:02:48.397-07:00Thing 9It is interesting going to the differenct search tools. They will searching the internet easier. Also, it is cool to see what everyone else has been reading on the internet when I browse through Topix.nex. I was glad to be reintroduce to Atomic Learning. Normally, I just plunder my way through a program. Going through the blog pages and reviewing the news read, will enhance my lesson planning.<br /><br />Of course, I got my THINGS out of order trying to spend every free moment that I have.Ms. Deborah Wilkeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03095158637881653962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6512500569738511002.post-38552621643668724232008-08-20T15:25:00.000-07:002008-08-20T15:39:28.031-07:00Thing 10<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9wY2DUG0y6nooYJInue7LvNgZFRbRCkAoTjiysPn5XgjfqFlF2Z-akKurJ7S2Q5LGCx5ShFStWRleKDH5eBp8ijtrrImKxl9-vkrADxz0wiwSiHVXfO6KYNQQk6ukS34Az4tqHiGy3fJ3/s1600-h/3beach-turtle_www-txt2pic-com.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236733177166605570" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9wY2DUG0y6nooYJInue7LvNgZFRbRCkAoTjiysPn5XgjfqFlF2Z-akKurJ7S2Q5LGCx5ShFStWRleKDH5eBp8ijtrrImKxl9-vkrADxz0wiwSiHVXfO6KYNQQk6ukS34Az4tqHiGy3fJ3/s320/3beach-turtle_www-txt2pic-com.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEippoyV6xGoqehSnP0EcuS3-69CXxqNG3fEpEqz0RTLUKTp2zcmb5v_vzg7Sm3CdftNmbr7B-una3cMiQ4AxLyaPY1EZVpuwn_CjAmJ_vI7qjCmAAdEAa1uNmmZwkxZNZWXJrL6674xAbIA/s1600-h/2beach-turtle_www-txt2pic-com.jpg"></a><br />My summer has been hectic with the teaching of summer school, moving into a new house and trying to organize activites on the weekend so that it would feel like I had a summer break. Due to this, I was not able to complete my assignments. However, I plan to attempt competion regardless to the credits. I enjoyed the cartoons. They will make pleasant additions to my flipcharts and powerpoint persentation. </div>Ms. Deborah Wilkeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03095158637881653962noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6512500569738511002.post-45212704691380796642008-08-12T09:10:00.000-07:002008-08-20T15:34:06.775-07:00Thing 8Thing 8<br />Since I usually <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">log-on</span> in the school district home page, I will need to make an adjustment to to maintain my <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Google</span> Reader page. I knew nothing about <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">RSS</span>, but have notice this technique while observing my son use his computer. I must admit that it was easy after I got over my fear of messing up.<br /><br />In my personal life, it will help me keep current with my many interest. It will also keep me abreast of upcoming activities and new thoughts and ideas, especially those concerning family reunions.<br /><br />In the libraries, if a student were working on a particular project or assignment, by using <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">RSS</span> it will speed up the search process and give the students the most recent articles written or researched.<br /><br />As for my new Google Reader, our family is planning another family reunion. Using and sharing what we learn will foster new ideas. Looking forward to the research!Ms. Deborah Wilkeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03095158637881653962noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6512500569738511002.post-76271945748612003402008-07-05T12:49:00.000-07:002008-08-12T08:43:41.188-07:00Thing 6 and 7<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKTfrOePbhb7EQOdRcQELpMzRQNv7nluo7OwHNgKDKGajcopR19L5WcyP3NRiG9jMTQP_O0I0FtuOFcXqB80kvf0bUktInmaCJJlJ8StYW4rERp9ST7cT-C7OfXRqYr2YPEzS02HzP-QMM/s1600-h/lower9.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5219620498584324514" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKTfrOePbhb7EQOdRcQELpMzRQNv7nluo7OwHNgKDKGajcopR19L5WcyP3NRiG9jMTQP_O0I0FtuOFcXqB80kvf0bUktInmaCJJlJ8StYW4rERp9ST7cT-C7OfXRqYr2YPEzS02HzP-QMM/s320/lower9.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Thing 7<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOHBRQd8_3I4cgmggdoUU4B7j2F6qQAefx8mQX9v-khPzEULkUaQlIlbQ7sj1Yq27AU_qbBxPiobRiQXBZwrs04Z7bs4pYPCxL6FuXzRPWBySYZHgDy2SCKf-BbZcZPl1Vf4fE8mmU4XEt/s1600-h/Lower+ninth+ward.jpg"></a>I really had fun with this activity. I tried making a puzzle from the lower ninth ward photo but the image was faded, so I just created a postcard. The image that I choose with the Industrial Canal Bridge in the background is one that is etched into my brain since childhood. I had the privilege of seeing barges and ocean liners travel up and down the Mississippi River and through the Industrial Canal throughout my youth. Unfortunately, I also had the misfortune of seeing the devastation after the storm. The numbers in the photo is the address of my parent's home, which should be rebuilt by December 2008. </div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_7tTOsDvHxH2b6whBslQGf5lmp_cXE5TIFQiJiMke-36PIu3CLDKmRzegGMXh75Q1IOYHLx-rFZUODRLJY3JT4vFCGrSUXzOjTeFzxJNhFjFOCPqmz40bkmuNSC4NrHwD1Do4MqD7TJls/s1600-h/magazine5021669.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5219631938392313314" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_7tTOsDvHxH2b6whBslQGf5lmp_cXE5TIFQiJiMke-36PIu3CLDKmRzegGMXh75Q1IOYHLx-rFZUODRLJY3JT4vFCGrSUXzOjTeFzxJNhFjFOCPqmz40bkmuNSC4NrHwD1Do4MqD7TJls/s320/magazine5021669.jpg" border="0" /></a></div>Thing 6<br /><div>I was so intrigue with this Thing 6, that I also created a magazine cover of my 16 month old granddaughter and e-mailed it to my daughter. As the only grandchild, she has me wrapped around her little fingers. I can't wait to make more magazine covers as she grows!<br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div></div></div>Ms. Deborah Wilkeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03095158637881653962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6512500569738511002.post-53192206975158423152008-07-05T11:46:00.000-07:002008-07-05T12:04:20.806-07:00Thing 5 - Moving Slow<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaXgukigIgKB8CVwTKDQyxAmVcXseUzmmRLIwW2jSh-w_pCPPJ6C52ddNi-FcUY-yTJ8EAtOrqxuBZ8eEik3pA8SzEtYaY5Ox4i8EzQf91jqw4-Xy9s3yGFEwHO4yP0MIB79IYIGSct2eb/s1600-h/physcsflicker.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5219603272447120866" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 165px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 187px" height="120" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaXgukigIgKB8CVwTKDQyxAmVcXseUzmmRLIwW2jSh-w_pCPPJ6C52ddNi-FcUY-yTJ8EAtOrqxuBZ8eEik3pA8SzEtYaY5Ox4i8EzQf91jqw4-Xy9s3yGFEwHO4yP0MIB79IYIGSct2eb/s320/physcsflicker.jpg" width="191" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq55fZldwNSdekHjxa-B6sE7t4QXBCDWSNnSqkue07NFiQW-3xN2BfcGz7SU4QM5TSZZ7XwAJlmmkN_LOme0lnrUO6Hlor6SYgSjldzZQ4S5JhqtYwCtsA2f_GtobovwD-MzvtYEXkPoUR/s1600-h/physics+turtle.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5219604414511817874" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" height="193" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq55fZldwNSdekHjxa-B6sE7t4QXBCDWSNnSqkue07NFiQW-3xN2BfcGz7SU4QM5TSZZ7XwAJlmmkN_LOme0lnrUO6Hlor6SYgSjldzZQ4S5JhqtYwCtsA2f_GtobovwD-MzvtYEXkPoUR/s320/physics+turtle.jpg" width="180" border="0" /></a>It was very exciting to view the photos on the Flickr site. Such a large accumulation of pictures can enhance slide shows and flip charts, making them more interesting. I am concerned about the number of photographs that are not protected and would prefer that the users use the privacy settings when posting personal photographs.Ms. Deborah Wilkeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03095158637881653962noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6512500569738511002.post-91259358748415420152008-06-23T20:47:00.000-07:002008-06-23T20:49:47.314-07:00Thing 3 Again<br />Well, I did forget a step, my avatar. When I finally plan my <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">design</span>, it took me 15 minutes to figure out how to post her on my blog. I need to take better notes as I am reading the process. I love the turtle!Ms. Deborah Wilkeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03095158637881653962noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6512500569738511002.post-50020062382574796132008-06-23T20:09:00.000-07:002008-06-23T20:14:19.377-07:00Thing 4<br />I have now tried to register my blog page. I pray that I have completed all of the requirements need to get it registered. I am also ready to learned new ideas. I biggest problem is setting up the time, to complete every activity. I am going to make myself work on the "23 Things" at least 2 hours a weeks. I CAN DO THIS!!!!Ms. Deborah Wilkeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03095158637881653962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6512500569738511002.post-81760905191691433972008-06-23T19:57:00.000-07:002008-06-23T20:02:28.833-07:00Thing 3<br />After listening to the history of blogging, I now understand how powerful a tool my blog page can become as another <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">learning</span> tool for my students and myself. I just need to remember to establish my <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">community</span>, make sure that I listen to their comments, and cultivate a spirit of openness. I must also remember to be <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">consistent</span> in maintaining the page, have a clear vision of how it will be used and define the content of the entries on my blog. Creating the blog page was fun and easy! I can wait to learn how to make it more <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">personal</span>.Ms. Deborah Wilkeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03095158637881653962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6512500569738511002.post-30960291198213371562008-06-23T19:36:00.001-07:002008-06-23T19:47:29.048-07:00Thing 2<br /> I have reviewed "Thing 2" at least four times. This process of getting the correct information onto the blog page has really allowed me to put the seven 1/2 habits into practice. I knew where I wanted to go with this blog page from the moment I started. I am willing the accept the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">responsibility</span> of learning how to use it and maintain the page. I feel that it will be great tool for my students as another means of communication. As far as viewing this as a challenge, I have found it to be a little out of my norm, but I believe in myself. <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Personally</span>, I don't like losing and refuse to let this system beat me. Due to the fact, that I did not understand the process, I create my own tool box consisting of a note pad, pens, pencil and color pencils. This allows me to take notes as I read or listen to the programs. I plan to <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">definitely</span> use this to my advantage to increase communication and while reviewing the lessons, a phone call <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">interrupted</span> my learning which lead me to discussing the process I am going through, which means I have already begun the teaching and playing section of a life-long learner.Ms. Deborah Wilkeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03095158637881653962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6512500569738511002.post-33136350591217745502008-06-09T18:23:00.000-07:002008-06-09T18:26:31.587-07:00Thing 1After going through the first four lessons, I realize that I have to keep notes. I am the type of learner that needs to see it as well as write it. On tomorrow, I will be starting over, even though I managed to create my blog page. If anyone else is having this problem, let me know how you handle the situation.<br />Turtle QueenMs. Deborah Wilkeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03095158637881653962noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6512500569738511002.post-60939832452074560532008-06-09T17:59:00.000-07:002008-06-09T18:05:02.220-07:00Hello and WelcomeHello and Welcome,<br />I am VERY excited about the upcoming year. Communication is very important in your success within my classroom. I realize that not all students fell comfortable discussing their performance or posing questions during the normal class period. Therefore, I invited to you visit enter your thoughts, positive comments and concerns. I will try to address them at least twice a week, which is my personal goal. <br /><br />Turtle QueenMs. Deborah Wilkeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03095158637881653962noreply@blogger.com1