Principles of Technology
2019-20
Mr. Michael Kocian
Google Classroom Principle of Technology
E-Mail: mkocian@bellvillebramas.org
Conference: 5th Period 12:30-1:25 pm
Room 105
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Course Overview:
In this course, students conduct laboratory and field investigations, use scientific methods during investigations and make informed decisions using critical thinking and problem solving. Various systems will be described in terms of space, time, energy and matter. Students will study a variety of topics that include laws of motion, conservation of energy, momentum, electricity, magnetism, thermodynamics and characteristics and behaviors of waves. Students will apply physics concepts and perform laboratory experiments for a least 40% of the instructional time.
Students will learn to
• develop an appreciation of the significance of technology for life, society and the environment
• use knowledge, skills and techniques to create products/solutions of appropriate quality
• develop problem‑solving, critical- and creative‑thinking skills through the application of the design cycle
• develop respect for others’ viewpoints and appreciate alternative solutions to problems
• use and apply information and communication technology (ICT) effectively as a means to access, process and communicate information, and to solve problems.
Materials: Please place your names on these prior to class
- 1” - binder
- Standard size, loose leaf notebook paper
- Pencils with erasers
Labs:
Laboratory experimentation and exploration are a large part of this course. It is vital that the students follow all laboratory procedures and safety rules/guidelines. Failure to comply with behavior expectations can result in removal from the lab activities. A safety contract will be sent home and filled out by the student and the parent/guardian. These documents will be kept on file and are needed before a student can participate in any labs.
Grading Policy:
- Major TEST, Major Labs/Reports, Major Projects: 60%
- Quizzes, Minor Labs, Group activities: 30%
- Daily, Homework, Worksheets: 10%
Based on BISD’s grading policy, a student shall be permitted a reasonable opportunity to be retaught an assignment or retake a test for which the student received a failing grade with a maximum grade of a 70. This reteach/retake will be given in the mornings between 7:40 and 7:55 or 3:30-3:45 unless otherwise specified. This will occur within two school days after receiving the failing grade.
Class expectations
Classroom Rules:
- Be Respectful/Courteous – We are all Brahmas; therefore, we will treat each other in a kind, respectful, and polite manner.
- Be Prepared – Students must come to class prepared. Prepared means the student comes to class everyday with supplies, homework, and the correct attitude for learning.
- Be Prompt – The student will be in their proper seats when the bell rings. Pencil sharpening, talking to friends, restroom breaks, and other personal business should be completed before the bell rings.Students are tardy if they are not in compliance when the bell rings.
- Be Successful – To be successful in this class means to have work completed to the best of one’s ability.Mr. Kocian will not let you settle for substandard work or behavior.Success in class can reflect in outer lives, so let’s prepare for the real world.
- Follow All Policies and Procedures of the Student Handbook and Code of Conduct – Students will be expected to follow all classroom procedures as well as the Bellville HS Student Handbook and the Student Code of Conduct. This include CELL PHONES and TABLETS: “All devices must remain off and put away unless being used within a lesson during class time.”
Consequences:
1st offense: Verbal Warning and documentation of infraction
2nd offense: Conference with Student, documentation, and notification of behavior to your parent
3rd offense: Detention
4th offense: Sent to office
*Some offenses will require immediate disclosure to Parents and Administrators. At each level, students will be given the opportunity to correct their behavior and continue their education.
Final Exam
Students will be administered final exams during both fall and spring semesters. The exams will count 1/7 of the student’s semester grade and will be administered during the final week of the semester. Per BHS guidelines, a student may be exempted from the exam if qualifications are met. (see handbook)
Principles of Technology
Year at a Glance 2018-19
1st 6 weeks
2nd 6 weeks
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Speed vs Velocity
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Notes
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Worksheets
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Calculating speed labs with marbles/ramps
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Calculating velocity with batter powered vehicles
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Measuring average velocity with different modes of transportation
on a vacation trip across the USA
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Acceleration
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Application to velocity and distance notes
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Comparison to velocity, speed
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Worksheets
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Labs
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Acceleration of egg attached to parachute project 3-5 days
3rd 6 weeks
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Physicist / employment
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Word search
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research
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Creating poster
4th 6 weeks
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Momentum Unit
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ppt notes
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Worksheets
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Lab activities
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Horizontal Projectile
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Discussion of examples
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Videos showing examples
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Worksheets using formula
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Marble Launcher Lab
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Data collecting
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Graphing
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Analyzing
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Project Trebuchet
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Researching (library)
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Building from Popsicle sticks 3-5 days
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Testing distance projectile thrown
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Re-design (manipulating variables)
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Testing again
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Kinetic/Potential Energy
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Notes
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Videos
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Worksheets
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Lab Activities
5th six weeks
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Circular Motion
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Notes
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Videos
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Worksheets
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Labs
6th 6 weeks
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Torque-Equilibrium unit
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Notes
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Worksheets
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Torque activity on 1 tier
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Torque activity on 2 tier
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Torque activity on 3 tier
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Torque project Mobile (TEST grade)