Semester 1

Unit one was all about graphing and scientific notation. We learned about distance versus time graphs and we also learned about velocity versus time graphs. We learned about the relationships that come out of these graphs such as a no relationship graph which shows that there is no relationship between the x axis and the y axis. We also learned about direct relationship graphs, which show that if something on the x axis goes up then the y axis will also go up and vice versa. Scientific notation was also on the list of things we learned in unit one. We learned how to properly write those big pesky number in scientific notation and that made things much easier.  In unit two, we learned about 1D kinematics and motion mapping. We also learned about graphing movement and how we can see the relationships that come out of these graphs. We also went more in depth when it came to position versus time graphs and this helped me a lot as far as the relationships go. In unit 3 we started to do word problems about 1d kinematics. We learned about equations like d,a,t v,a,t v,a,d and d,v,t. In unit 4 We learned about projectiles and got to play with rockets which was an added bonus. We learned about the use of trig and how that can tell us many things about a projectile. In unit 5 we learned about Newton's three laws of motion and how they pertain to every day llife. We learned how to make free body drawings and we also learned that Fnet=ma. I was not present for unit 6 due to illness but I can say that unit 6 was a bout forces in motion. Pretty much unit 5 with acceleration.

Here is a video of Mr. Blake doing something magical.