Physics is about studying how the universe works, and since you're in it, it's really about understanding you and the world you live in. Hopefully you'll find this very interesting! Seek to improve your learning by polishing each portfolio objective, each online text assignment, and then by noticing physics in your life!

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

So you've done the motion, but do you really UNDERSTAND?

But what does the graph tell us?  Does slope matter?  What about intercepts?

Let's explore this a bit more... after the bellwork, click below, and see how far you can get during class (the goal is to finish World 1...submit a screen shot of your awesomeness for your portfolios!) 
It would be AWESOME if you got all the stars on World 1...
(yes, that kind of awesome!)

http://www.theuniverseandmore.com/GraphGame.html

Click MENU and screen shot the following (Command-shift-3 or 4)  make sure your name is in the screenshot somehow :-)  (try typing it in the address line before you screenshot)
  • 60% = Submit a screenshot showing you have earned at least 2 stars on World 1
  • 70% = Submit a screenshot showing you have earned at least 10 stars on World 1
  • 80% = Submit a screenshot showing you have earned at least 14 stars on World 1
  • 90% = Submit a screenshot showing you have earned at least 21 stars on World 1
  • 100% = Submit a screenshot showing you have earned at least 22 stars on World 1
  • AWESOME CARD = ALL 24 STARS ON WORLD 1!!!