LaVigne's Blog of Science!

Welcome to my BLOG!

August21

Greetings to my new Kell students! This is my blog home for my AP Physics I and Conceptual Physics classes.

If you need additional help, please plan on staying on a Tuesday or Thursday afternoon from 3:45-4:45pm. Let me know you plan on staying.
The Synergy grade app for students can be downloaded to your smart phone to check your grades – not in school, of course.

In the app store ( Apple or Android) look up “student vue” and download the app. It’s free.
When it asks for the school district URL, enter https://studentvue.cobbk12.org . Make sure to put in https, not http.
Hit the “test” button to make sure it works
Enter your normal student school login and password

I send TEXT Message updates for my classes:

To join AP Physics, have them text @ga6a7 to 81010
(printable instructions PDF)
To join Conceptual Physics, have them text @fcd8a24 to 81010
(printable instructions PDF)
To join Zoology, have them text @c0a8a to 81010
(printable instructions PDF)
To join Kell Soccer, have them text @kellsoccer to 81010
(printable instructions PDF)
To join Environmental Science, have them text @bfe8b to 81010
(printable instructions PDF)

Or go to the website and enter the class code here: http://www.remind101.com/join#/join
Most Recent A.P. Physics I texts here:

Most Recent Zoology texts here:

Most Recent Environmental Science texts here:

–> Online textbook for Conceptual Physics: https://my.hrw.com/sp/access?sp=hrw&connection=GA-Cobb-00209531
–>Online resources for AP Physics I can be found here:
Flipping Physics YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYqACVYl0c0BhlVN6X2HIMg
The Physics Classroom: https://www.physicsclassroom.com/
Many other sources exist. If you look around, google problem text, you’ll stumble into them or ask me for more if these don’t work for you!

USATestPrep.com is another study website with practice tests and games. Here is our login information:

School Name: Kell High School, Account ID: kell, Student Activation Code: newton77

*** If you have any questions please e-mail me at: douglas.lavigne@cobbk12.org ***

-LaVigne

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AP Testing Preparation

May2

This was too long to send as a text and I know you didn’t need to get 20 from me today, and I wanted to make sure it got out there quickly. Make sure you read this thoroughly and are prepared for AP Testing next week! Do not forget that your exemptions are tied to your participation. If you exempted first semester, and don’t take the exam next Tuesday, I will be going back into the grade book, entering a ZERO for your final exam grade and your grade will drop. Please do not make this a problem.

Best of luck to you all. I’m confident that you can do well. Don’t stress about it too much. Get plenty of rest and eat well the morning of the test.

-LaVigne

• 8am exams- arrive @ 7:30 to check in (if you’re not on time for check in, your spot can be given away)
• 12pm exam-arrive @ 11:30 to check in (if you’re not on time for check in, your spot can be given away)
• All exams will be in the Aux gym
o exception to this is for those who are taking exams with accommodations- room 2201 or 2202
o Spanish will be in 1115
• Bring a photo ID
• No cell phones or any other electronic device allowed in the testing room
• Bring a snack and water for the 10 minute break
• Bring a few #2 pencils (no mechanical allowed)
• Bring a few blue or black pens
• Bring a calculator (per test requirements) – If something goes wrong, please borrow one of mine, just make sure I get it back.
• Ruler or straightedge only for Physics – If you need one, borrow one of mine if you don’t have one with you day of.
• If you are testing in both the AM and PM sessions, bring a lunch so you can eat quickly between sessions
• Students can’t leave early- must stay for the duration of the entire test- NO EXCEPTIONS
• If testing in the PM session, find another way home other than the bus- we can’t guarantee the exam will be over in time to catch the bus
• Important to check emails daily going forward about exam info and reminders
• Remember STUDENTS and TEACHERS may only discuss the specific free-response content that is released on the College Board website 2 days AFTER the exam administration. Discussion of these questions may NOT begin until that time. Exam content that is NOT released may NEVER be discussed (Be careful-don’t post anything on social media. We’ve had students tests thrown out and not scored due to this issue. You will NOT get a refund if this is the case.)
• See Ms. Robson in the testing room if you need anything or email her: tanya.robson@cobbk12.org

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AP Students

April26

As we move towards the end of the year, please make sure you are taking advantage of study sessions (I’ll be offering those next week after school) and practice testing sessions. As always, continue to use Remind as your first point of contact for updates and planning.

The following simulation might come in handy when reviewing circuits in my absence next week.

Circuit
https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/circuit-construction-kit-dc-virtual-lab/latest/circuit-construction-kit-dc-virtual-lab_en.html

-LaVigne

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AP Physics I – 12/17-12/21

December17

	What am I learning today?	What am I going to do today?	What will I do to show I learned it?
12/17/18	Review all concepts	AP Exam Review	Complete practice exams and labs for review.
12/18/18	Review all concepts	AP Exam Review	Complete practice exams and labs for review.
12/19/18	Review all concepts	AP Exam Review	Complete practice exams and labs for review.
12/20/18	Final Exam	Final Exam	Score >90%!
12/21/18		No Class

Final Exam, 12/20/2018

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AP Physics I – 12/10-12/14

December10

	What am I learning today?	What am I going to do today?	What will I do to show I learned it?
12/10/18	Review all concepts	AP Exam Review	Complete practice exams and labs for review.
12/11/18	Review all concepts	AP Exam Review	Complete practice exams and labs for review.
12/12/18	Review all concepts	AP Exam Review	Complete practice exams and labs for review.
12/13/18	Review all concepts	AP Exam Review	Complete practice exams and labs for review.
12/14/18	Review all concepts	AP Exam Review	Complete practice exams and labs for review.

Final Exam, 12/20/2018

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AP Physics I – 12/3-12/7

December3

	What am I learning today?	What am I going to do today?	What will I do to show I learned it?
12/3/18	Review all concepts	AP Exam Review	Complete practice exams and labs for review.
12/4/18	Review all concepts	AP Exam Review	Complete practice exams and labs for review.
12/5/18	Review all concepts	AP Exam Review	Complete practice exams and labs for review.
12/6/18	Review all concepts	AP Exam Review	Complete practice exams and labs for review.
12/7/18	Review all concepts	AP Exam Review	Complete practice exams and labs for review.

Final Exam, 12/20/2018

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AP Physics I – 11/26-11/30

November26

	What am I learning today?	What am I going to do today?	What will I do to show I learned it?
11/26/18	How does current flow in a circuit?	• Current TIPERs • https://youtu.be/K-33blpx254	Calculate current in a circuit.
11/27/18	How does current flow in a circuit?	• Current & Circuit Calculations	Calculate current in a circuit.
11/28/18	What is the difference between a series and parallel circuit?	• Series & Parallel Circuit Lab • Assign Practice Test	Demonstrate an understanding of electric circuits.
11/29/18	How well do you understand Electricity?	• Discuss Conceptual Questions • Unit 8 Practice Test	Score >90%!
11/30/18	How well do you understand Electricity?	• Unit 8 Test	Score >90%!

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Testing Begins Wednesday, 11/28/18

November26

EOC Testing Schedule.

Wednesday November 28^th, Thursday November 29^th & Friday November 30^th1^st Block 8:20 – 10:10
4^th Block 10:15 – 12:05
3^rd Block 12:05 – 2:25
A Lunch 12:05 – 12:30 (testers will go to A Lunch)
B Lunch 12:35 – 1:15
C Lunch 1:20 – 1:50
D Lunch 1:55 – 2:25
2^nd Block 2:30 – 3:30

Monday December 3^rd & Tuesday December 4^th
4^th Block 8:20 – 10:10
2^nd Block 10:15 – 12:05
3^rd Block 12:10 – 2:25
A Lunch 12:05 – 12:30 (testers will go to A Lunch)
B Lunch 12:35 – 1:15
C Lunch 1:20 – 1:50
D Lunch 1:55 – 2:25
1^st Block 2:30 – 3:30

Wednesday December 5^th & Thursday December 6^th1^st Block 8:20 – 9:55
2^nd Block 10:00 – 11:35
3^rd Block 11:40 – 1:55
A Lunch 11:40 – 12:10 (testers will go to A – lunch)
B Lunch 12:15 – 12:45
C Lunch 12:50 – 1:20
D Lunch 1:25 – 1:55
4^th Block 2:00 – 3:30

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AP Physics I – 11/19-11/23

November19

	What am I learning today?	What am I going to do today?	What will I do to show I learned it?
11/19/18		Thanksgiving Break
11/20/18		Thanksgiving Break
11/21/18		Thanksgiving Break
11/22/18		Thanksgiving Break
11/23/18		Thanksgiving Break

Next Test: Electricity, 11/29/2018

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AP Physics I – 11/12-11/16

November12

	What am I learning today?	What am I going to do today?	What will I do to show I learned it?
11/12/18	How well do you understand SHM & Waves?	• Complete Resonance Tube Lab • Unit 7 Practice Test Review	Score >90%!
11/13/18	How well do you understand SHM & Waves?	• Unit 7 Test	Score >90%!
11/14/18	What factors affect the electrical force?	• https://youtu.be/RHQ6QnqGvss • Electrostatics TIPERs • Begin Electric Charge & Force Calculations • HWk: PhysicsClassroom reading on Static Electricity	Describe the nature of charges between points and particles.
11/15/18	What factors affect the electrical force?	• Electrostatics Demonstrations • Complete Electric Charge & Force Calculations • HWk: Current Electricity Google Form • https://youtu.be/-OSikNxKJJg	Calculate electric charges and static force.
11/16/18	How does current flow in a circuit?	• Current TIPERs • https://youtu.be/K-33blpx254	Calculate current in a circuit.

Next Test: Simple Harmonic Motion and Waves, 11/13/2018

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AP Physics I – 11/5-11/9

November5

	What am I learning today?	What am I going to do today?	What will I do to show I learned it?
11/5/18	How is SHM analyzed mathematically?	• Discuss SHM nTIPERs • Continue Wave & Vibration SHM problems • HWk: Wave Basics & Sound video	Calculate the factors involved in simple harmonic motion.
11/6/18		Election Day Holiday
11/7/18	What are the requirements for standing waves to be created?	• Discuss Standing Waves • Standing Wave Problem Solving • HWk: Complete Wave & Vibration Problems	Explain the nature of standing waves.
11/8/18	How are standing waves seen in open and closed tubes?	• Discuss Thursday’s Homework • Lab: Resonating Tube Lab • HWk: Conceptual Questions	Demonstrate the function of a resonance tube in measuring the characteristics of a wave.
11/9/18	How well do you understand SHM & Waves?	• Discuss Conceptual Questions • Complete any other unit problems • Unit 7 Practice Test	Score >90%!