January Assignments--IB Physics 2
2019-2020 school year

Monday, Jan. 6
Review of the nature of light and the EM spectrum
​Begin discussion of polarization
Tuesday, Jan. 7
​No Classes for IB Physics 2 on Tuesday
Wednesday,
Jan. 8
Mini-lab (non-formal analysis): Polarization of Light--Malus' Law
We will be collecting all data and doing the analysis in class.  Print out your graph as directed in the instructions, and insert the procedure sheet, your analysis, and the graph in your binder's labs section. Have your answers ready to discuss by Friday, Jan 10.

Mini-lab #2: Brightness vs Distance
Go to www.pivotinteractives.com and log into your account. In your list of activities, you will see one titled "Joly Photometer: Brightness vs Distance".  Open that and follow the instructions for completing all data and analysis.  We will have minimal class time on this one (how much really depends on how long it takes you to finish the polarization lab), so it has a later due date. Have your answers finished online, and also print out a copy of your lab to put into your binder's labs section no later than Tuesday, January 21 (although we will be talking about what you should see (should have seen) in class before then.
Thursday, Jan. 9
change of plans--work day on upcoming due dates:
- Work on Pivot lab--due Tuesday, 1/21
- Work on WebAssign--Due Wednesday, 1/15
- Work on polarization lab -- due tomorrow
- Work on assessment statements (all of topic 4 is due 1/21)
​- OR...work on your IA

Reminder: speed of light using your microwave is due no later than Sunday night to www.turnitin.com. I do not want a hard copy; I do NOT want an email. Submit your document with picture(s) to the file in turnitin.com. Since it is bonus, late work will not be accepted for the full bonus points.

You also have the Polarization Mosaic Art project assigned before break--please don't forget to start working on that. The light box is available in the classroom if you want to test the colors of your tape. That project is due by Tuesday, 1/21 in class.

*Note: Review for semester 1 final (cumulative) will be on Wednesday, 1/22/2020, 4 - 5 PM
Friday, Jan. 10
Notes/practice problems: Total internal reflection and critical angle, Polarization, Malus' Law, Dispersion

HW reminders:
Assessment statements for all of topic 4 (unless we don't cover all of diffraction...I'll let you know by Friday) should be done by Tuesday, 1/21/2020
  • WebAssign: Refraction--due Wednesday, 1/15/2020
  • Pivot Lab (brightness vs distance)--due Tuesday, 1/21/2020
  • Polarization mosaic art project--due Tuesday, 1/21/2020

Friendly reminder: Retakes and Make ups must be taken before Finals week (in the case of inclement weather that results in late starts or snow days...I'll find other days).  Your options are the following:
  • Tuesday, 1/14/2020 Flextime
  • Wednesday, 1/15/2020 before school (9:15 or later, depending on the length of your quiz...plan accordingly)--meet in 1111
  • Thursday, 1/16/2020 after school--talk to me, as this would be done in a different location with a different teacher and space is limited
  • Friday, 1/17/2020 after school, room 1111

That's it. Quiz scores will be entered by Monday night at the latest so you know if there are any you'd like to retake.
Monday, Jan. 13
Snow day--no school
Tuesday, Jan. 14
​No Classes for IB Physics 2 on Tuesday
Wednesday
Jan. 15
Snow day--no school
Thursday, Jan. 16
late start: 33 minute classes
Notes and discussion: Polarization and Brewster's angle
Friday, Jan. 17
late start: 33 minute classes
​study hall, retake opportunity in class
Monday, Jan. 20
No School--MLK, Jr. Day
Tuesday, Jan. 21
Study hall day--review for finals
Wednesday, Jan. 22
Final Exams:  Periods 5 and 6 and 7
Thursday, Jan. 23
Final Exams: Periods 3 and 4
Friday, Jan. 24
Final Exams:  Periods 1 and 2
End of Semester 1
Tuesday, Jan. 28
Wednesday, Jan. 29
Q2(6) notebook check: Remember we're expecting 12 warm-ups since 11/12 (I think I remembered that number correctly), plus all the Assessment statements from topic 4, except for the 5 related to diffraction of light.  Labs that you should have in your binder are: Slinky lab; Ripple Tank Lab; Pendulum/Inertial balance Data; Pivot online: reflection and superposition; Polarization lab.
Thursday, Jan. 30
Notes: Diffraction of light--single slit
Friday, Jan. 31
Work day on Internal Assessment--collect data or work on write up.
First draft due Monday--print off a copy and bring it to class; submit it to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM Monday night.