Physics in Action

Complete the assignments below. Yellow is Must-Do, green is Should-DO, and cyan is Strive-to-Do. Once each lesson required is completed and you do not need to do anymore, complete the exit ticket. The exit tickets can be found in the designated area of the classroom.  The exit ticket MUST be completed in the independent work area of the class.  The purpose of the exit ticket is to demonstrate you truly understand the material. 

80% correct required on the exit ticket to move on to the next lesson. If less than 80% is scored, there is an opportunity to complete more work, review with a Master, or a brief reteach session with Mr. Skapetis.

At the end of each unit will be a review activity, followed by the test.  Everyone will participate in the review activity and test at the same time.  Occasionally, we will need to have a whole class lab to conserve space, time, or supplies.

All activities should be completed cooperatively with 1 partner, unless otherwise noted. 

Before asking Mr. Skapetis a question, you must ask 3 classmates your question.  If they do not sufficiently answer your question, then you may ask.  It's not that he doesn't want to help you, but this policy frees him to reteach and grade the steady flow of work.

If there seems to be a glitch in my system or thinking, please let me know so this can be a smooth process going forward.

*Hint* If it's underlined, it's a link.

How can you protect yourself from serious injury should an accident occur?

1) WDYT     

i)  At the top of the next page of your notebook, Label the Page as Ch. 3 

ii) Skip a line and write WDYT.  Answer the What Do you think question at the beginning of the section as best as you can.  IT IS PERFECTLY FINE TO BE WRONG.  Don't use other people's answers.  what do YOU think?

2) Investigate     

i) Skip a line and write 'Investigate'

ii) Follow the instructions for this investigate. 

3) Physics Talk

i) This is the reading section of the book.  You may read and take notes from this section.  Or, you can watch the video here.  You MUST do on

ii) Answer the "Checking Up" questions at the end of the reading.

4) Active Physics Plus

i)  Complete the Active Physics Plus activity 

 5) WDYTN

i)Answer the What Do You Think Now question in  the book now that you have reviewed/learned the material

6) Physics To Go

i) Answer questions #1-4

ii) Answer questions 5-7

iii) Inquiring Further

7) Complete exit ticket.  When you are finished with at least the required work complete the exit ticket for this lesson

Section 2 Constant Speed and Acceleration

I can identify situations with a constant speed and/or acceleration

1) WDYT     

i)  At the top of the next page of your notebook, Label the Page as Ch. 3 Section 2- Seat Belts.

ii) Skip a line and write WDYT.  Answer the What Do you think question at the beginning of the section as best as you can.  IT IS PERFECTLY FINE TO BE WRONG.  Don't use other people's answers.  what do YOU think?

6) Physics To Go

i) Answer questions #1 - 6

ii) Answer questions #7-10

iii) Answer Inquiring Further questions

2) Investigate     

i) Skip a line and write 'Investigate'

ii) Follow the instructions for this investigate.  Materials needed: cart, track play doh.








7) Complete exit ticket.  When you are finished with at least the required work, ask Mr, Skapetis for the exit ticket for this lesson

3) Physics Talk

i) This is the reading section of the book.  You may read and take notes from this section.  Or, you can watch the video here.  You MUST do one

ii) Write down any new vocabulary words in your vocab log.  

iii) Answer the "Checking Up" questions at the end of the reading.

4) Active Physics Plus

i)  Complete the Active Physics Plus activity 

 5) WDYTN

i)Answer the What Do You Think Now question in  the book now that you have reviewed/learned the material

Section 3 Newton's 2nd Law: Push or Pull

I can differentiate among the various forms of Energy and recognize they can be transformed from one to another.

1) WDYT     

i)  At the top of the next page of your notebook, Label the Page as Ch. 1 Section 3- Why Air bags?.

ii) Skip a line and write WDYT.  Answer the What Do you think question at the beginning of the section as best as you can.  IT IS PERFECTLY FINE TO BE WRONG.  Don't use other people's answers.  what do YOU think?

2) Investigate     

i) Skip a line and write 'Investigate'

ii) Complete the investigate.  Materials: 2 eggs, plastic wrap, meter stick, landing zone (flour, jacket, etc)

3) Physics Talk

i) This is the reading section of the book.  You may read and take notes from this section.  Or, you can watch the video here.  You MUST do one

ii) Write down any new vocabulary words in your vocab log.  

iii) Answer the "Checking Up" questions at the end of the reading.

4) Active Physics Plus

i)  Complete the Active Physics Plus activity 

 5) WDYTN

i)Answer the What Do You Think Now question in  the book now that you have reviewed/learned the material



6) Physics To Go

i) Answer questions #1- 8

ii) Answer questions #9-10

iii) Answer Inquiring Further questions

7) Complete exit ticket.  When you are finished with at least the required work, ask Mr, Skapetis for the exit ticket for this lesson

I can interpret and apply Newton's 3 laws

1) WDYT     

i)  At the top of the next page of your notebook, Label the Page as Ch. 1 Section 4- The Rear End Collision.

ii) Skip a line and write WDYT.  Answer the What Do you think question at the beginning of the section as best as you can.  IT IS PERFECTLY FINE TO BE WRONG.  Don't use other people's answers.  what do YOU think?

2) Investigate     

i) Skip a line and write 'Investigate'

ii) Use the available materials to complete the investigate.  Please remember to treat the equipment with respect (use it properly, keep it clean, and return it to the materials area when finished).  Materials needed: 2 carts, 2 play dohs, car seat template, ramp, meterstick, tooth picks.

iii) If you are absent, complete the simulation here.

3) Physics Talk

i) This is the reading section of the book.  You may read and take notes from this section.  Or, you can watch the video here.  You MUST do one

ii) Write down any new vocabulary words in your vocab log.  

iii) Answer the "Checking Up" questions at the end of the reading.

4) Active Physics Plus

i)  Complete the Active Physics Plus activity 

 5) WDYTN

i)Answer the What Do You Think Now question in  the book now that you have reviewed/learned the material



6) Physics To Go

i) Answer questions #1-6

ii) Answer questions #7-8

iii) Answer Inquiring Further questions

7) Exit Ticket 

 When you are finished with at least the required work, ask Mr, Skapetis for the password exit ticket for this lesson

Section 5 The Range of Projectiles: The Shot Put

I can apply the law of conservation of linear momentum to interactions, such as collisions

1) WDYT     

i)  At the top of the next page of your notebook, Label the Page as Ch. 1 Section 5- Momentum.

ii) Skip a line and write WDYT.  Answer the What Do you think question at the beginning of the section as best as you can.  IT IS PERFECTLY FINE TO BE WRONG.  Don't use other people's answers.  what do YOU think?

5) Physics To Go

i) Answer questions 1-6

ii) Answer question 7

2) Investigate     

i) Skip a line and write 'Investigate'

ii) Use this set of instructions to complete the simulation activity.



3) Physics Talk

i) This is the reading section of the book.  You may read and take notes from this section.  Or, you can watch the video here.  You MUST do one

ii) Write down any new vocabulary words in your vocab log.  

iii) Answer the "Checking Up" questions at the end of the reading.

4) WDYTN

i)Answer the What Do You Think Now question in  the book now that you have reviewed/learned the material


I can apply the law of conservation of linear momentum to interactions, such as collisions

1) WDYT     

i)  At the top of the next page of your notebook, Label the Page as Ch. 1 Section 6- Conservation of Momentum.

ii) Skip a line and write WDYT.  Answer the What Do you think question at the beginning of the section as best as you can.  IT IS PERFECTLY FINE TO BE WRONG.  Don't use other people's answers.  what do YOU think?

2) Investigate     

i) Skip a line and write 'Investigate'

ii) Use the available materials to complete the investigate.  Please remember to treat the equipment with respect (use it properly, keep it clean, and return it to the materials area when finished). Required materials: 2 carts, masses, types of collisions information sheet.

3) Physics Talk

i) This is the reading section of the book.  You may read and take notes from this section.  Or, you can watch the video here.  You MUST do one

ii) Write down any new vocabulary words in your vocab log.  

iii) Answer the "Checking Up" questions at the end of the reading.

4) Active Physics Plus

i)  Complete the Active Physics Plus activity 

5) Physics to Go

i) Answer questions # 6, 9, 11, 14

ii) Answer questions # 1-5, 7, 8

iii) Answer questions # 10, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17

I can interpret and apply Newton's 3 Laws of Motion

1) WDYT     

i)  At the top of the next page of your notebook, Label the Page as Ch. 1 Section 7- The Crumple Zone.

ii) Skip a line and write WDYT.  Answer the What Do you think question at the beginning of the section as best as you can.  IT IS PERFECTLY FINE TO BE WRONG.  Don't use other people's answers.  what do YOU think?

2) Physics Talk

i) This is the reading section of the book.  You may read and take notes from this section.  Or, you can watch the video here.  You MUST do one

ii) Write down any new vocabulary words in your vocab log.  

iii) Answer the "Checking Up" questions at the end of the reading.

3) Active Physics Plus

i)  Complete the Active Physics Plus activity 

4) Physics to Go

i) Answer questions # 2-5, 8,  10

ii) Answer questions # 1, 6, 7, 9

iii) Answer questions # 11

I can interpret and apply Newton's 3 Laws of Motion

Section 9 Conservation of Energy: Defy Gravity

I can interpret and apply Newton's 3 Laws of Motion

Section 9 Conservation of Energy: Defy Gravity

I can interpret and apply Newton's 3 Laws of Motion

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