Class Description
This course is a junior / senior elective. It provides an opportunity to gain a greater understanding of God's physical creation around us. Physics is the foundational science for all the other sciences. The course includes lectures, extensive lab experiences, videos, and a variety of demonstrations.
Class Expectations
Testing Information:
* Tests are given every 2 weeks with 4 tests / 9 weeks.
* First test: 2 weeks after the start of school.
Daily Work:
* Time outside of class: 30 minutes a day. Assignments include reading, question sets, problem sets, lab reports, internet research, experiment homework, project work, computer simulations.
Major projects:
*1st semester. Teaching demonstration for grade school age children.
*2nd semester. Science Fair project.
Lab work:
*Worksheets summarizing lab data obtained during class activities.
*One page lab reports summarizing lab activities.
Field Trips: One per semester
*Vogel Powder Paint Factory (Orange City)
*Med-tec and Tec industries (Orange City)
Miscellaneous: Factors important for success in physics:
* Good habits of reading the text.
* A commitment to developing problem solving skills.
* Good algebra and trigonometry skills.
* A commitment to consistent daily work on assignments.
* Ability to work with others in a group or project setting.
Final Grade:
* Each nine weeks grade is a percentage of the accumulated points from tests, quizzes, papers, projects, labs, and daily assignments.
Further Information
*Check the online calendar to access assignments on a daily or weekly basis.
* Parents are invited to call school to get further information about their student or to e-mail Mr. Kauk.
Class Outline
Science is the process of investigating and developing God's physical creation.
I want each student to experience the WOW of God's physical creation. WONDER, OBSERVE, and WORSHIP.
The following topics will be addressed during the year.
Waves, Light, and Sound
The Nature of Matter
Electricity and Magnetism
Heat and Thermodynamics
Atomic Physics
Mechanics
Special projects.
1st semester. Teaching demonstrations.
2nd semester. Science Fair projects.