Today we discussed yesterday's homework and then copied a short note on instantaneous speed versus constant speed. We then went over a longer note on distance-time graphs. Students learned how to create these graphs and how to find slope of the line.

On Tuesday, students learned about average speed and how to calculate it. They also learned the "GRASS" format for problem solving in physics. A few sample problems were done then they worked on the homework problems, #2-6 on page 149.

On Tuesday Dec. 9th, BRING TO CLASS:
1) FOOD FOR THE FOOD DRIVE (like coffee/tea, juice, canned beans, rice or boxed potatoes, cookies)
2) YOUR TEXTBOOK
3) A CALCULATOR

Today we continued the note called Measurement and Calculations. We practiced solving equations. We then discussed the unit project...an advertisement for a car. The rough sketch of this ad is due this Friday and the finished project is due no later than the 19th. Students then worked on 2 questions about choosing a car from the textbook.

On Thursday, we practised rounding numbers and learned the "factor-label" method for converting units (i.e., m to km, m/s to km/h). We will continue these skills on Monday, and begiin speed calculations. Someone in the class has asked me to post the funny Toyota commercial that was shown on Thursday. I will try to post here....click on the link.
Toyota car commercial You'll need a media player to view it. Remember, you should be working on a sketch of your car advertisement. Gather info about the car....fuel economy, type of engine, base list price, etc.