Digital Resources - Lesson 8
We use a lot of digital resources in AP physics, all of which can be done on your phone, though some are far easier on a larger computer or tablet screen. Most of these assignments either include a digital quiz or other assessment or require a screen shot AND written work.
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Let me begin by saying that AP physics is NOT about the grade. Seriously. You care about the grade, I get it. Nobody takes AP physics because it's fun, you take it to get credit (and because I'm an awesome teacher!). AP physics is about what you know and how you can use that knowledge. We solve problems, but only so you can get experience to tackle the stuff on the AP exam. The FRQs on the exam will likely be experiments or situations YOU HAVE NEVER SEEN BEFORE and you have to use the tools you've developed and the background understanding you now have to solve them.
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Digital learning can be super helpful because it gives you immediate feed back and you can learn from your mistakes.
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Our primary resources are:
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Kahn Academy - create an account, look up AP physics 1 and add it to your dashboard. Kahn Academy is great for quick tutoring when you don't understand or missed a topic in class. These 5-12 minute videos just GET TO THE POINT. There is also an excellent review series by topic when we start getting ready for the exam.
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The Physics Aviary - this website is run by an exceptional AP physics teacher and is full of live action physics problems, simulations, labs, and tools. Take a few minutes to look through the site and see what he has to offer. The best part about this site is that everyone gets the same problem, with different numbers, so you can get help from your friends, but can't copy their work. Every Aviary that you turn in has two components: 1) a screen shot of your success and 2) written work showing all the steps with units. No work, no credit. You can screenshot on your phone or you can take a photograph of your computer screen. Straight up, it's easier to do most of these on a computer because a phone screen is so small...
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Seconds Count- this is an app that you will need for your phone. Seconds Count is a slow motion app - it takes up very little room on your phone because it only accesses your camera. By placing a meter stick and some markers in the background, we can get time and distance data for some incredible experiments just using your phone. It's remarkable.
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Quizziz - make an account, the use the link on the summer work page, assignment #2, to join AP Physics 1. Look at the newsletter for the login. The problem with this link is that it expires every two weeks. If it does not work for you, notify Mrs. D through Remind and she will update it.
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Quizlet - make an account, then join AP Physics 1. Here is the link: https://quizlet.com/join/w5dvfpGjB
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Kahoot - make an account. I recommend the downloading the app. Be sure to enter your name and not something clever. I grade Kahoots
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