Friday, December 19, 2025

1. Kinematics

1. Mon. 1/5:

Due: None

In Class: Join Online Resources (Google Classroom, EdPuzzle, Mastering Physics, AP Classroom), Student Information Survey, Boardwork - motion diagrams & graphs

HW: Signed Contract, materials, EdPuzzle: "1D Motion - 1. Measurements & Units"


Class Materials:
You will need the following items for AP Physics 1:
  • A charged chromebook with you every day (chargers are welcome in class)
  • A 2+ inch, 3 ring binder (clear-view cover is preferred)
  • At least 8 dividers with tabs (Labels: Business, Kinematics, Dynamics, Momentum, Energy, Rotation, SHM, Fluids)
  • Lined paper ( small amount, loose-leaf)
  • Metric Ruler (15 -30 cm)
  • Calculator (scientific or graphing)
  • #2 pencils (mechanical pencils are preferred)
  • Eraser
  • Highlighter
  • At least 1 blue, black, and red pen (additional colors are recommended)
  • A set of dry erase markers (multi-color)

2. Tues. 1/6:

Due: Signed Contract, assemble binder and course materials, EdPuzzle

In Class: Notes Recap, Lab 1 - Types of Motion

HW:  EdPuzzle: " 1D Motion - 2. Vectors", EdPuzzle: "1D Motion - 3. Graphs"


3. Wed. 1/7:

Due: EdPuzzles (2)

In Class: Notes Recap, Lab 1 Discussion (graphs, analysis)

HW: EdPuzzle: "1D Motion - 4. Kinematic Equations", MP Ch. 1 (no write up)


4. Thurs. 1/8:

Due: EdPuzzle

In Class: Bell Work 1, Lab 1 CER, Notes Recap, Lab 2 - Positive vs. Negative Acceleration

HW: EdPuzzle: "1D Motion - 5. Graphical Interpretation", MP Ch. 1 (no write up)


5. Fri. 1/9:

Due: EdPuzzle, MP Ch. 1 (no write up), course materials

In Class: Bell Work 2, Lab 2 CER,

HW: MP Ch. 2 (first write up)


6. Mon. 1/12:

Due: None

In Class: Bell Work 3, Lab 3 - Acceleration vs. Ramp Angle, Boardwork - MP Ch. 2

HW: Review for the lab quiz, MP Ch. 2 (first write up)


7. Tues. 1/13:

Due: None

In Class: BellWork 4, Lab 3 Discussion, Boardwork - MP Ch. 2 Problems

HW: EdPuzzle: "2D Motion - 1. Trigonometry", EdPuzzle - "2D Motion - 2. Projectiles", MP Ch. 2 (first write up), review for lab quiz (Labs 1-3, 1D Motion)


8. Wed. 1/14:

Due: EdPuzzles (2), Labs 1-3

In Class: Lab Quiz - 1D Motion, Notes Recap, Demo - 2D Motion

HW: EdPuzzle: "2D Motion - 3. Kinematic Equations in 2D", MP Ch. 2 (first write up)


9. Thurs. 1/15: No School - Snow Day!


10. Fri. 1/16:

Due: MP Ch. 2 (first write up), EdPuzzle

In Class: Review Lab Quiz, Lab 4 - Horizontal Projectile, Prep Lab 5, Boardwork - MP Ch. 3

HW: Lab 4 Error Calculation, MP Ch. 3, AP Classroom Progress Check


Mon. 1/19: No School - MLK Day!


11. Tues. 1/20:  No School - Cold Day!


12. Wed. 1/21:

Due: Lab 4

In Class:  Lab 5 - Angled Projectile

HW: Lab Quiz corrections, Labs 4-5 (and Demo), MP Ch. 3, AP Classroom Progress Check


13. Thurs. 1/22:

Due: Labs - 2D Motion

In Class: Bell Work 5, Lab discussion, Lab Quiz - 2D Motion, review for test

HW: Study for test 1, MP Ch. 3, Progress Check (AP Classroom)


14. Fri. 1/23:  No School - Cold Day!


15. Mon. 1/26:

Due: MP Ch. 3

In Class: Bell Work 6-7, Lab quiz corrections,review for test

HW: Lab Quiz corrections, Study for test 1


16. Tues. 1/27:

Due: Progress Check, Study for test 1

In Class: Test #1 - Kinematics

HW: Lab Quiz corrections, EdPuzzle - Dynamics - 1. Types of Forces

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Welcome!

You're taking AP Physics 1  
GET EXCITED!! 
We are going to have a very busy and exciting semester.


I'm so excited to see you in my classroom!  Feel free to email me anytime at eryn.sutterlin@bayschoolsohio.org.

What's on this blog?

  • At the beginning of each unit a new post will appear with the whole lesson outline for that unit.  
  • Students and parents/guardians can use this page to see what is going on in class, when labs, quizzes, and tests are scheduled.  
  • What's the homework?  All assignments and deadlines will be posted here.
  • The lesson outline will be updated daily as needed.  Check back often.

Some Helpful Information:
Dear Parents
Dear Students
AP Physics 1 Course Syllabus


Important Prerequisites:
  • Successful completion of Honors Algebra 2 (if taking regular Algebra 2, please take IPC prior to, or during, your AP Physics 1 course)
  • Successful completion of Honors Chemistry (students taking regular Chemistry need a teacher recommendation for AP Physics 1)
Please come prepared for class with the following items for AP Physics 1:
  • A charged chromebook with you every day
  • A 2+ inch, 3 ring binder (clear-view cover is preferred)
  • At least 8 dividers with tabs (Labels: Business, Kinematics, Dynamics, Rotation, Energy, MomentumSHM, Fluids)
  • Graph paper (reinforced plastic edge is preferred - for homework)
  • 15 cm (6 inch) metric ruler (not a protractor)
  • Calculator (scientific or graphing)
  • #2 pencils (mechanical pencils are preferred)
  • Eraser
  • Highlighters
  • At least 1 blue, black, and red pen (additional colors are recommended)
  • Recommended: A set of dry erase markers (multi-color)

District Cell Phone Policy (New Jan. 2026)
Per Ohio Revised Code 3313.753, students are not permitted to have a personal communication device during the instructional day. Phones must be stored in a student's locker or backpack.