AP Physics Summer Assignment 2012
Dear Future AP Physics Ninja,
I am excited that we will spend a school year together learning all about the physical world. I have a passion for physics and find joy in watching students learn and grow. My goal is for you to become a thinker. Problem solving and critical thinking skills are paramount for understanding concepts in physics.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Howell
Without further ado, here is what you should do!
1. Check out the AP Physics B (or C) book and read chapter 1.
2. Ride a bike.
3. Ride a bike up hill and down hill.
4. Walk up stairs
5. Run up stairs
6. Ride in a car accelerating.
7. Ride in a car at a constant speed.
8. Jump on a trampoline
9. Slide down a water slide.
10. Push a grocery cart.
11. Pull a grocery cart.
12. Swing on a swing.
13. Ride a carousel or merry go round
14. Ride a rollercoaster.
15. Do a “cannonball”.
16. Float in a pool.
17. Turn a switch on/off.
18. Turn up/down the volume on a stereo with a “knob”.
19. Play with the refrigerator magnets.
20. Play an instrument.
21. Look in a mirror.
22. Look at yourself in a spoon (front and back).
23. Look at something half in/half out of water.
24. Look through a telescope/microscope/magnifying glass.
25. Read a book you want to read.
26. Watch StarWars, Harry Potter and Ferris Buller’s Day Off
27. Enjoy every minute of your summer, and when I see you in the Fall – be ready to work. J
