AP Physics 2 Blog Post #5: Surviving ArcAttack!

Howdy, AP Physics 2 Folks!
As we continue our work learning about Electric Forces and Fields, it seemed the prime time to introduce one of the most awesomest bands of all time:  ArcAttack!!!!
Your task for this blog post:
1)  Watch the following videos to witness ArcAttack's awesomeness for yourself
Video 1:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPoomwdNZeY
Video 2:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRzFV9aVXmA
Video 3:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dH2GgYSwN1A
Video 4:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJqoRaphiEk
Video 5:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_uCN1jn8bw
2)  Research what is actually happening (electricity-wise), including how it is that the artists can safely accomplish their electric feats
This video might provide a springboard for your research:
http://www.tested.com/art/makers/461206-arcattack-explains-how-giant-tesla-coils-work/
3)  Describe, in your own words, the phenomena that you witness in the videos, and EXPLAIN the physics principles/ideas behind what you see.
**Be sure to CITE any sources that you use in your research!!!

AP Physics 1 Blog 6: Investigating Newton

Hello, AP Physics 1 Folks!
Hope this finds you enjoying a lovely Thanksgiving! 
Your task for Blog 6 is to research Sir Isaac Newton and report as much as you can about his personality, his personal life, his goals, achievements and motivation for success. Was he the kind of dude you'd want to hang out with on the weekend?  Why or why not? 
* While writing this blog, you should include information from AT LEAST 3 sources
**Be sure that you cite  any sources that you use for researching your blog--give credit where credit is due (in other words, you should include a "Works Cited" or "Bibliography")!

AP Physics 1: Blog Post #5

Hello, AP Physics Folks!
Now that you've heard the history of Ms. Dykstra's education, it's your turn to share your own plans and aspirations.  Before you begin writing your blog, please take a look at the following two web pages on Ms. Dykstra's website--the first is a list of college search resources and scholarship opportunities, while the second is a list of internship/summer science & engineering opportunities.
Link 1:  http://dykstrascience.weebly.com/college--career-info.html
Link 2:  http://dykstrascience.weebly.com/awesome-opportunities-in-science.html

In your blog post, please answer the following questions...and feel free to share any other information about your future plans. 

As a reminder, PLEASE BE SURE THAT YOU DO NOT INCLUDE BOTH YOUR FIRST AND LAST NAME ANYWHERE ON YOUR BLOG.

1)  What do you think you would like to do in the future?   What types of academic programs do you think you'd like to investigate?  Any ideas on what you might major in?

2)  What are your criteria for selecting a college?  What schools are you interested in? What admissions requirements does each school have?  What types of scholarships and financial aid do they offer?

3)  For the career(s) that you are interest in pursuing, what type of training or education will you need?  What degrees or certificates will you need?  How much time will it take to prepare for this career?

4) What scholarships are you interested in pursuing?  What are their requirements?  What have you done to make sure that you are eligible for these scholarships?  What might you need to improve on or do differently?

5)  What is an internship?  What internships are listed on Ms. Dykstra's website that seem interesting?  What do they involve?  What other internships or summer experiences exist in the field(s) you are interested in?

AP Physics 1: Blog Post #4

For your next blog post, please reflect on the PBL experience.  What was challenging?  What was easy?  What did you expect to be easy but turned out to be difficult?  What would you do differently next time?  What did you enjoy?  What parts should Ms. Dykstra change in the future?  Share your insights!