Summer Assignments 2010

Check the list below for the summer assignments for each class you will be taking this fall.

Research 1 and Research 2 - In preparation for distance learning sessions with researchers at the University of Miami's Miami Project, students will spend time over the summer doing background research on issues surrounding stem cell research. The activities in the following file will be collected on the first day of research class: Research 1 Summer Assignment.

Research 2 - As you continue to work on your SRP this summer you will want to also research the various competitions available as each of you will be required to submit to one. You will need to choose and become familiar with at least one competition to which you will submit your senior research project. Aspects of the competions to focus on include:

• timeline and deadlines
• forms
• written format
• presentation format
• cost
• location

Some of the competitions begin earlier than others so this may be a limiting factor. In addition to the Virginia Junior Academy of Science competition, there are many other competitions to consider. Examples of other of the competitions can be found at: http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/top_science-fair_overview.shtml If you run into some other “credible” competitions that you find more to your liking, do your research and contact Mr. Dietrich. He will be checking his email weekly during the summer. Good luck and have a fun summer!

Physics 1 - The following assignment is designed to guide you through an exploration of the broad areas of physics with specific focus on the material we'll cover during our studies of mechanics this year. Please be prepared to hand in these notes and the completed pre-course concept survey when you report to class:

• Physics 1 Summer Assignment

Environmental Science - Click on the following link to download your summer assignment for Environmental Science:

• Environmental Science Summer Assignment

Physics 2 - In preparation for our investigation of electricity and magnetism, you will need to work through the assignment posted here . This assignment will walk you through the main topics we will cover in Physics 2 and give you the big picture for the course. Please be prepared to hand in these notes and the completed pre-course concept survey when you report to class:

• Physics 2 Summer Assignment
• Physics 2 Pre-course Concept Survey (pg.1)
• Physics 2 Pre-course Concept Survey (pg.2)

Humanities 1 - Please download the following document explaining your summer assignment: Humanities 1 Summer Assignment 2009-10.

Humanities 2 - Please download the following document explaining your summer assignment: Humanities 2 Summer Assignment 2009-10.

Please click on the appropriate link below for your summer assignment:

• MVGS Calculus Year 1
• MVGS Calculus Year 2

***Please note that assignments downloaded prior to May, 24, 2010 were 2009 summer assignments. Please make sure you have the updated 2010 assignments.