For the past two months I’ve grown to be quite a scientist if I say so myself! Although, I do have to admit, I was struggling with quite a few things but the most challenging would be learning something called, Inversely with the square. In other words, it’s this very simple equation with a very complex meaning. Equation ---> (F=Gm1m2 / d2). Basically, the large G is the gravitational attraction constant while the m represents mass and d is distance. The most challenging aspect of this equation, I would say is the exponents. In order to achieve the correct answer, I have to use the E button on the graphic calculator. However when I do so, I always get a different answer from my partner! I overcame these challenges by practicing and making sure to lay out my variables. I made sure to know which variables where my unknown and which where my occupied ones. All I had to do was get organized! In the certain science problem I faced, none of the variables were unknown which fit perfectly into the equation. All I had to do was properly compute them in order to get my answer!
However, this month wasn’t all just about struggles, although my struggles did lead me to become a greater student. I mastered so many concepts, yet one area I mastered completely would be Newton’s law of motion. After completing several labs based solely on Newton’s Law of Motion, I got better and better at it. Newton’s first law states that an object at rest will remain at rest or an object in motion will stay in motion in a straight line until an outside force is acted upon it. Newton’s second law is the F=ma equation. Newton’s third law is action and reaction. A force has an equal and opposite reaction that it has acted upon. All these laws seem simple, yet when given a situation to describe all three laws and how they relate to one another was rather difficult, at first. As my teacher suddenly began repeating multiple scenarios in which all three or at least one of Newton's law was used, it became a lot more easier deciphering what action went with what law. Not only that, but due to my experience and success on Newton’s laws of motion, I was really proud of my Newton’s station lab assignments! First, it was fun and exciting to complete because it wasn’t just interactive, it was educational. Secondly, I got some help from my lab partner and although we disagreed with some of the answers, we both compromised for our final statement. More importantly, I know that I won’t have every answer complete and that’s what makes me proud the most. I have learned so much to get so far and if I make a mistake and get the wrong answer I know that I tried my best to back up my lab with any evidence I got. Hopefully, my teacher will appreciate that I really did try to figure out which Newton’s law of motion belong to which assignment. Yet, what I would have done differently on this project was write a little more explanations. It was hard when me and my partner disagreed with the answers and at the end, we wrote totally different things. So communication, compromising and the use of proper time management should make me better in my future. I’ll learn from my mistakes!
Finally, I can’t describe the amount of things I learned in these past two months. If I were to give you a list of mandatory things I had to learn, it would be Newton’s law of motion, momentum, impulse, the 7 forces, net force, gravitational pull, reading graphs, velocity, position v.s. time, etc. There is so much that I learned and I’m so thankful to my teacher for being so patient with us while learning these new concepts because it could be really challenging sometimes and it’s good to know someone's there when you need help. last but not least, I want my teacher to notice the dedication I show into my work. I may have stated the same thing a month ago, yet I believe that the more determination I have the more I get to learn from my previous mistakes. I won’t lie either! It wasn’t just a skip in a meadow like I thought it would be in the beginning of the year. Oh no, this was dragging my feet through 15 inches of snow because I wasn’t great at understanding certain concepts. when I look back at those frustrating times a laugh a little seeing how much I grew as a physics student and it’s crazy amazing!
However, this month wasn’t all just about struggles, although my struggles did lead me to become a greater student. I mastered so many concepts, yet one area I mastered completely would be Newton’s law of motion. After completing several labs based solely on Newton’s Law of Motion, I got better and better at it. Newton’s first law states that an object at rest will remain at rest or an object in motion will stay in motion in a straight line until an outside force is acted upon it. Newton’s second law is the F=ma equation. Newton’s third law is action and reaction. A force has an equal and opposite reaction that it has acted upon. All these laws seem simple, yet when given a situation to describe all three laws and how they relate to one another was rather difficult, at first. As my teacher suddenly began repeating multiple scenarios in which all three or at least one of Newton's law was used, it became a lot more easier deciphering what action went with what law. Not only that, but due to my experience and success on Newton’s laws of motion, I was really proud of my Newton’s station lab assignments! First, it was fun and exciting to complete because it wasn’t just interactive, it was educational. Secondly, I got some help from my lab partner and although we disagreed with some of the answers, we both compromised for our final statement. More importantly, I know that I won’t have every answer complete and that’s what makes me proud the most. I have learned so much to get so far and if I make a mistake and get the wrong answer I know that I tried my best to back up my lab with any evidence I got. Hopefully, my teacher will appreciate that I really did try to figure out which Newton’s law of motion belong to which assignment. Yet, what I would have done differently on this project was write a little more explanations. It was hard when me and my partner disagreed with the answers and at the end, we wrote totally different things. So communication, compromising and the use of proper time management should make me better in my future. I’ll learn from my mistakes!
Finally, I can’t describe the amount of things I learned in these past two months. If I were to give you a list of mandatory things I had to learn, it would be Newton’s law of motion, momentum, impulse, the 7 forces, net force, gravitational pull, reading graphs, velocity, position v.s. time, etc. There is so much that I learned and I’m so thankful to my teacher for being so patient with us while learning these new concepts because it could be really challenging sometimes and it’s good to know someone's there when you need help. last but not least, I want my teacher to notice the dedication I show into my work. I may have stated the same thing a month ago, yet I believe that the more determination I have the more I get to learn from my previous mistakes. I won’t lie either! It wasn’t just a skip in a meadow like I thought it would be in the beginning of the year. Oh no, this was dragging my feet through 15 inches of snow because I wasn’t great at understanding certain concepts. when I look back at those frustrating times a laugh a little seeing how much I grew as a physics student and it’s crazy amazing!