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On February 19 2009 Mr manning instructed his 7th period physics class. It started out with a daily question. It was to calculate the final speed of a penny thrown off the empire state building(381m) at 25m/s. A reminder was given that the initial kinetic energy in not zero because the penny was thrown. The question was then addressed on the smartboard by drawing the situation and setting up an equation to use. The equation was Ek+Ep i =Ek+ep f. The values were plugged in and an answer was determined. The answer was 89 m/s. After the Daily question was discussed and all questions(besides Aleco's ridiculous ones) were answered, a small quiz was given. This quiz was on the work and energy formulas. Mostly just fill in the blank of how much potential/ kinetic energy there is. The students were given all the time they needed but most finished within 15 minutes and moved on to working on the simulations. This activity consists of online simulations of a downhill skier, and 2 roller coasters. The simulations are available on moodle and can be opened using preview on the Macs. The remaining class time when all students were done with the test, was given to the students to work on the simulations activity in partners. While students were working Mr. Manning walked around to answer questions and point out mistakes. Once class ended the students packed up looking very sad to leave physics class(especially Aleco). -John Stumpf __Schedule:__ Daily Question Mini Quiz Simulation work in partners