Science
AP® Physics 1
Grades: 11, 12
Couse description
The AP® Physics 1 course is conducted using inquiry-based instructional strategies that focus on experimentation to develop students’ conceptual understanding of physics principles within a Christian worldview. Throughout the course, biblical teaching is related to the universe’s physical properties. Students learn to make observations to discover patterns of natural phenomena within God’s creation. To Learn about topics such as kinematics, Newton’s laws of motion, forces, work, energy, power, and momentum, students construct and use multiple representations of physical processes, solve multi-step problems, design investigations, and reflect on knowledge construction through self-assessment rubrics. In laboratory investigations, students use guided inquiry (GI) or open inquiry (OI) in the design of their laboratory investigations.
This course requires students to purchase a lab kit (https://qualitysciencelabs.com/products/advanced-physics-kit-for-accelerate-education) and other lab materials.
This course is designed to provide a college-level experience and prepare students for the AP® exam. Students wishing to take the AP® exam are responsible for registering prior to the November 15 deadline. AP® Exams are administered the following May. Students must take the AP® exam in order to receive AP® credit.
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Course Types
Prerequisites
Please review the full course syllabus to ensure your student has completed all prerequisite material. If you have any questions about your student’s readiness to take this course, please enroll them in the placement test. This will provide you with accurate placement information so you can request the appropriate course level for your student’s success.
Required Materials
Book(s)
There is one required textbook for this course, free and available online; and one optional textbook, which the student would need to purchase.
This course requires students to purchase a lab kit (https://qualitysciencelabs.com/products/advanced-physics-kit-for-accelerate-education) and other lab materials.
In addition to a computer with an Internet connection, most courses require speakers (or headphones); a digital camera or scanner to take photos of completed work; a printer; common household items; access to research materials; and productivity software for word processing, presentations, etc.