physics-ap 1
Course Description
This course is the
equivalent of a first semester college freshman level course that is a
laboratory science course designed to prepare students for future study in
science and mathematics fields. The
course involves terminology, laboratory experiments, demonstrations, and
rigorous mathematical descriptions of matter and energy. The course work is designed to assist the
students in the following understanding the basic theories, principals and laws
of physics; improving their ability to investigate physical phenomenon by
experimentation, intuition and applying principals of logic including critical
analysis; the appreciation, curiosity and awareness of the physical world.
Power StandardsSemester 1
PS 0: Identify and describe relationships between a set of variables. PS 1: Describe the motion of an object using the four tools (x vs t, v vs t, a vs t graphs, motion maps, and kinematic equations). PS 2: Describe the motion of an object based on identifying the forces acting on the object. PS 3: Describe curved motion of an object based on identifying the forces acting on the object. PS 4: Describe conservation of energy in a system and the concepts of impulse and conservation of momentum to describe the behavior of a system. PS 5: Describe conservation of energy and conservation of angular momentum in rotating systems. PS 6: Waves & Sound Describe the properties of mechanical waves and their applications to sound. PS 7: Charge, Current and Circuits. Use the concepts of charge, potential difference, and resistance to describe the behavior of a circuit. Semester 2 (List Units/Targets Here) InstructorsMr. Ryan Ellison (West)
Mr. Bryan Wright (East) |
Grade Breakdown60% Tests & Quizzes
30% Lab Reports & Graded Classwork 10% Homework Completion Retake PolicyA student can complete one test retake per semester within two weeks of receiving the test back. Only one retake will be permitted per test.
Homework PolicyHomework may be turned in up to one week late for half credit.
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