Apologia Physics
Teacher: Michelle Miller
Grades: 9 - 12
Meets: M/W 12:00 - 1:30
Class Description:
Physics is not hard - it's just different! Apologia Physics provides an
introduction to basic high school physics concepts. The topics covered
include: one and two dimensional motion, Newton's Laws and applications, uniform
circular motion, gravity, work and energy, momentum, periodic motion, waves,
optics, electrostatics, electrodynamics, electrical circuits, and
magnetism. All labs will be completed in class.
We will
complete the entire text as well as some additional homework problems. Each
module will take two weeks and the test for each module will be given in class.
Prerequisites:
Completion of Algebra II is preferred, but completion of a course with basic
trigonometry is usually sufficient. Much time will be spent in class reinforcing
and making applications of the math previously learned, but the student should
be comfortable with the use of equations and finding unknown values. The
topics coincide with math concepts being taught in Saxon Advanced Math.
Advanced Math or another Pre-Calculus course is highly recommended as a
co-requisite.
Maximum number of students that you will allow to take this class: 16
Cost per student: $ 80 per month
Homework:
2 - 3
hours per week
Supplies that the students should bring to class:
Each student will be supplied a copy of Exploring Creation with Physics
(FIRST EDITION). The text must be returned at the end of the year before
final grades will be released. The students are also expected to supply a lab
book and a scientific calculator. Any scientific calculator is acceptable,
but the TI-83+ or TI-84 will be emphasized and is highly recommended. The
lab book requirements will be explained the first day of class.
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