AP Physics 1
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.
Credit
1.0 (Two semesters)
Course Versions
Only available as an AP course
Prerequisites
Geometry, Algebra 2
Please review the full course syllabus to ensure your student has covered all prerequisite material to be successful. If you have any questions about your student’s readiness to take this course, please enroll your student in the placement test. This will provide you with accurate placement information so you can request the appropriate level of course for your student’s success.
Recommended Grade Levels
11th–12th
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.