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AP® Physics 1
Course Id: 3967

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Course Overview
Institution	zzzThe VHS Collaborative (YL)
Subject	Science Core
Education Level	High School - AP
Institution Website	click here

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Course Description
This Advanced Placement Physics 1 Course is equivalent to a first semester, algebra-based, Introductory Physics college-level course. The rigor and pace of this course is consistent with that of many major colleges and universities, and will prepare you for the Advanced Placement Examination in May. Upon successful completion of the exam, you may receive college credit and you will be well-prepared for additional advanced physics coursework.

Students will investigate topics such as Newtonian mechanics (including rotational dynamics and angular momentum), work, energy, power, mechanical waves and sound. Students will also be introduced to electric circuits. This course incorporates a variety of textbook and multimedia resources and will require students to perform hands on and virtual experiments to develop a deeper understanding of physics. Students will engage in collaborative activities such as class discussions, contribute to class data and attend regular "lab meetings"Ã‚Â throughout the course. AP practice quizzes and unit exams will help prepare students for the AP examination. Due to the rigor and pace of the content, this course is designed to challenge extremely motivated students who have a strong interest in Physics.

This course has recommended summer reading. Students are encouraged to complete and submit the summer assignment for extra credit. The summer assignments will help students prepare for the course as well as the AP exam.

Delivery Method

Internet

Real-Time Web-Based Teacher Access

Prerequisites
One full year of high school Algebra 2.

Course Materials
There is a lab kit for this course that must be purchased for an additional fee of $175. The kit allows students to perform modified versions of several labs suggested by the College Board. Students will need to care for kit contents responsibly, follow directions carefully and work independently to successfully complete these labs.

Courses and course detail are subject to change without notice.