Physics (SC400)
This course will follow closely to the curriculum taught in AP Physics. Students wishing to take the AP Exam in this Physics class will have an option of completing labs and homework designated as AP. Students should have completed geometry and be concurrently taking Algebra II, or an equivalent course. Although this course includes basic use of trigonometric functions, this understanding can be gained either in the concurrent math course or in this course itself.
Quarter 1 | September 1, 2015 - November 6, 2015
Unit 0: Introduction to Physics (1 period)
Chapter 1: The Science of Physics
Unit 1: Motion in 1 and 2 Dimensions (4 weeks)
Chapter 2: Motion in One Dimension and Chapter 3: Two-Dimensional Motion and Vectors
Unit 2: Laws of Motion (5 weeks)
Chapter 4: Forces and the Laws of Motion
Quarter 2 | November 9, 2015 - January 27, 2016
Unit 3: Circular Motion and Gravitation (2 weeks)
Chapter 7: Circular Motion and Gravitation
Unit 4: Energy (5 weeks)
Chapter 5: Work and Energy
Unit 5: Momentum (4 weeks)
Chapter 6: Momentum and Collisions
Quarter 3 | February 1, 2016 - April 8, 2016
Unit 6: Rotational Motion (4 weeks)
Chapter 7: Circular Motion and Gravitation
Unit 7: Oscillation, Waves, and Sound (4 weeks)
Chapter 11: Vibrations and Waves and Chapter 12: Sound
Unit 8: Electrostatics (1 week)
Chapter 16: Electric Forces and Fields
Quarter 4 | April 11, 2016 - June 10, 2016
Unit 9: Electric Circuits (3 weeks)
Chapter 18: Circuits and Circuit Elements
Final Project (6 weeks)
The AP students will have taken their exam on May 3, so the final 6 weeks you will decide on a project using what you have learned in this class.
Quarter 1 | September 1, 2015 - November 6, 2015
Unit 0: Introduction to Physics (1 period)
Chapter 1: The Science of Physics
- What is Physics
- Measurement in Experiments
- Scientific Hypothesis
- Lab Experiments
Unit 1: Motion in 1 and 2 Dimensions (4 weeks)
Chapter 2: Motion in One Dimension and Chapter 3: Two-Dimensional Motion and Vectors
- Displacement, Velocity and Acceleration (1 week)
- Kinematic Formulas and Free Fall (1 week)
- Vectors in 2 Dimensions (1 week)
- Projectile Motion (1 week)
Unit 2: Laws of Motion (5 weeks)
Chapter 4: Forces and the Laws of Motion
- Newton's Laws (3 weeks)
- Forces and Straight-Line Motion (2 weeks)
Quarter 2 | November 9, 2015 - January 27, 2016
Unit 3: Circular Motion and Gravitation (2 weeks)
Chapter 7: Circular Motion and Gravitation
- Uniform Circular Motion (1 week)
- Gravitational Force and Field (1 week)
Unit 4: Energy (5 weeks)
Chapter 5: Work and Energy
- Work, Energy and Power (3 weeks)
- Conservation of Energy (2 weeks)
Unit 5: Momentum (4 weeks)
Chapter 6: Momentum and Collisions
- Impulse and Momentum (2 weeks)
- Energy and Momentum in Collisions (2 weeks)
Quarter 3 | February 1, 2016 - April 8, 2016
Unit 6: Rotational Motion (4 weeks)
Chapter 7: Circular Motion and Gravitation
- Angular Quantities and Kinematics (1 week)
- Torque and Rotational Inertia (1 week)
- Angular Momentum (1 week)
- Static Equilibrium (1 week)
Unit 7: Oscillation, Waves, and Sound (4 weeks)
Chapter 11: Vibrations and Waves and Chapter 12: Sound
- Simple Harmonic Motion (1 week)
- Waves (2 weeks)
- Sound Waves (1 week)
Unit 8: Electrostatics (1 week)
Chapter 16: Electric Forces and Fields
- Electric Charges (1 period)
- Electric Force and Coulomb's Law (1 period)
Quarter 4 | April 11, 2016 - June 10, 2016
Unit 9: Electric Circuits (3 weeks)
Chapter 18: Circuits and Circuit Elements
- Current, Voltage, Resistance, and Power (2 weeks)
- Resistors in Series and Parallel (1 week)
Final Project (6 weeks)
The AP students will have taken their exam on May 3, so the final 6 weeks you will decide on a project using what you have learned in this class.
Resources
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Physics by Serway/Faughn
This is our main text book that we will use in the classroom. Students do not need to bring this to class each day as it will mostly be used for reference and some homework assignments. |
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College Physics by OpenStax College
This introductory, algebra-based, college physics book will be our primary text in the classroom. It is grounded with real-world examples, illustrations, and explanations to help students grasp key, fundamental physics concepts. The online text includes concept questions, links to labs and simulations, and ample practice opportunities to solve traditional physics application problems. Access to this course can be found as a PDF or by Web |
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Saylor Academy
Saylor Academy’s mission is sustained by the continued evolution of an open educational ecosystem, and they are dedicated partners in this movement. Saylor’s commitment to the open education ecosystem is founded not just on open educational resources and open source learning technologies, but also on open access to credentials, and ongoing open learning opportunities. Students can create a free account here to access the course: |
