SCIENCE
PHYSICS
Physics Prerequisite / Selection process: None Intended audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major outcomes:
• Explore the Physics of Sports / Motion, Energy, Electricity, Music / Waves
• Investigate real-world physics phenomena related to cars & driving, sports, roller coasters, instruments, motors, electronic devices, and beyond.
• Construct solutions to engaging and relevant problems.
• Uncover the fundamental laws that govern the universe.
Projects, activities, etc.: Voice-over( broadcast) physics of a sporting event, calculating the safety of car collisions, developing musical instruments, creating and using circuits and motors to solve an engineering challenge. Instructional focus: Problem-based, collaborative, and hands-on laboratory investigations with conceptual and mathematical foundations.
AP Physics I: Algebra-Based [ AP exam is in May each year ] Prerequisite / Selection process: HS Algebra II Intended audience: Grades 11 and 12 students planning to take college courses Credit: Three trimesters = 1.5 credits Major outcomes:
• Learn in depth concepts related to Newtonian mechanics; work, energy, power; mechanical waves, sound and electric circuits.
• Develop deep understanding of the content and focus on applying their knowledge through labs that include inquiry.
• Approach the AP exam with confidence Projects, activities, etc.: College credit may be earned based on AP exam score and institution Instructional focus: Computer-enhanced small and large group lecture and lab activities using higher-level mathematics
IB Prep Physics 9 [ CPHS only ] Prerequisites: None Intended audience: Grade 9 Credit: One Trimester = 0.5 credit Major outcomes:
• Learn concept related to motion, forces, work and energy
• Develop analytical reading and study techniques related to science
Projects, activities, etc.:: Lab work Instructional focus: To prepare for IB sciences and advanced science courses in 11th and 12th grade, lab work and group activities
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