Physics A/B

$700.00 / Course - Full Year
$380.00 / Course - Semester 1
$380.00 / Course - Semester 2

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Course Details

Subject

Science

Approvals

UC , NCAA

Grade Levels

High School

Credits

Pre–Requisites

Algebra I or Mathematics II

Course Length

Full Year: Full year courses are two semesters in length, 18 weeks maximum each. For full year enrollments, students will be enrolled in Semester 1 initially and Semester 2 after completion of Semester 1.

Semester 1: Courses have a maximum duration of 18 weeks per semester.

Semester 2: Courses have a maximum duration of 18 weeks per semester.

Course Description

Physics

Explore the laws that govern the universe, from motion and forces to energy and waves, through real-world applications and problem solving.

What students gain:

Core physics knowledge: motion, forces, energy, and waves

Mathematical application in scientific contexts

Analytical reasoning and modeling skills

Real-world problem solving

Why it matters:

Prepares students for STEM majors and careers

Builds advanced reasoning and quantitative skills

Aligns to national science standards

This is a strong choice for students pursuing advanced science and engineering pathways.

Syllabus Overview
This course provides students with opportunities to learn and practice critical scientific skills within the context of relevant scientific questions. Topics include the nature of science, math for physics, energy, kinematics, force and motion, momentum, gravitation, chemistry for physics, thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, waves, nuclear physics, quantum physics, and cosmology. Scientific inquiry skills are embedded in the direct instruction, wherein students learn to ask scientific questions, form and test hypotheses, and use logic and evidence to draw conclusions about the concepts. Lab activities reinforce critical thinking, writing, and communication skills and help students develop a deeper understanding of the nature of science.

Throughout this course, students are given an opportunity to understand how physics concepts are applied in technology and engineering. Journal and Practice activities provide additional opportunities to apply learned concepts and practice their writing skills. Exploration activities challenge students to deconstruct scientific claims, analyze scientific articles, and suggest follow-up experiments or topics for further research. The content is based on the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Project 2061 benchmarks and the National Science Education Standards and is aligned with state standards.

Math for physics as a discrete topic

Chemistry for physics as a discrete topic

Thermodynamics

Magnetism

Nuclear physics

Quantum physics

Cosmology

Exploration activities (deconstructing claims, analyzing articles, suggesting follow-up experiments)

AAAS Project 2061 benchmarks named

National Science Education Standards named