Course Objective: This is a one year course for Middle school students who want to learn more advanced science and prepare for high school AP physics. The curriculum is corresponding to the first-year high school STEM physics. It's a great class for students who have learned advanced math therefore use math to solve complex and interesting real-world problems.
(1) To build a solid conceptual understanding of physics.
(2) To apply math skills to solve Physics problems.
(3) To prepare students for AP/IB Physics classes in High School.
Prerequisite: Algebra 1
This is a one-year curriculum and will be finished from Sep to Jun, about 32 weeks in a school year. Stem Physics A starting from Unit 1: Mechanics in the textbook.
Textbook: Conceptual Physics
Unit 1: Mechanics
Chapter 2-3: Equilibrium and Linear Motion
Chapter 4-6: Newton's Laws of Motion
Chapter 7-9: Momentum and Energy
Chapter 10-14: Gravity, Projectiles, and Satellites
Chapter 15-16: Special Relativity
Unit 2: Properties of Matter
Chapter 17: Atomic Nature of Matter
Chapter 18-20: Solids, Liquids, Gas
Unit 3: Heat
Chapter 21-23: Heat Transfer
Chapter 24: Thermodynamics
Unit 4: Sound and Light
Chapter 25-27: Waves, Sound, Light
Chapter 28-31: Color, Reflection, Lenses
Unit 5: Electricity and Magnetism
Chapter 32-35: Static and Current Electricity
Chapter 36-37: Magnetism and Electromagnetic Induction
Unit 6: Atomic and Nuclear Physics
Chapter 38: The Atom and the Quantum
Chapter 39: The Atomic Nucleus and Radioactivity
Chapter 40: Nuclear Fission and Fusion
Text Books: (Free rental from Sunshine library)
The PDF file of the textbook will be loaded to the class page before the term starts.
Instructor:
Mathew Tucker