This algebra-based Physics course is the equivalent of a first-semester introductory college course. Students deepen their understanding of Physics through inquiry-based investigations that explore the topics of kinematics, force and translational dynamics, work, energy, and power, linear momentum, torque and rotational dynamics, energy and momentum of rotating systems, oscillations, and fluids. Significant instructional time is invested in hands-on laboratory work designed to support inquiry-based learning of the AP content and core science practices, which include creating representations that depict physical phenomena; conducting analyses to derive, calculate, estimate, or predict; and describing experimental procedures, analyzing data, and supporting claims. Students progress from confirmation style labs to structured inquiry, guided inquiry, and then open inquiry, where students learn to develop the question and experimental design independently.
AP Physics 1
Course Catalog ID:
4603
Subject Categories:
AP Course, Science
Description
Prerequisites
Grade Levels*:
10, 11, 12
* Enrollment restricted based on Date of Birth and Grad Year (whichever is more limiting). Enrollment outside these levels requires written concurrence from TPS Support.
Readiness
• Successful completion (85% or higher) of TPS Algebra 2 (or higher)
━ OR ━
• Successful completion (90% or higher) of TPS Algebra and TPS Geometry and
• Concurrent enrollment in TPS Algebra 2
━ OR ━
• Successful completion of Readiness Test
Notes and Conditions
Flexible Scheduling: This course may be taken with live class attendance reduced or waived if the student has a schedule or time zone conflict. Please review the Flexible Scheduling information for details.
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California A-G: This course has CA A-G approval.