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PHYSICS COURSE SELECTION Physics Honors AP Physics 1 AP PHYSICS COURSE SELECTION AP Physics wants you! Whether you are about to start your first physics course, or looking for more, Paxon has some great options for you. Take a look at our physics courses below and discuss with your parents before you meet with your counselor to choose your classes for next year. Your 1st year physics choices Physics Honors AP Physics 1 Both courses are 1 year, 1 block, introductory, algebra-based physics courses. Students should have completed Geometry and at least concurrently taking Algebra 2 Topics include Newtonian mechanics; work, energy and Topics include Newtonian mechanics (including rotational power; waves and sound, light, circuits, magnetism, and motion); work, energy, and power; mechanical waves and atomic/nuclear physics. sound; and introductory, simple circuits. EOC exam High school credit AP exam College credit for Algebra-based Physics 1 Promotes understanding through traditional instruction Promotes deep conceptual understanding through student-centered, inquiry-based instruction 10-15% of class time is intended for laboratory 25% of class time is intended for laboratory investigations investigations Science fair project required No science fair project required Busch Gardens field trip available for AP Physics students nd Your 2 year physics choices AP Physics 2 AP Physics C: Mechanics Both courses are 1 year, 1 block, college-level physics courses. Students should have completed Physics Honors or AP Physics 1. No science fair project required Busch Gardens field trip available for AP Physics students. Topics include fluids, thermodynamics, electrostatics, Topics include kinematics; Newton’s laws of motion, work, electrical circuits with capacitors, electromagnetism, energy and power; momentum; circular motion and optics, and atomic/nuclear physics rotation; oscillations; and gravitation AP exam College credit for Algebra-based Physics 2 AP exam College credit for Calculus-based Physics 1 Promotes deep conceptual understanding through Promotes deep conceptual understanding and advanced student-centered, inquiry-based instruction mathematical techniques through rigorous instruction 25% of class time is intended for laboratory investigations 20% of class time is intended for laboratory investigations Pre-calculus/Analysis of Functions should be taken Calculus should be taken concurrently or previously concurrently or previously ***AP Physics 1 can also be taken as a 2nd year course after Physics Honors Tell us what you think! Go here to take our survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/9B22Z9C Want more information? Contact AP Physics teacher Mr. Maynard in his classroom S228 or email at [email protected]. .
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