AP Physics 1 - 2nd Sem Syllabus

AP Physics 1 (AP1) is designed to be equivalent to the first semester of an introductory college-level algebra-based physics course. This course is useful for potential engineering, pre-med, science and computer science majors as well as anyone interested in Physics. As AP Physics 1 is taught over a full school year, there is time for thorough, in-depth, student centered inquiry activities allowing students to carry out careful experiments and design laboratory practical work to answer real world questions.

The first year is dedicated to the study of Classical Mechanics which includes: Kinematics, Projectile Motion, Newton’s Laws, Circular Motion, Gravitation & Kepler’s Laws, Work & Energy, Momentum & Impulse and Torque & Rotational Dynamics. Additionally students will study Electrostatics & basic DC Circuits, Simple Harmonic Motion and Mechanical Waves. The first year will culminate with the AP Physics 1 examination in May with the expectation of scoring a 3 or better.

Text: OpenStax for AP Courses

Video Resources: Khan Academy AP Physics 1; Bozeman AP Physics Essentials

College Board website: AP Physics 1

2nd Semester Syllabus: (1st Semester Syllabus)