CP Physics - 1st Sem Syllabus
A college preparatory physical science course with an emphasis on the study of classical/newtonian concepts. Topics to be discussed include scientific methods, motion, forces, energy, work, momentum, circular motion, gravitation, oscillations, waves, sound and optics. The course uses the same text, Holt Physics, as the honors course, but supports in physics concepts and the use of mathematics (advanced algebra and trigonometry) are provided by the instructor.
Video Resources: Khan Academy Physics; Bozeman Physics
Ch
Topic/Materials
Readings
Assignment/Labs
01
Slides: Modeling Our World
Slides: Measurement
Sec 1: Modeling Our World
Sec 2: Measurement
Sec 3: Language of Physics
02
Sec 1: Displacement and Velocity
Sec 2: Acceleration
Sec 3: Falling Objects
03
Slides: Vectors
Slides: Projectiles
Sec 1: Introduction to Vectors
Sec 2: Vector Operations
Sec 3: Projectile Motion
Sec 4: Relative Motion
04
Sec 1: Changes in Motion
Sec 2: Newton's First Law
Sec 3: Newton's Second, Third Laws
Sec 4: Everyday Forces
05
Sec 1: Work
Sec 2: Energy
Sec 3: Conservation of Energy
06
Sec 1: Momentum
Sec 2: Conservation of Momentum
Sec 3: Elastic, Inelastic Collisions
Formulas Physics — Algebra-based formulas
Holt Physics Textbook — online pdf version
Physics | Khan Academy — Videos for college-prep Physics course
Quadratic Equation Solver — Quadratic Equation Solver
The Physics Classroom — Tutorial. Interactives. Review Sessions. Help.