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⚛️ Physics Mission
⚛️ Physics Mission
Physics is a rigorous, lab-based exploration of the mathematical and physical laws governing our universe. Moving beyond simple equations, this course treats students as active researchers who translate real-world phenomena into precise mathematical models through mechanics, energy, waves, and electromagnetism.
Why take this course?
Why take this course?
Master Technical Mechanics: Apply algebra, geometry, and trigonometry to predict, calculate, and analyze complex physical systems.
Build University Autonomy: Develop the problem-solving stamina, rigorous organizational habits and experimental precision expected in collegiate STEM programs.
Complete Your Science Pathway: Synthesize your biology and chemistry foundations into a unified, quantitative understanding of force, energy, and physical fields.
What You Will Achieve
What You Will Achieve
By the end of this course, you will:
Analyze and derive motion and energy graphs to extract physical quantities like velocity, work, and rates of change.
Collaborate and critique theoretical ideas, mathematical proofs, and points of confusion through structured, AVID-style collaborative tutorials and peer inquiry.
Connect physics to the real world by presenting weekly visual analyses of physical phenomena, technical career pathways, and real-world engineering applications.
Defend scientific claims using the rigorous CER framework backed by empirical lab data.
📅 Weekly Routines
📅 Weekly Routines
There are three main types of weekly schedules we follow in this class:
Content
Labs / Tests
Projects
📝 Organization for Success
📝 Organization for Success
To stay organized, we use two primary Learning Tools in every unit:
📖 The Physics Dictionary: This is a vocabulary-focused class. You will build a personalized visual Physics Dictionary in order to deeply understand scientific terms—not just memorize them. These will be done in 3-ring binders and will be an assessment grade each quarter.
📓 Notes: Each unit section includes six sets of lecture slides. Students are expected to take notes on their own time in a composition notebook and bring it to class for lecture day. On lecture days, students are expected to process their notes by highlighting, annotating, adding critical questions, and summarizing/reflecting upon them.
Another note:
🔒 Lockers: Students are highly recommended to get a locker in the 400 hallway if possible, as storing projects in the classroom can be tricky.
⏳ Late Work Policies
⏳ Late Work Policies
Physics includes a lot of complex mathematical concepts, and meaningful feedback on assignments is necessary in this course. For that reason:
all work for the week is due on Fridays
Late work will be deducted 20% for each week it is late, with Fridays still being the turn in date.
Late work is given lower priority than current work when it comes to how quickly it is graded. This also means you will not receive timely feedback on your work (if that is something you rely on)
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