Physics Pre-AP

03050000 Physics Pre-AP

Recommended Grade Levels: 9-12

Prerequisite: PAP Geometry or concurrent enrollment in PAP Algebra 2. Students who do not meet criteria may appeal to the AP Committee to be considered for enrollment. Must maintain six weeks average of 70 or above. Failing grade will result in automatic removal to the equivalent regular course.

Credit: 1

Description: In Physics, students conduct laboratory and field investigations, use scientific practices during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. Students study a variety of topics that include: laws of motion; changes within physical systems and conservation of energy and momentum; forces; thermodynamics; characteristics and behavior of waves; and atomic, nuclear, and quantum physics. Students who successfully complete Physics will acquire factual knowledge within a conceptual framework, practice experimental design and interpretation, work collaboratively with colleagues, and develop critical-thinking skills.