Welcome to Mr. Rottkamp's website! I teach AP Physics and Regents Physics.

AP Physics Course Description: 

This inquiry oriented double period course is offered for students looking for a challenging college-level academic program. AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based is the equivalent to a first-semester college course in algebra-based physics. The course covers Newtonian mechanics (including rotational dynamics and angular momentum); work, energy, and power; simple harmonic motion; and fluid mechanics. Thorough, in-depth, student-led inquiry of topics will foster student engagement in the practice of science through experimental design, analyzing, making conjectures and arguments, and solving problems in a collaborative setting, where students direct and monitor their progress toward an academic goal.

The study of Physics at the AP level requires logical thinking, strong mathematics skills, and a level of determination, maturity and perseverance similar to that experienced in a college setting. This IS a college level course, and successful completion of both the course and the AP Physics 1 exam will provide the opportunity at most colleges and universities for advanced placement and/or several semester hours of credit. (Please contact prospective universities directly for their policies).

Regents Physics Course Description:

Physics is a laboratory science course that examines the relationship between matter and energy and how they interact. This course will have a strong emphasis in the mathematics of physics. Students will explore physics concepts through an inquiry approach. Embedded standards for Inquiry, Technology & Engineering, and Mathematics are taught in the context of the content standards for Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Waves and Sound, Light and Optics, Electricity and Magnetism, and Atomic and Nuclear Science.

Click on the links on the top to find the Google classroom code and syllabus for each class.

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                                                  jrottkamp@elwoodufsd.org