About AP Physics 1 - Algebra Based

AP Physics 1 is an algebra-based, introductory college-level physics course. Students cultivate their understanding of physics through inquiry-based investigations as they explore these topics: kinematics, dynamics, circular motion and gravitation, energy, momentum, simple harmonic motion, torque and rotational motion, electric charge and electric force, DC circuits, and mechanical waves and sound.

Laboratory Requirement

This course requires that 25 percent of the instructional time will be spent in hands-on laboratory work, with an emphasis on inquiry-based investigations that provide students with opportunities to demonstrate the foundational physics principles and apply the science practices.

Skills You'll Learn

• Interpreting and describing representations and models

• Using mathematics to solve science problems

• Formulating a scientific question or hypothesis

• Designing an experiment to answer a scientific question or to test a hypothesis

• Analyzing data and evaluating evidence

• Working with scientific explanations and theories

• Making connections