AP Physics 1
AP Physics 1 is an algebra based course in general physics that meets for 50
minutes each day for the entire school year. Generalphysics topics presented
during the course closely follow those outlined by the College Board and also
mirror an introductory leveluniversity physics course.
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The course is organized around six big ideas that bring together the
fundamental science principles andtheories of general physics. These big ideas
are intended to encourage students to think about physics concepts as
interconnected pieces of a puzzle. The solution to the puzzle is how the real
world around them actually works.
The students will participate in inquiry-based explorations of these topics to gain a more conceptual understanding of these
physics concepts. Students will spend less of their time intraditional formula-based learning and more of their effort will be directed to developing critical
thinking and reasoning skills.