Physics

Course Overview

Physics is the study of matter.  We will look at its motion, behavior, and other related properties.  This is intended to be an introductory course, but it will still be challenging. This course covers a variety of traditional topics including mechanics, rotational motion, fluids, waves, and thermodynamics.  You will learn about the physical world around you in much the same way that scientists do. This course utilizes inquiry and student-centered learning to foster the development of critical thinking skills.  Lecture and demonstration activities will often center on having students evaluate their own thinking and then making predictions about a given situation.  Discussions and problem solving will both be an integral part of the course and will help students develop more fundamental conceptual knowledge of the topics. Students are required to order a complete science kit with materials for hands-on labs related to content covered in the class. Labs are conducted during our synchronous live sessions, with the instructor monitoring lab work.