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2024 Summer Class
- 07/09 to 08/15 12 Classes Tuesday,Thursday 9:00am-10:25am $465/term Location: Online16
Course Objective: This is the stem Physics class for rising high school students who want to learn stem Physics ahead. We will finish the first 3 units in the book. Students who finish this course will be prepared to take the stem Physics class with ease in their high school.
The course content will focus on Introduction to Vectors, Equilibrium/Linear Motion, Newton's Laws of Motion, Momentum and Energy, Circular Motion, and Universal Gravity.
The class is based on an interactive lecture, supplemented with simulations, and problem solving.
Prerequisite: Algebra 1 or AGS 1
Text Books: (Free rental from Sunshine library)
The PDF file of the textbook will be loaded to the class page before the term starts.
Instructor: Christopher Dupuis07/09 to 08/15 12 Classes Tuesday,Thursday 10:35am-12:00pm $465/term Location: Online16This is a new class to teach AP Physics 1 Mechanics in Winter/Spring term. Ap Physics 1 Mechanics is a good fundation before AP Physics C. Students usaully feel hard to take the AP Physics C class at School since they don't have chance to learn AP Physcis 1. Students who finish AP Physics 1 Mechanics will be very well prepared to start AP Physics C in Summer or next school year.
Prerequisite: Algebra I/Basic Trigonometry or Algebra II
This class is designed to support 8-10th graders to learn to advance or support their school learning by making up gaps. It seeks to broaden students' horizons on a wide range of physics topics. Physics relies heavily on theories and experimentations that are highly quantitative to support conclusions.
Accordingly, foundational knowledge of algebra is required to succeed in this course. For example, students will be required to find the slope and area under graphs. In addition to that, students should have a good handle on basic trigonometrical functions. In this course, students will learn about Mechanics, States of Matter, Waves and light, Electricity and magnetism and Modern physics. Furthermore, students will be expected to construct and judge the validity of a logical argument, demonstrate effective oral and listening skills, use technology in a responsible manner.
Textbook:
Physics: Principles with Applications by Giancoli (AP Physics 1+2, Algebra based)
Note: The PDF file of the textbook will be loaded to the class page before the term starts.
Instructor: Christopher Dupuis07/09 to 08/15 12 Classes Tuesday,Thursday 1:00pm-2:30pm $465/term Location: Online15This is a new course to teach AP Physics Mechanics, with a focus to prepare for F=MA exam by practice on F=MA exam problems. The Course is designed to finish in one school year from Sep to May.
Prerequisite:
1. Calculus (Easy version, could parallel taking it at Sunshine, text 503-915-2956 for detail)
2. Have finished the Copceptual Physics Mechanics units
3. Be motivated to work on F=MA problems.Textbooks:
1. Customized teaching material in class
2. 5th edition of Halliday, Resnick, and Krane’s Physics Volume 1
3. Morin’s Problems and Solutions in Introductory Mechanics
4. Past years of F=MA examsNote: The PDF file of the textbook will be loaded to the class page before the term starts.
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Our Teaching Philosophy: "Teaching Physics in the right way is hard, and finding the right teachers is even harder. Teaching formulas is very easy, but that does not help in understanding the concepts, and good physics is all about concepts. F=ma focuses a lot on conceptual depth."
The pathway to International Physics Olympiad:
F=MA -> USA Physics Olympiad -> Physics Team -> IPhOOur Course Sequence to qualify for USA Physics Olympiad:
Instructor: Christopher Dupuis
1. PreAlgebra -> Introduction to Physics;
2. Algebra1 -> Conceptual Physics, at least the mechanics units
3. Algebra 1 plus Basic Trigonometry or Algebra2 -> AP Physics 1+2 plus F=MA practice;
4. Calculus (Easy version is ok)-> AP Physics C Mechanics plus more F=MA Practice2024 Winter/Spring Class
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01/12 to 06/07 20 Classes Friday 4:30pm-6:00pm $615/term No class on Mar. 29 and May 24Location: Online8
Course Objective: This is a one year course for students who want to learn more advanced science and prepare for high school AP physics. The curriculum is corresponding to the first-year high school STEM physics. It's a great class for students who have learned advanced math therefore use math to solve complex and interesting real-world problems.
(1) To build a solid conceptual understanding of physics.
(2) To apply math skills to solve Physics problems.
(3) To prepare students for AP/IB Physics classes in High School.Prerequisite: Algebra 1
Stem Physics B will continue from Stem Physics A. It will cover Units 2-6 in about 20 weeks.
Textbook: Conceptual Physics
Unit 1: Mechanics
Chapter 2-3: Equilibrium and Linear Motion
Chapter 4-6: Newton's Laws of Motion
Chapter 7-9: Momentum and Energy
Chapter 10-14: Gravity, Projectiles, and Satellites
Chapter 15-16: Special RelativityUnit 2: Properties of Matter
Chapter 17: Atomic Nature of Matter
Chapter 18-20: Solids, Liquids, GasUnit 3: Heat
Chapter 21-23: Heat Transfer
Chapter 24: ThermodynamicsUnit 4: Sound and Light
Chapter 25-27: Waves, Sound, Light
Chapter 28-31: Color, Reflection, Lenses
Unit 5: Electricity and Magnetism
Chapter 32-35: Static and Current Electricity
Chapter 36-37: Magnetism and Electromagnetic InductionUnit 6: Atomic and Nuclear Physics
Chapter 38: The Atom and the Quantum
Chapter 39: The Atomic Nucleus and Radioactivity
Chapter 40: Nuclear Fission and FusionWe will use a few weeks for the final review and test.
Text Books: (Free rental from Sunshine library)
The PDF file of the textbook will be loaded to the class page before the term starts.
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