AP Physics 1 Overview

AP Physics 1 is a college level course delivered in high school. It requires only algebra and geometry skills, but more importantly, critical thinking and logical problem solving. The biggest challenge in the AP Physics 1 course is the expectation that students will be able to apply basic Physics principles properly to analyze unfamiliar situations or to overcome misconceptions about familiar situations.

AP Physics 1 studies motion, energy, and momentum in linear, rotational, and situations with fluids. In this course we cultivate skills in experimental design, model development, graphical analysis, written support of claims, and algebraic manipulation. 

Students who successfully score a 3 or better on the AP exam in May will be eligible to receive credit for the course at many colleges and universities. More importantly, students the prepare for the AP exam learn skills that prepare them for university learning and solving future unfamiliar problems in life. 

Science Practices throughout the course

Science Practices 

Units in AP Physics 1

1-Kinematics (motion) 

2-Force and Translational Dynamics 

3-Work, Energy and Power 

4-Linear Momentum 

5-Torque and Rotational Dynamics 

6-Energy and Momentum of Rotating Systems

7-Oscialltions 

8-Fluids