Physics A
(Units: 0.5)

The science of physics involves the discovery of patterns and relationships in natural phenomena. As students progress through this course, they will be introduced to familiar situations from a new perspective. They will learn to explain, according to the laws of physics, the events that occur in the world around them. Through text, graphics, and interactive simulations, they will investigate straight-line motion, motion in two dimensions, energy, relativity, properties of matter, change of state, heat, and temperature.

This course meets TEKS requirements for one semester of high school physics.

Course cost: $325

Course Overview

Unit I: Motion
      Motion in a Straight Line
      Newton's Laws
      Lab: Fluid Friction in Air

Unit II: Other Motion
      Motion in Two Dimensions
      Momentum
      Lab: Car Races

Unit III: Energy and Relativity
      Energy
      Lab: Pully Systems
      Theory of Relativity

Unit IV: Properties of Matter
      Solids
      Lab: Why Does an Elephant Have Big Ears?
      Liquids
      Gases

Unit V: Heat
      Temperature and Heat
      Transmission of Heat
      Change of State
      Lab: Boiling Water with Ice

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