This is the first semester of a full-year curriculum high school physics course that introduces students to the basics of physics.  My goal is to make high school physics fun and it easier to grasp difficult concepts through interaction and discussions. My course materials include videos, demonstrations, presentations with guided notes, simulations and virtual labs, and interactive activities. I have a conversational style of teaching that engages each student. Learners can ask questions and interact with the lesson. 

Before taking this course, learners should have a basic understanding of Algebra I and Trigonometry (sine, cosine, and tangent) and will need a calculator capable of trig functions. 

There is NO CLASS on the week of November 25 during this first semester.

The Syllabus shows the estimated schedule of topics for each week. 

While grading is optional, completing the practice problems, activities, and assessments is strongly encouraged. Depending on the topic, learners will engage in online labs with optional at-home labs. A supply list will be provided the week before any at-home labs are included, and each at-home lab is optional. 

Quizzes are also optional unless requesting a final grade. All graded assignments will need to be submitted for anyone requesting a final grade. 

Graded assignments include paper quizzes, identified homework, identified online labs, and midterm and final exams.