$19

weekly

or $304 for 16 classes

High School Physics-Semester 2 Full Year Curriculum

New class

Ages 15-18

Live Group Course

This is the second semester of a full-year curriculum course designed to engage learners in the concepts of high school physics. We will delve into the world of physics with activities and engaging discussions.

Kesha Williams, Ph.D.

Average rating:

5.0

Number of reviews:

(16 reviews)

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Live video meetings

1x per week, 16 weeks

3-6 learners per class

55 min

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What's included

16 live meetings

14 hrs 40 mins in-class hours

Homework

2-4 hours per week. Practice problems are given most weeks and are highly encouraged. Homework problems are not scored unless requesting a grade for the course. However, they are a great way to review the concepts we learn each week and are highly encouraged regardless of requesting a final grade. Homework, when given, should be completed and submitted to me each week by Saturday for review and feedback through Outschool messaging. Learners are sometimes provided an optional at-home lab for some topics. Parental supervision is required when conducting any experiments!

Assessment

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

Grading

Grading is optional. You can request grading at the beginning of the term. All quizzes and graded assignments must be submitted and will make up the final grade. However, you may elect not to receive a grade at any point during the term.

Class Experience

US Grade 10 - 12

This is the second 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. 

You do not have to have completed Semester 1 to take this course. 

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

There is NO CLASS on the weeks of February 10th and March 24th.

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.

Learning Goals

Learners will engage with and learn the basic topics in high school physics.

Syllabus

Curriculum

Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum

16 Lessons

over 16 Weeks

Lesson 1:

Energy and It’s Conservation

55 mins online live lesson

Lesson 2:

Work, Energy, and Power

55 mins online live lesson

Lesson 3:

Simple Machines and Mechanical Advantage

55 mins online live lesson

Lesson 4:

Heat and Thermal Energy

55 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Parental Guidance

I use Google Slides for drag-and-drop, labeling, and other interactive activities I create. These activities allow students to engage with the concepts in a conceptual way, providing the foundation for key concepts. I use Google Docs and Forms for some assignments and quizzes. This provides a way for students to complete some assignments for submission online. I will provide a printable PDF for these assignments if preferred. A Google Account will be needed to access the interactive activities and Google Docs. However, a printable alternative is provided for each, making the need for an account optional. I use virtual labs and simulations to illustrate specific concepts to accommodate every learner’s unique needs (food allergies, parental availability for supervision, etc). The virtual simulations are obtained from PhET, CK-12, and Physics Aviary. No account is required to use any of these educational simulations. I use instructional YouTube video tutorials during lessons for selected topics. These brief video clips are prepped and shared during class, making them available for review in the recording. The video links are not shared with students. Kahoot are online quiz game that learners can use to check their understanding. Each review game is set to individual users, providing the opportunity to test their knowledge in a fun and interactive way. No account is required to play Kahoot.

Pre-Requisites

Before taking this course, learners should have a basic understanding of Algebra I and Trigonometry (sine, cosine, and tangent).

External Resources

In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

Meet the teacher

Kesha Williams, Ph.D.

Joined July, 2022

5.0

16reviews

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Teacher expertise and credentials

2 Teaching Certificates

Alabama Teaching Certificate in Science

Florida Teaching Certificate in Science

I am a certified science teacher with over 18 years of experience, mostly in high school chemistry, physics, and biology. I have an undergraduate degree in Biochemistry and a doctorate in Education. I love teaching and sharing my love for science with learners!