This class is taught in English.

By the end of this course students will be able to...

Convert units and write mathematical answers in scientific notation
Calculate average and instantaneous speed, and differentiate it from velocity
Describe and calculate the acceleration of vehicle changing from stopping to moving
Interpret graphical models of objects in motion
Use a geometrical model to calculate an object's resultant velocity accounting for an opposing force
Relate the law of inertia to real-world situations
Calculate the force required to accelerate an object by a specific amount
Identify and explain acceleration on an object with unbalanced forces acting on it
Use the relationships between force, mass, and acceleration to predict motion
Calculate the frictional force on an object in motion
Differentiate between the horizontal and vertical components of two-dimensional motion
Calculate the time it will take for a projectile object to land once in motion

I have a bachelor's of science degree in chemistry with a minor in mathematics, and a master's of science degree in secondary education with a minor in chemistry.  I also currently teach adult education classes for at my local community college.  I have been a certified 8-12 science teacher in Texas for the past 10 years, spending 5 of those years teaching in public school and community college, 3 years teaching at a homeschool co-op and rest of the time teaching online. I am certified to teach and have experience teaching chemistry, biology, earth science, life science, forensic science, astronomy, integrated physics and chemistry in grades 8-12.

Homework Offered
Students may intermittently be given optional, short assignments to complete outside of class meeting times.  These assignments will be given to help introduce new topics, practice skills learned, and/or reinforce learning goals. All assignments outside of class will be optional according to parental discretion.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Formative assessments will be given regularly in each class meeting to assess student learning and connections. The grade for this course will be determined by weekly quizzes, a midterm exam and final exam.  All quizzes and exams are optional according to parental discretion but will be available to all students.
Grades Offered
All homework, quizzes and exams are optional, per the preferences of each family.  If assignments are completed, grades can be recorded in the digital notebook (provided in the course).  If requested, a formal grade report will be provided at the conclusion of the course.

This course was created using the text reference: Constructing Physics by Jason Neil.