Physics With Calculus 1 Self Graded / Paced
This 8-week course is the first of four courses used to complete the equivalent of a university course in Physics: Mechanics. The student will learn about vectors, one-dimensional motion, and two-dimensional motion
What's included
13 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
2-4 hours per week. Homework (other than watching unit lectures) consists of completing an activity and completing a set of questions / problems. The student is provided with a self-grading rubric and an answer key for the problems to check their own work. Brief additional questions related to those can be sent via the Outschool portal and will be answered by the teacher.Assessment
If a student purchases the first 4 lessons at once, that student may request a mid-course assessment. That assessment will be graded by the teacher and returned within 3 business days. If a student purchases all 8 lessons at once, that student may request both a mid-course assessment and a final assessment. Those assessments will be graded by the teacher and returned within 3 business days.Class Experience
US Grade 11 - 12
You will complete 8 lessons to understand the way that objects move in one or two dimensions. You will explore these ideas through listening to detailed lectures, completing laboratory exercises (some of which can be done live or solely via the computer), and solving physics problems related to the current topic. This is a self-paced course, where students may progress at their own pace, but can reach out to the teacher for questions via the Outschool platform. No live meetings will be scheduled. Lesson videos are between 12 and 25 minutes, with homework that will take between 1 and 2 hours. Please allow for 2-3 business days to receive answers to student questions.
Learning Goals
Students will be able to use mathematical tools to manipulate vector and scalar quantities.Students will be able to use graphical and algebraic tools to explain the motion of an object in one or two dimensions.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Advanced Placement (AP) Standards8 Units
13 Lessons
over 8 WeeksUnit 1: Metric System and Factor-Label Method
Lesson 1:
Lecture on Metric System and Factor-Label Method
In Lesson 1, you learn to convert between basic metric units and how to convert between units with multiple measurements. Lesson 2:
Conversion in the Kitchen Activity
You will practice converting between quantities using items in the kitchen. Lesson 3:
Metric System and Factor-Label Problems
Practice in using the concepts learned about metric system conversions and factor-label conversion problems. Unit 2: Vectors
Lesson 4:
Lecture on Vectors
You will learn about the difference between vectors and scalars, as well as how to use trigonometry and graphical methods to add, subtract, and multiply vectors. Other Details
Pre-Requisites
The student should have a basic understanding of calculus principles such as derivatives and integrals, as well as experience with exponential and sinusoidal functions.
Supply List
If a student wants to do an experiment at home, they will need to acquire a free-wheeling car, a toy motorized car, and an object that can be dropped. The student may need to use a cellular phone or digital camera to take data. Experiments can be completed without these items, however.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined April, 2025
Teacher expertise and credentials
Phil Sumida is an experienced teacher. He has had 32 years working in public schools teaching physics. He is a reader (grader) of the Advanced Placement Physics exam, has been nominated for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching, and writes/reviews questions for organizations like the ACT, albert.io, and the Illinois Science Assessment.Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$2
weekly13 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks of teacher support
Choose your start date
1 year of access to the content
Ages: 13-18
