AP Physics 1
AP Physics 1
AP Physics 1 Course Syllabus
Important Physics 1 Dates
Text: College Physics - For the AP Physics 1 & 2 Courses (3rd ed.), by Stewart, Freedman, Ruskell, and Kesten
Text: Open Stax, College Physics by Paul Peter Urone & Roger Hinrichs
College Board Documents: Overview, Course & Exam Description, Info and Equation Sheet
College Board Websites: Student Home, AP Central Home
AP Physics 1 Released Free Response - by year, includes scoring guidelines
Mr. M's favorite internet resources for physics: Links
Helpful info: Lab Information and Homework Requirements
Graphical Analysis: Web app (Chromebook) and Download (Mac or Windows) (collect, graph, and analyze data)
Measurement Review - Units, Uncertainty, Graphical Analysis
Science Skills Assessment - Analyze your skills and consult this solution guide
The following seven links lead to optional material that can be very useful and worthwhile review and reference:
Objectives & Homework (see also Homework Requirements)
In-Class Practice
Lab Report - the Pendulum (see also Lab Information)
Graphing - directions, examples, free graph paper
Notes - uncertainty, significant digits, and units
Functions Overview - summary of important types of equations
Review Problems
Kinematics - a Mathematical Description of Motion
Objectives & Homework - Kinematics (see also Homework Requirements) Answer Key
In-Class Practice - Vector Magnitude & Direction
In-Class Practice - Word Problems
In-Class Practice - Position Graphs Desmos graphs: Bolt Olympics, Bolt WR, Car & Stoplight
In-Class Practice - Velocity Graphs Desmos graphs: Fan Cart, Block on Ramp
Interactive Desmos Graph: Kinematics Model - constant acceleration functions, vectors, & animation
Mini-Lab Graph Matching - walk a graph!
Mini-Lab VW Bus - kinematics of a spring powered toy
Mini-Lab Jug Toss - kinematics of an airborne milk jug
Review Problems
Lab Report - Freefall Acceleration (see also Lab Information) Lab tips and pics
Student Results - Measurements of g made by FHS students
Video Lessons: Scalars & Vectors, Speed & Velocity Graphical Analysis, Acceleration, Freefall
Class Notes: Vectors, Position, Distance, & Displacement, Speed & Velocity, Acceleration, Formulas, Freefall
Vectors - Two-Dimensional Kinematics
Objectives & Homework - Vectors
Vector Addition PhET - Exploration and inquiry using PhET interactive
In-Class Practice
Boat in River - analysis of the timeless classic...
Projectile Exploration - inquiry with PhET Projectile Motion
Graphing Projectiles - Parametric equations on TI Calculators
Interactive Desmos Graph: Projectiles - compare trajectories of two projectiles
Interactive Desmos Graph: The Hunter & the Monkey
Mini-Lab Projectile - tennis ball through photogate Lab Report
Review Problems
Optional Lab - Pick one: Projectile Video or Strobe Photograph or Mini Launcher
Videos: Nerf Football 4-Square Ball Superball
Video Lessons: Relative Motion & Frame of Reference
Class Notes: Addition/Graphical, Components, Addition/Numerical, Relative Motion, Projectiles
Forces - Newton's 3 Laws of Motion (Dynamics)
Objectives & Homework - Forces
In-Class Practice
net Force - virtual mini-lab using PhET simulation
MiniLab - Net Force - using Vernier GoDirect Force and Acceleration sensor
MiniLab - Friction - using Vernier GoDirect Motion Detector
Review Problems
Lab Report - Newton's 2nd Law Lab tips and pics
Class Notes: Laws 1 & 2, Net Force, Weight & Mass, 3rd Law & Normal Force, Friction, Components & Inclines
Periodic Motion & Gravity - SHM, Orbits, & Force Fields
Objectives & Homework - Periodic Motion
Solar System Data - Sun, planets, moons
In-Class Practice
Rotating Frames Desmos Graphs: Space Station Ball Toss
SHM Summary - a concise overview (more complete notes at link below)
Review Problems
Mini-Lab Mass on Spring - interactive exploration of Hooke's Law and simple harmonic motion using PhET simulation
Lab Report - the Conical Pendulum
Video Lessons: Circular Motion Intro, Universal Gravitation
Class Notes: Circular Motioin, Gravitation, Simple Harmonic Motion
Conservation of Energy & Momentum - an Alternate Form of Mechanics
Objectives & Homework - Energy
Objectives & Homework - Momentum
In-Class Practice - Energy
In-Class Practice - Momentum
Energy Form Examples
Review Problems
Effect of Speed
Mini-Lab: Rubberband Energy
Mini-Lab: Ping Blaster! Solution Summary
Mini-Lab Spring Energy - interactive exploration of conservation of energy using PhET simulation
Virtual Lab: Momentum & Center of Mass
Lab Report - Mass on a Spring Lab Setup and Tips
Video Lessons: Energy Intro
Class Notes: Energy & Conservation, Work, Springs, Power & Machines
Class Notes: Momentum, Force, & Impulse, Conservation of Momentum, Elasticity
Rotation - Mechanics of Rotating Bodies
Objectives & Homework - Rotation
In-Class Practice
Mini-Lab Cardboard Tube - rotational kinematics - using GoDirect gyro
Mini-Lab Torque - using GoDirect Force and a meter stick
Mini-Lab Gyro1 - rotational kinematics of a gyroscope
Mini-Lab Gyro2 - rotational dynamics of a gyroscope and falling mass
Mini-Lab 2nd Law - 2nd Law for rotation, using Rotary Motion sensor
Mini-Lab Ramp Rollers - the effect of rotational inertia on a ramp
Review Problems
Class Notes: Rotational Kinematics, Torque & Rotational Inertia, Rotational Work & Energy, Angular Momentum
Fluids - Pressure, Buoyancy, Fluid Flow
Objectives & Homework - Fluids
In-Class Practice
Mini-Lab: Fluid Mechanics - guided exploration using PhET Java simulation
Review Problems
Buoyancy Lab - Archimedes principle, specific gravity, etc. Lab Report
Class Notes: Density, Pressure, & Buoyancy, Flow & Bernoulli's Equation
Final Exam!
About the Final Exam . . .
Early Dismissal Form - Turn in ONLY the ONE form that best applies to you
FHS Attendance and AP Incentives
Review Questions and Problems - Multiple Choice
Practice Problems based on DAWN
Practice Problems using Interactive Simulations
Free Response Practice - Actual AP exam questions from the College Board