Course title

Academy Physics

Pre-requisite

NA

Course description

This rigorous laboratory science course is designed to meet the specific needs of gifted students wanting to learn more about everyday phenomena as well as laws that govern the universe. Topics will include: motion and forces energy; gravity; waves; and electro-magnetism. The honors class will include the higher mathematical modeling and integration of algebra; geometry; and trigonometry. Students should be at least concurrently enrolled in Algebra 2 STEM or higher. The class includes deep inquiry-based labs and emphasizes the skills of experimentation and data analysis. Students are encouraged to take the Advanced Placement Physics Exam. Students who take this course will have the skills to pursue further college-level STEM fields.

School country

United States

School state

Arizona

School city

Tempe

School / district Address

500 West Guadalupe Road

School zip code

85283

Requested competency code

Lab Science

Date submitted

Approved

Yes

Approved competency code

  • LPHY
  • Physics

Approved date

Online / Virtual

No