Course title

Physics

Pre-requisite

Algebra 2

Course description

Students begin their exploration of physics by reviewing the International System of Units (SI), scientific notation, and significant digits. They then learn to describe and analyze motion in one- and two-dimensions. Students learn about gravity and Newton’s laws of motion before concluding the course with an examination of circular motion, energy, and simple machines. Students apply mathematical concepts, such as graphing and trigonometry, in order to solve physics problems. Physics B continues the student’s exploration of mechanics while also guiding them through some other important topics of physics. Students begin by exploring simple harmonic motion, wave properties, and optics. Students then learn the basics of thermodynamics and fluids. Afterwards, the students explore the principles of electricity and magnetism. Finally, students explore the area of physics known as Modern Physics, which includes topics such as the photoelectric effect, nuclear science, and relativity. This is a trig-based course. It is assumed students know and can use trigonometry.

School Country

United States

School state

California

School city

Thousand Oaks, CA

High school

Compass Charter Schools of Los Angeles Compass Charter Schools of San Diego Compass Charter Schools of Yolo

School Address

850 Hampshire Rd Suite R

School zip code

91361

Requested competency code

Lab Science

Date submitted

04/11/2025

Deferred

Yes

Deferred Reason

In order to be reviewed as a laboratory science, we will need a list of laboratory experiments completed for this course and number of hours students spend doing laboratory assignments each week.

Estimated grade level

11th

Online / Virtual

Yes