Course title
Physics BPre-requisite
Algebra 2 & Physics ACourse description
Physics B Standard is designed to describe the physical world using a small number of basic assumptions; concepts; and equations. The course emphasizes relating physics to the everyday world. Physics B focuses on the characteristics of waves and describes the behavior of waves with emphasis on light and sound. The student will understand the relationship between electricity and magnetism. Finally; the student will gain a simple understanding of atomic physics.
Approximately 40 percent of the course involves virtual laboratory investigations. Some activities will require ordinary household items such as rulers; meter sticks; balls or marbles; string; paper; and pencils.
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School country
United StatesSchool state
MinnesotaSchool city
St. PaulSchool / district Address
1350 Energy LaneSchool zip code
55108Requested competency code
Lab ScienceDate submitted
Deferred
YesDeferred date
Deferred Reason
In order to be reviewed as a laboratory science; we will need a list of physical laboratory experiments completed for this course and number of hours students spend doing laboratory assignments each week.