AP Physics 1

AP Physics 1 Course Syllabus
Important Physics 1 Dates
Text:   College Physics - Explore and Apply (2nd Edition) by Etkina, Planinsic, and Van Heuvelen
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 Links for physics
Lab Information and Homework Requirements

Measurement Review - Units, Uncertainty, Graphical Analysis
    Science Skills Assessment - Analyze your skills and consult this table
    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)        
    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)
    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
    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
    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
    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
    Class Notes:   Energy & Conservation,   Work,   Springs,   Power & Machines
    Class Notes:   Momentum, Force, & Impulse,   Conservation of Momentum, Elasticity

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

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

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