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Physical Science Physics

Class Length

1 Semester

# of Credits

.5

Grades Offered

9, 10, 11, 12

Yes

Course Details

Prerequisites Needed: None
Prerequisites For: None
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Course Description

In this introduction to Physics, students will cover the basic concepts of physics including motion, forces, energy, momentum, gravity, thermodynamics, waves, sound, light, electrostatics, magnetism, electrical circuits, and quantum structure. The course uses a variety of methods of instruction, including reading, research, online discussion, experiments, and problem solving. Students will be assessed on both their knowledge of factual information and their application of those concepts to real world situations.

Learning Targets

  1. T1: Generate and evaluate evidence and explanations according to accepted scientific practices.
  2. T2: Know, use, and interpret scientific explanations of the natural world
  3. T3: Understand the development and evolution of scientific knowledge
  4. T4: Communicate productively through discourse and other scientific practices

This is an NCAA-Certified Class

eAchieve Academy is an official NCAA-approved online instruction provider and this online Physical Science Physics class meets the NCAA core course requirements. To see the full list of NCAA-approved online high school courses offered by eAchieve Academy, visit the NCAA Eligibility Center (use school code #502388).