Physics 10-12th Grade

Instructor: Lisa Swieson

Texts: Prentice Hall: Conceptual Physics, by Hewitt

Overview of Course:

Written for students of introductory physics, this best-selling text offers students an upbeat, non-threatening overview of the discipline which focuses on concepts and critical thinking rather than number-crunching. It presents physics in a language students can comprehend, using analogies and mental imagery based on real world situations. Mathematical equations, formulas, and calculations appear as a footnote on the page to reference and supplement chapter concepts and help students see the connection between math and science.

With this strong foundation, students are better equipped to understand the equations and formulas of physics, and motivated to explore the thought-provoking exercises and fun projects in each chapter.

Topics Covered:

Unit I Mechanics

Unit II Properties of Matter

Unit III Heat

Unit V Electricity and Magnetism

Unit VI Atomic and Nuclear Physics