Physics

Master Teacher: Elizabeth Shimada
Duration: Yearlong course offered in fall/spring (32 weeks)
Suggested High School Credit Value: 1 credit.
Suggested Grade Level: 11th grade level and up.
Tuition: $647 for HSLDA Members / $719 for non-members

Description: Physics prompts students to explore general concepts such as force, energy, momentum, waves, rotation, sound, and magnetic fields. Students deepen and apply their physics knowledge through discussions, experiments, labs, and practice exercises while considering how physics informs and affects faith in God and observation of His creation. The study of physics is cumulative, building upon other subjects and itself. Students who enjoy both math and science will find physics especially fascinating.

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Live Online Class Session Schedule

Dates: August 19, 2024 - May 2, 2025

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• Students Will Learn

  • How to calculate common unit conversions
  • How to create formal lab reports which include graphs of data 
  • How to perform trigonometric functions: sine, cosine, and tangent functions
  • How to observe relationships between fundamental qualities of the universe
  • How to explore and explain the universe using precise & measurable means
  • How to express scientific observations clearly through words, charts, graphs, etc.

• How much homework is in Physics?

  We estimate that the course workload will take 7–10 hours per week. During a typical week , students will complete the following:

  • 60–90 minutes of live class instruction
  • Three 10–20 minute pre-recorded lectures
  • Two to four practice worksheets
  • A weekly quiz, lab, or test

  Students complete 7 tests, 11 laboratory experiments, and various homework assignments.

• What books will I use in Physics?

  The official booklist for Physics is now available. In the official booklist, you will find information about the editions, book descriptions, and ISBN numbers.

  You can order course materials for competitive prices through the Christianbook.com bookstore. Use the Textbook Finder to locate the required resources for your courses. Please note that while most books are available through Christianbook.com, some titles are not carried and will need to be purchased elsewhere.

• Prerequisites

  Students should complete Algebra 2 and Chemistry before taking Physics. We also recommend students complete or concurrently enroll in Pre-Calculus & Trigonometry.

• What is a Live Online Class Session in Physics?

  In every HSLDA Academy course, students meet weekly with their instructor and classmates in an online classroom for additional teaching, discussion, Q&A, or group activities. The class sessions are interactive and are conducted using a web meeting software with video, audio, chat, and application sharing capabilities.

  Scheduled, real-time sessions in the online classroom are not the only form of instruction available in a HSLDA Online Academy course, but are offered in addition to lectures or other instructional materials that students are able to access online at their convenience.

  When they register, students will need to select a particular class section and live class meeting time. Additional class sections may be added to the schedule at a later point in the course registration period. Registered students will be notified of any changes to the live session schedule.

• What if I have a schedule conflict with listed Physics class times?

  All live class sessions are recorded for later viewing. While it is recommended that students attend each live class session, students can make arrangements to watch the recordings and receive full participation credit.

  Students should contact their instructor at the start of their course to inform the instructor of any foreseen schedule conflicts.