Live Class: Physics

Description

Get ready to explore the intricate mechanisms of God’s Creation through physics! This live class physics course is designed to introduce high school students to the essential methods and concepts of physics, building a strong foundation for further study in the sciences and college-level coursework.

Throughout the course, we’ll cover an array of exciting topics, ranging from the scientific method, scientific writing, and calculator usage to units, measurement, one-dimensional and two-dimensional motion, Newton’s laws, gravity, work and energy, momentum, periodic motion, waves, optics, electrostatics, electrodynamics, electrical circuits, and magnetism.

At the core of our course lies experimentation and problem-solving. You’ll be challenged to think critically about real-world problems using the scientific method and experimentation. With about 30 hours of laboratory work, you’ll have ample opportunity to explore the practical side of physics. You can conduct these experiments at home using everyday household items or easily obtained materials from a local hardware store. These experiments will aid in your understanding of the world around you, including the study of velocity, acceleration, free fall, two-dimensional motion, torque, Hooke’s Law, periodic motion, and the Law of Reflection. Throughout the course, you’ll hone your skills in technical writing as you work on writing formal laboratory reports and revisions with your teaching assistant (TA) and instructor.

Our course structure is designed to help you succeed. Each week, you’ll read the textbook and answer “On Your Own” problems before attending a 90-minute live lecture. During these sessions, we’ll explore some of the more nuanced points of the material, providing insights that will help you master the subject matter. Outside of class, you’ll have ample opportunity to engage with other students and the instructor through our class discussion board and class Discord server.

At the end of each module, you’ll complete an online assessment to test your knowledge of the material. Your instructor or teaching assistant will provide you with a grade and personalized feedback to help you grow and develop your skills as a physicist.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to explore the world of physics and build a strong foundation for future scientific endeavors! Join us for an adventure through the fundamental principles of Creation.

Syllabus

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Instructor

Dan Martin

M.S. Entomology, B.S. Biochemistry & Entomology

Dan is a lifelong learner, father, scientist, and follower of Jesus. Having graduated from Purdue University with an M.S. in entomology with a focus on insect physiology and a B.S. in biochemistry and entomology, Dan has always loved discovering God’s fingerprints among some of the smallest of creations.

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Required Class Materials

• Exploring Creation with Physics Textbook, 2nd Edition
• Exploring Creation with Physics Solutions and Tests, 2nd Edition
• Laboratory materials (listed in the book’s appendix)
• Any 2 or 3-function scientific or graphing calculator
• Any word processing program (e.g., Microsoft Word)

Course Topics

• The Scientific Method
• One- and Two-Dimensional Motion
• Newton’s Laws and Their Application
• Gravity
• Work and Energy
• Momentum
• Periodic Motion
• Waves
• Optics
• Electrostatics
• Electrodynamics
• Electrical Circuits
• Magnetism
• Classical Mechanics

Course Specifics

This course is designed to supplement students’ independent study. Students are expected to read and work the problems in the textbook before coming to class. Lectures will explain concepts in the textbook, and students will be challenged to write formal laboratory reports.

This college-preparatory physics course is designed for students who have completed Algebra 1 and Geometry. Students should be comfortable manipulating an equation to solve for “x” and understand trigonometric functions (sine, cosine, and tangent) and the Pythagorean theorem prior to taking this course.

Recorded Classes

All classes are video recorded and available for students to watch later so they don’t miss any instruction.

International Students

We welcome international students from across the world. Please note that all classes are taught in the eastern time zone. 

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Terms and Conditions

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