AP® Physics 1

Girls Only & All Genders Course;
Prerequisite - Successful completion of Algebra II;
Full Year Course

AP® Physics 1 is an algebra- and trigonometry-based introductory college-level physics course. The course is based on first-semester introductory college physics and is designed for students interested in an upper-level science course or planning to enter life science or pre-med programs in college. The goal of the course is to develop an understanding of physics through inquiry-based investigations. Students will study principles of Newtonian mechanics and concepts of work, energy, and power. Underpinning these principles will be foundational concepts like systems, fields, force interactions, change, and conservation. Additional supplemental topics are covered that build understanding of the primary College Board curriculum. Developing the ability to reason qualitatively and quantitatively is a principal focus. Those skills are developed through the use of modeling, graphing, diagramming, unit analysis, symbolic algebra, and data analysis. Laboratory exercises are used to enhance the investigation of each topic. This course is intended to prepare students for the AP® Physics 1 Exam in May.
"I have found myself, more than ever, cross-utilizing information from all my science and math classes to understand how the world works a little more each day."

Course Approval

​This course is approved by the College Board and the NCAA. ​

One Schoolhouse is fully accredited with the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges through December 1, 2025; we are an approved online publisher for the University of California. 

Academic Program Teachers

Academic Program teachers are passionate about helping students flourish and thrive.
​With small sections (averaging 15 students), teachers inspire, encourage, and instill confidence in their students.
Teachers are experts in their subject field and also highly qualified, with over 80% having a master’s degree or a terminal degree.
​Teachers are drawn from top independent schools across the country and participate in our extensive training on current research and best practices in online instruction methods.

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