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Physics

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Prerequisite: Completion of Biology and Chemistry with an average grade of a B or better. Completion of Algebra II with a grade of a B or
better. Recommendation of current science teacher.
 
Recommended: Concurrent enrollment in Algebra II/Trig.
 
This course emphasizes a study of motion and offers coverage of forces, paths of motion, gravity, planetary motion, momentum, gases, waves, light, electricity, magnetic waves, atomic theory, relativity theory, and nuclear concepts.
 
Physics focuses on the following curriculum: In-depth study of Motion and Forces, Conservation of Energy and Momentum, Heat and Thermodynamics, Waves, Electric and Magnetic Phenomena.  requirements for Physics are strong math skills and successful completion of Chemistry.
PHYSICS TEACHER
Nathaniel Ritscher Science Teacher
Student made mousetrap car
Student made mousetrap car