Physics (Period 6th)

Basic physical concepts and their applications to everyday activities (toys, sports, and light) are emphasized through a variety of lab activities and problems. Skills taught in class include problem solving strategies, lab techniques, technical writing (lab reports), and graphical analysis of data. Physical concepts basic to all fields of science and critical thinking skills that can be utilized in any college major are introduced. Topics include motion, forces, energy, wave theory, light, electricity, and magnetism.