Physics Grades: 10-12 Course Description: This course is designed to introduce Physics, and provide a relatively thorough understanding of the subject from an introductory perspective. Cost Per Semester: $450 Textbook, workbooks, or materials needed for class: Glencoe Physics, Principles and Problems Available here. Payment Methods: Venmo: @Jon-Buck-5 Zelle: 949-939-8183 Check made out to: Jon Buck Email: [email protected] Bio: Jon is a Christian, husband to Alyssa, and father of 6 girls. He has a degree in Chemistry from the University of Colorado, and a Master of Divinity degree from The Master’s Seminary.As a result of this course, students will be able to:
Understand the basics of physics
Understand the basic methods of mathematics and measurements
Understand motion, forces, and displacement in one and two dimensions
Understand gravitation and momentum
Understand energy, it’s conservation, and work
Understand the principles of waves, and the basic concepts surrounding light, reflection and refraction
Understand electricity and magnetism, including static electricity, circuits, and magnetic fields
Develop a rudimentary understanding of quantum mechanics, including quantum theory, the state of the atom, and nuclear and particle physics.
Understand and explain modern atomic theory
09/03/2024, 09/10/2024, 09/17/2024, 09/24/2024, 10/01/2024, 10/08/2024, 10/15/2024, 10/22/2024, 10/29/2024, 11/05/2024, 11/12/2024, 11/19/2024, 11/26/2024, 12/03/2024, 12/10/2024, 12/17/2024, 12/24/2024, 12/31/2024, 01/07/2025, 01/14/2025, 01/21/2025, 01/28/2025, 02/04/2025, 02/11/2025, 02/18/2025, 02/25/2025, 03/04/2025, 03/11/2025, 03/18/2025, 03/25/2025, 04/01/2025, 04/08/2025, 04/15/2025, 04/22/2025, 04/29/2025, 05/06/2025, 05/13/2025, 05/20/2025
Participants must be entering grades 10 to 12.
Minimum: 1
Maximum: 18
Registration starts on 02/26/2024 and ends on 05/01/2025.
Please contact Pacific Cross Preparatory if you have any questions.