Willeyetta Brown-Mitchell
Honors Physics

Course Information

This semester long course is a hands-on, inquiry based course which combines both “conceptual” and “mathematical” approaches to learning physics. The course covers the laws of mechanics and their applications. Students will learn to solve real problems by investigating real systems. Investigations will cover physics topics that are fun and engaging for the students. Students will design experiments, use accurate measuring equipment and construct and test conclusions based on accurate data.

Prerequisite: Junior or senior, Algebra II with a C or higher Materials: Each student must have a graphing calculator (TI-83 or TI-89) that they may take home. Books and curricular materials on loan from NCSSM. There will be a fee for consumable supplies.

Site Requirements: Access to a computer lab is required.

Recommended weight: Honors
Ms. Brown-Mitchell
also teaches
Honors Forensics

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