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Scholars Middle School Physics (Part 1)This course introduces students to two areas of physics: geometric optics and waves. Grounded in real-world phenomena, students develop skills in making observations, building and testing hypotheses, recording and analyzing data, and mathematical problem-solving in physics contexts. Students conduct experiments independently using common household materials and conduct virtual experiments through simulations and pre-recorded data. |
16 weeks |
| 16 weeks ARE YOU READY? DO YOU NEED THIS? SYLLABUS |
Schedule
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Monday
Apr 6 - Jul 27 |
7:30 - 9:00 PM ET
Apr 6 - Jul 27
7:30 - 9:00 PM Eastern 6:30 - 8:00 PM Central 5:30 - 7:00 PM Mountain 4:30 - 6:00 PM Pacific Click here to see more time zones |
Mike Amarillas | $495 (~$31/lesson) |
$495
(~$31/lesson)
CLOSED |
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Monday
Jun 1 - Sep 21 |
7:30 - 9:00 PM ET
Jun 1 - Sep 21
7:30 - 9:00 PM Eastern 6:30 - 8:00 PM Central 5:30 - 7:00 PM Mountain 4:30 - 6:00 PM Pacific Click here to see more time zones |
TBA | $495 (~$31/lesson) |
$495
(~$31/lesson)
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Wednesday
Aug 26 - Dec 16 |
7:30 - 9:00 PM ET
Aug 26 - Dec 16
7:30 - 9:00 PM Eastern 6:30 - 8:00 PM Central 5:30 - 7:00 PM Mountain 4:30 - 6:00 PM Pacific Click here to see more time zones |
Smita Suvadarsini | $495 (~$31/lesson) |
$495
(~$31/lesson)
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Friday
Oct 2 - Feb 5 |
7:30 - 9:00 PM ET
Oct 2 - Feb 5
7:30 - 9:00 PM Eastern 6:30 - 8:00 PM Central 5:30 - 7:00 PM Mountain 4:30 - 6:00 PM Pacific Click here to see more time zones |
Jacob Guo-Xue | $495 (~$31/lesson) |
$495
(~$31/lesson)
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AoPS Holidays
There are no classes May 23 ‐ 25, July 3 ‐ 5, September 5 ‐ 7, October 31, November 23 ‐ 29, December 21 ‐ January 3, and February 13 - 15 2027.
Who Should Take?
This course is ideal for middle school students who have a solid foundation in mathematics at the prealgebra level or higher. If your student has completed our Honors or Scholars Math 6: Prealgebra (Part 2) course or demonstrates equivalent mathematical proficiency, they're ready to dive into the fascinating world of physics.
No prior science coursework is required to succeed in this class. However, students with experience at the elementary science level will find that background provides a helpful springboard for the concepts explored in this course.
Lessons
| 1 | Shadows |
| 2 | Light and Matter |
| 3 | Sight and Images |
| 4 | Color |
| 5 | Mirrors |
| 6 | Curved Mirrors |
| 7 | Speed of Light |
| 8 | Refraction and Lenses |
| 9 | Sound as Vibration |
| 10 | Loudness |
| 11 | Musical Instruments |
| 12 | Interference |
| 13 | Doppler Effect |
| 14 | Sound in Different Media |
| 15 | Water Waves |
| 16 | Light as a Wave |
