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Scholars High School Physics 1: MechanicsScholars High School Physics 1: Mechanics brings together advanced problem solvers to explore key concepts in Newtonian Mechanics. Experienced instructors guide students to creatively solve problems in kinematics, forces, Newton's laws, Newtonian gravity, fluid statics and dynamics, rotational motion, and more. Course materials include handouts and homework sets. Instructions for optional at-home lab activities will also be provided. While test preparation is not the main focus, this course is approved by the College Board as an AP® Physics 1 class for students in grades 9-12 and students who complete this course are well prepared for all topics on the AP Physics 1 exam. |
24 weeks |
| 24 weeks ARE YOU READY? DO YOU NEED THIS? SYLLABUS |
Schedule
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Friday
May 22 - Nov 6 |
7:30 - 9:00 PM ET
May 22 - Nov 6
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 |
James Sheldon | $735 (~$31/lesson) |
$735
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Thursday
Jun 25 - Dec 10 |
7:30 - 9:00 PM ET
Jun 25 - Dec 10
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 |
Jon Joseph | $735 (~$31/lesson) |
$735
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Friday
Sep 11 - Mar 12 |
7:30 - 9:00 PM ET
Sep 11 - Mar 12
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 |
Andrew Sayler | $735 (~$31/lesson) |
$735
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Sunday
Oct 4 - Apr 11 |
7:30 - 9:00 PM ET
Oct 4 - Apr 11
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 |
Jon Joseph | $735 (~$31/lesson) |
$735
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Sunday
Dec 13 - Jun 20 |
7:30 - 9:00 PM ET
Dec 13 - Jun 20
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 |
Ben S. | $735 (~$31/lesson) |
$735
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| Spring 2027 | This course will be offered in Spring 2027. Click here to join our mailing list to be notified when the course schedule is available. | |||
AoPS Holidays
There are no classes July 3 ‐ 5, September 5 ‐ 7, November 23 ‐ 29, December 21 ‐ January 3, February 13 - 15, and May 29 ‐ May 31 2027.
Who Should Take?
This course is for students who have a strong foundation in scientific analysis and principles, and are ready to apply that knowledge to learning mechanics at the level of the AP® Physics 1 exam. We recommend starting with our Scholars High School Physics: Foundations course to build the essential scientific skills needed for success in this class. Students who have completed our Math 7: Introduction to Algebra (Part 2) course or have equivalent knowledge are prepared mathematically for this course. The course includes a self-contained introduction to trigonometry and vectors.
Lessons
| 1 | Velocity |
| 2 | Acceleration |
| 3 | Projectile Motion |
| 4 | Energy Conservation |
| 5 | Forms of Energy |
| 6 | Simple Machines |
| 7 | Circular Motion |
| 8 | Simple Harmonic Motion |
| 9 | Rotational Kinematics |
| 10 | Rotational Dynamics |
| 11 | Vectors |
| 12 | 2D and 3D Kinematics |
| 13 | Momentum |
| 14 | Collisions |
| 15 | Forces via Momentum |
| 16 | Forces via Energy |
| 17 | Statics |
| 18 | Newton's Laws of Motion |
| 19 | Problem Solving with Forces |
| 20 | Newton's Gravitational Law |
| 21 | Torque |
| 22 | Angular Momentum |
| 23 | Fluid Statics |
| 24 | Fluid Dynamics |
