Semester Physics: Mechanics and Kinematics*
This physics class takes a close look at the wonders of the mechanical world around us. Students will roll things down ramps, shoot projectiles through the air and build simple machines, as well as discover why things fall and why they orbit.
Semester Physics: Forces and Energy*
The world around us offers exposure to everyday phenomena that are often considered mysterious. We will answer some questions like: Why do things float? How come sound can travel through water? What the heck is light? How does electricity actually work? Why does leaving the refrigerator door open make your kitchen warmer? How do you make a nuclear bomb?
Semester Physics: Field Astronomy
Field Astronomy examines both the dynamics of planetary systems and the life and death of stars. The course will examine the history of the heliocentric and geocentric models of our solar system, Kepler’s laws of planetary motion, Newton’s Law of universal gravitation and the theory behind solar system dynamics. Starting with our sun, the course will examine the formation of stars and their possible fates.
