Follow along with our roadmap—from foundational scientific measurements and graphing to analyzing motion, position, velocity, and accelerated systems.
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Important dates to keep track of during Semester 1.
National Vacation on Sept 23 & 24.
Mid-semester break to refresh before motion and free fall units continue.
Review of all concepts across Modules 1, 2, and 3.
Cumulative semester examinations wrap up the term.
Establishes foundational practices for scientific inquiry in physics.
Connects mathematical concepts directly to physical quantities.
Teaches how to take precise measurements and account for uncertainty.
Solidifies skills needed for experimental data collection.
Learns to visually represent physical trends and relationships.
Introduces visual representations of moving objects.
Defines position and displacement within a frame of reference.
Practices tracking motion along a coordinate plane.
Determines object position and velocity through graphical analysis.
Differentiates scalar speed from vector velocity.
Calculates precise speeds at specific moments in time.
Explores how velocity changes over time.
Interprets complex motion graphs and changing rates of speed.
A full week to rest and recharge.
Solves real-world motion problems with algebraic formulas.
Applies kinematic equations to complex accelerated systems.
Analyzes objects moving under the influence of gravity alone.
Prepares students for upcoming final examinations.
Evaluates mastery of semester content.
Concludes Semester 1.