About the Course
AP® Physics 1 (Intensive, NCAA Approved)
- Grade 9+
- Advanced CTY-Level
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Session-Based
- Science and Engineering
Explore the concepts and methods of physical analysis in AP Physics 1, with a particular focus on classical mechanics. You’ll build and understand the ability to reason qualitatively and quantitatively, with your instructor there as a resource. You’ll spend instructional time engaging with the textbook, online lectures, simulations, discussions, hands-on labs (constituting 25% of instructional time), problem-solving screencasts, homework problems, a final project, and tests/exams. This course has synchronous virtual class meetings and is equivalent to a first-semester college course in algebra-based physics. Because it’s so demanding and requires a substantial time commitment, this course should not be combined with other CTY courses during a session.
Meeting times:After the course begins, class meeting times will be set to match the availability and preferences of enrolled students.
Time Commitment: 12-16 hours per week (1-hour optional meeting, 12-15 hours of independent work).
This course is
graded.
Classes
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Testing and Prerequisites
| Math | Verbal | |
|---|---|---|
| Required Level | Advanced CTY-Level | Not required |
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Course Prerequisites
AP® Physics 1 (Intensive, NCAA Approved) requires: 1 prerequisite Successful completion of Trigonometry
Cost and Financial Aid
Tuition
- Varies
Application fee
- Nonrefundable Application Fee - $15 (Waived for financial aid applicants)
- Nonrefundable International Fee - $20 (outside US only)
Financial Aid
We have concluded our financial aid application review process for Academic Year 2023-2024 Online Programs (Courses with start dates July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024). Our application for Academic Year 2024-2025 Online Programs is expected to open in January. We encourage those who may need assistance in the future to apply for aid as early as possible.
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Course Materials
Please acquire all course materials by the course start date, unless noted as perishable. Items marked as “perishable” should not be acquired until the student needs them in the course. If you have questions about these materials or difficulty locating them, please contact [emailprotected].
AP Physics 1 - Course Materials
Technical Requirements
This course requires a computer with high-speed Internet access and an up-to-date web browser such as Chrome or Firefox. You must be able to communicate with the instructor via email. Visit the Technical Requirements and Support page for more details.
This course uses a virtual classroom for instructor-student communication. The classroom works on standard computers with the Zoom desktop client, and on tablets or handhelds that support the Zoom Mobile app. Recorded meetings can only be viewed on a computer with the Zoom desktop client installed. The Zoom desktop client and Zoom Mobile App are both free to download.
Most course lectures may be viewed on mobile devices, but some assignments and quizzes must be completed on a desktop or laptop computer.
This course uses Respondus LockDown Browser proctoring software for designated assessments. LockDown Browser is a client application that is installed to a local computer. Visit the Respondus website for system requirements.
Terms & Conditions
Courses may include videos from the web. Recommendations or links at the end of videos are provided by the video host and are not CTY recommendations.
Virtual class meetings may be recorded for students to review.
You will need to create an account on a third-party site to access course resources.
About Science and Engineering at CTY
Our Science and Engineering courses bring a variety of science topics to life. By introducing topics not covered in standard science curricula, we build and reinforce your science knowledge. All courses support critical thinking, problem solving, and reasoning, and encourage a real-life, hands-on approach to learning about Earth, space, life sciences, chemistry, and the physical world. Guided by expert CTY science educators, you’ll master science lab kits, perform hands-on experiments using common household objects, participate in dynamic group discussions, or prepare for AP exams.
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Our completely redesignedHonors Physics course features new lessons, conceptual and problem-solving videos, and guiding questions that teach students how to solve each type of problem. Hands-on exploration activities challenge students to solve everyday physics problems from how giant cruise ships stay afloat to how to ship fragile packages without them breaking. Putting their physics knowledge to the test, students compete in our catapult design competition for Furthest Launch and Creative Design awards.
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Meet our Science and Engineering Instructors
I am amazed at the level of tenacity of my students and am inspired by their quest to learn beyond walls and defined standards. They inspire me to learn more about our dynamic scientific world for continuous growth of their eager minds.
Tamica Stubbs
Science and Engineering Instructor
I try to teach less and make students think more so they can come up with their own answers coupled with a better, deeper understanding of the subject matter.
One of the joys of teaching science is encouraging students to observe closely the world around them. I enjoy when students start to think critically about how everything in the natural world interacts with everything else, and how they can apply what they have learned in class to real life.
Keith Gallinelli
Science and Engineering Instructor
