Instructor:  Earl Sack
Email: earlsack@me.com
Course Description & Objectives: This college-prep physics course is designed for the student who has completed algebra and has had an introduction to the definitions of sine, cosine, and tangent. It provides a detailed introduction to the methods and concepts of general physics, heavily emphasizing vector analysis; this text is ideal preparation for a university-level physics course. It provides the student with a strong background in one-dimensional and two-dimensional motion, Newton's laws and their application, gravity, work and energy, momentum, periodic motion, waves, optics, electrostatics, electrodynamics, electrical circuits, and magnetism. 
Along with lecture, there will be laboratory experiments to provide hands-on reinforcement of concepts presented during lecture.
Grade Level: 9th-12th
Class Time: Tuesday 11:40AM-12:55PM
Course Duration: Full Year
Required Book(s): Exploring Creation with Physic Edition by Dr. Wile (www.apologia.com) and the companion solutions guide/test booklet.
Required Materials(s): Internet access and email address, Pencil, Pen, Paper, Scientific Calculator (does not have to be graphing calculator)
Recommended Book(s) and/or Materials(s): The Apologia Student Notebook is highly recommended for the class.
Supply Fee: $50 lab fee to cover all materials used during labs
Course Prerequisite(s): Geometry, Algebra 2
Classroom Expectations: This is an academic class and as such, there is a large amount of reading to keep up with as well as the homework. Students will be expected to spend between 30 minutes to 60 minutes daily in order to stay on track with the workload. Late work is not accepted without instructor approval.
Grading Policies: 33% based on Study Guide completion, 34% based on Module Tests (16 tests total), 33% based on Lab Reports
Grading Scale: 100%-90% A, 89%-80% B, 79%-70% C, 69%-60% D, 59%-0% F