AP Physics 1—A-day
Syllabus: Vectors and Force
10/1 – 10/24
Block
Approx. Topic / Material Covered / Activity
Date
Assessment
HW is assigned for next class
REMEMBER: Paper HW is not DUE
until test day unless otherwise noted.
Online assignments due as indicated.
3.1
10/1
3.2
10/6
3.3
10/8
Vectors: representing, adding,
subtraction, relative velocities
Coordinate systems (Cartesian, polar)
Vector components
Lab: Vectors on your book
Vector Addition
***Important class***
vector addition & problems
Major Quiz (summative): Vectors (a
preview of part of your upcoming exam)
Begin force as time permits
3.4
10/10
10/15
Fundamental forces & Newton’s Laws
Weight vs. mass
Net force practice, Newton’s 2nd Law
PSAT
3.5
10/17
The Three-stage-human rocket
(lab/demo)
Continue Net force practice, Newton’s
2nd Law
Friction
3.6
10/20
Quiz
Lab: Friction and your shoes
3.7
10/22
Exam—Vectors and Forces
(may count on 2nd 9 weeks)
10/24
Homecoming stuff
HW:
WebHW: Vectors and Force 1,
Due @ 11:59pm, 10/9
Quiz: vectors
HW 1 Due @ 11:59pm
Paper HW: finish worksheet,
Web: Vectors and Forces 2, Due
10/21 @ 11:59pm
Quiz: Newton’s Laws
Quiz: Net force/multi-force,
tension, friction problems &
concepts
All Paper HW Due
End of 9 weeks
Notes and documents available for download at course webpage:
www.thephysicsman.com