Advanced Placement Physics Syllabus
Mr. Wichart
Physics is considered the basis of all science. Without you realizing it, you are experiencing
physics every day. Walking, driving, sitting, talking, all have physics involved. This year we will look at
the different aspects of physics that allow us to do the simple tasks, as well as more complex activities.
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Content
a. In class, we will be investigating Physics through the New Jersey Center for Teaching and
Learning’s PSI program (Progressive Science Initiative). We will be using a combination
of power point presentation, interactive questioning, group collaboration,
demonstrations and labs to investigate the following topics:
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Kinematics
Dynamics
Uniform Circular Motion
Universal Gravitation
Energy
Momentum
Electric Force & Field
Electric Potential
Electric Current & DC Circuits
Magnetism
Electromagnetic Induction
Simple Harmonic Motion
Waves
Sound Waves
Electromagnetic Waves
Quantum Physics
Nuclear Physics
Fluids
Geometric Optics
Thermodynamics Special Topics (After AP)
Materials
a. 3-Ring Binder
b. Scientific Calculator
c. Pen/Pencil
Labs
a. Weekly labs will be used to reinforce Physics concepts. Some labs will be done prior to
covering the concept to introduce the concepts to the class, while other labs will be
during or after to reinforce the concept.
b. Some labs may require a lab write up. Prior to assigning a formal lab report, information
will be given on expectations for the lab report.
c. Some labs will have a follow up quiz. These quizzes may or may not be unannounced.
So, make sure to be an active participant for your group’s lab.
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Homework
a. Getting better at Physics is analogous with getting better at a sport. You need practice!
With that in mind, you will often be required to complete practice assignments. The
practice assignments will be work that goes along with the units. These practice
assignments will be checked for completion and gone over daily.
b. Homework assignments will often be extensions to the practice work. These
assignments may have more time given to complete before the due date.
c. The school’s new Homework policy will be adhered to. If a homework assignment is not
turned in, an academic detention will be issued following a call home. Make sure to
hand in all Homework assignments in on time to avoid this scenario!
Tests
a. Tests will be given at the completion of each unit.
b. Students will be given the option to retake a test if the grade is not as good as you
would have hoped. The best grade will stay in power grade.
c. Students wishing to take a retake must make an appointment after school with Mr.
Wichart.
Projects
a. The AP class may conduct a project throughout the course of the year.
b. Projects will be assigned approximately a month prior to the due date.
Extra Credit
a. An AP class should not need extra credit. However, some E.C. opportunities may be
given to the class as a whole at Mr. Wichart’s discretion.
b. No Extra Credit (expect for Hewitt-Drew-It’s) will be given two weeks prior to the end of
the marking period.
Grading
Test/Projects
50%
Labs/Quizzes
30%
Homework/Classwork
20%
AP Exam
a. The AP Physics exam is on Monday, May 12 @ Noon.
Remind 101
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I look forward to working with each and every one of you over this school year!!
Mr. Wichart
Wichart.m@woodstown.org