Courses

Physics 1

The changes from AP B Physics to AP Physics 1, will be challenging and will require a more conceptual understanding of the basic laws of Physics. During the workshop we will see how the Big Ideas, Essential Knowledge, and Science Practices tie into the Learning Objectives that a student must be able to do that will demonstrate their understanding of these basic concepts. In addition to a mathematical understanding, students of Physics 1 must be able to articulate, in correct scientific terms, these concepts.

The daily agenda will be fluid so that it can conform to the needs of the participants. Focus will be on:

1. Building Student’s Critical Thinking Skills.
2. Developing materials that participants can use in their classroom in the upcoming school year to help their students with thinking skills.

 

Student responses to the modifications made to the multiple-choice section of the test. Understanding what the student will be expected to demonstrate in the free response section of the test. These will include:

 

• Responses to inquiry lab questions.
• Qualitative/Quantative Translations.
• Short Answer.
• Analyzing graphical data.
• Viewing the added and expanded areas of the new AP Physics 1.
• Syllabus development.
• Best Practices.
• Designing Inquiry labs that will help build student skills in thinking, describing, interpreting, and making calculations and/or predictions.