Science

Physics


Eleventh grade
1.00 high school credit
Core curriculum

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Description


Physics is possibly the most intriguing of the academic subjects, as it deals with questions like the ultimate composition of matter, and the origin and fate of the universe.

This course starts with the excellent Physics and Our Universe series of lectures from Great Courses, which covers both Newtonian physics and more advanced topics. We also include the high school physics course from Khan Academy as a less challenging alternative.

Students then proceed to a series of popular science books on quantum mechanics, astrophysics, string theory and cosmology.

The course ends with a research paper on a topic in physics of the student's choice.

Course components


Physics and Our Universe

By Great Courses

Core curriculum
Aug 4, 2024 - Feb 28, 2025
60 credit hours

High School Physics

By Khan Academy

Optional
Aug 4, 2024 - Jan 24, 2025
25 credit hours

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