AP Physics 1

Concordia International School in Shanghai offers University classes in conjunction with Concordia University, Nebraska Students may take this course as an AP course only or as a dual credit class.

Concordia Dual Credit, Student Applications

This course is equivalent to an algebra based university level physics class.

Semester 1

Kinematics
Dynamics
Gravity and Circular Motion
Energy
Momentum
Simple Harmonic Motion

Semester 2

Torque and Rotational Motion
Electric Charge
Electric Force
DC Currents
Mechanical Waves
Sound

Grading

40% Formative Assessment
60% Summative Assessment

Academic Honesty

Students are encouraged to help each other on problems in the homework when they get stuck. However, students are not allowed to copy assignments from another student and turn it in as their own. The best way to help with out copying it help with showing the other student their assignment. Any use of unauthorized electronic devices during a test is considered academic dishonesty.

It is important to note that this class follows all of the policies regarding academic dishonesty for both Concordia University in Portland and Korea International School. Students involved in academic dishonesty will likely not be able to obtain university credit for this class.