International Academy

(Grade 10, required)
(S) Credits: 1.0
Course Number: 55104

Prerequisite: None

Physics provides a challenging conceptual science experience, emphasizing physical principles and laboratory experiments.  Topics include measurement, the metric system, scientific method, Newton's Laws, kinematics, mechanical and electrical energy, electrostatics, electricity, circuits, magnetism, electromagnetic induction, and waves.  The course will fulfill the requirements for the high school Michigan Merit Exam.  The course will also prepare students to explore physics as an option in the IB science curriculum.