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SCIENCE AP COURSE OFFERINGS
ACADEMIC CORE AP SCIENCE OPTION
AP PHYSICS I
Description : This course is an introductory course teaching laws of motion through a balance of lecture
with guided discussion and hands-on lab activities. Students in this course do not need any prior
physics courses.
Skills for Success : Self-motivation and analytical thinking (or willingness to learn) are needed. Math is
incorporated into almost every unit so basic math skills are necessary. An interest in understanding
Earth’s interconnectivity.
Academic Suitability : Successful completion of Honors/Gifted Chemistry is required of rising Juniors.
Successful completion of Honors Physics is required of rising Seniors. Rising Seniors who have
completed Honors Physics and choose to study AP Calculus during 12th grade should strongly consider
the AP Physics C course instead.
Out of Class Commitments : Average 30 minutes per class to complete assignments, read, prepare for
labs, write reports, take quizzes, and/or study for tests.
Summer Work : None
Contact : Greg Marr - Gregory_Marr@gwinnett.k12.ga.us and Kari Corbin -
Kari_Corbin@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
● AP Physics I can be taken in place of Physics (graduation requirement) or can be taken after
successful completion of Physics (as an elective).
