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AP PHYSICS II

Description: This course is an introductory course that addresses all of the content in AP physics
one and the following additional topics: fluids, thermodynamics, Electricity, magnetism, optics,
and modern physics. This course is taught through lectures, guided discussion, problem solving,
and hands-on lab activities. participants will earn 2 credits of high school physics and complete
two AP exams in may for one full year of college physics credit.

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. And interest in
understanding earth's inner connectivity. This course will span 50 minutes each day allowing for
an in-depth study of all facets of an introductory college physics course. This course is ideal for
students wishing to pursue careers in medicine and STEM fields.

Academic Suitability: successful completion of honors/gifted chemistry is required of rising
juniors. Successful completion of honors physics is required for rising seniors. Students are
expected to have successfully completed Algebra 1 and geometry.

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: William.Daly@gcpsk12.org