Sequoia Academy's Physics courses are designed to cover and develop a solid conceptual understanding of the core topics of physics, starting with the fundamentals of physics and then moving on to more advanced topics, such as laws of motion, forces, energy, waves, electricity, magnetism, and more. These physics classes provide students with the skills they need to understand the topics taught in their high school classes. Our courses cover the following physics subjects:
- Introduction to Physics
- Honors Physics
- SAT II Physics
- AP Physics 1 and 2
- AP Physics C Mechanics
- AP Physics C Electricity and Magnetism
- Competition Physics
Introduction to Physics
Sequoia Academy offers summer programs for elementary and middle school students designed to spark their interest in science while introducing them to basic physics topics. In addition to learning about subjects such as conservation of energy, robotics, and nanotechnology, students also get the opportunity to explore physics directly through hands-on demonstrations and labs.
Honors Physics
Sequoia Academy’s Honors Physics course is designed to cover the topics presented in high school honors physics classes. This course covers topics from both classical mechanics and electricity and magnetism: kinematics, Newton's laws of motion, forces, momentum, energy and power, circular and rotational motion, waves, electrostatics, magnetic fields, and electromagnetism. Students will be given the tools and knowledge they need for a solid foundation in physics.
SAT II Physics
Sequoia Academy offers comprehensive preparation for the SAT II Physics test. The SAT II Physics test is an hour long, and consists of 75 multiple choice questions. Topics covered on the SAT II Physics test include classical mechanics, electricity and magnetism, waves and optics, thermodynamics, and modern physics.
Want more information about our test preparation programs? Learn more about our SAT Subject Test courses here.
Want more information about our test preparation programs? Learn more about our SAT Subject Test courses here.
AP Physics
Sequoia Academy’s AP Physics courses are designed to help students succeed in college level physics. These courses will prepare students to excel in their high school class, as well as ensure that they have a thorough understanding of physics and are ready for the AP exams. There are currently four AP Physics exams offered by the College Board: AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, AP Physics C Mechanics, and AP Physics C Electricity and Magnetism. We offer courses which will prepare you for your specific target exams.
AP Physics 1 and 2 are non-calculus based physics curriculums. AP Physics 1 primarily covers Classical Mechanics: kinematics, dynamics, harmonic motion, momentum and energy, rotational motion, basic electrostatics, and waves. AP Physics 2 covers thermodynamics, elementary fluid mechanics, electricity, magnetism, optics, and elementary quantum, atomic, and nuclear physics.
AP Physics C is a more advanced calculus based physics curriculum, and it is recommended for students taking AP Physics C to have some background in physics, as well as exposure to precalculus and calculus. AP Physics C Mechanics covers kinematics, dynamics, energy and power, systems of particles, momentum, rotational kinematics and dynamics, oscillations, and gravitation. AP Physics C Electricity and Magnetism covers electrostatics, conductors, capacitors, dielectrics, electric circuits, magnetic fields, and Maxwell's equations.
AP Physics 1 and 2 are non-calculus based physics curriculums. AP Physics 1 primarily covers Classical Mechanics: kinematics, dynamics, harmonic motion, momentum and energy, rotational motion, basic electrostatics, and waves. AP Physics 2 covers thermodynamics, elementary fluid mechanics, electricity, magnetism, optics, and elementary quantum, atomic, and nuclear physics.
AP Physics C is a more advanced calculus based physics curriculum, and it is recommended for students taking AP Physics C to have some background in physics, as well as exposure to precalculus and calculus. AP Physics C Mechanics covers kinematics, dynamics, energy and power, systems of particles, momentum, rotational kinematics and dynamics, oscillations, and gravitation. AP Physics C Electricity and Magnetism covers electrostatics, conductors, capacitors, dielectrics, electric circuits, magnetic fields, and Maxwell's equations.
Competition Physics
Sequoia Academy’s Physics Olympiad course is for students who are highly motivated and have a strong foundation in physics. This rigorous course will cover the core physics topics: classical mechanics, electricity, and magnetism, as well as more advanced topics: thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, relativity, nuclear and atomic physics, waves, and optics.
Students will be readied to compete in the United States National Physics Olympiad (USAPhO). The USAPhO is a high school physics competition that is run by the American Institute of Physics and the American Association of Physics Teachers. The first round of the USAPhO is known as the F = ma contest. This round consists of 25 multiple choice questions and takes place in January 20-30. Students who score well on F = ma qualify to take the semifinal exam in March.
Students will be readied to compete in the United States National Physics Olympiad (USAPhO). The USAPhO is a high school physics competition that is run by the American Institute of Physics and the American Association of Physics Teachers. The first round of the USAPhO is known as the F = ma contest. This round consists of 25 multiple choice questions and takes place in January 20-30. Students who score well on F = ma qualify to take the semifinal exam in March.