AP Physics 1 is known for its rigorous curriculum and demanding concepts, but with the right preparation, you can master this challenging subject. Our summer course is designed to provide you with a solid foundation in the crucial fundamentals of physics, ensuring you enter your AP Physics 1 class in the fall fully prepared and confident. This course is highly recommended for all upcoming AP Physics 1 students aiming for academic excellence.

Course Overview:

Over five days, you'll delve into key topics that form the backbone of AP Physics 1, with each day dedicated to mastering specific concepts and applications. Here's a detailed look at our curriculum:

🍎Day 1: Introduction to Kinematics

• Concepts of displacement, velocity, and acceleration
• Understanding scalars and vectors
• Exploring the relationships between displacement, velocity, and acceleration

🍎Day 2: Kinematic Equations

• Introduction to kinematic equations
• Interpreting kinematic graphs
• Applying kinematic equations to solve problems

🍎Day 3: Free Fall

• Understanding the principles of free fall
• Analyzing free fall motion and its equations

🍎Day 4: Vector Addition

• Mastering vector addition and the unit circle
• Basic trigonometry (sine, cosine, tangent, and inverse trig functions)
• Applying the Pythagorean theorem to calculate magnitudes

🍎Day 5: 2D Kinematics

• Exploring projectile motion
• Solving complex problems involving 2D kinematics

To reinforce your learning, you'll be assigned daily homework problems designed to challenge and enhance your understanding of each topic.

Meet Your Instructors:

Our instructors are passionate and accomplished students with extensive experience in physics:

• Eric Guo is a rising senior at Livingston High School who scored a 5 on the AP Physics 1 exam and earned an A in AP Physics 2. He plans to take AP Physics C: E/M as a senior. He is the co-founder and co-president of the Livingston High School Physics Club. Additionally, he developed two physics-related computer programs on kinematics and momentum.
• James Li is a rising senior at Chatham High School who scored a 5 on the AP Physics 1 exam and has taken both AP Physics C exams. Furthermore, he actively participates in math competitions, using math to deepen his understanding of physics.
• Alex Yang is a rising senior at Livingston High School who scored a 5 on the AP Physics 1 exam and earned an A in AP Physics 2. He plans to take AP Physics C: Mechanics as a senior. He is also the co-founder and co-president of the LHS Rocketry Club, and coordinated the club’s inaugural community launch, teaching kids to build and launch rockets.

Course Details:

• Location: In-person at Living Stone Christian Church
• Who Can Join: Recommended for upcoming high school physics students
• Session Dates: August 19 to August 23
• Times: 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Don't let the challenges of AP Physics 1 catch you off guard. Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to excel in one of high school’s most demanding courses. Learn from top-performing students with proven success in AP Physics and engage in hands-on problem-solving and receive personalized feedback. Enter your AP Physics 1 class in the fall with confidence and advanced preparation.