Physics 1 - Hillsboro High School

This is a lab-based physics course (Patterns Physics) designed for freshmen based on the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Using science and engineering practices and critical thinking students will discover and apply patterns in such major physics topics as motion, forces and momentum, energy, waves, and electromagnetism. Units include 1) Patterns, 2) Energy and Engineering, 3) Engineering a Shoe, 4) Waves and Technology, 5) Electricity, Power Production, and Climate Science, and 6) Space and the Universe. An important aim of the course is to develop and build students' mathematical and computational thinking, problem solving skills, scientific and technical literacy that will be useful in later science courses. The units also intentionally address career and college readiness. This course will address all Oregon Department of Education physics, inquiry, and engineering standards.