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College Preparatory Physics, Part Two: Beyond Mechanics (Eligible for Dual Enrollment)
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Learn about the created universe and how things work as you dive into a rigorous, algebra-based physics experience! This class is designed to prepare students for college-level study in physics and develop your critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Special Notes: This is Part Two of a two-part course.
Parts One and Two of this course are part of the Franciscan University Advantage Program for dual enrollment. They align with Franciscan's PHY 111 for 3 college credits. For more information on the optional dual enrollment program and to see if your student is eligible, visit https://homeschoolconnections.com/resources/dual-enrollment/
Course Description:
This is a college prep course in Physics. It is algebra-based but it is rigorous. The textbook is designed for non-calculus introductory college classes, high school AP Physics classes, and students preparing for the MCAT. Each week there will be a live class accompanied by a pre-recorded class session. This is the second part of a two-semester course. It is expected that students have completed College Preparatory Physics, Part 1: Mechanics – or have special permission from the instructor.
Students will investigate the inner workings of the universe, created by a loving and omnipotent God. The goal of the course is to build on previous knowledge of Physical Science and introductory Physics principles, to break common misconceptions, and to understand more deeply the working of the mechanical universe and how mathematics is one of the engines that drives Physics. Students will learn problem-solving strategies as they apply the laws of physics to everyday examples in their lives. Of course, students will learn that “physics is phun” as we learn what makes the universe tick!
Total class meetings: 13 live classes plus 13 pre-recorded lessons.
Class dates: Mondays, January 6 to April 14, 2025 (No class February 10 & March 3)
Starting time: 10:00 AM Eastern (9:00 Central; 8:00 Mountain; 7:00 Pacific)
Duration: 60 minutes per class
Prerequisite: College Prep Physics (part 1), Physics with Lab (part 1 or 2). PLUS, Algebra 2 and Trigonometry (trigonometry is usually included in precalculus, or it can be taken as its own 6-week course in Unlimited Access).
Suggested grade level: 11th to 12th grade. Advanced, engaged 10th grade student.
Suggested credit: One full semester College Prep Physics.
Instructor: Thomas Frederick, MS Email: tomfrederick42@gmail.com
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College Preparatory Physics, Part Two: Beyond Mechanics (Eligible for Dual Enrollment)
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Tom Frederick
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Spring 2025
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Science ➤ Physics
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High School
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Live
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$287
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27 seats available
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22 seats remaining
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January 6th, 2025 at 10:00 AM ET
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April 14th, 2025 at 11:00 AM ET
- Access start time
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December 23rd, 2024 at 12:00 AM ET
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December 30th, 2025 at 12:00 AM ET
- Enrollment availability start time
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April 24th, 2024 at 10:50 AM ET
- Early enrollment discount ends
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November 15th, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET
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December 30th, 2024 at 12:00 AM ET
- Enrollment availability end time
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January 2nd, 2025 at 12:00 AM ET
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Tom Frederick
About Thomas Frederick
Thomas (Tom) Frederick is a former Physics and Mathematics teacher at Saline High School in Michigan. He has thirty-plus years of classroom and online experience helping young people understand and apply mathematics and physics. Mr. Frederick holds a Master of Science in Physics Education from Eastern Michigan University, and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from the University of Michigan.
In addition to being a teacher, Mr. Frederick was a high school Cross Country Coach for fifteen years and the Coordinator of Youth Ministry and Confirmation Director for seven years at his local parish. In that time, he built up the youth program from a handful of moderately-committed kids to 75-100 young people packing the youth room every Sunday night and falling in love with Jesus and His One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic church! Suffice it to say, he enjoys working with high school-aged young adults in a myriad of different venues–and especially enjoys living and sharing his Catholic faith.
Mr. Frederick and his wife homeschooled their seven children through early grades and they now all attend Catholic schools. In his spare time, he enjoys running, Scripture study, fixing computers, gardening, and keeping up a small orchard. His old classroom web page can be found online at www.physicsisphun.org.
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