Advanced Physics

This course is equivalent to the AP Physics 1 course taught in high schools. AP Physics 1 is an algebra-based, college-level course focused on Newtonian mechanics, energy, and, as of recent updates, some basic electrostatics. It emphasizes inquiry-based learning to develop critical thinking. Students explore topics like kinematics, forces, momentum, rotational motion, and harmonic motion

Fall semester: Newtonian Mechanics. The goal of this course is for students to solve AP Physics 1 problems with ease. 

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It is ideal for students ages 12-16, advanced Physics literacy students in the second year, or all of my third-year students.  

Physics of Winter Olympics

Step onto the ice and snow to discover the hidden forces behind the world’s most thrilling winter sports!

In this course, we transform the Olympic arena into a giant physics lab. Why do figure skaters spin faster when they pull their arms in? How does a 500-pound bobsled defy gravity on a frozen curve? And what is the "secret science" of ice that allows a curling stone to glide?

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From the kinematics of a downhill skier to the projectile motion of a ski jumper, students will learn to "see" the invisible vectors of force, friction, and momentum. Whether we are calculating the aerodynamic drag on a speed skater or exploring how conservation of angular momentum creates a triple-axel, you’ll discover that winning gold is as much about mastering Newton’s Laws as it is about athletic grit.