Physics teachers, this one has been a long time coming!
Khan Academy’s free AP Physics C: Mechanics course gives teachers a complete, assignable resource for instruction, independent practice, and AP exam preparation. Students can learn through videos, interactive articles, simulations, exercises, quizzes, and unit tests, while you choose the content that fits your pacing and goals.
Explore the AP Physics C: Mechanics courseWhat’s covered in the AP Physics C: Mechanics course?
Khan Academy’s course is aligned with the Essential Knowledge and Science Practices outlined in the College Board Course and Exam Description, giving students opportunities to build both calculus-based physics knowledge and scientific reasoning skills.
The seven units cover:
- Kinematics
- Force and translational dynamics
- Work, energy, and power
- Linear momentum
- Torque and rotational dynamics
- Energy and momentum of rotating systems
- Oscillations
Engaging instructional videos break complex ideas into clear steps. Interactive articles guide students to derive relationships and build understanding. Some articles also incorporate PhET simulations so students can conduct virtual investigations, collect data, and discover mathematical relationships for themselves.
Rigorous practice with thorough explanations
Students need more than equations to succeed in AP Physics C: Mechanics. They need to know how to apply those equations, translate between representations, support claims, and more. Khan Academy’s AP Physics C: Mechanics course is designed to target this type of deep, flexible mastery.
Students can interact with practice questions that require them to analyze graphs, derive mathematical expressions, and apply qualitative and quantitative reasoning. They’re challenged to work through both multiple-choice and free-response style items.
Step-by-step explanations turn missed questions into learning opportunities and give students a path forward when they get stuck. That means students can practice challenging skills independently without losing access to the reasoning behind each answer.
How teachers can use the AP Physics C: Mechanics course
The course is designed to work alongside the instruction and materials you already use.
You can use it to do the following:
- Introduce a topic: Assign a video or interactive article before instruction.
- Reinforce learning: Give students targeted practice after a lesson.
- Differentiate support: Assign specific skills to students who need review or a greater challenge.
- Check understanding: Use quizzes and unit tests to see what students understand.
- Prepare for the AP exam: Revisit difficult concepts and practice applying skills with exam-style questions.
Assign a complete unit or select the individual resources that match your pacing guide.
Support students at different starting points
Some students may need to revisit a concept several times. Others may be ready to move ahead or explore a topic more deeply.
Because students can watch, read, practice, and review at their own pace, the course can support a wide range of needs. It can also help students who are studying independently or taking introductory calculus-based physics at the college level.
Start exploring the course
Open the course and compare its seven-unit structure with your pacing guide. Preview an exercise to see the level of rigor, explore an interactive article, or assign a resource for your next topic. Khan Academy’s AP Physics C: Mechanics course is free and available now!
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