More About Homeschool Physics Science Curriculum

Homeschool Physics is a non-AP high school curriculum designed to help students understand how and why the world works. Over 36 weeks, students explore physics concepts such as kinematics, forces, energy, momentum, waves, electricity, magnetism, and optics. Lessons are text-based and make extensive use of a college physics textbook. The course is approachable for students with math through Algebra 2 or trigonometry, and suitable for college-bound students.

Course FAQs: What You Need to Know

Q: What grade level is this course for?
A: Grades 9–12

Q: How long is the course?
A: It spans 36 weeks, with lessons planned for 3 days per week.

Q: Is this a video course or a text-based course?
A: This is a text-based course. Lessons use an abridged college physics textbook provided under an open license, and daily lessons and assignments may be viewed online or printed.

Q: Do students need prior physics experience to take this course?
A: No prior physics experience is required, but a basic background in physical science, such as the scientific process, states of matter, and atomic structure, is recommended.

Q: What math skills are needed for this course?
A: Students should have knowledge of math through Algebra 2 or trigonometry. The course uses math to explore physics concepts, but it is less intensive than an AP-level course. It’s physics in the real-world, understandable sense—using algebra to explain how the world works, not deriving every equation from first principles.

Q: Can this course prepare students for college?
A: Yes. Homeschool Physics is a complete high school course that provides solid preparation for college, regardless of a student’s intended major.