1bassoon Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 but maybe as a "Topics in Physics", or something like that? My eldest dd has 3 lab science credits - Chem, Bio, and Adv. Bio. She and I would like to pull together some resources from TOPS this next year and create a .5 credit course in Physics topics - not a regular physics course, but just a basic exploration in various topics. We're looking at possibly electricity, heat, sound - things like that. TOPS labels them for grades 8-12, and knowing their quality, I'd believe it. The rationale is that she didn't take a regular Physics course, and I'd like her to have a basic exposure to concepts she may have missed, but without the rigor of true physics. So - here's my question. First, what would you call it on a transcript? "Topics in Physics"? Something else? Second, should we count hours to qualify for applicable Carnegie Units? Third, if you actually look at the website :), any books just jump out at you? Thanks - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bassoon Posted August 9, 2009 Author Share Posted August 9, 2009 No thoughts? Opinions? :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 I did something I called "Introduction to Physics" with my son using the physics part of Conceptual Physical Science-Explorations. I gave him half a credit for it. I like your title "Topics in Physics" better than mine though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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