Have you ever wondered what type of AP Physics investigations The College Board wants? This is the guide for you! Sixteen labs covering both Physics I and II will get you started and inspire you to meet the requirement of 25 percent of course time being devoted to investigations.

Concepts

kinematics, newton's second law of motion, circular motion, the law of conservation of energy, momentum, harmonic motion, resistors, boyle's law, circuits

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Create classroom displays that explain the seven underlying big ideas that serve as the foundation for AP Physics I and II
• Prior to carrying out these experiments, teach a series of lessons on scientific writing techniques to ensure young scientists can effectively communicate their findings

Classroom Considerations

• The included lab activities require a variety of scientific equipment and everyday materials, some of which you may need to purchase
• Investigations take anywhere from one to five hours to setup up and perform—be sure to plan accordingly

Pros

• Offers nine investigations for AP Physics I and seven for AP Physics II
• Inclusive for all young scientists
• Includes constants and equations sheets rubrics for AP Physics

Cons

• None

Common Core

RST.11-12.3