Format: Lab-based, discussion-driven, hands-on physics with a mix of video
and teacher instruction.

Prerequisites: None

Estimated Workload: ~2 hours per week outside of class

Physics Series 101 is a full-year, high-school–level physics course that follows a traditional Physics 101 scope and sequence, while drawing on the clarity, depth, and narrative strength of Paul Fleisher Physics Series of books.

This course covers the standard progression of introductory physics—mechanics, motion, forces, gravity, energy, thermodynamics, waves, light, electricity, and magnetism—while teaching these concepts through observation, experimentation, and scientific reasoning, rather than formula memorization alone.

Paul Fleisher’s Secrets of the Universe texts serve as the at-home learning conceptual spine, providing clear explanations of physical laws and their historical development. Students will be expect to read chapters outside of class, and notebook their finding and share their understanding with the class.

Class pacing and topic order align with a Physics 101 framework, ensuring students receive a rigorous, transcript-appropriate course suitable for high school credit.

Each unit centers on a law of physics, which students:

• Write and narrate in their science notebooks.
• Illustrate through diagrams and sketches.
• Test and observe through guided laboratory experiments.
• Apply to real-world and historical examples.

Supplies: Binder, dividers, graph paper, colored pencils, calculator access, Secrets of the Universe book series:
www.livingbookpress.com/product/the-secrets-of-the-universe-set/

Monthly Tuition Fee: $65

One-Time Materials Fee: $115

Minimum/Maximum # of Students: 4 min/12 max

Teacher: Mrs. Faith Schwartz

Please Note: This price includes the first month’s tuition, the one-time materials fee, and a 3% credit card fee.