10 Years of Learning Technology & Curriculum Refinement
Project-based course suitable for beginners
We strive for teaching our students the most up-to-date STEM through effective methods. Our dynamic curriculum has been refined and optimized over the last ten years by our founding members-a team of seasoned software developers and STEM proffessors who are willing to devote themselves to BCC Education.
Class detailed:
on online class, once a week. 20 classes per level.
Format: 20 classes per level
Each class includes lecture, problem-solving practice, and labs/demos aligned with College Board AP Physics standards.
Level 1: Foundations of Physics (20 Classes)
Goal: Build conceptual and mathematical foundations before AP Physics 1.
Topics:
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What is Physics? Measurement & Units (SI, dimensional analysis)
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Scalars vs. Vectors (vector addition, components)
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Graphing motion: position, velocity, acceleration
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Kinematics in 1D (constant acceleration, free fall)
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Kinematics in 2D (projectile motion)
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Newton’s First Law (inertia, reference frames)
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Newton’s Second Law (force, mass, acceleration)
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Newton’s Third Law (action-reaction pairs)
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Free-body diagrams & tension problems
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Friction: static vs. kinetic
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Circular motion (centripetal acceleration & force)
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Work & energy basics
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Kinetic & potential energy
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Conservation of energy
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Power & efficiency
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Linear momentum & impulse
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Conservation of momentum (collisions)
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Torque & rotational equilibrium (intro)
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Lab: Motion & Force experiments
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Review & Quiz
Level 2: AP Physics 1 – Mechanics (20 Classes)
Goal: Full coverage of AP Physics 1 core content.
Topics:
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Review of vectors & kinematics
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1D & 2D motion problem-solving
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Dynamics & forces (AP-style problems)
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Uniform circular motion (banked curves, satellites)
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Work-energy theorem
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Conservation of energy applications
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Momentum & impulse (2D collisions)
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Center of mass, systems of particles
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Rotational kinematics (angular velocity & acceleration)
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Rotational dynamics (torque, rotational inertia)
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Conservation of angular momentum
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Gravitation & orbits (Kepler’s laws, satellites)
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Simple harmonic motion (springs & pendulums)
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Resonance & oscillations
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Waves & sound (AP1 introduction)
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Standing waves & resonance tubes
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Lab: Pendulum & spring experiments
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Lab: Conservation of momentum collisions
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Mock AP Free Response practice
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Review & Unit Exam
Level 3: AP Physics 2 – Fluids, Thermodynamics, Electricity, Magnetism, Optics (20 Classes)
Goal: Full coverage of AP Physics 2.
Topics:
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Fluids: density, pressure
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Pascal’s Principle & Archimedes’ Principle
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Fluid dynamics (continuity, Bernoulli’s equation)
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Temperature, heat, thermal expansion
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Specific heat & calorimetry
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Heat engines & efficiency (Carnot)
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Electric charge & Coulomb’s Law
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Electric field & potential
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Capacitors & dielectrics
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Circuits: Ohm’s law, resistors, series/parallel
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RC circuits (charging & discharging)
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Magnetism: fields & forces
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Motion of charges in magnetic fields
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Electromagnetic induction (Faraday’s Law)
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Inductors & Lenz’s Law
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Optics: reflection & refraction
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Lenses & mirrors (ray diagrams)
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Interference & diffraction
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Lab: Circuits & optics experiments
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AP Physics 2 Review
Level 4: AP Physics C Mechanics (20 Classes)
Goal: Calculus-based mechanics for advanced/AP Physics C students.
Topics:
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Calculus in physics: derivatives & integrals
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Motion in 1D & 2D with calculus
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Newton’s laws (differential form)
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Work-energy with calculus
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Potential energy & conservative forces
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Momentum & center of mass (continuous systems)
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Torque & rotational inertia (integral approach)
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Rotational dynamics with calculus
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Angular momentum & rigid body rotation
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Oscillations (differential equations)
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Nonlinear oscillations & resonance
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Gravitation with calculus (shell theorem, orbits)
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Energy methods in mechanics
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Lagrangian basics (optional enrichment)
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Calculus-based lab: Projectile motion
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Lab: Conservation of energy with calculus
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FRQ problem-solving workshop
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Review: Multiple choice & FRQs
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Mock Exam Simulation
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AP Physics C Mechanics Wrap-Up
Level 5: AP Physics C Electricity & Magnetism (20 Classes)
Goal: Calculus-based E&M for AP Physics C students.
Topics:
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Coulomb’s Law with calculus (point charges, distributions)
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Electric field (Gauss’s Law)
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Electric potential (line & surface integrals)
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Capacitance (parallel plate with dielectric)
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Energy stored in E-fields
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Current & resistance with calculus
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RC circuit differential equations
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Magnetic fields (Biot-Savart law)
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Ampere’s Law applications
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Force on current-carrying wire & loop
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Induction & Faraday’s Law with calculus
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Inductors & RL circuits
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LC & RLC circuits (differential equations)
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Maxwell’s equations overview
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Electromagnetic waves basics
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Lab: E&M experiments (circuits & induction)
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Problem-solving workshop
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Review (AP-style problems)
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Mock Exam Simulation
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AP Physics C E&M Wrap-Up
Optional Level 6: Enrichment & Applied Physics (20 Classes)
Goal: Beyond AP – Olympiad prep, modern physics, and applications.
Topics:
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Special relativity basics
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Quantum mechanics intro
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Photoelectric effect & wave-particle duality
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Nuclear physics & decay
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Particle physics & standard model
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Relativistic momentum & energy
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Advanced problem-solving strategies (Olympiad style)
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Fluid dynamics (Navier-Stokes intro)
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Thermodynamics deeper applications
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Advanced optics (polarization, lasers)
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Electronics & semiconductors
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Astrophysics & cosmology
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Modern applications: MRI, GPS, solar panels
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Engineering physics: bridges & structures
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Chaos & nonlinear dynamics
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Data acquisition & sensors in physics labs
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Research paper review (student presentations)
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Group mini-project (engineering design)
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Capstone Physics Fair
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Closing Showcase





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