9th Grade Physics Homeschool Curriculum
Most students hit physics and think it's 'hard math they don't understand.' Our students understand WHY things move, fall, and collide - then realize the math just describes what they already know. That's the difference between struggling and succeeding in later physics.
About 9th Grade Learners
Ninth graders can absolutely grasp physics concepts before having the math for full calculations. Conceptual physics builds the intuition that makes later mathematical physics much easier. Their concrete thinking actually benefits from hands-on experimentation - they can feel physics working.
- Natural curiosity about how things work
- Can understand concepts qualitatively
- Enjoy hands-on experimentation
- Ready to build intuition before math formalization
Learning Objectives
- Understand motion qualitatively and with basic math
- Explore forces and Newton's Laws conceptually
- Study energy transformations and conservation
- Investigate waves and sound through hands-on experiments
- Develop experimental reasoning skills that transfer to all sciences