CEDAR Honors Physics with Lab 

(This course is only offered every other year.  Will be offered 2026-2027 School Year)

This course offers a comprehensive exploration of how matter and energy interact within the

framework of God’s creation. Students will investigate the fundamental principles governing the

physical world, ranging from the macroscopic laws of motion to the invisible forces of

electromagnetism.

The curriculum begins with a robust foundation in Classical Mechanics, where students explore

essential topics such as velocity, acceleration, and two-dimensional vector analysis, as well as

dynamics through the application of Newton’s Laws of Motion. The course further examines the

mathematical relationships of work and energy, conservation laws, power, linear momentum,

and periodic motion involving oscillations and wave mechanics. As the year progresses, the

scope expands to include the study of sound, light, electricity, and magnetism, providing a well-

rounded understanding of the physical forces that shape our universe.

This course is designed with the rigor necessary for Honors Physics with Lab credit. To earn

this designation on their transcript, students must complete all assigned coursework with a high

standard of excellence. Additionally, they are required to maintain a comprehensive Laboratory

Notebook containing detailed, formal reports for every experiment performed throughout the

year to satisfy the laboratory credit component.

Textbook: Exploring Creation with Physics (Apologia) 2nd edition with accompanying

Solutions and Test Manual (Apologia) - Dr. Jay Wile.

Prerequisites: Algebra II