I’m new at all the online classes and stuff so I was wondering how does online physics go? How do you do all the labs and everything that requires a hands-on environment? Also is it too late to sign up now TT<em>TT I’m still a high school junior but I REALLY want to take it over the summer. Does anyone know the whole process of it? PLEASE AND THANKS TT</em>TT
Most places have you order the physics lab kit from LabPaq. They are something like $110 a piece, but if you know you’re taking both semesters, you can order the PK-S pack which is $180, so you’ll save a little bit of cash. As far as the labs go, you’ll be making levers, pulleys, measuring buildings using trig & a protractor, measuring the acceleration of marbles down a ramp, etc etc. These classes usually make you write extensively <em>LONG</em> reports for each lab.
While the classroom is obviously better for a subject like physics, you can still have some good lab experience. The best part is that you’re not rushed to finish a lab by the end of the period. You can really take your time & learn…most of the labs are easier if you have someone helping you.
If you want calculus-based physics online, you can take it through [-</a> CCCOnline Home Page](<a href=“http://www.ccconline.org%5D-”>http://www.ccconline.org). They also have an algebra-based sequence. The calc-based is harder but you’ll see very little calculus in your homework, tests or labs. You can also take algebra-based physics through [Ocean</a> County College](<a href=“http://www.ocean.edu%5DOcean”>http://www.ocean.edu).
Most of these schools already started their summer semesters. These online physics courses are a lot of work & I would even say they can be more difficult than in the classroom because it’s very easy to get lost. They’re fun though. Good luck.