6-WEEK CURRICULUM
Week 1
Kinematics & Vectors
Building a strong foundation in motion analysis and vector operations.
- One-dimensional motion
- Two-dimensional motion
- Vector operations and analysis
- Projectile motion problems
Week 2
Newton's Laws & Forces
Mastering the fundamental principles of dynamics and force analysis.
- Newton's three laws of motion
- Free body diagrams
- Friction and tension
- Inclined planes and pulleys
Week 3
Work, Energy & Power
Understanding energy principles and their applications in mechanics.
- Work and work-energy theorem
- Potential and kinetic energy
- Conservation of energy
- Power and efficiency
Week 4
Momentum & Collisions
Analyzing momentum conservation and collision problems.
- Linear momentum
- Impulse and impulse-momentum theorem
- Elastic and inelastic collisions
- Center of mass reference frame
Week 5
Rotational Dynamics
Extending mechanics principles to rotational motion.
- Angular kinematics
- Torque and moment of inertia
- Rotational energy and angular momentum
- Rolling motion without slipping
Week 6
Competition Preparation
Intensive practice with competition-style problems and test strategies.
- F=ma past problems
- Full-length mock exams
- Time management strategies
- Final review and preparation