High School Physics

New! - High School Physics offers a comprehensive, accessible, and engaging introduction to the core principles of classical physics, specifically designed for high school students. Based on the OpenStax Physics for High School textbook, the text has been carefully adapted by Seton Home Study School to fit a high school curriculum—with minor edits and the omission of advanced topics in modern physics.

Structured for logical progression and maximum clarity, the textbook covers essential physical laws, concepts, and scientific skills. Students begin with an overview of physics and the scientific method before diving into mechanics, thermodynamics, waves, light, electricity, magnetism, and more.

Key Units Covered:

• Mechanics: Motion in one and two dimensions, acceleration, forces, Newton’s Laws of Motion, circular and rotational motion, momentum, energy, work, simple machines, and gravity.
• Thermodynamics: Heat, thermal energy, temperature, work, and the laws of thermodynamics.
• Waves and Optics: Properties of waves, sound, light behavior, reflection, refraction, lenses, mirrors, diffraction, and interference.
• Electricity and Magnetism: Static electricity, electric fields, circuits, current, resistance, and magnetism.
• Nuclear Physics: Introduction to atomic nuclei, radiation, and basic nuclear reactions.

Designed to develop strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, this physics course includes real-world examples, “Worked Examples” for step-by-step guidance, and hands-on “Snap Lab” activities to bring abstract concepts to life.

This is the Seton Home Study School print version of the OpenStax textbook. OpenStax makes available free digital version of many school textbooks. Seton has made some very minor changes and deleted some material from the original in this printing. Secular. Full Color. Soft Cover. 574 pages.