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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]For science it’s recommended that the sequence is physics, chemistry, biology because it builds on concepts from one to another. Physics 1 is just mechanics, while Physics 2 covers a lot more (thermodynamics, electromagnetism, optics, modern). The issue is it does require Algebra 2, and not many students have room two years of physics. For a student that took Algebra 2 in 8th, it can work taking AP Physics 1 in 9th, AP Physics 2 in 10th, AP Chemistry in 11th, and AP Biology in 12th. If he really loves physics he could also take both AP Physics C in 11th or 12th after taking either of the AP Calculus. This is useful if he goes into a STEM field and he wants to get college credit for the physics class. You don’t get credit for Physics 1 and 2.

For physics it really helps if the student is accelerated in math, no way around it.[/quote]

There is a school of thought that is popular that suggests Physics first, then Chem and last Bio. That is called a Physics First approach. But there is an equally strong contingent that believes the traditional approach (Bio first, then Chem, then Physics) works better. Mixed results either way so it is not obvious which is optimal. Physics does rely more heavily on abstract reasoning than the other sciences and many kids do better with that when they are a bit older. Physics and math, even conceptual physics, are closely linked [/quote]

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