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Physics

Teacher: Chris Leingang

Monday 9:00AM – 10:30AM (ET)

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About This Course

This class is approved by the NCAA.

This class is part of the MyFunScience online homeschool science program, which offers live courses for middle and high school students. Families can explore all of our homeschool science courses.

This homeschool physics class helps students understand the laws that govern our universe—from motion and energy to electricity and light. Students participate in a live online physics class where they explore advanced scientific concepts through discussion, problem-solving, and hands-on experiments.

This high school physics course is designed for students in grades 11–12 and provides a rigorous introduction to classical physics concepts while strengthening mathematical reasoning and analytical thinking.

Physics seeks to understand the laws that govern our universe — from subatomic particles to planetary motion, from heat and energy to light and relativity.

In this rigorous high school course, students explore mechanics, Newton’s Laws, momentum, projectile and satellite motion, rotational motion, properties of matter, thermodynamics, waves, electrostatics, electromagnetic induction, optics, atomic and nuclear physics, radioactivity, fission and fusion, and an introduction to relativity.

Students complete a minimum of six teacher-selected experiments. Strong emphasis is placed on scientific inquiry, lab technique, and formal lab reports.

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Course Overview

  • High School Credit: 1 High School Science Credit
  • Recommended Grade Level: Grades 11–12
  • Prerequisites: Algebra 1 and Algebra 2 (may be taken concurrently)
  • Format: Weekly live online classes with labs and graded assignments

High School Credit

  • 1 High School Science Credit

Recommended Grade Level

  • Grades 11–12

Prerequisites

Curriculum

Syllabus Download

Required Lab Equipment

  • Lab kit available through Home Science Tools.
  • Note: The kit is configurable. Families may omit items they already own.

Semester Topics Overview

Fall Semester

  • Motion in One and Two Dimensions
  • Vectors
  • Newton’s Laws of Motion
  • Applications of Newton’s Laws
  • Uniform Circular Motion and Gravity
  • Work and Energy

Spring Semester

  • Momentum
  • Periodic Motion
  • Waves
  • Geometric Optics
  • Electric Fields and Potential
  • Circuits and Magnetism

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a live online physics class?

Yes. Students attend weekly live online classes where the instructor explains complex physics concepts, answers questions, and guides students through problem-solving and experiments.

Is this class designed for homeschool students?

Yes. This class is specifically designed for homeschool students who want a structured high school physics course with teacher guidance and laboratory experience.

What topics are covered in this course?

Students study mechanics, energy, waves, electricity, magnetism, optics, and other core topics typically included in a high school physics curriculum.

Do students complete labs in this course?

Yes. Students complete multiple experiments throughout the course and submit formal lab reports.

How much time should students expect to spend each week?

The publisher recommends approximately one hour per day for physics study, though time may vary depending on student ability and mathematical readiness.

Estimated Workload

Students typically spend two weeks per module, completing seven modules over the course of a semester.

For each module, students read approximately 25 textbook pages and complete around 25 problems. Additional online practice is often assigned for reinforcement. Each module includes one to three hands-on experiments, and students submit four formal lab reports per semester.

The publisher recommends approximately one hour per day for Physics. Actual time will vary based on student ability and mathematical readiness.

Tips for Success

Students who attend class live (or watch recordings promptly), participate actively, stay organized, and communicate clearly with the instructor tend to experience the greatest success.

If a student struggles with instructions, concepts, or assignments, early communication is strongly encouraged.

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What Students Are Saying

“I enjoy Mr. Leingang as a teacher because he explains things so well. I want Leingang again for Physics. Make sure you sign me up for that class!” — Evan

Chris Leingang

Chris Leingang -Teacher - MyFunScience

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The desire to be a teacher was birthed in Chris Leingang during his 8th grade year. After graduating high school, Chris entered college with that desire still burning inside. In 1996, Chris graduated from Portland State University with a B.S. in Science with an emphasis in Chemistry and Physics and then went on to graduate from Concordia University, Portland with an M.A.T. in Secondary Education in 1998.

Mr. Leingang's teaching experience spans both middle school and high school in both the private and public sector. He has had the opportunity to teach a wide variety of subjects including General Science, Physical Science, Chemistry, Physics, Forensic Anatomy and American Government. Chris was later called into full-time Christian ministry with Lutheran Brethren Youth Ministries, where he led teams of young adults as they worked in church-planting and outreach.

Mr. Leingang's passion for teaching had not left but had been refocused on ministry, missiology and church leadership. As with most teachers, his passion for teaching is coupled with a passion for learning. Hence, it was no surprise, when in 2002, he enrolled in seminary.

While attending seminary, he supported his family by teaching part-time at Hillcrest Academy, a private Christian high school, and by serving part-time as Associate Pastor to the Dalton Free Lutheran Parish.

In 2005, he graduated from Lutheran Brethren Seminary in Fergus Falls, MN with an M.Div. and began parish ministry. He has served congregations in Washington for 20 years and is now serving in Fargo, North Dakota.

Happily married for over 30 years, Chris and his wife have three adult sons, all of whom were homeschooled until college. As a homeschooling dad, Chris understands the benefits and challenges homeschool families face and is excited to be able to assist you as you educate your children and prepare them for college.

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Testimonials

"I enjoy Mr. Leingang as a teacher because he explains things so well. I want Leingang again for Physics. Make sure you sign me up for that class!" ~ Evan
"My daughter is taking PreChemistry with Mr. Leingang now and loves it." ~ Donna
"My daughter took PreChemistry with Mr. Leingang in the fall and loved it!!!" ~ Jennifer
"My daughter just finished Mr. Leingang's PreChemistry class and loved it! I highly recommend!!" ~ Erin
"I took Pre-Chemistry in fall, 2016, with Mr. Leingang during my seventh grade school year. He was my first online teacher. I liked him because he made us work hard and expected the best from us. He could make complex ideas very simple. He likes kids, but does not tolerate misbehavior. He himself works hard at teaching us, and it motivated me to work hard for him. I would love to take another class with him because he's the best science teacher ever!" ~ Joshua
"My son and daughter (8th and 9th grade) took your Pre-Chemistry class this fall. It was NOT easy, however, they learned SO much and you made them work. You have high expectation and the kids learn to respect you and DO the work! I was so impressed with how they were able to rise to the challenge and with the level they were learning. This course is excellent! I love the book, the labs, the tests and homework. I also appreciate how quick you are with keeping the kids on topic with chat! You are an excellent online teacher! Can't wait for the kids to take High School Chemistry with you next year!" ~ Suzy

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