The deep conceptual understanding required for AP Physics 1 challenges both students and instructors. This workshop will strengthen your understanding of the content of AP Physics 1, familiarize you with the available resources, and arm you with research-based strategies for making the most of your class time.

Topics will include the following:
**AP Physics content: What to teach and what can be left out.
**Review the 2025 exam changes (Fluids and new exam question types!) and how that affects **our classroom instruction.
**Writing a syllabus, planning a calendar for the year, and the AP audit process.

Utilizing College Board resources:
**The Course and Exam Description
**AP Classroom
**Instructional Planning Reports
**Effective use of released exam questions.
**Techniques from Physics Education Research.
**Thinking conceptually to solve problems efficiently.
**How to structure your classroom tests to effectively prepare students for the AP exam.
**Structuring homework/classwork for maximum learning and minimum grading
**Physics labs
**Using technology
**How to have a robust lab on a budget
**Guided inquiry labs

• What participants should bring:
• **A good attitude!
• **The willingness to work and share with others
• **Laptop to access course materials during the institute

Chris was an aerospace engineer before becoming a teacher. He has been the L.D. Bell High teacher of the year, and the Lead AP Physics Teacher for Dallas ISD, where he was the recipient of the O’Donnell Texas AP Teacher Award. Chris has also been a Regional Director and Physics Content Specialist at the National Math and Science Initiative and has written several books. Chris has taught all varieties of AP Physics over 32 years and is a certified College Board consultant. He currently teaches at L.D. Bell High School in Hurst TX and continues to work with students and train teachers from across the country.