Overview
Understand the basic concepts of physics, including motion, force, work and energy, See how physics connects to everyday life through fun, real-world examples, Learn to solve simple physics problems using algebra and basic math skills, Learn to describe motion using graphs, formulas, and real-world examples
Middle school students (grades 6–8) who are curious about physics or want a head start before taking high school physics, Students who are curious about how the world works and want to explore it through physics concepts like motion, forces, energy, and the math behind them.
Basic algebra
In this course, you’ll learn physics from a perspective that goes beyond the common, ineffective, and dull method of memorizing formulas. You'll learn the foundations of nature and how to think like a physicist. We'll explore not only the basic knowledge that everyone learns, but learn the deeper reasoning, history, and stories behind them. You'll learn about how to avoid the common misconceptions that beginner physics learners fall victim to.
Rather than relying solely on simplified formulas, you’ll develop the ability to identify when and why those simplifications are made—and when they break down. You'll learn to observe, analyze, and truly understand physics in way that sets you up for success in more advanced physics.
You’ll learn about:
Foundational physics knowledge across 6 topics
How to get around simplifications in the physics world
Avoid common traps and develop intuition for tricky setups
What you get:
Clear explanations of physics concepts
Homeworks that maintain your knowledge
What are the prerequisites?
Students who understand basic algebra
This course is ideal for students who are comfortable with basic algebra and are ready to think critically about the physical world. Whether you're aiming to strengthen your foundation or prepare for future studies, this course will help you build lasting intuition for learning about the world.
Mingfei Ye
I'm Mingfei, I'm a physics educator with a passion for helping students engage with physics and see complex concepts in intuitive ways.
Leveraging my own journey through competition physics I've guided students through AP Physics exams and challenging physics competitions. I believe that physics isn't just about solving problems, it's about asking the right questions.
I design my courses keeping the student's perspective in mind by basing them on how I would have wished to learn when I was starting out.