MOONSHOT ACADEMY

MOONSHOT ACADEMY

Jingchao Xu

Physics Teacher

Graduated from University College London with a Master's degree in Education; completed an undergraduate degree in Engineering Thermophysics at China University of Petroleum (Beijing). Physics competition coach with 7 years of international teaching experience, familiar with the training methods and requirements of physics in international education systems.

In charge of teaching AP Physics and introductory Physics, currently teaching 《Advanced Physics: Calculus-Based Mechanics"》and 《Principles of Physics》and serving as the 12th-grade student coach.

Passionate about education, dedicated to sparking students' curiosity through innovative teaching, and cultivating scientific thinking habits. Believes that education is not just about knowledge transmission, but about developing students' independent thinking and problem-solving skills, fostering critical and creative thinking. Believes every student has unique potential, and focuses on personalized support in teaching, helping students grow through challenges while inspiring their passion for exploring the world.

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PHYS3001: Principles of Physics

Welcome to our physics course! As one of the most fundamental science courses in the STEM field, we will observe and explore natural phenomena and learn how to deepen our understanding of them through calculations. This course is recommended for learners pursuing studies in STEM fields and will cover topics including kinematics, mechanics, thermodynamics, and electricity. We will introduce various formulas and calculation methods in physics to help you better understand the concepts. Through experiments and discussions, you will receive the best support and find another perspective to understand the development and changes in nature. Join us and start exploring the various phenomena in nature!

Course selecting recommendations:

PHYS3001 is an intermediate-level physics course with a certain level of math foundation required. During the learning process, we will build upon the understanding of physics concepts and models, utilizing mathematical tools and models to provide explanations and calculations for real-life physics phenomena. While there will be a fair amount of calculations involved, the emphasis will be on applying acquired knowledge to projects and solving practical problems, enhancing foundational STEM skills and abilities.

PHYS5005: Advanced Physics: Calculus-Based Mechanics

Calculus-based Mechanics is a college-level physics course. It covers kinematics, Newton’s laws of motion, work, energy, and power, systems of particles and linear momentum, circular motion and rotation, oscillations, and gravitation. This course explores the fundamental principles of classical mechanics through the lens of calculus. This course is designed to provide learners with a deep understanding of how objects move and interact under the influence of forces, and to develop their ability to solve complex physical problems using mathematical analysis. Throughout the course, learners will engage in a variety of learning activities, including lectures, interactive demonstrations, problem-solving sessions, and laboratory experiments. By the end of the course, learners will have developed a strong foundation in calculus-based mechanics, enabling them to analyze and solve real-world physical problems, and preparing them for more advanced studies in physics and engineering.