Course Description
This course enables students to deepen their understanding of physics concepts and theories. Students will continue their exploration of energy transformations and the forces that affect motion, and will investigate electrical, gravitational, and magnetic fields and electromagnetic radiation. Students will also explore the wave nature of light, quantum mechanics, and special relativity. They will further develop their scientific investigation skills, learning, for example, how to analyse, qualitatively and quantitatively, data related to a variety of physics concepts and principles. Students will also consider the impact of technological applications of physics on society and the environment.
The Ontario Curriculum 2009 – Science (Revised), p.194
Units of Study
1. Dynamics (4 weeks)
2. Energy and Momentum (3 weeks)
3. Gravitational, Electric and Magnetic Fields (3 weeks)
4. Wave Nature of Light (3 weeks)
5. Revolutions in Modern Physics: Quantum Mechanics and Special Relativity (2 weeks)
Texts and Resources
Nelson Physics 12 University Preparation, 2012. Replacement Cost: $150.00
Required Materials / Equipment:
· Notebook – three ring binder
· Loose leaf paper
· Writing utensils
· Scientific Calculator
Evaluation Procedure
Summative Evaluations – 70%
Knowledge/ Understanding 20 %
Inquiry 15 %
Communication 15 %
Application 20 %
Culminating Assignment(s)– 30%
Lab Book 5 %
Final Exam 25 %
The lab book will be due in the last 2 weeks of the semester; the final exam will occur during the exam period.
Deadlines
Students are expected to meet all deadlines, and complete all assignments set out by the subject teacher. Failure to complete work will result in communication with parents and may result in referral to the office and exclusion from school. Not done is not acceptable.
Academic Honesty
Students are expected to submit their own original work. Any ideas or words that come from any source other than from personal experience must be formally referenced. Failure to do so is considered plagiarism. Cheating during tests or exams is forbidden. Academic dishonesty of any kind may result in a mark of zero. Other forms of discipline up to and including suspension may be applied.
Missed Evaluations
Students who are absent the day of an evaluation are expected to write the test or submit their work on the day they return to school or at a time agreed upon by the teacher. Arrangements regarding planned absences must be made with the teacher in advance. Students must take care of business to avoid academic consequences.
Culminating Evaluations (Final 30%)
It is the students' responsibility to attempt all final evaluations. Any parts not attempted will be given a mark of zero. This mark of zero will be used in the calculation of the 30% portion of their grade. Late final evaluations will not be accepted, except for medical or extenuating circumstances after consultation with the appropriate VP.
Attendance
Good attendance is essential for academic success. Students are expected to sign in at the office when returning for an absence. Students who have chronic problems with attendance undermine their ability to gain a credit. Consequences for truancy and lateness will be monitored and administered by the Vice-Principal. When absent, it is the student’s responsibility to make up missed work.
Reporting
Student achievement will be reported in all courses at the following times:
This course enables students to deepen their understanding of physics concepts and theories. Students will continue their exploration of energy transformations and the forces that affect motion, and will investigate electrical, gravitational, and magnetic fields and electromagnetic radiation. Students will also explore the wave nature of light, quantum mechanics, and special relativity. They will further develop their scientific investigation skills, learning, for example, how to analyse, qualitatively and quantitatively, data related to a variety of physics concepts and principles. Students will also consider the impact of technological applications of physics on society and the environment.
The Ontario Curriculum 2009 – Science (Revised), p.194
Units of Study
1. Dynamics (4 weeks)
2. Energy and Momentum (3 weeks)
3. Gravitational, Electric and Magnetic Fields (3 weeks)
4. Wave Nature of Light (3 weeks)
5. Revolutions in Modern Physics: Quantum Mechanics and Special Relativity (2 weeks)
Texts and Resources
Nelson Physics 12 University Preparation, 2012. Replacement Cost: $150.00
Required Materials / Equipment:
· Notebook – three ring binder
· Loose leaf paper
· Writing utensils
· Scientific Calculator
Evaluation Procedure
Summative Evaluations – 70%
Knowledge/ Understanding 20 %
Inquiry 15 %
Communication 15 %
Application 20 %
Culminating Assignment(s)– 30%
Lab Book 5 %
Final Exam 25 %
The lab book will be due in the last 2 weeks of the semester; the final exam will occur during the exam period.
Deadlines
Students are expected to meet all deadlines, and complete all assignments set out by the subject teacher. Failure to complete work will result in communication with parents and may result in referral to the office and exclusion from school. Not done is not acceptable.
Academic Honesty
Students are expected to submit their own original work. Any ideas or words that come from any source other than from personal experience must be formally referenced. Failure to do so is considered plagiarism. Cheating during tests or exams is forbidden. Academic dishonesty of any kind may result in a mark of zero. Other forms of discipline up to and including suspension may be applied.
Missed Evaluations
Students who are absent the day of an evaluation are expected to write the test or submit their work on the day they return to school or at a time agreed upon by the teacher. Arrangements regarding planned absences must be made with the teacher in advance. Students must take care of business to avoid academic consequences.
Culminating Evaluations (Final 30%)
It is the students' responsibility to attempt all final evaluations. Any parts not attempted will be given a mark of zero. This mark of zero will be used in the calculation of the 30% portion of their grade. Late final evaluations will not be accepted, except for medical or extenuating circumstances after consultation with the appropriate VP.
Attendance
Good attendance is essential for academic success. Students are expected to sign in at the office when returning for an absence. Students who have chronic problems with attendance undermine their ability to gain a credit. Consequences for truancy and lateness will be monitored and administered by the Vice-Principal. When absent, it is the student’s responsibility to make up missed work.
Reporting
Student achievement will be reported in all courses at the following times:
- Mark Update Week – October 16th – 20th
- Parents’ Night – October 25th - 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
- Day 1 of Civics/Careers Turnaround - November 9th
- Mid-Term Report Card – November 17th
- Mark Update Week – December 18th – 22nd
- Final Exams – January 25th – 31st