Prerequisite
Physics, Grade 11, University Preparation (SPH3U)
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.
TEACHING AND LEARNING STRATEGIES
Along with some of the strategies noted in the assessment for, as, and of learning charts below, strategies will include (but not be limited to):
- Laboratory Activities
- Direct instruction
- Self-Assessments
- Problem Sets
- Animations / Youtube Videos (e.g. Khan Academy)
- Laboratory Reports
- Research Projects
- Guided Problem Solving
- Open-ended inquiry and exploration
- Group Work
- Guided teaching
- Cooperative Learning
- Demonstrations
- Structured Discussions
- Student specific
- Tutorials and one-on-one help
OUTLINE OF COURSE CONTENT
Dynamics
23 hours
Energy and Momentum
23 hours
Gravitational, Electric, and Magnetic fields
24 hours
The Wave Nature of Light
22 hours
Revolutions in Modern Physics: Quantum Mechanics and Special Relativity
16 hours
Exam
2 hours
Total
110 hours
