Topics: Percentage: Timeline:

Introduction: Scientific notation, significant figures, dimensional analysis. 10% 1 week

Kinematics: Vectors, motion, velocity, acceleration problems and graphing. 25% 5 weeks

Dynamics: Forces, Newton’s laws, friction, energy, work and power 25% 5 weeks

Momentum: one & two dimensional collisions 20% 3 weeks

Waves: mechanical, electromagnetic, sound and light 20% 3 weeks

Textbook:

Physics (McGraw-Hill, Ryerson)

Authors: Edwards, Dick, Callcott, Brown, Geddis, Guy, James, McCaul, McGuire

Evaluation:

A variety of assessment activities will be used to enable students to demonstrate they are achieving the outcomes prescribed by the NS Department of Education. In many cases an assessment activity will assess several general outcomes. Students will be required to do a science fair project which will make up 10% of their mark. Assessments may include, but are not limited to, tests, quizzes, written assignments, portfolio, labs and projects. The final mark for this course will be a grade out of 100.

Expectations:

Students registered in Physics 11 should be aware of the high academic expectations and should bring with them a strong independent work ethic. Work will be assigned routinely and students should plan on spending time outside of regular school hours on this course in order to be successful. Students should come to class prepared for a quiz any day and should attend extra help sessions when needed.

Missed Days:

If you miss a class you will need to find out what was covered that day, if you need to collect any materials, or get notes. The responsibility of getting missed materials is up to you.

Missed Tests/Quizzes:

If you miss a test you will need to have a valid written excuse from a doctor or from you parent/guardian. You will be expected to write the test the first day you are back from school during lunch or another arranged time. No missed tests or quizzes will be written during regular class time.

Class Web Page:

Homework, assignments, due dates and helpful links will be posted on our class website. Most notes will be posted on a daily basis. If you are missing from class it is an expectation that you will review the material covered in class and attempt the work assigned.

Homework:

There will be homework assigned almost every day. Learning physics can be compared to learning how to play the guitar, learning a new language or playing a new sport. It would not make sense for a guitar instructor to teach you a new technique and then tell you to not to practice it. Consistent practice by completing all assigned work will most likely ensure success in this class.

Assignments:

Assignments are due on the assigned day at the beginning of class. If the assignment is not submitted on the day it was due because you were absent:

1.  Return to class the next day with the assignment and a note with an excused absence.

*** Extensions will only be possible under extenuating circumstances. The extension must be negotiated between the teacher and student prior to the due date.***

Required Materials:

Students MUST have the following: Pencils, eraser, ruler, loose leaf, graph paper and scientific calculator. Students are expected to bring these to class each day.

Graphing Calculator:

Students will be supplied with a graphing calculators in class when the required by the curriculum. It is only recommended that you purchase a graphing calculator. Owing you own graphing calculator is beneficial to you as you will use them frequently in grade 11 and in grade 12 mathematics/sciences. The model recommended is a TI-83 Plus or higher available at most electronic shops.

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Website: http://hrsbstaff.ednet.ns.ca/michaeljean/

Phone: 864-7535 Ext # 7751228.

Room: 228