Mrs.

Fraser Room 106N Elgin Park Secondary School

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Physics 11 Course Outline 13/14


Objective: Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the role of physics in society
and develop knowledge, skills and methods employed by physicists. Emphasis will be placed on the
applications of physics to everyday living and the skills needed in the workplace. Students will be engaged in
the investigation of scientific questions and the development of plausible solutions.

Daily reading and review will be essential to ensure success in this course. Keeping up with vocabulary and
homework assignments will be mandatory. Projects, labs, quizzes, homework checks and tests will comprise
the bulk of the marks collected. Note-taking will be a normal occurrence. You have been warned.

Expectations: A willingness to learn!! This requires you to be punctual and prepared each class. In
addition to basic school supplies you will be required to have a calculator, ruler and coloured pencils.
Students who arrive to class late will not be able to participate in any activity or quiz given during that time.
It is the responsibility of each student to make up any missed work resulting from a late or absence. Students
who miss tests and quizzes for reason of illness or family emergency will make up the test/ quiz on the first
day they return to class. Absences for Athletic/School Events will be excused only if you have personally
made prior arrangements with me otherwise assignments will count as late. Assignments and homework will
be collected and marked without advance warning. If you are absent from a class, it is your responsibility to
contact a dependable friend to find out what you have missed and to be prepared for the next class.

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS:
1) Expect to conduct yourself with personal integrity.
2) Expect to spend class time in the classroom. Use the drinking fountain and/or the washroom before
coming to class. Students will not normally be permitted to leave the classroom once class has started.
3) Be on time (in your seat before the bell). It is expected that all students arrive on time and with all
materials (Binder, Textbook, Workbook, Calculator, Pencil and Eraser) necessary to participate in the lesson.
4) NO FOOD OR DRINK is permitted in the classroom, with the exception of WATER.
5) No hats, toques, beanies, etc. permitted in the classroom.
6) Please leave mp3 players, iPods, cell phones, etc. outside the classroom.
7) Please display politeness to all members of the class at all times. Listen when someone else talks. Only one
person can talk at a time. If you have something to say, raise your hand and wait for your turn.
8) Be prepared to work: a good work ethic will make the year much easier for you.
9) Use class time wisely by remaining in your seat and completing assignments or studying. Students are
expected to work until the bell unless otherwise instructed. No packing up before class is over.
10) Being away is never an excuse for incomplete assignments.

Website: A class website exists at http://mrsfraserscience.wordpress.com/. Content from the course
along with updates on upcoming assignments and tests will be posted. Course marks will be updated on a
regular basis (after each Chapter or Unit Test) at https://www.engrade.com/mrsfraserscience. You will be
given an access code that you will need in order to set up an account early in the semester. My e-mail
address is fraser_l@surreyschools.ca.

Home of the Orcas
Marks:
Item: % of Term Mark: % of Final Mark:
Labs and Assignments 30 22.5
Tests and Quizzes 70 52.5
Final Exam 25

There will be many quizzes! They will often be based on the homework/class work. Because of this, it is
important to complete all of last days homework and ask for help before you come to class. Expect at
least one or two per week.

Extra Help: Extra help is usually available before or after school. Remember that most topics build
on the previous class so stay on top of your assignments and catch up as soon as possible if you
miss a class. Come in for extra help whenever you are the least bit confused. When in doubt, always
ask a question.


Supplies Required:
3 ring binder pencil and pen
graph paper (4mm) calculator
ruler protractor













Agreement:

I have read this course outline, and understand what is expected of me in Physics 11. I agree to follow these
guidelines.

Print Name: ________________________________ Signature: ________________________

I have read this course outline, and understand what is expected of the students in Physics 11.

Parent/Guardian Name: _______________________ Signature: ________________________





Topics Covered in Physics 11:


Section 1 - Introduction to Physics
Measurements of Science
Degree of Uncertainty
Displaying Data
Manipulating Equations

Section 2 Kinematics and Dynamics
Chapter 3 - Describing Motion: Velocity
Chapter 4 - Acceleration
Chapter 5 - Forces
Chapter 6 - Vectors
Chapter 7 - Motion in Two Directions
Chapter 8 - Universal Gravitation
Chapter 9 - Momentum and Its Conservation

Section 3 - Mechanical and Heat Energy
Chapter 10 - Work, Energy and Power
Chapter 11 - Energy
Chapter 12 - Thermal Energy

Section 4 - Wave Motion and Geometric Optics
Chapter 14 - Waves and Energy Transfer
Chapter 16 - Light
Chapter 17 - Reflection and Refraction
Chapter 18 - Mirrors and Lenses
Chapter 19 - Diffraction and Interference of Light

Section 5 - Nuclear Physics
Chapter 30 - Investigating the Nucleus
Chapter 31 - Nuclear Applications

Section 6 - Special Relativity
Concepts in Physics