Earl Haig Grade 11 Physics

Secondary SPH3U1 University Preparation

School Evaluation Profile & Outline Science Department

Course Description/Rationale/Overview
This course includes selected topics in physics. Student activities offer inductive investigation of some of the topics,
applications of the topics, and provide students with the opportunity to develop skills related to problem solving,
laboratory procedures, application to physical and mechanical situations, as well as providing a foundation for future
science courses. Prerequisite: Science, Grade 10, Academic

Materials /Equipment Assessment:

Students should have the following minimum supplies: Students will be evaluated using a variety of strategies
3 ring binder, loose-leaf paper, graph paper, calculator, including: practice quizzes, in-class assignments,
pen(s), pencil(s), ruler and scissors. homework, and self/peer marking.
Textbook Evaluation:
The course textbook is "Physics 11". Students failing to Students will be evaluated using a variety of strategies
return their textbook or pay the $90 replacement fee Assessment and evaluation will be based on the
will not receive their report cards and timetables for provincial curriculum expectations and the achievement
the upcoming school year levels on the achievement chart outlined in ministry
curriculum documents.
Late Assignments - Late Assignments must be accompanied with a note signed by a parent or guardian stating the
reason for the assignment being late. The note must list the due date of the assignment and the actual date of
submission. If an assignment is handed in after it has been taken up/handed back, the student will get a mark of
zero. Teachers may also impose a penalty for late assignments, at their discretion.
TESTS- Attendance during tests is mandatory unless a pre-arrangement is made with the teacher. Failure to do so
may result in a mark of zero for the student. If a student misses a test/quiz for an unforeseen reason such as
illness, the student must CONTACT THE TEACHER IMMEDIATELY. A makeup test (usually in a different format
than the original test) will immediately follow the test dates unless you have made an alternate arrangement
with your teacher. In order to write this test you must have a note signed by a parent or guardian (indicating that
the parent is aware of the missed test/quiz). On repeat occurrences you will be asked to provide a doctors’ note.
Failure to make contact and arrangements with your teacher for a missed test may result in a mark of Zero. Once a
test/quiz has been taken up/handed back the student will receive a mark of zero.
Subject-Specific/Department Information Learning Skills*
Science office Room 345 Responsibility – meets deadlines; takes responsibility for
416-395-3210 ext. 20095 own behaviour
Course Resources Organization – establishes priorities and manages time; uses
A downloadable copy of the workbook and textbook is information, technology and resources top complete tasks
available from the science department webpage. Go to time management
Independent Work – follows instruction with minimal
www.physicshelp.ca or www.thephysicsguys.com and
supervision; uses class time appropriately to complete tasks
then select “password protected”. You will be prompted Collaboration – accepts an equitable share of work in a
for a user name and password which your teacher will group; builds healthy peer relationships; works with others
give you. The textbook is in PDF format by section. to achieve group goals
Check with your teacher to determine if their workbook Initiative – looks for opportunities for learning; demonstrates
is posted. Some teachers may also post curiosity; approaches new tasks with a positive attitude
worksheets/assignments in this folder under their name Self-regulation – sets own goals and monitors own progress;
or handouts may be posted and can be found by seeks assistance with needed; makes an effort with
selecting the “Physics Downloads” button. responding to challenges

Physics Videos: Extra help and review videos for all of the topics are available by going to
www.physicshelp.ca or www.thephysicsguys.com Also watch some of our activity and event videos.
We’ve had over 6 million views to date!
Download the file “All Homework Physics 11 text” if you are using this book. You can now have all the
homework on your computer or phone

*From: Ontario Ministry of Education. Growing Success: Assessment, Evaluation, and Reporting in Ontario Schools. Toronto: Ministry of Education, 2010, 11.
 Grade 11 Physics
Earl Haig SPH3U1 University Preparation
Science Department
Secondary
Evaluation Profile & Outline
School
Achievement Categories and Weighting for 70% Term Work Final Mark
 Knowledge / Understanding 15% knowledge of facts and terms; understanding of
concepts, principles, guidelines and strategies; Term Work 70%
 Application/Making Connections 25% Connection of concepts to everyday life. Final Evaluation (Exam) 30%
 Thinking Inquiry 20% Formulating questions; planning, selecting strategies and
resources; analyzing and interpreting information, and forming conclusions.
 Communication 10% Communication of information and ideas, communication for
different audiences, use of various forms of communication.

Course Outline/Curriculum Strands:

Kinematics
 Motion involves a change in the position of an object over time.
 Motion can be described using mathematical relationships.
Forces
 Forces can change the motion of an object.
 Applications of Newton’s laws of motion have led to developments that affect society and the environment.
Energy and Society
 Energy can be transformed from one type to another.
 Energy transformation systems often involve thermal energy losses and are never 100% efficient.
 Although technological applications that involve energy transformations can affect society and the environment in
positive ways, they can also have negative effects, and therefore must be used responsibly.
Waves and Sound
 Mechanical waves have specific characteristics and predictable properties.
 Sound is a mechanical wave.
 Mechanical waves can affect structures, society, and the environment in positive and negative ways.
Electricity and Magnetism
 Relationships between electricity and magnetism are predictable.
 Electricity and magnetism have many technological applications.
 Technological applications that involve electromagnetism and energy transformations can affect society and the
environment in positive and negative ways.

Physics Pledge
1. Yes, I know units are important and may be worth a whole mark on a test! So you will never hear me say:
“What? A whole mark? That’s so unfair, it should only be a half mark off”
2. The correct units are always metres, kilograms, and seconds so if I ever say “Do I need to convert the km/h to
m/s first?” my teacher is free to grumble under his breath.
3. I will check the units of the given information before I start plugging them into an equation. This will avoid
the embarrassment of my teacher saying “Really? You forget to convert first?” in front of the whole class.
4. I will always give directions with my answers so I won’t ever have to ask “Do I need to give direction in my
answer?” because I know it’s worth marks and it may cause that bulging blood vessel on my teachers head to
pop.
5. I will never argue that (+) or (-) is at all acceptable as a direction.
6. I love metric because km to m, kN to N, kJ to J, kW to W, kV to V, all require me to multiply by 1000.
7. Even if my teacher does not say “make sure to put a title on your lab report” I should put one on anyway.
8. I will be honest with myself; I can’t draw a straight line by hand. Enough said.
9. And while we are on the topic of graphs: label the axis, include the units.
10. The answers to all the problems in the text are actually in the text somewhere.
11. You did so tell me that the workbook is at physicseh.com
12. My physics teacher is a really nice person who is willing to give me a break wherever possible as long as I let
my teacher know in advance that I may be away. Should I not tell them in advance, I will act like I’m
embarrassed when they remind me I made a pledge not to do this.