SPH 3UO COURSE OUTLINE


 
Prerequisite: SNC 2D
Text: Physics 11
Addison-Wesley
  
Unit 1: Forces and Motion
- Reviewing linear motion
- graphical analysis
- forces
- vectors, free body diagrams and Newton’s Laws
- Newton and Galileo

Unit 2: Energy, Work and Power

- The work and energy concept
- Kinetic energy, Gravitational potential energy, Thermal energy
- Transfer of energy
- Conservation of energy
- Energy  and Society 

Unit 3: Waves and Sound

- Mechanics of waves
- Properties of waves
- Sound as a wave
- Resonance
- Music
- Societal impact of waves and sound  

Unit 4: Light and Geometric Optics


- Reflection, refraction  and diffraction
- Plane mirrors, curves mirrors
- Ray diagrams
- Snell’s Law
- Apparent depth
- Lenses
- Optical devices


Unit 5: Electricity and Magnetism

- Electrical concepts
- Magnetic field concepts
- Electromagnetism
- Electromagnetic induction
- Motor principle
- Generators



Unit 6: Making Connections (5 hours)

A summative assessment task will be conducted, aimed at assessing the goals of this course.

EVALUATION
Ongoing
 70%
 Summative
 30%
Knowledge
 35%
 Formal
 20%
Inquiry
 21%
 In Class
 10%
Communication
 7%

Making Connections
 7%



For daily lesson plans, homework, previous years exams and other course information, visit:

http://fpweb.peel.edu.on.ca/Meadowvale/departments/science/sci.html

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