Physics 11 students will develop their computational, analytical, and critical thinking skillsthrough the exploration of one-dimensional and two dimensional motion, energy, wave motion, and circuits concepts. Students will demonstrate their understanding of different standards through a variety of assessments including tests, laboratory reports, presentations, and projects. They will be given multiple opportunities to show progress for each standard.
PHYSICS 12
Prerequisite Physics 11
AP PHYSICS 1
Prerequisite
Course Credit Course Duration Delivery Method
Science 10. A student with a strong interest in physical science who is skillful and confident in mathematical computations.
4 credits Full year
Classroom-based, using a variety of inquiry-based strategies
Course Credit Course Duration Delivery Method
4 credits Full year
Classroom-based, using a variety of inquiry-based strategies
Physics 12 students will study more advanced physics concepts, including vectors, momentum, equilibrium, gravitation, circular motion, electrostatics, circuits and electromagnetism. Laboratory activities will use technology to gather and analyse data. Students must be adept at algebraic and numerical problem solving. The evaluation for this course is based on the student’ s achievement of curriculum expectations and the demonstrated skills required for effective learning. Students’ assessment will be designed in such a way as to make it possible to gather and show evidence of learning in a variety of ways to gradually release responsibility to the students, and to give multiple and varied opportunities to reflect on learning and receive detailed feedback. It will typically include tests, assignments, research projects and laboratory work.
AP Physics 1 covers Kinematic; Dynamics; Circular Motion and Gravitation; Energy, Work and Power; Momentum; Simple Harmonic Motion; and Torque and Rotational Motion
Students will study a number of complex situations, develop their scientific investigation skills as they test laws of physics and solve both assigned problems and those emerging from their investigations. Students will also consider the impact of technological applications of physics on society and the environment. This course is useful for students considering potential engineering, architecture, pre-med, science and computer science majors as well as anyone strongly interested in Physics. This course is highly analytical and prepares students for the AP Physics 1 examination offered by the College Board. Students must be adept at algebraic and numerical problem solving. Students’ assessment will be designed in such a way as to make it possible to gather and show evidence of learning in a variety of ways to gradually release responsibility to the students, and to give multiple and varied opportunities to reflect on learning and receive detailed feedback. It will typically include tests, assignments, research projects and laboratory work.
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