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Updated on:
October 13, 2009
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Goals for this
course:
1. Relate physics to technology, society, and the
environment. [A]2. Develop
Scientific Investigation Skills:
Initiating & Planning labs [Ti - IP] - develop
your ability to perform research and to plan an experimental process
Performing labs & Recording data [Ti - PR] -
develop your ability to carefully observe and appropriately record
data.
Analysing & Interpreting results [Ti - AI]
- develop your ability to mathematically analyse and interpret data
Communicating scientific concepts. [C] -
organize and express ideas, persuade different audiences, use
appropriate terminology
3. Understand and apply the concepts of
science: [Ku], [A]
Develop your understanding
of and abilities in the principles, methods and applications of
physics.
Develop your
ability to apply mathematical techniques to model and predict
outcomes.
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Course Information:
1st Day Handout << Read
this!!
Course
Outline |
Useful Documents:
How to write a good lab report... |
Course Texts:
Principles of Physics (Kinetic Books)
<< an interactive text/workbook
Zero - The Biography of a Dangerous Idea
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Summative
Info:
10% Summative Lab - TBA [Ti, C]
20% Written Exam - June [Ku, A]Note:
You should be present during the week before March break
(March 8-11) in order to start the summative. Leaving early for
the March break may compromise your success on the summative lab. |
Why take physics?
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Course Warning!
For many students this is the most challenging course in high school.
In order to be here you should have at least 70% in Gr 11 math and preferably have
already taken some senior math, be in your final year of high school, and be
motivated to work on a regular basis to become a mathematical problem solver.
The best predictor I've found for final marks in physics is your Gr 11
math mark minus 7 to 10 percent.... :-(
But have hope: Hard work overcomes all obstacles!
Everything you need for the course is on this site and in your text books.
Enjoy!
How to do well in SPH4U
Do work regularly - the concepts take time to acquire and
studying a couple of nights before the test is often
ineffective. Don't spend hours working on a problem, if you can't get it in 10 minutes get
help ASAP.
Get help often! Many students have
never been for extra help before in their lives - get over
it and get in for help! Help is available:
Every class starts with "Any Questions?" - this is your
first chance to get help
Open Classroom is Monday and Thursday at break - Mr. B is in
M32
Mr. B is also available at START of lunch almost every day.
If you have a spare in common with me, feel free to drop by
M32 Office. |
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Assessment Codes: |
Assessment for Learning: |
Assessment of
Learning: |
| [Ku] - Knowledge &
Understanding |
iQ- iQuizzes, PD, Soc |
iQuizzes/Tests, PP Portfolio |
| [Ti] - Thinking & Inquiry |
TPS - ThinkPairShare
PD - Peer Discussion
PP - ProcessPage
Soc - Socratic Lesson/Discussion
PR - Peer Review
CM - Concept Map |
Lab Reports, Concept Maps |
| [Ti
- IP] - Initiating & Planning |
Reports, CM |
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- PR] - Performing & Recording |
Reports, Tests/Quizzes, Portfolio |
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- AI] - Analysis & Interpretation |
Reports, Portfolio |
| [C] - Communication |
PD, PP, Soc, PR |
Reports, Presentations |
| [A] - Application |
iQ, TPS, PD, Soc |
Tests/Quizzes, Reports, CM |
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