Physics 11

Physics is considered to be a major branch of science. Physics is used in astronomy, engineering, particle labs, sports, forensics, race car driving, trades, art, hugs… everywhere! It is one of the awesome sciences that you can learn from because it helps you look at the world differently and it allows you to appreciate how things work.

You will need to be highly motivated and devoted right from the outset if you are to succeed in this class. If you are not prepared to work in this class, you will have a very difficult time with physics as it is both an academic and creative (yup, creative) course. You can do really well in this course, should you choose to approach it in the best way!

I am always here to help, so come and ask questions either in or out’a class! You owe it to yourself to ensure success!

Show your parents and check your Google Classroom regularly! Also, ensure your "sd61learn.ca e-mail automatically forwards notices to your personal/main e-mail!

It's actually an oven. Still funny tho!

Sites Aimed to Help Students

The Physics Classroom (amazing)

College Physics Textbook (amazing)

LabXChange

New: The Feynman Lectures on Physics Vol 1 (just for interest)

PhET - excellent Java animations, such as:

Hyper Physics

Sparknotes.com on Physics

Physics Flash Animations

Videos

The Elegant Universe Parts 1-3

Science Podcast

StarTalk Radio by Neil deGrass Tyson (the awesome astrophysicist). Check out a great podcast with him clicking here.

JPL and On a Mission!

A Bunch of Great Stuff

Physics Sir Isaac Newton Nicolaus Copernicus

Galileo Galilei Albert Einstein Richard Feynman

Stephen Hawking

PHYSICS 11 CURRICULUM

The learning outcomes for Physics 11 will be covered under the following seven sections:

1. Physics & Science Introduction

- Introduction to what science is & the relationship of Science, Technology & Society
- The essentials: Algebra, SI, Unit Conversions, Sig Figs, Density… problem solving.

2. Kinematics