Introductory Physics (Go to the new Gr. 11 University Level Physics Site for full unit outlines for the entire course.

This course has is offered in two streams, general and advanced/university level. Although both courses provide an introductory survey of physics the general course focuses on more practical applications (preparatory for college engineering and technology) while the advanced course incorporates more theory and mathematical reasoning (preparatory for Physics OAC and university science). Quizzes on the computers (using QUIZZER developed by R. Snider & MMK) and labs/assignments will be used to prepare for major unit tests. Since formula sheets are allowed the focus will be on understanding, application and creative problem solving.

Topics of Study

• Measurement Measurement Assignment is available online here.
• Kinematics and Dynamics
• Energy and Power
• Waves and Sound
• Light
• Electricity and Magnetism

  Want to try some big quizzes? Try the online review quiz Part 1 and Part 2 (energy, sound and light) quiz

  Want more info on heat?

  http://www.syvum.com/cgi/online/serve.cgi/squizzes/physics/heat.tdf?0 heat quiz

  http://resources.yesican-science.ca/lpdd/g07/lp/nelson/contents.html another heat tutorial

   

  How about the rest of the course? http://www.physicsclassroom.com See both the “Multimedia Physics Studio” for animations and the “Tutorials” and “Helps”

   

  See also http://www.glenbrook.k12.il.us/gbssci/phys/Class/BBoard.html which is similar is scope.

  http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/hframe.html is more detailed and advanced

• Jan Bonus Assignment: Email me a link with a description which teaches some aspect of the course or is an appropriate online quiz for our class.

Cartoon of the Month

See me if you can verify the impact speed of the would-be diver!!

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Last Modified: March 4, 2002