Course Syllabus

Physics 12 AP

Faculty

Mr. D. Martin

 

Course Description

 

Physics AP-2 is a very challenging, rigorous, algebra-based course. Students must have successfully completed Physics AP-1 in the St. George’s classroom in order to register for Physics AP-2. This course is intended for Grade 12 students.

Physics AP 2 will cover the remaining units of Physics 12 (see above) and also the full curriculum of the College Board’s AP Physics 2 course. Students will receive credit for both AP Physics-2 and Physics 12 at the end of the academic year. They may choose to write the AP Physics 2 exam in May.

Experimental work is an important part of any physics program, and it is a strong component in the AP courses.

Topics covered in AP Physics 2 include the following: fluid statics and dynamics, thermodynamics with kinetic theory, electrostatics, electric circuits with capacitors, electromagnetism, physical and geometric optics, topics in modern physics.

 

Curriculum Overview

 

There are seven principal big ideas touched on throughout the course. The physics AP-2 big ideas (BI) stated in the AP course material from College Board are:

• (BI 1) Objects and systems have properties such as mass and charge. Systems may have internal structure.
• (BI 2) Fields existing in space can be used to explain interactions.
• (BI 3) The interactions of an object with other objects can be described by forces.
• (BI 4) Interactions between systems can result in changes in those systems.
• (BI 5) Changes that occur as a result of interactions are constrained by conservation laws.
• (BI 6) Waves can transfer energy and momentum from one location to another without the permanent transfer of mass and serve as a mathematical model for the description of other phenomena.
• (BI 7) The mathematics of probability can be used to describe the behaviour of complex systems and to interpret the behaviour of quantum mechanical systems.

 

 

Term	Learning
1	Big Ideas	BI 1, BI 2, BI 3, BI 4, BI 5
	Do	With respect to the topics below: Record, analyze and make inferences from the acquired data. Make predictions and verify through experimental means. Apply knowledge to problem solve in groups and individually.
	Know	Electrostatics - Principles of electrostatics Electromagnetism - Principles of electromagnetism Resistor Circuits—Principles of resistor circuits Capacitance and Circuits—Principles of capacitance and capacitors in circuits
2	Big Ideas	BI 1, BI 3, BI 4, BI 5, BI 7
	Do	With respect to the topics below: Record, analyze and make inferences from the acquired data. Make predictions and verify through experimental means. Apply knowledge to problem solve in groups and individually.
	Know	Fluids—Principles of static and dynamic fluids. Temperature and Heat—Mechanical equivalence of heat, heat transfer, and thermal expansion. Kinetic Theory—Principles of kinetic theory and gas laws. Thermodynamics—Principles of thermodynamics (1st and 2nd law)
3	Big Ideas	BI 1, BI 3, BI 4, BI 5, BI 6, BI 7
	Do	With respect to the topics below: Record, analyze and make inferences from the acquired data. Make predictions and verify through experimental means. Apply knowledge to problem solve in groups and individually. Design a lab to achieve a specific goal.
	Know	Optics-- Modern Physics

 

Assessment and Evaluation

 

Marks will be gathered by topics with the approximate % weightings:

 

Electrostatics- 10
Circuits and Capacitance-14
Electromagnetism-20
Rotational Dynamics-3 (added to Phys AP-1 mark)
Fluids- 10
Light-Optics-13
Modern Physics--13
Thermal Physics--10

 

First Peoples Principles

We would like to acknowledge that the land on which we gather is the unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We are honoured to live, work, and play on this land together. 

 

As part of contribution to reconciliation, Physics 11H makes First Peoples Principles visible in class by understanding that learning is holistic, reflexive, reflective, experiential, and relational (focused on connectedness, on reciprocal relationships, and a sense of place). Learning involves recognizing the consequences of one’s actions. Learning requires exploration of one’s identity.

Literacy

In Physics 11H, students will work with the scientific inquiry method, which will require them to make observations, ask questions, analyze data, and communicate their findings. Students will also be required to comprehend information presented orally, textually, and visually to gain an understanding of the key content and concepts of physics.

 

Resources

Textbooks: Giancoli 5^th or 7th Ed.

 

Course Expectations

 

 

• It is expected that all students show courtesy to fellow students and to the teacher.

 

• When the teacher is talking no one else should be talking.

 

• If you wish to say something please raise your hand. During group work, discussion among group members is expected.

 

• It is expected that students should arrive to class on time. If a student arrives late for class with no valid excuse, the third time it occurs, a detention of some sort will be given.

 

• Students should always bring the necessary materials for a Physics class: paper, a pencil, a ruler, and a scientific calculator.

 

• Cell phones and other electronic devices (except calculators or an approved laptop) must be turned off in class and not used in class. If you are caught using a unapproved device in class, the device will be taken away and can be obtained later at the end of the school day from Mr. Martin. For certain activities, the use of a cell phone or computer is permitted.

 

• During a quiz or a test you will not be permitted to leave the room, unless it is an emergency situation. There is the opportunity to use the toilet before or after the test.

 

• If you skip a class it will be reported to your parents and the administration.

 

• If you are caught cheating on a test, such as using a cheat sheet, the incident will be reported to the administration. This kind of mistake can severely affect your options for university entrance

 

 

Contacting Me

            Email dmartin@stgeorges.bc.ca

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Office: 215A