PHYSICS 30 COURSE OUTLINE 2015/16

Teacher
Angela Yedersberger, B. Ed, B. Comm
Blog: http://msyedersberger.blogspot.ca/

What will we be learning?

Unit One: Forces and Motion (13%)
(15-20 classes)
PH30-FM1 Analyze motion in one- and two-dimensions, including uniform motion, uniformly
accelerated motion, circular motion, and projectile motion.
PH30-FM2 Analyze the effects of forces on objects undergoing uniform motion, uniformly
accelerated motion, circular motion, and projectile motion.
Unit Two: Conservation Laws (13%)
(15-20 classes)
PH30-CO1 Investigate the nature of mechanical energy and efficiency in mechanical systems,
including the law of conservation of energy.
PH30-CO2 Analyze the motion of objects and interactions between objects using momentum
concepts, including the law of conservation of momentum.
Unit Three: Modern Physics (13%)
(15-20 classes)
Modern Physics
PH30-MP1 Analyze the importance of relativistic principles and quantum mechanics in our
world.
PH30-MP2 Assess the effects of radioactivity and nuclear technology on society and the
environment
Unit Four: Fields (13%)
(15-20 classes)
PH30-FI1 Investigate gravitational fields and their interactions with matter.
PH30-FI2 Investigate electric and magnetic fields and their interactions with matter
Student Directed Study (8%)
(5-10 classes)
PH30-SDS1 Create and carry out a plan to explore one or more topics of personal interest
relevant to Physics 30.
Departmental (40%) January!

What do we need?
Materials
Binder & paper OR Notebook
Graph paper
Pencils
Erasers
Ruler
Dry Erase Marker
Calculator (with sin/cos/tan button)
Textbook - SCHOOL PROVIDED

What does the teacher expect from us?

Student Expectations
Regularly attend class with a positive attitude.
Stay on task, refrain from disrupting others, complete all assigned
work and seek math help when needed.
Notify the teacher of absences in advance when possible.
It is the students responsibility to gather and review missed
material and/or reschedule missed exams promptly upon his or
her return.
Maintain a supply of required materials and bring to each class.
Use a planner (students preferred style) to record daily assignments
and upcoming assessments.

ALL personal electronic devices must be turned off before entering the
classroom. Violation in school policy may result in the following:

First Offence: The device will be confiscated until the end of the
class.
Second Offence: The device will be confiscated and the student
may pick up the device from the office.
Third Offence: The device will be confiscated and a
parent/guardian will be contacted, at which time arrangements
will be made for the device to be picked up.