Course Outline - English Montreal School Board



COURSE CONTENT:

An introduction to the follow branches of physics: mechanics and optics. Topics include: kinematics, dynamics, work, energy, mirrors, and lenses. For more details see booklet.

EVALUATION CRITERIA:

|Competency 1 - Seeks answers or solutions to problems involving physics (40%): |

|Labs (2 labs and 1 lab test per term) |

|Competency 2 – Makes the most of his/her knowledge of physics (40%): |

|Test and Quizzes (2 per term) |

|Competency 3 – Communicates ideas using language related to physics (20%): |

|Test and Quizzes (2 per term) |

|Cross-curricular competency: Adopts effective work methods |

|This competency will be evaluated at the end of the year and will look at the student’s ability to regulate and analyze his/her approach to |

|completing a task. |

MATERIALS:

You will be expected to have the following items with you for every class period:

1. Pencil, eraser

2. Physics Notes and Exercises (will be provided by school)

3. Binder to keep tests and lab reports

4. Calculator

PHYSIC WEBSITE: emsb.qc.ca/laurenhill/physics/home.html

TUTORIALS: Check for schedule outside the classroom door or online.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This course will prepare you for CEGEP Year 1 of Pre-university Science Programs:

|MECHANICS, 202-NYA-05 |ELECTRICITY & MAGNETISM, 203-NYB-05 |

|Credits: 2.66 |Credits: 2.66 |

|Prerequisites: 203-HSG (or 70% or more in High School Physics 534) and|Prerequisites: 203-NYA, 203-NYC and Math 201-NYA, 201-NYB |

|Math 536 |Class: 3 hrs. /wk. Lab: 2 hrs. /wk. |

|Class: 3 hrs. /wk. Lab: 2 hrs. /wk | |

| |Topics include: electric force, field, potential and energy, capacitors, DC|

|Topics include: kinematics, vectors, two dimensional motion, linear |circuits, magnetic force and field, electromagnetic induction, and AC |

|momentum, Newton’s laws, work and energy, rotation, and gravitation. |circuits. |

CLASSROOM RULES, POLICIES, AND PROCEDURES

Classroom Rules:

1. Be on time!

2. Be prepared for class. Bring all the materials you need for the period. Get a drink and use the washroom during breaks. Unless it is an emergency, you will not be allowed to leave class.

3. Raise your hands if you have something to say. DO NOT speak out of turn.

4. Use appropriate language. Foul language or disrespectful remarks will not be tolerated.

5. Be respectful of everyone and everything.

6. *DO NOT leave the classroom until you are dismissed. When the bell rings, everyone must be in their seats. The class will be dismissed when everyone is silent and in their seats.

The consequences for breaking class rules, in order of severity are:

1. Warning

2. Detention (I decide when the detention will take place and what you will do during the detention. Missing a detention with me will result in a phone call home and double the previous detention time.  If you are late for a detention you will have to serve the detention again. Be on time!)   

3. Phone call home

4. Administration is involved

Homework:

Homework is a vital part of your success and is very important to understanding physics. It gives you practice and improves your understanding. Homework will be assigned on a daily basis. You are in secondary 5, therefore, I expect you to be responsible and mature enough to complete all the work that is asked of you; I will not chase you down to do your homework. You are setting yourself up for failure if you choose not to complete your homework! Failing this course will ultimately cause complications in your college applications to science programs. SO, DO YOUR HOMEWORK!

Tests/Quiz:

If you miss a test or quiz due to an absence, you must write it the day you return to school, and you must have a parent’s or doctor’s note in order to do so.  If you have a question about the way a test or quiz was marked, or if you think there was a mistake, please talk to me after I have completely gone over the test.

One final note…

When you are absent, it is your responsibility to make sure you catch up on any work you missed. Use common sense.  You all know what you should be doing and what you should not be doing. Try to improve your study skills. Set goals for yourself. Enjoy your learning.  Remember that you can succeed if you want to. I will do everything in my power to help you success, but in the end, your success depends completely on YOU!

RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS

 

A clear understanding of what is expected of you and of what you can expect from your teacher will help to avoid many potential problems.  If these expectations are reasonable and if the teacher and the students take responsibility for meeting these expectations, things should run smoothly for everybody. Please make sure that you understand what you are responsible for and what I am responsible for.

 

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

|Respect the Rules, Policies and Procedures of the class. |

|Make the best effort to complete class work and homework, to be organized and neat, and to take responsibility for your learning by getting help |

|when you don’t understand something, studying for tests and quizzes, and by maintaining a positive attitude in class. |

|Participate in class by asking questions when you don’t understand something, and by answering questions that the teacher asks. |

|To try to attend all classes and to catch up on any work missed due to absence. |

|To treat other students, the teacher and the classroom with RESPECT at all times and to not interfere with the teaching process or the learning of |

|other students. |

 TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES

 

|To maintain order and discipline in the class and to provide an environment where students feel safe and learning can take place. |

|To have an excellent understanding of the material being taught (as required by the Ministry of Education of Quebec), and to provide guidance to |

|students as they try to learn this material, giving examples, help, and explanations when needed. |

|To provide students with opportunities to have their skills evaluated on a regular basis and to provide students and parents with regular feedback |

|on their performance. |

|To treat students fairly and with respect. |

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|Please have your parents read these handouts, so that they too are aware of what will be happening in this course. Please have them sign and return |

|the tear – off form by Friday, Sept. 4th, 2009. |

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PHYSIC

COURSE OUTLINE

Teacher: N. Pang Room: 301

I ________________________________________ have read the course handouts.

(parent’s name)

Student’s Name:_______________________________ Date: ___________________

Parent’s Signature:_____________________________ Tel #: ___________________

Parent’s Email: ________________________________ Other #:__________________

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