Nelson Mandela High School
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Physics 20
Ms. D. Quinlan
Room 2125
[email protected]
Mr. C. Harke
Room 2125
[email protected]
Course Description:
Physics 20 consists of four units of study:
A. Kinematics
B. Dynamics
C. Circular Motion, Work and Energy
D. Oscillatory Motion and Mechanical Waves
Attitude Outcomes
Students will be encouraged to develop positive attitudes that support the responsible acquisition and application
of knowledge related to science and technology. The following attitude outcomes are to be developed throughout
Physics 20, in conjunction with the specific outcomes for Knowledge; Science, Technology and Society; and Skills in
each unit.
A. Interest in Science
C. Scientific Inquiry
E. Stewardship
B. Mutual Respect
D. Collaboration
F. Safety
Course Objectives and Assessment:
Competencies – 30%
The physics department will formally assess three competencies. This does not mean the other five competencies
will not have a place within physics; in fact, those competencies will be embedded within many of the tasks we do.
Students use these competencies when they are faced with problems that don’t have a clear solution strategy or
they are asked to complete non-routine tasks. Teachers will find evidence of these competencies in the following
activities: daily tasks, activities, projects, cumulative tests, or challenges.
Competency
Descriptor
Critical Thinking
Involves using reasoning and criteria to conceptualize, evaluate, or synthesize ideas.
Students reflect on their thinking to improve it. They challenge assumptions behind
thoughts, beliefs, or actions.
Problem Solving
Involves selecting strategies and resources to move from what is known to what is sought.
Students analyze situations, create plans of action and implement solutions.
Involves organizing and using information for specific purposes. Students access,
interpret, evaluate, and share information from digital and non-digital sources. Students
value reliability, validity, and accuracy of information.
Managing Information
NMHS Physics 20 2016-2017
Outcomes – 70%
For a more detailed list of curricular outcomes, please see the Physics 20 Program of Studies.
Unit / Weight
Kinematics
Outcome
● Describe motion in terms of displacement, velocity, acceleration and time.
25%
Dynamics
25%
Circular
Motion,
Work and
Energy
● Explain the effects of balanced and unbalanced forces on velocity.
● Explain that gravitational effects extend throughout the universe.
● Explain circular motion, using Newton’s laws of motion.
● Explain that work is a transfer of energy and that conservation of energy in an isolated system is a
fundamental physical concept.
25%
Oscillatory
Motion and
Mechanical
Waves
● Describe conditions that produce oscillatory motion.
● Describe the properties of mechanical waves and explain how mechanical waves transmit energy.
25%
Course Materials and Resources:
All students are expected to come to class with a binder filled with loose leaf paper and graph paper for storing
handouts, taking notes, and working on problems. Students also need a scientific calculator, protractor, ruler, as
well as all writing tools. Course textbooks will be available in the classroom.
Supporting documents and handouts will be posted on D2L.
Key Links:
Competency Overview
Passport to Success & Student Guidelines
Student name (printed): ________________________________
Student signature: ________________________ Parent signature: ____________________________
NMHS Physics 20 2016-2017