St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School
3801 Thomas Street
Mississauga, Ontario, L5M 7G2
(905) 285-0050
We believe that each one, created in the image and likeness of God, is called by name into the
Dufferin-Peel community to realize the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations to the fullest
extent possible as we all journey from the early years to vocation.
COURSE OUTLINE
Department:
Course:
Course Code:
Science
Grade 12 College Physics
SPH 4C1
Course Description:
This course develops students’ understanding of the basic concepts of physics. Students will explore these
concepts with respect to motion; mechanical, electrical, electromagnetic, energy transformation, hydraulic, and
pneumatic systems; and the operation of commonly used tools and machines. They will develop their scientific
investigation skills as they test laws of physics and solve both assigned problems and those emerging from their
investigations. Students will also consider the impact of technological applications of physics on society and the
environment. This course helps students to meet the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations by
examining, evaluating and applying knowledge of interdependent systems (physical, political, ethical, socioeconomic and ecological) for the development of a just and compassionate society.
Strand & Unit Title:
Corresponding Catholic Graduate Expectation(s):
Unit 1: Motion and Its Applications
Listens actively and critically to understand and learn in light of gospel
values (CGE2a)
Reads, understands and uses written materials effectively (CGE2b)
Presents information and ideas clearly and honestly and with sensitivity
to (CGE2c)
Applies effective communication, decision-making, problem-solving, time
and resource management skills (CGE4f)
Creates, adapts, evaluates new ideas in light of the common good
(CGE3b)
Thinks reflectively and creatively to evaluate situations and solve
problems (CGE3c)
Works effectively as an interdependent team member (CGE5a)
Contributes to the common good (CGE7j)
Respects the environment and uses resources wisely (CGE7i)
Integrates faith with life (CGE1i)
Unit 2: Mechanical Systems
Unit 3: Electricity and Magnetism
Unit 4:Energy Transformations
Unit 5: Hydraulic and Pneumatic
Systems
Assessment and Evaluation:
Category Weightings
Knowledge/Understanding
Thinking
Application
Communication
Weight
25%
35%
25%
15%
Final Summative
Assessments
Term Work
Course Culminating
Exam
Overall Weighting
70 %
15 %
15 %
Learning Skills and Work Habits will also be assessed and reported on. For more information please refer to Growing Success pg. 11.
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/policyfunding/growsuccess.pdf