SPH4U Grade 12 University Physics
Unit 1 – Introduction
Simulations, Videos and Additional Resources
Day
Day 1
Topic
Topic: Goals; Strategies for Success; D2L Navigation; Learning Skills; Social and Environmental Impacts
of a Linear or Circular Technological Device
Day 2
Topic: Review of Gr. 11 – (1.1) Motion and Motion Graphs; Learning Skills
Crash Course Physics YouTube – American AP Physics 1 and 2
Motion in a Straight Line: Crash Course Physics #1 (0:00 – 7:10)
Earl Haig Physics YouTube playlist Graphing Motion Physics Tutorial (7of 11 videos)
Video 1 – Position or Distance Time Graphs Part 1 Kinematics Physics Lesson (5:59)
Video 2 – Position or Distance Time Graphs Part 2 Kinematics Physics Lesson (7:47)
Video 3 – Position or Distance Time Graphs Part 3 Kinematics Physics Lesson (4:24)
Video 4 – Velocity Time Graphs Part 1 Kinematics Physics Lesson Tutorial (3:50)
Video 5 – Velocity Time Graphs Part 2 Kinematics Physics Lesson Tutorial (6:18)
Video 6 – Velocity Time Graphs Part 3 Area Kinematics Physics Lesson (3:58)
Video 7 – Velocity Time Graphs Part 4 Area Kinematics Physics Tutorial (7:34)
Video 8 – Acceleration Time Graphs Area Kinematics Physics Tutorial (3:16)
Video 9 – Graphing Summary Kinematics High School & College Physics Tutorial (2:24)
Video 10 – Distance (position) to Velocity Time Graph Physics Help (8:07)
Video 11 – Velocity to Distance (position) Time Graph Tutorial (7:21)
Erik Koopmans YouTube OnPhysics SPH4U
SPH4U 1.1 Motion and motion graphs (26:35)
Erik Koopmans YouTube OnPhysics SPH3U
SPH3U 1.1 Distance, position, and displacement (23:32)
SPH3U 1.2 Speed and velocity (20:33)
SPH3U 1.3 Acceleration (24:54)
SPH3U 1.4 Comparing graphs of linear motion (9:31)
Geogebra
Distance & Displacement
Particle Motion (position, speed, and velocity)
Position, Velocity, and Acceleration vs. Time Graphs
GIZMOS Distance-Time Graphs Metric, Distance-Time and Velocity-Time Graphs - Metric
Khan Academy Physics One-dimensional motion
What is displacement?
Calculating average velocity or speed (11:45)
Solving for time (9:34)
Displacement from time and velocity example (4:59)
Instantaneous speed and velocity (4:37)
What is velocity?
Position vs. time graphs (15:19)
What are position vs. time graphs?
Acceleration (9:05)
What does acceleration mean?
Airbus A380 take-off time (8:07)
Airbus A380 take-off distance (5:29)
Why distance is area under velocity-time line (9:25)
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Unit 1 – Introduction
Simulations, Videos and Additional Resources
What are velocity vs. time graphs?
Acceleration vs. time graphs (14:37)
What are acceleration vs. time graphs?
Matt Craig (Java) https://mattcraig.org/sims
GRAPHS OF MOTION
oPhysics
Uniform Acceleration in One Dimension: Motion Graphs
Position, Velocity, and Acceleration vs. Time Graphs
Kinematics Graphs: Adjust the Acceleration
Kinematics in 1D: Velocity vs. Time Graphs
Uniform Acceleration in One Dimension
Physics Classroom » Physics Tutorial » 1-D Kinematics:
Lesson 1 – Describing Motion with Words: part a Introduction to the Language of Kinematics
Lesson 1 – Describing Motion with Words: part b Scalars and Vectors
Lesson 1 – Describing Motion with Words: part c Distance and Displacement
Lesson 1 – Describing Motion with Words: part d Speed and Velocity
Lesson 1 – Describing Motion with Words: part e Acceleration
Lesson 3 – Describing Motion with Position vs. Time Graphs: part a The Meaning of Shape for a p-t
Graph
Lesson 3 – Describing Motion with Position vs. Time Graphs: part b The Meaning of Slope for a p-t
Graph
Lesson 3 – Describing Motion with Position vs. Time Graphs: part c Determining the Slope on a p-t
Graph
Lesson 4 – Describing Motion with Velocity vs. Time Graphs: part a The Meaning of Shape for a v-t
Graph
Lesson 4 – Describing Motion with Velocity vs. Time Graphs: part b The Meaning of Slope for a v-t
Graph
Lesson 4 – Describing Motion with Velocity vs. Time Graphs: part c Relating the Shape to the Motion
Lesson 4 – Describing Motion with Velocity vs. Time Graphs: part d Determining the Slope on a v-t
Graph
Lesson 4 – Describing Motion with Velocity vs. Time Graphs: part e Determining the Area on a v-t
Graph
Physics Classroom » Physics Interactives » Kinematics:
Graphs and Ramps
Two-Stage Rocket
Accelerometer for mobile devices
Physics Classroom » Concept Builders » Kinematics:
Distance vs Displacement activity to practice differentiating distance from displacement. (9 min. – 3
levels: 3, 3, 3 questions)
Position-Time Graphs Conceptual Analysis activity to practice creating position-time graphs. (14 min. –
3 levels: 6, 4, 4 questions)
Position-Time Graphs Numerical Analysis activity to practice creating position-time graphs. (16 min. – 3
levels: 4, 4, 8 questions)
Acceleration activity to practice determining acceleration. (20 min. – 3 levels: 6, 8, 6 questions)
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SPH4U Grade 12 University Physics
Unit 1 – Introduction
Simulations, Videos and Additional Resources
Name That Motion activity to practice determining types of motion. (22 min. – 3 levels: 6, 5, 11
questions)
Kinematics » Match That Graph activity to practice motion graphs. (24 min. – 3 levels: 4, 8, 12
questions)
Kinematics » Graph That Motion activity to practice motion graphs. (22 min. – 3 levels: 6, 5, 11
questions)
Kinematics » Velocity-Time Graphs activity to practice motion graphs. (20 min. – 3 levels: 4, 8, 8
questions)
The Physics Aviary
Distance and Displacement Challenge
Graphing of Motion Lab
Graphing Motion Lab
Graphing of Motion Lab 2
Motion Graph Matching
Acceleration Challenge
Motion Terminology Self Test
University of Guelph YouTube Lightboard Videos
Concepts of Graphing (4:05)
Motion Diagrams
Geogebra
Kinematics of the motion of a car
Physics Classroom » Physics Tutorial » 1-D Kinematics:
Lesson 2 – Describing Motion with Diagrams: part a Introduction to Diagrams
Lesson 2 – Describing Motion with Diagrams: part b Ticker Tape Diagrams
Lesson 2 – Describing Motion with Diagrams: part c Vector Diagrams
Physics Classroom » Concept Builders » Kinematics:
Dots and Graphs activity to practice creating dot diagrams and motion graphs. (24 min. – 3 levels: 6, 6,
12 questions)
Motion Diagrams activity to practice creating motion diagrams. (20 min. – 3 levels: 6, 6, 6 questions)
Which One Doesn’t Belong activity to practice creating motion diagrams. (24 min. – 3 levels: 4, 8, 12
questions)
Various
Motion diagrams help to visualize the movement of objects. They can be considered to be a series of
photographs taken at equal time intervals that have been superimposed upon each other.
1. See http://www.physicsworkshops.org/Tools/Motion%20Diagrams/1D%20Motion%20Diagrams/Conceptual%20Tools/Motion_Diagram1.pdf
Day 3
Topic: Review of Gr. 11 – (1.2) Equations of Motion; GRASS
Crash Course Physics YouTube – American AP Physics 1 and 2
Motion in a Straight Line: Crash Course Physics #1 (7:10 – 10:39)
Earl Haig Physics YouTube playlist Acceleration Equations Physics Lesson (10 of 13 videos)
Video 1 – Physics Kinematics Equations Lesson Acceleration Part 1 Kinematics for High School (4:03)
Video 2 – Physics Kinematics Equations Lesson Acceleration Part 2 (3:25)
Video 3 – Physics Equations Lesson Acceleration Part 3 Kinematics for High School (5:54)
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SPH4U Grade 12 University Physics
Unit 1 – Introduction
Simulations, Videos and Additional Resources
Video 4 – Physics Lesson: Acceleration Equations Part 4 Sample Problem High School Tutorial (5:23)
Video 5 – Acceleration Equations Sample Problem Motion Up & Down 2 Balls Dropped (4:51)
Video 6 – Tricky Acceleration Equations Sample Problem Can Superman Catch Up With a Bullet (6:04)
Video 7 – Acceleration Equations Complex Sample Train Type Problem Kinematics (5:31)
Video 8 – Acceleration Equations Tricky Gravity Problem Superman Saves a Falling Student (5:27)
Video 9 – Acceleration Equations 1 Object Catching up to Another Sample Problem (5:44)
Video 10 – Acceleration Equations Complex Sample Problem: 2 Arrows Shot Up (8:05)
Erik Koopmans YouTube OnPhysics SPH4U
SPH4U 1.2 Equations of motion (30:37)
Erik Koopmans YouTube OnPhysics SPH3U
SPH3U 1.5 Five key equations for motion (18:42)
SPH3U 1.6 Acceleration near Earth's surface (11:51)
Geogebra
basic kinematic equations
Kinematics
Khan Academy Physics One-dimensional motion
Average velocity for constant acceleration (14:09)
Acceleration of aircraft carrier take-off (14:15)
Deriving displacement as a function of time, acceleration, and initial velocity (9:57)
Plotting projectile displacement, acceleration, and velocity (16:17
Projectile height given time (8:50)
Deriving max projectile displacement given time (7:08)
Impact velocity from given height (11:42)
Viewing g as the value of Earth's gravitational field near the surface (7:30)
What are the kinematic formulas?
Choosing kinematic equations (10:57)
oPhysics
Uniform Acceleration in One Dimension
Kinematics in One Dimension: Two Object System
Physics Classroom » Physics Tutorial » 1-D Kinematics:
Lesson 6 – Describing Motion with Equations: part a The Kinematic Equations
Lesson 6 – Describing Motion with Equations: part b Kinematic Equations and Problem-Solving
Lesson 6 – Describing Motion with Equations: part c Kinematic Equations and Free Fall
Lesson 6 – Describing Motion with Equations: part d Sample Problems and Solutions
Lesson 6 – Describing Motion with Equations: part e Kinematic Equations and Graphs
Lesson 5 – Free Fall and the Acceleration of Gravity: part a Introduction to Free Fall
Lesson 5 – Free Fall and the Acceleration of Gravity: part b The Acceleration of Gravity
Lesson 5 – Free Fall and the Acceleration of Gravity: part c Representing Free Fall by Graphs
Lesson 5 – Free Fall and the Acceleration of Gravity: part d How Fast? and How Far?
Lesson 5 – Free Fall and the Acceleration of Gravity: part e The Big Misconception
Physics Classroom » Concept Builders » Kinematics:
Kinematics » Free Fall activity to practice determining the effect of the acceleration due to gravity near
the surface of the Earth. (18 min. – 3 levels: 6, 6, 6 questions)
Kinematics » Up and Down activity to practice determining the effect of the acceleration due to
gravity near the surface of the Earth. (8 min. – 3 levels: 4, 2, 2 questions)
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SPH4U Grade 12 University Physics
Unit 1 – Introduction
Simulations, Videos and Additional Resources
The Physics Aviary
Equations of Motion Lab
Measuring Acceleration with Photogates Prelab
University of Guelph YouTube Lightboard Videos
1-d Kinematics (2:41)
Day 4
Topic: Review of Gr. 11 – (1.3) Displacement in Two Dimensions; Safety; Safety in the Physics
Classroom Activity
Crash Course Physics YouTube – American AP Physics 1 and 2
Vectors and 2D Motion: Crash Course Physics #4 (0:00 – 4:28)
Earl Haig Physics YouTube playlist Vector Physics Lesson Tutorial (10 of 10 videos)
Video 1 – Physics Vectors Putting Bearings on Vectors Lesson (3:50)
Video 2 – Vector Addition (Graphically) Physics Lesson for high school (3:45)
Video 3 – Physics Vectors Removing Bearings From Vectors (2:40)
Video 4 – Vector Components Part 1 Physics Lesson (2:08)
Video 5 – Vector Components Part 2 Physics Lesson (3:15)
Video 6 – Vector Components Part 3 Physics Lesson (2:19)
Video 7 – Vector Components Introductory Sample Problem Airplane Taking Off (4:03)
Video 8 – Physics Vector Addition (Algebraic) (6:54)
Erik Koopmans YouTube OnPhysics SPH4U
SPH4U 1.3 Displacement in two dimensions (24:54)
Erik Koopmans YouTube OnPhysics SPH3U
SPH3U 2.1 Motion in two dimensions: Scale diagrams (19:42)
SPH3U 2.2 Motion in two dimensions: Algebra (26:05)
Geogebra
Vector Addition
GIZMOS Vectors
Khan Academy Physics Two-dimensional motion
Visualizing vectors in 2 dimensions (12:53)
What are velocity components?
Matt Craig (Java) https://mattcraig.org/sims
VECTOR ADDITION
oPhysics
Vector Components
Vector Addition
PhET
Motion in 2D (Java)
Physics Classroom » Physics Tutorial » Vectors – Motion and Forces in Two Dimensions:
Lesson 1 – Vectors – Fundamentals and Operations: part a Vectors and Direction
Lesson 1 – Vectors – Fundamentals and Operations: part b Vector Addition
Lesson 1 – Vectors – Fundamentals and Operations: part c Resultants
Lesson 1 – Vectors – Fundamentals and Operations: part d Vector Components
Lesson 1 – Vectors – Fundamentals and Operations: part e Vector Resolution
Lesson 1 – Vectors – Fundamentals and Operations: part f Component Method of Vector Addition
Physics Classroom » Physics Tutorial » 1-D Kinematics:
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SPH4U Grade 12 University Physics
Unit 1 – Introduction
Simulations, Videos and Additional Resources
Lesson 2 – Describing Motion with Diagrams: part c Vector Diagrams
Physics Classroom » Concept Builders » Kinematics:
Vector Direction activity to practice vector direction. (18 min. – 3 levels: 6, 6, 6 questions)
Head-to-Tail Addition activity to practice head-to-tail vector addition. (18 min. – 3 levels: 3, 6, 9
questions)
Vector Addition activity to practice head-to-tail vector addition with 3, 4, or 5 vectors. (20 min. – 3
levels: 4, 8, 8 questions)
Component Addition activity to practice vector addition by components. (9 min. – 3 levels: 3, 3, 3
questions)
The Physics Aviary
Triangle Math
One Step Vector Treasure Hunt
Vector Treasure Hunt
Normal Logger Pro
Logger
Various
Safety, so hot right now. Safety. Physics Lab Safety with Science Hutch and Friends (5:37)
A solar eclipse can cook your eyes: How to watch safely (4:55)
Lab Techniques & Safety: Crash Course Chemistry #21 (9:02)
Biological Lab Safety (8:53)
WHMIS 2015 for Workers (4:11) from WorkSafeBC
Day 5
Topic: Review of Gr. 11 – (1.4) Velocity in Two Dimensions; Graphing, Patterns and Relationships
Earl Haig Physics YouTube playlist Acceleration Equations Physics Lesson (3 of 13 videos)
Video 11 – Kinematics Equations in 2D Car Changes Direction Using Vectors (6:21)
Video 12 – Acceleration Formula 2D Ferris Wheel Find Displacement Problem Using Vectors (8:53)
Video 13 – Kinematics Equations in 2D Using Vectors: More Complex Problem (6:39)
Earl Haig Physics YouTube playlist Vector Physics Lesson Tutorial (10 of 10 videos)
Video 9 – Vector Subtraction Physics Lesson for high school (0:52)
Video 10 – Vector Acceleration Physics Lesson (5:13)
Erik Koopmans YouTube OnPhysics SPH4U
SPH4U 1.4 Velocity and acceleration in two dimensions (23:16)
Geogebra
Vector Addition and Subtraction
oPhysics
Vector Addition and Subtraction
Vector Addition and Subtraction Practice
Day 6
Topic: Review of Gr. 11 – (1.5) Projectile Motion; Algebra; Estimation; Fermi Estimates
Crash Course Physics YouTube – American AP Physics 1 and 2
Vectors and 2D Motion: Crash Course Physics #4 (6:25 – 10:05)
Earl Haig Physics YouTube playlist Projectile Motion Problems in Physics (9 of 9 videos)
Video 1 – Physics Projectile Motion Horizontal Shot Part 1 Lesson (5:47)
Video 2 – Physics Projectile Motion Angle Shot Part 2 Lesson (5:36)
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SPH4U Grade 12 University Physics
Unit 1 – Introduction
Simulations, Videos and Additional Resources
Video 3 – Physics Projectile Motion Find Final Velocity Part 3 Lesson (4:30)
Video 4 – Physics Lesson: Projectile Motion Find The Angle Problem Part 4 (7:59)
Video 5 – Projectile Motion Part 5 Level Launch Problem (2:50)
Video 6 – Projectile Motion Calculating the Maximum Height Part 6 (3:08)
Video 7 – Projectile Motion Airplane Dropping Object Sample Problem (5:50)
Video 8 – Projectile Motion Difficult Find Velocity Sample Problem (7:24)
Video 9 – Projectile Motion Tricky Calculate the Angle Problem (7:51)
Erik Koopmans YouTube OnPhysics SPH4U
SPH4U 1.5 Projectile motion (19:02)
Erik Koopmans YouTube OnPhysics SPH3U
SPH3U 2.3 Projectile motion (21:42)
Geogebra
Projectile Motion
Projectile motion
GIZMOS Golf Range, Feed the Monkey (Projectile Motion), Trebuchet
Khan Academy Physics Two-dimensional motion
Horizontally launched projectile (12:26)
What is 2D projectile motion?
Projectile at an angle (12:46)
Launching and landing on different elevations (15:11)
Total displacement for projectile (13:45)
Total final velocity for projectile (7:52)
Correction to total final velocity for projectile (2:40)
Matt Craig (Java) https://mattcraig.org/sims
PROJECTILE MOTION
oPhysics
Projectile Motion
Exploring Projectile Motion Concepts
Projectile Motion: Tranquilize the Monkey
PhET
Projectile Motion (HTML5 or Flash)
Physics Classroom » Physics Tutorial » Vectors – Motion and Forces in Two Dimensions:
Lesson 2 – Projectile Motion: part a What is a Projectile?
Lesson 2 – Projectile Motion: part b Characteristics of a Projectile's Trajectory
Lesson 2 – Projectile Motion: part c Describing Projectiles With Numbers: (Horizontal and Vertical
Velocity)
Lesson 2 – Projectile Motion: part d Describing Projectiles With Numbers: (Horizontal and Vertical
Displacement)
Lesson 2 – Projectile Motion: part e Initial Velocity Components
Lesson 2 – Projectile Motion: part f Horizontally Launched Projectile Problems
Lesson 2 – Projectile Motion: part g Non-Horizontally Launched Projectile Problems
Physics Classroom » Concept Builders » Kinematics:
Which One Doesn’t Belong activity to identify the characteristics of projectile motion. (24 min. – 3
levels: 4, 8, 12 questions)
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SPH4U Grade 12 University Physics
Unit 1 – Introduction
Simulations, Videos and Additional Resources
Trajectory – Horizontally Launched activity to investigate horizontally launched projectile motion.
(varies)
Trajectory – Angle Launched Projectiles activity to investigate angle launched projectile motion. (13
min. – 3 levels: 6, 3, 4 questions)
The Physics Aviary
Drone Delivery Lab
Ground to Soccer Kick Lab
Projectile Lab
Drone Delivery Challenge
Soccer Kick Challenge
University of Guelph YouTube Lightboard Videos
2-d Kinematics: Projectile Motion (3:18)
Day 7
Topic: Review of Gr. 11 – (1.6) Relative Motion; Measurement; Significant Digits
Earl Haig Physics YouTube playlist Relative Velocity Physics Tutorial Lesson (6 of 6 videos)
Video 1 – Relative Velocity Part 1 Kinematics Physics Lesson (7:21)
Video 2 – Relative Velocity Part 2 Kinematics Physics Lesson Tutorial (5:24)
Video 3 – Relative Velocity Part 3 Physics Lesson (6:26)
Video 4 – Relative Velocity Part 4 Physics Lesson Tutorial (6:23)
Video 1 – Physics Tutorial Lesson: Relative Velocity Part 5 High School help (8:20)
Video 1 – Relative Velocity Sample Videos of Birds, Boats and Airplanes (3:36)
Erik Koopmans YouTube OnPhysics SPH4U
SPH4U 1.6 Relative motion (21:34)
Erik Koopmans YouTube OnPhysics SPH3U
SPH3U 2.2 Motion in two dimensions: Algebra (26:05)
Geogebra
Vector Addition
Vector Addition and Subtraction
Relative velocity: Boat problem
Relative Velocity: Boat Crossing a River
Matt Craig (Java) https://mattcraig.org/sims
RELATIVE VELOCITY
oPhysics
Relative Velocity: Boat Crossing a River
Physics Classroom » Physics Tutorial » Vectors – Motion and Forces in Two Dimensions:
Lesson 1 – Vectors – Fundamentals and Operations: part g Relative Velocity and Riverboat Problems
Lesson 1 – Vectors – Fundamentals and Operations: part h Independence of Perpendicular
Components of Motion
The Physics Aviary
River Crossing Lab
Day 8
Topic: Introduction to Physics Simulations
oPhysics
https://ophysics.com/
The Physics Aviary
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SPH4U Grade 12 University Physics
Unit 1 – Introduction
Simulations, Videos and Additional Resources
Day 9
https://thephysicsaviary.com/Physics/Programs/Labs/find.php
Topic: Review of Gr. 11 – Error Analysis
Various
Watch Accuracy and Precision (2:34) for an explanation of the difference between accuracy and
precision.
Watch Percentage Error and Percentage Difference (10:27) Note the this video uses the term
“percentage error”, while our course uses the term “percent deviation”. Also, please note that this
video does not use the significant digit simplification used in our course.
Watch Random and systematic error (5:51). Accuracy and Precision with Percent Error and Percent
Deviation (12:05) is also helpful.
The Experimental Error page on the digipac.ca/chemical website is useful, as is the Types of
Experimental Errors page from the New Mexico State University Department of Physics.
Try Random and Systematic Errors. Some terminology is different.
Try Errors in Measurements in Physics MCQs Quiz Online. Some terminology is different.
Day 10
Topic: Review of Gr. 11 – Projectile Motion Activity
Day 11
Topic: Stokes Law Experiment Day 1 – Determining Variables; Creating a Testable Hypothesis;
Creating a Conclusion; Creating a Procedure
Day 12
Topic: Stokes Law Experiment Day 2 – Performing a Procedure, Refining a Procedure, Data Collection
Day 13
Topic: Stokes Law Experiment Day 3 – report completion (Assessment as learning (formative))
Day 14
Topic: Course Introduction ends – Practice Test (Assessment as learning (formative))
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