PHYSICS 30 COURSE OUTLINE
MRS. THANA RAHIM
Textbook: Pearson Physics
PHYSICS 30 WORKBOOK: ($18)
Other Required Materials: A SCIENTIFIC CALCULATOR, a binder, dividers,
loose-leaf paper, a ruler, pens, pencils, an eraser
Study Guide (Optional): The Key Study Guide, developed by Castle Rock
Research (www.castlerockresearch.com), may be ordered through the office at a
discounted rate.
Course Description:
Physics 30 is a diploma course meant for students who aspire to earn a post
secondary degree. Students will explore concepts related to 1.Momentum, 2.
Electric and Magnetic forces, 3.Electromagnetic Radiation and 4.Particle physics
COURSE EVALUATION
The Physics 30 course consists of four units of study:
Unit
Momentum & Impulse
Class
Time
2 Weeks
Forces & Fields
5 Weeks
Electromagnetic
Radiation
Atomic Physics
4 Weeks
Review Week
1 Week
5 Weeks
Chapters
9
Pg 454-507
10, 11, 12
Pg 508-631
13, 14
Pg 632-749
15, 16, 17
Pg750-859
Weight %
15 %
30 %
30 %
25 %
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Class website where you can get missed notes and assignments
https://www.edmodo.com/home#/group?id=9178403
Each unit will be evaluated
based on the following:
Unit Tests
60 %
Concept tests 30 %
Labs & Assignments 10 %
Studentʼs Final Mark in Physics 30
will be comprised of:
Studentʼs Course Mark 50 %
Diploma Exam Mark
50 %
Other Supporting Info:
Diploma Exam (2 hours) will consist of approximately 35 multiple
choice questions and 15 numerical response questions.
Useful Alberta Ed Links
Physics 30 Subject Bulletin
http://education.alberta.ca/admin/testing/diplomaexams/exambull
etins.aspx
Programs of Study
http://education.alberta.ca/teachers/program/science/programs.a
spx
Official rules for significant digits and rounding
http://education.alberta.ca/admin/testing/diplomaexams/exambull
etins/guidelines.aspx
Mathematics and Science Directing Words
http://education.alberta.ca/admin/testing/diplomaexams/exambulletins
/mathscience.aspx