Mrs. McKay
Room 152
604.882.0220
mmckay@sd35.bc.ca
Physics - Course Outline
Topics
1. Wave Motion and Optics
 Wave Theory
 Reflection /Interference
Diffraction /Refraction
2. Kinematics
Displacement/Speed/Velocity
Acceleration
Vectors
3. Dynamics and Momentum
Newton’s Laws
 Gravity
Friction
 Momentum
4. Energy
Work/ Power
Energy/Efficiency
5. Special Relativity
Evaluation
Formative
Assignments/Homework
Labs
Quizzes
Summative
Unit Tests
Unit Labs
Final Exam
Materials Needed:
Binder
Lined Paper
Graph Paper (5-6 sheets)
Ruler
35%
65%
30% of final mark
Scientific Calculator (sin/cos/tan keys)
Protractor
Pen and Pencil
We will use all these materials frequently - please make sure you bring them to every class.
Pens/pencils/supplies = 25₵ or a shoe or phone.
Extra Help
Extra help is available after school on Fay 2’s, this means you must plan your time accordingly. Mr. Farenholtz is
available for brief questions on Day 1’s.
Expectations
1) Full attendance: You cannot afford to miss a single class of Physics 11. Very few people can learn the
concepts of Physics 11 on their own. Based on experience, your final mark will drop about 1.5% for every class
missed if you do not work hard to make up for the lost time.
2) Focus: You must make time for physics in your life. Many students are involved in non-academic activities, such
as work, grad, or sports. To be successful in Physics 11 it is important that you budget your time carefully during
the time you are studying this course, particularly before the final.
3) Deal with Problems Immediately: If you don’t understand something, ask a question right away. There are
probably others in the class hoping you’ll ask a question! If you still don’t understand, ask another student or your
teacher for help.
4) Lateness Policies: Tardiness is disrespectful to everyone else in the class and you are wasting valuable in-class
time. If you are late, sign in, and sit down and get to work.
5) Electronics/Food/Drink– No electronic devices are permitted in class except your calculator (and translators for
international students) – keep them switched off and in your backpack or locker. Phones will be confiscated
immediately and kept until the end of the day or you have the option of paying $1.00 to get it back by the end of
the class. No phones for calculator use.
6) Assignments and Test Questions: On questions involving the solution to a problem or the explanation of a
statement, part marks will be awarded for showing your work – method, process, calculations, demonstration of
your reasoning. Full marks will not be awarded for an answer only. Also, marks are lost for the use of incorrect
units or for no indication of units where applicable.
7) If You Get Sick: Call or text your classmates to find out what homework assignments or notes
were missed. You will have to do any labs and quizzes missed when you return. Physics 11 is a fast moving
course, be prepared to work hard to catch up when you return.
What to Expect
1. Study Guide: This is a package of information and work that needs to be completed for each unit. It will guide
your studies, includes practice problems and indicates when to expect labs and quizzes. This can be worked on
at any time in class.
2. Lessons: Teacher-directed lessons will occur within the class time. If the teacher is not directly teaching then it
is time to work on one of your many assignments. You will need to be self-directed and make your own decisions
on what you are going to focus on.
3.
Summative Tests/Labs: Are given at the end of the unit. They are done on the computer and include images,
video, and simulations. You may re-write your quizzes, summative tests or labs once. If you choose to rewrite
then the rewrite score is taken as the test mark and your first attempt is still entered as a formative mark.
4. Due dates-On labs and assignments are there to aid you in time management. Assignments are given to show
that you are practicing and able to complete the work. If assignments are not completed then you have not
practiced for quizzes or tests. All course work is due on the day of the summative. Absolutely no assignments
will be accepted after the summative test.