IB Physics SL 11
2013-2014
Topic 1:PHYSICS AND MEASUREMENT
1.1 Realm
1.2 Uncertainties
1.3 Vectors and Scalars
Topic 2: MECHANICS
2.1 Kinematics
Course Outline
First Year
Topic 4: OSCILLATIONS AND WAVES
4.1 Kinematics of SHM
4.2 Energy in SHM
4.3 Forced oscillations
4.4 Wave characteristics
4.5 Wave properties
2.2 Force & Dynamics
2.3 Work, energy & power
2.4 Uniform circular motion
6.1 Gravitational force and field
Topic 3: THERMAL PHYSICS
3.1 Thermal concepts
3.2 Thermal properties of matter
Option SL:SIGHT and WAVE PHENOMENA
A1 The eye and sight
A2 Standing waves
A3 Doppler effect
A4 Diffraction
A5 Resolution
A6 Polarization
Topic 7: ATOMIC -­­ NUCLEAR
7.1 The atom
7.2 Radioactive decay
7.3 Nuclear reactions, fission and fusion
An externally assessed examination will determine 76% of the IB grade and a portfolio consisting of laboratory reports will account for the remaining 24% of the grade.
Year 2 Topics:
Electric Currents, Forces and Fields, Energy Power and Climate Change. SL Option Quantum
Physics and Nuclear Physics.
Homework
Homework will be assigned each class day. If a student is absent for a class then it is the responsibility of the student to check the school Moodle website or my website http://aassofia.wordpress.com/ to make up the missed homework.

Assessment:
1.
Formative Assessment a.
Classroom Participation b.
Homework assignments c.
Lab Reports d.
Teacher Observations e.
Quizzes f.
Rubrics g.
Unit Tests
2.
Summative Assessment a.
Exams
Evaluation Techniques:
1.
Formative 80% a.
10% Assignments b.
30% Lab Activities (Internal Assessment) c.
60% Tests and Quizzes
2.
Summative Assessment 20% (Trimester Exams)
Resources
Diploma Program: Physics Syllabus. IBO. Geneva: The International Baccalaureate Organization, 2007. http://xmltwo.ibo.org/publications/migrated/productionapp2.ibo.org/publication/8/part/2/chapter/2.html
Kirk, Tim and Hodson, Neil Physics: Course Companion. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2007
Physics for the IB Diploma, Tsokos
IB Physics Data Booklet
Online Curriculum Center. International Baccalaureate Organization <http://occ.ibo.org/>.