IB Physics HL 11
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Textbook:Wiley: Physics, 6e Cutnell & Johnson
Description: This course provides an introduction into the general topics of physics. Through this course students should gain an understanding of the relationships between the major concepts of physics and their effect on daily and future life. Students will describe physical phenomena through mathematical expressions. Through lab activities students will practice proper experimental procedures and precautions as well as the scientific method.
Course Outline:
- Year One
- 1st semester
- Overview and Measurement Topic 1.1-1.3
- Forces and Vectors Topic 1.4, 2.2-2.3, A.5
- Kinematics in 1-d Topic 2.1
- Newton's Laws Topic 2.2-2.3
- Dynamics in 1 & 2 dimensions Topic 2.2, A.1-5
- Energy Topic 2.5 & Topic 8
- 2nd semester
- Electrostatics Topic 5.1 & 6
- Electric Currents Topic 5.2
- Electromagnetism Topic 5.3
- Waves Topic 4
- Sound Topic 11
- Light Topic G
- Modern Physics Topic 7 & 13
- Year Two
- 1st semester
- Review Internal Assessment and Physical Measurement Core Topic 1
- Review Mechanics and Mechanics Extension Core Topic 2 & 9
- Thermal Physics Core Topic 3 and 10
- Review of Waves and Optics Core Topic 4 and 11 and Option G
- 2nd semester
- Review of Electromagnetism Core Topic 5 & 12
- Atomic and Nuclear Physics Review Core Topic 7 & 13 and Option J
- Astrophysics Option E
- Relativity Option H
Course Objectives: Objectives are those stated in the International Baccalaureate guidelines for Physics. The IB Curriculum parallels the Physics 1 curriculum in the first year, covering some topics in additional depth, and adds topics not covered in Physics 1 in the second year.
Major Class Requirements: Students will be asked to keep a loose-leaf notebook with dividers of all work (notes, homework, quizzes and tests). A formal lab notebook is required as part of International Baccalaureate's internal assessment program. Participation in Science Fair is required for all IB students and science fair participation will count for one test grade. One or two projects will be assigned each semester (examples: oral presentation, mobile, egg drop design, etc.). These projects will also count as test grades.
Suggested Materials: Loose leaf notebook, Scientific/Graphing Calculator, USB Drive, colored pencils, metric rule, protractor and compass.
Classroom Regulations and Procedures: Students are expected to be seated with required materials (text, notebook, pencils, assignments, etc.) available at the start of class. Proper school conduct (refer to student handbook) is expected. Additional regulations will be announced as needed for proper safety precautions required for a given lab.
Grading System: A numerical grading system will be used for all work. Averages will be computed from all grades recorded as follows:
- Test & Projects - 40%,
- Lab Reports - 30%,
- Quizzes and Notebook - 20%,
- Homework - 10%
- A = 100 - 92
- B = 91 - 84
- C = 83 - 74
- D = 74 - 67
- F = 66 - 0
Parents: Feel free to contact me at York High School with any questions or concerns. If a conference is desired, please contact me several days in advance.
YHS Phone: 898-0354
e-mail:chardesty@ycsd.york.va.us