Northeast Kings Education Centre
Mr. Warren
Physics 12 Course Syllabus 2015-2016
Teacher: Paul Warren (Room 211)
[email protected] Website: sites.google.com/a/gnspes.ca/pwarren/ Twitter: @warrenchemphys Materials: Textbook Binder and loose-leaf Pens, Pencils, Erasers, Ruler, Correctional Fluid, and Highlighters Scientific Calculator Tests/Quizzes/Assignments/Homework: Test dates will be given well in advance of the day they are administered. You will be given at least one week notice before a test is scheduled. Please make every effort possible to be present on the day of a test. The ultimate purpose of quizzes, assignments, and homework are to allow students to evaluate how well they understand the concepts discussed in class. Students will be given sufficient notice prior to a quiz and before an assignment is to be submitted. It is each student’s responsibility to complete any homework that is assigned by the teacher. Laboratories: Laboratories are an important part of Physics 12. Many of the concepts learned in class will be enhanced by your understanding of the processes that occur during laboratory experiments. Before completing a laboratory, students will be required to prepare for the experiment by completing a pre-lab assignment. You will be given approximately one week to complete a postlab report. Lab reports will be due at the beginning of class and any lab reports passed in after the deadline will be penalized 10% per day after lateness. Please make every effort to submit your lab reports on time.
Northeast Kings Education Centre
Mr. Warren
Exam: The final exam will cover concepts learned throughout the entire course. This exam will have a value of 25% of your final course mark. In preparation, students will have the option of completing a practice exam 1 week prior to the final exam and given feedback by your teacher. Missed Time: If you are absent from class, it is your responsibility to come and see me for any handouts, assignments, labs, or homework you may have missed. Should you miss a test or quiz, be prepared to write the missed assessment the day you return to school at lunch time, pending a reasonable excuse for being absence. If you miss a laboratory session, you may have to make up the lost time during a lunch or afterschool session. Please notify me in advance if you are aware that you will be missing class time. From my previous experiences, those students who frequently miss classes struggle to get a passing grade in the course. Classroom Rules and Expectations: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Please be on time and prepared for class. Participate in learning discussions Be respectful when it is not your turn to speak. Keep good notes. Stay on task. Follow lab safety rules. IPods, mp3 players, and other music devices should be stored in your book bag during class. 8. Please keep cell phones turned off and kept out of sight while in class. Topics: Unit I: Vectors (5 weeks)
Introduction to Vectors Force Vectors Equilibrium 2-D Collisions
Unit II: 2-D Motion (6 weeks)
Projectiles Circular Motion Universal Gravitation Simple Harmonic Motion
Northeast Kings Education Centre Unit III: Fields (4 weeks)
Electric Fields Electric Current and Circuits Magnetic Fields
Unit IV: Modern Physics (3 weeks)
Quantum Theory Wave-Particle Duality Model of the Atom The Nucleus Radioactive Decay Artificial Radioactivity
Evaluation: Tests
30%
Quizzes
15%
Exam
25 %
Assignments 10%
Labs
20%
Mr. Warren
Northeast Kings Education Centre
Mr. Warren
Physics 12 Communication Plan 2015-2016 Hello, My name is Paul Warren and I will be teaching your child this semester. Parents/guardians can contact me through email or by calling the school and leaving a message. My email address is
[email protected] and the school telephone number is 902 582 2040. I encourage all parents/guardians to drop me an email early in the semester so I am able to place it in my address book and make contact with you, as necessary, to keep you updated on your child’s progress. Please feel free to email for updates at any time of the semester and I will make sure to get back to you in a timely fashion. In addition, you can follow me on Twitter @warrenchemphys for regular updates on upcoming assessments, etc. Student extra help sessions are available on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday during lunchtime throughout the semester. Please encourage your child to come in and receive extra help should they need it. I am looking forward to a wonderful semester! Regards,
Mr. Warren
