Grade 11 Physics (SPH3U): Uncovering the Laws that Govern the Universe
A Dynamic Introduction to Forces, Motion, Energy, and Beyond
The SPH3U – Grade 11 Physics course helps students develop a deep understanding of the fundamental principles that shape the physical world. Designed for university-bound learners, this course explores linear motion, forces, energy transformations, mechanical waves, sound, electricity, and magnetism, while emphasizing scientific inquiry and real-world applications.
Students will enhance their problem-solving, experimental design, and data analysis skills through hands-on investigations and engaging theoretical work. The course also highlights the social, technological, and environmental implications of physics-based innovations.
To enroll in this course, students must have completed SNC2D (Grade 10 Academic Science).
Key Learning Areas in SPH3U
- Scientific Investigation Skills & Career Exploration: Develop core skills for scientific inquiry and experimentation, and explore careers in engineering, medical physics, aerospace, and renewable energy.
- Kinematics: Analyze and calculate motion in one and two dimensions, explore the effects of technology on motion, and interpret real-world data using graphs and equations.
- Forces: Understand Newton’s Laws and their applications, investigate how force affects motion, and explore dynamics through inquiry and simulations.
- Energy and Society: Study energy transformations, conservation laws, and their practical applications in sustainable technologies, engines, and power systems.
- Waves and Sound: Learn about mechanical wave properties, sound behavior, and their applications in communications, medicine, and engineering.
- Electricity and Magnetism: Explore the physics behind electric circuits, magnetism, and electromagnetic technologies, and evaluate the sustainability of energy systems.
This course includes five comprehensive instructional units and a final proctored examination, totaling 110 hours of instruction. Students will engage in labs, real-world case studies, quantitative problem-solving, and virtual simulations to reinforce learning.
What Toronto Global Academy Can Do?
At Toronto Global Academy, the SPH3U course is delivered through a dynamic, student-centered online environment that combines interactive resources, lab simulations, expert feedback, and collaborative activities. Our tailored support ensures that students grasp both the conceptual and applied aspects of physics.
Students gain the confidence to tackle higher-level science and engineering courses, with emphasis on real-world connections, sustainability, and innovation. Whether your goals lie in robotics, environmental engineering, or physics research, this course sets the foundation.
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