ESCUELA BILINGUE SANTA MARIA DEL VALLE

PHYSICS 12TH
SYLLABUS- IV QUARTER
2023-2024

SUBJECT: PHYSICS GRADE: 12TH

Teachers: José Argueta
E-mail: jose.argueta@esmv.edu.hn
Duration of Period: 8 weeks, Mar 18th - May 24th
Course Description: Do you want to understand how the universe works? Let us study PHYSICS!
High school Physics classes focus first on Classic Mechanics, which includes Mechanics (kinematics, dynamics,
oscillations), E & M (electricity and magnetism), and some other selected topics (waves, fluids, thermodynamics,
optics, etc.). Briefly defined, PHYSICS is the science that tries to understand the laws of nature and the relationship
between energy and matter.
CLASSROOM POLICIES:
In order to accomplish excellent results and maintain quality during the learning process of the student, it is
important to consider the following guidelines:
● Follow all directions given by your teacher to achieve the best results of the class.
● Display positivity.
● Be in class on time. Respect the class time.
● Making mistakes is part of the class, but you must learn from them.
● Wear your school uniform properly according to the school rules.
● Turn homework/classwork on time, according to specifications. Students will have the opportunity to turn
it in the next day for 50% of the grade and so forth. Your evaluation is going to be reflecting your
punctuality, responsibility and the way you follow directions.
● Bring all the materials needed to class (book, notebook, computer, pen, pencil, colors, ruler).
● Be respectful of yourself, your teacher and your classmates always (check the rules of the school and the
given guidelines).
● Use a well-organized PHYSICS notebook.
● Since your book is online, always have your OWN computer ready and charged.
● In case of absences or excuses remember to send the corresponding email as soon as possible to
hsexcusasypermisos@esmv.edu.hn.
RESOURCES:
A. Bibliography:
1. Physics for scientists and engineers, Serway 10th edition
2. Physics principles and problems, McGraw Hill, Basic National Curriculum

B. Materials: Computer, Scientific calculator, Ruler set, Notebook, pen, pencils, colors, markers, scissors, and
household materials that will be asked for in advance.
TEACHING-LEARNING METHODOLOGY:
Oral presentations, posters, conceptual organizers (such as foldables, charts, diagrams, etc.), master lectures,
videos, investigations, labs, problem solving (both individual and in groups) and real-world applications.
Grading Policy:
● Homework 30%: documental research, exercises and word problems worksheets.
● Classwork 25%: Lab practices 10%, problem solving, study guides, worksheets, key terms and theoretical
activities 20%.
● Values and attitudes 10%: standard rubric form.
● Exam 35%
Total……………………………………………………100%

Required Texts: Physics for scientists and engineers, Serway 10th edition
WEEKLY TOPICS
& DATES

WEEKS- DUE
TOPICS ACTIVITIES OBSERVATIONS
DATES DATES
Mar 18 - HW-P: Decibel scale and sound
Sound intensity and decibel scale Mar 22
Mar 22 intensity activity 5%
Mar 25 -
EASTER BREAK
Mar 29
HW-P: Worksheet #1 5% Apr 4
Apr 1 -
Doppler effect E/P: Scientific article analysis
Apr 5
8% Apr 5
Apr 10
Characteristics of light: de Broglie HW-P: Light and De Broglie
Apr 8 -
wavelength activity 5%
Apr 12
Flat and curved mirrors Quiz 1: Sound and light 10%
Apr 11
Apr 15 - Reflection, refraction, and diffraction CW: Video analysis and word
Apr 18
Apr 19 (Snell's law) problems 5%
Quiz 2: Reflection, refraction Apr 24
Apr 22 -
Foundations of magnetism and diffraction 7%
Apr 26
CW: Worksheet #2 5% Apr 25
Apr 29 -
Electric charge, force and fields. CW: Worksheet #4 5% May 2
May 3
May 6 - HW-P: Electric potential activity
Electric potential May 9
May 10 5%
May 13
HW-P: Worksheet #5 5%
May 13 -
Ohm's law and capacitors Quiz 3: Electricity
May 17
foundations 10%
May 17
May 20 - IV Quarter closing During
HW-P: Notebook 5%
May 24 Entrepreneur fair the week
All the CW: Lab Practices and practical assessments-applications 10% All the
period Values and attitudes 10% period
Dates and topics are subject to change, but the grading will remain constant.

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