Physics (Grades 11 & 12)
Grade 11 Topics
Unit 1:Kinematics
- vectors
- algebraic problem solving
Unit 2: Dynamics
- Newton’s laws
- momentum introduction
Unit 3: Momentum and Energy
- conservation of momentum
- work, power, and efficiency
- transformation, total energy, and conservation
- technological implications
Unit 4: Waves
- fundamental properties
- sound waves and electromagnetic radiation
Grade 12 Topics
Unit 1: Force, Motion, Work, and Energy
- collisions in two dimensions
- projectiles
- circular motion
- simple harmonic motion
- universal gravitation
Unit 2: Fields
- magnetic, electric, and gravitational fields
- Coulomb’s law and electric circuits
- electromagnetism and electromagnetic induction
- generators and motors
Unit 3: Waves and Modern Physics
- quantum physics
- Compton and de Broglie
- particles and waves
- Bohr atoms and quantum atoms
Biology (Grades 11 & 12)
Grade 11 Topics
Unit 1: Matter and Energy for Life
- the cell
- interaction of cell structures
- photosynthesis and respiration
Unit 2: Biodiversity
- classifying living things
- diversity among living things
Unit 3: Maintaining Dynamic Equilibrium I
- homeostatis
- body systems
Unit 4: Interactions among Living Things
- biomes
- population dynamics
Grade 12 Topics
Unit 1: Maintaining Dynamic Equilibrium II
- nervous system
- endocrine system
Unit 2: Reproduction and Development
- cell division
- reproductive systems – regulation and technologies
- embryonic differentiation and development
Unit 3: Genetic Continuity
- molecular level
- Mendelian genetics
- implications
Unit 4: Evolution, Change, and Diversity
- evidence and mechanisms
- implications
Chemistry (Grades 11 & 12)
Grade 11 Topics
Unit 1: Stoichiometry
- the mole and molar mass
- stoichiometric experimentation and applications
Unit 2: From Structures to Properties
- properties of ionic and molecular compounds and metallic substances
- classifying compounds
- bonding and structural models
- bond energies
- polar and pure covalent bonding
Unit 3: Organic Chemistry
- compounds
- influences of organic compounds on society
- classifying organic compounds
- isomers in organic chemistry
- polymerization
Grade 12 Topics
Unit 1: Thermochemistry
- experiments with energy changes
- thermochemistry and potential energy
Unit 2: Solutions, Kinetics, and Equilibrium
- concentration, properties, and solubility
- solubility and precipitates
- kinetics and rate of reaction
Unit 3: Acids and Bases
- acid/base reactions and titrations
- equilibrium with acids and bases
- indicators
Unit 4: Electrochemistry
- oxidation and reduction
- redox and half-reactions
- electrochemical and electrolytic cells
- energy efficiency of cells
