Canadian Curriculum · Grade 11 Physics · SPH3U

Grade 11 Physics Lesson Plan & Curriculum Map

A full-year Grade 11 Physics lesson plan aligned to the Ontario curriculum, adaptable to other provinces. Week-by-week lessons for 1, 2 or 3 days a week from September to August, covering kinematics, forces, energy and society, waves and sound, and electricity and magnetism.

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Grade 11 Physics learning map

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1 day/week · steady pace2–3 days/week · guided practice
September · Unit 1: Kinematics

Grade 11 Physics — September Lesson Plan

Ontario Curriculum · Physics
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
September 1st week
(Physics)		Unit 1 1: Scalars and vectorsUnit 1 1: Scalars and vectors 2: Practice ProblemsUnit 1 1: Scalars and vectors 2: Practice Problems 3: Concept Review
September 2nd week
(Physics)		Unit 1 1: Distance, displacement and position-time graphsUnit 1 1: Distance, displacement and position-time graphs 2: Practice ProblemsUnit 1 1: Distance, displacement and position-time graphs 2: Practice Problems 3: Lab Activity / Data Analysis
September 3rd week
(Physics)		Unit 1 1: Speed and velocityUnit 1 1: Speed and velocity 2: Practice ProblemsUnit 1 1: Speed and velocity 2: Practice Problems 3: Applied Investigation / Extension Task
September 4th week
(Physics)		Unit 1 1: Velocity-time graphsUnit 1 1: Velocity-time graphs 2: Practice ProblemsUnit 1 1: Velocity-time graphs 2: Practice Problems 3: Enrichment: Science in the Real World & Class Discussion
October · Unit 1: Kinematics

Grade 11 Physics — October Lesson Plan

Ontario Curriculum · Physics
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
October 1st week
(Physics)		Unit 1 1: Uniform acceleration equationsUnit 1 1: Uniform acceleration equations 2: Practice ProblemsUnit 1 1: Uniform acceleration equations 2: Practice Problems 3: Concept Review
October 2nd week
(Physics)		Unit 1 1: Free fallUnit 1 1: Free fall 2: Practice ProblemsUnit 1 1: Free fall 2: Practice Problems 3: Lab Activity / Data Analysis
October 3rd week
(Physics)		Unit 1 1: Vector addition in two dimensionsUnit 1 1: Vector addition in two dimensions 2: Practice ProblemsUnit 1 1: Vector addition in two dimensions 2: Practice Problems 3: Applied Investigation / Extension Task
October 4th week
(Physics)		Unit 1 1: Projectile motionUnit 1 1: Projectile motion 2: Practice ProblemsUnit 1 1: Projectile motion 2: Practice Problems 3: Enrichment: Science in the Real World & Class Discussion
November · Unit 2: Forces

Grade 11 Physics — November Lesson Plan

Ontario Curriculum · Physics
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
November 1st week
(Physics)		Unit 2 1: Types of forcesUnit 2 1: Types of forces 2: Practice ProblemsUnit 2 1: Types of forces 2: Practice Problems 3: Concept Review
November 2nd week
(Physics)		Unit 2 1: Free-body diagrams and net forceUnit 2 1: Free-body diagrams and net force 2: Practice ProblemsUnit 2 1: Free-body diagrams and net force 2: Practice Problems 3: Lab Activity / Data Analysis
November 3rd week
(Physics)		Unit 2 1: Newton’s first lawUnit 2 1: Newton’s first law 2: Practice ProblemsUnit 2 1: Newton’s first law 2: Practice Problems 3: Applied Investigation / Extension Task
November 4th week
(Physics)		Unit 2 1: Newton’s second lawUnit 2 1: Newton’s second law 2: Practice ProblemsUnit 2 1: Newton’s second law 2: Practice Problems 3: Enrichment: Science in the Real World & Class Discussion
December · Unit 2: Forces

Grade 11 Physics — December Lesson Plan

Ontario Curriculum · Physics
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
December 1st week
(Physics)		Unit 2 1: Newton’s third lawUnit 2 1: Newton’s third law 2: Practice ProblemsUnit 2 1: Newton’s third law 2: Practice Problems 3: Concept Review
December 2nd week
(Physics)		Unit 2 1: FrictionUnit 2 1: Friction 2: Practice ProblemsUnit 2 1: Friction 2: Practice Problems 3: Lab Activity / Data Analysis
December 3rd week
(Physics)		Unit 2 1: Gravitational force and weightUnit 2 1: Gravitational force and weight 2: Practice ProblemsUnit 2 1: Gravitational force and weight 2: Practice Problems 3: Applied Investigation / Extension Task
December 4th week
(Physics)		Unit 2 1: Forces in everyday technologyUnit 2 1: Forces in everyday technology 2: Practice ProblemsUnit 2 1: Forces in everyday technology 2: Practice Problems 3: Enrichment: Science in the Real World & Class Discussion
The learning framework

Anatomy of a focused lesson

Each session moves from a clear focus to guided practice and a quick check for understanding.

10 minutes

Retrieve and diagnose

Open with short questions that check the prior knowledge needed for the week’s Grade 11 Physics · SPH3U topic.

25 minutes

Explore and explain

Work through the concept with diagrams and worked examples, then apply it to data, problems and lab-style questions.

10 minutes

Check for understanding

Finish with a short quiz or data question that shows progress towards unit tests and the final exam.

Student learning toolkit

Resources for Grade 11 Physics

Concept lessons

Clear explanations of each Grade 11 physics topic in the order it comes up in class.

Concept reviews

Concept reviews in each unit to consolidate key ideas and vocabulary.

Lab activities & data analysis

Lab activities, data analysis and applied investigations matched to each unit of the plan.

Progress notes

Regular feedback for parents on strengths, gaps and next steps.

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