Canadian Curriculum · Grade 12 Physics · SPH4U

Grade 12 Physics Lesson Plan & Curriculum Map

A full-year Grade 12 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 dynamics, energy and momentum, gravitational, electric and magnetic fields, the wave nature of light, and modern physics including special relativity and quantum mechanics.

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

Grade 12 Physics — September Lesson Plan

Ontario Curriculum · Physics
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
September 1st week
(Physics)		Unit 1 1: Motion in two dimensionsUnit 1 1: Motion in two dimensions 2: Practice ProblemsUnit 1 1: Motion in two dimensions 2: Practice Problems 3: Concept Review
September 2nd week
(Physics)		Unit 1 1: Projectile motionUnit 1 1: Projectile motion 2: Practice ProblemsUnit 1 1: Projectile motion 2: Practice Problems 3: Lab Activity / Data Analysis
September 3rd week
(Physics)		Unit 1 1: Newton’s laws in two dimensionsUnit 1 1: Newton’s laws in two dimensions 2: Practice ProblemsUnit 1 1: Newton’s laws in two dimensions 2: Practice Problems 3: Applied Investigation / Extension Task
September 4th week
(Physics)		Unit 1 1: Inclined planes and frictionUnit 1 1: Inclined planes and friction 2: Practice ProblemsUnit 1 1: Inclined planes and friction 2: Practice Problems 3: Enrichment: Science in the Real World & Class Discussion
October · Unit 1: Dynamics

Grade 12 Physics — October Lesson Plan

Ontario Curriculum · Physics
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
October 1st week
(Physics)		Unit 1 1: Uniform circular motionUnit 1 1: Uniform circular motion 2: Practice ProblemsUnit 1 1: Uniform circular motion 2: Practice Problems 3: Concept Review
October 2nd week
(Physics)		Unit 1 1: Centripetal forceUnit 1 1: Centripetal force 2: Practice ProblemsUnit 1 1: Centripetal force 2: Practice Problems 3: Lab Activity / Data Analysis
October 3rd week
(Physics)		Unit 1 1: Non-inertial frames of referenceUnit 1 1: Non-inertial frames of reference 2: Practice ProblemsUnit 1 1: Non-inertial frames of reference 2: Practice Problems 3: Applied Investigation / Extension Task
October 4th week
(Physics)		Unit 1 1: Applications of dynamicsUnit 1 1: Applications of dynamics 2: Practice ProblemsUnit 1 1: Applications of dynamics 2: Practice Problems 3: Enrichment: Science in the Real World & Class Discussion
November · Unit 2: Energy and Momentum

Grade 12 Physics — November Lesson Plan

Ontario Curriculum · Physics
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
November 1st week
(Physics)		Unit 2 1: Work and kinetic energyUnit 2 1: Work and kinetic energy 2: Practice ProblemsUnit 2 1: Work and kinetic energy 2: Practice Problems 3: Concept Review
November 2nd week
(Physics)		Unit 2 1: Gravitational and elastic potential energyUnit 2 1: Gravitational and elastic potential energy 2: Practice ProblemsUnit 2 1: Gravitational and elastic potential energy 2: Practice Problems 3: Lab Activity / Data Analysis
November 3rd week
(Physics)		Unit 2 1: Conservation of energyUnit 2 1: Conservation of energy 2: Practice ProblemsUnit 2 1: Conservation of energy 2: Practice Problems 3: Applied Investigation / Extension Task
November 4th week
(Physics)		Unit 2 1: Springs and simple harmonic motionUnit 2 1: Springs and simple harmonic motion 2: Practice ProblemsUnit 2 1: Springs and simple harmonic motion 2: Practice Problems 3: Enrichment: Science in the Real World & Class Discussion
December · Unit 2: Energy and Momentum

Grade 12 Physics — December Lesson Plan

Ontario Curriculum · Physics
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
December 1st week
(Physics)		Unit 2 1: Momentum and impulseUnit 2 1: Momentum and impulse 2: Practice ProblemsUnit 2 1: Momentum and impulse 2: Practice Problems 3: Concept Review
December 2nd week
(Physics)		Unit 2 1: Conservation of momentum in one dimensionUnit 2 1: Conservation of momentum in one dimension 2: Practice ProblemsUnit 2 1: Conservation of momentum in one dimension 2: Practice Problems 3: Lab Activity / Data Analysis
December 3rd week
(Physics)		Unit 2 1: Collisions in two dimensionsUnit 2 1: Collisions in two dimensions 2: Practice ProblemsUnit 2 1: Collisions in two dimensions 2: Practice Problems 3: Applied Investigation / Extension Task
December 4th week
(Physics)		Unit 2 1: Elastic and inelastic collisionsUnit 2 1: Elastic and inelastic collisions 2: Practice ProblemsUnit 2 1: Elastic and inelastic collisions 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 12 Physics · SPH4U 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 12 Physics

Concept lessons

Clear explanations of each Grade 12 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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