Ontario Curriculum
A1.1: formulate relevant scientific questions about observed relationships, ideas, problems, or issues, make informed predictions, and/or formulate educated hypotheses to focus inquiries or research
Diffusion
Sight vs. Sound Reactions
A1.5: conduct inquiries, controlling relevant variables, adapting or extending procedures as required, and using appropriate materials and equipment safely, accurately, and effectively, to collect observations and data
Diffusion
Pendulum Clock
Triple Beam Balance
A1.6: compile accurate data from laboratory and other sources, and organize and record the data, using appropriate formats, including tables, flow charts, graphs, and/or diagrams
A1.10: draw conclusions based on inquiry results and research findings, and justify their conclusions with reference to scientific knowledge
A1.13: express the results of any calculations involving data accurately and precisely, to the appropriate number of decimal places or significant figures
Unit Conversions 2 - Scientific Notation and Significant Digits
B2.1: use appropriate terminology related to motion, including, but not limited to: distance, displacement, position, speed, acceleration, instantaneous, force, and net force
Atwood Machine
Crumple Zones
Feed the Monkey (Projectile Motion)
Free-Fall Laboratory
Golf Range
B2.2: plan and conduct investigations to measure distance and speed for objects moving in one dimension in uniform motion
B2.3: plan and conduct investigations to measure constant acceleration for objects moving in one dimension
Atwood Machine
Feed the Monkey (Projectile Motion)
Free-Fall Laboratory
B2.4: draw distance–time graphs, and use the graphs to calculate average speed and instantaneous speed of objects moving in one dimension
Distance-Time and Velocity-Time Graphs - Metric
Free-Fall Laboratory
B2.5: draw speed–time graphs, and use the graphs to calculate average acceleration and distance of objects moving in one dimension
B2.6: solve simple problems involving one-dimensional average speed (vav), distance (“Delta”d), and elapsed time (“Delta”t), using the algebraic equation vav = “Delta”d/“Delta”t
Distance-Time and Velocity-Time Graphs - Metric
Free-Fall Laboratory
B2.7: solve simple problems involving one-dimensional average acceleration (aav), change in speed (“Delta”v), and elapsed time (“Delta”t) using the algebraic equation aav = “Delta”v/“Delta”t
B2.8: plan and conduct an inquiry to determine the relationship between the net force acting on an object and its acceleration in one dimension
Atwood Machine
Fan Cart Physics
Free-Fall Laboratory
B2.9: analyse, in quantitative terms, the forces acting on an object, and use free-body diagrams to determine net force and acceleration of the object in one dimension
Atwood Machine
Inclined Plane - Simple Machine
B2.10: conduct an inquiry to measure gravitational acceleration, and calculate the percentage error of the experimental value
Free-Fall Laboratory
Golf Range
B3.1: distinguish between constant, instantaneous, and average speed, and give examples of each involving uniform and non-uniform motion
Distance-Time and Velocity-Time Graphs - Metric
B3.2: describe the relationship between one-dimensional average speed (vav), distance (“Delta”d), and elapsed time (“Delta”t)
Distance-Time and Velocity-Time Graphs - Metric
B3.3: describe, in quantitative terms, the relationship between one-dimensional average acceleration (aav), change in speed (“Delta”v), and elapsed time (“Delta”t)
B3.4: state Newton’s laws, and apply them qualitatively and quantitatively to explain the motion of an object in one dimension
Atwood Machine
Fan Cart Physics
Free-Fall Laboratory
B3.5: explain the relationship between the acceleration of an object and the net unbalanced force acting on that object
Atwood Machine
Crumple Zones
Free-Fall Laboratory
Inclined Plane - Simple Machine
C2.1: use appropriate terminology related to mechanical systems, including, but not limited to: coefficients of friction, torque, mechanical advantage, work input, and work output
Inclined Plane - Simple Machine
Inclined Plane - Sliding Objects
Pulley Lab
Torque and Moment of Inertia
C2.2: analyse, in qualitative and quantitative terms, the forces (e.g., gravitational, frictional, and normal forces; tension) acting on an object in one dimension, and describe the resulting motion of the object
Fan Cart Physics
Free-Fall Laboratory
Inclined Plane - Sliding Objects
C2.3: use an inquiry process to determine the factors affecting static and kinetic friction, and to determine the corresponding coefficient of friction between an everyday object and the surface with which it is in contact
Free-Fall Laboratory
Inclined Plane - Sliding Objects
C2.4: use an inquiry process to determine the relationships between force, distance, and torque for the load arm and effort arm of levers
C2.5: solve problems involving torque, force, load-arm length, and effort-arm length as they relate to the three classes of levers
C2.6: investigate, in quantitative terms, common machines (e.g., a bicycle, a can opener, a piano) with respect to input and output forces and mechanical advantage
Inclined Plane - Simple Machine
Pulley Lab
C2.7: construct a simple or compound machine, and determine its mechanical advantage (e.g., a pulley, a mobile, a can crusher, a trebuchet)
Inclined Plane - Simple Machine
Pulley Lab
C3.1: identify and describe, in quantitative and qualitative terms, applications of various types of simple machines (e.g., wedges, screws, levers, pulleys, gears, wheels and axles)
Inclined Plane - Simple Machine
Pulley Lab
C3.3: explain, with reference to force and displacement, the conditions necessary for work to be done
C3.4: explain the concept of mechanical advantage
Inclined Plane - Simple Machine
Pulley Lab
D2.1: use appropriate terminology related to electricity and magnetism, including, but not limited to: direct current, alternating current, electrical potential difference, resistance, power, energy, permanent magnet, electromagnet, magnetic field, motor principle, and electric motor
Electromagnetic Induction
Magnetic Induction
D2.2: construct real and simulated mixed direct current (DC) circuits (i.e., parallel, series, and mixed circuits), and analyse them in quantitative terms to test Kirchhoff’s laws
D2.3: analyse, in quantitative terms, real or simulated DC circuits and circuit diagrams, using Ohm’s law and Kirchhoff’s laws
D3.1: compare and contrast the behaviour and functions of series, parallel, and mixed DC circuits
D3.2: state Kirchhoff’s laws and Ohm’s law, and use them to explain, in quantitative terms, direct current, potential difference, and resistance in mixed circuit diagrams
D3.3: identify and explain safety precautions related to electrical circuits in the school, home, and workplace (e.g., the importance of turning off the current before performing electrical repairs; the reasons for grounding circuits; how to safely replace spent fuses; the use of double insulated tools and appliance circuit breakers)
D3.7: state Oersted’s principle, and apply the right-hand rule to explain the direction of the magnetic field produced when electric current flows through a long, straight conductor and through a solenoid
E2.1: use appropriate terminology related to energy and energy transformations, including, but not limited to: work, gravitational potential energy, kinetic energy, chemical energy, energy transformations, and efficiency
Air Track
Energy Conversion in a System
Energy of a Pendulum
Inclined Plane - Sliding Objects
Potential Energy on Shelves
Pulley Lab
E2.2: use the law of conservation of energy to solve problems involving gravitational potential energy, kinetic energy, and thermal energy
Air Track
Energy Conversion in a System
Energy of a Pendulum
Inclined Plane - Sliding Objects
E2.3: construct a simple device that makes use of energy transformations (e.g., a pendulum, a roller coaster), and use it to investigate transformations between gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy
Energy Conversion in a System
Energy of a Pendulum
Inclined Plane - Sliding Objects
E2.4: design and construct a complex device that integrates energy transformations (e.g., a mousetrap vehicle, an “egg-drop” container, a wind turbine), and analyse its operation in qualitative and quantitative terms
E2.5: investigate a simple energy transformation (e.g., the use of an elastic band to propel a miniature car), explain the power and output, and calculate the energy
Energy Conversion in a System
Inclined Plane - Sliding Objects
E3.1: describe and compare various types of energy and energy transformations (e.g., transformations related to kinetic, sound, electric, chemical, potential, mechanical, nuclear, and thermal energy)
Air Track
Energy Conversion in a System
Energy of a Pendulum
Inclined Plane - Sliding Objects
E3.2: explain the energy transformations in a system (e.g., a toy, an amusement park ride, a skydiver suspended from a parachute), using principles related to kinetic energy, gravitational potential energy, conservation of energy, and efficiency
Air Track
Energy Conversion in a System
Energy of a Pendulum
Inclined Plane - Sliding Objects
Correlation last revised: 9/16/2020