Grade 11 · University Preparation
SPH3UGrade 11 Physics
This course develops students’ understanding of the basic concepts of physics. Students will explore kinematics, with an emphasis on linear motion; different kinds of forces; energy transformations; the properties of mechanical waves and sound; and electricity and magnetism.
Course Code
SPH3U
Grade
Grade 11 · High School
Course Type
University Preparation
Format
Online School Course
Hours
110 Hours
Credit Value
1.0
Prerequisite
SNC2D, Grade 10 Science
How your school delivers SPH3U
SPH3U ships as a structured course shell in your branded LMS: learning activities, assessments, rubrics, and student-facing materials organized around Ontario curriculum expectations. Ontario educators support facilitation, feedback, and grading workflows, and every assessment decision stays with your school's principal-of-record.
Summary of Units and Timelines
| Unit | Unit Name | Suggested Time |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 0 | Prerequisite Review | 4 Hours |
| Unit 1 | Kinematics | 20 Hours |
| Unit 2 | Forces | 20 Hours |
| Unit 3 | Waves and Sound | 21 Hours |
| Unit 4 | Waves and Sound | 21 Hours |
| Unit 5 | Electricity and Magnetism | 21 Hours |
| FINAL | Final Exam | |
| Total | 110 Hours |
Frequently Asked Questions
SPH3U is a Grade 11 Physics course at a university preparation level.
3U refers to the Grade level of the courses and the pathway. 3 means it is a grade 11 course and U means it is a university preparation course. Click here for more information on Course Coding System
Prerequisite: SNC2D, Grade 10 Science Click here for more information on Ontario secondary curriculum and their prerequisites
At School Conex you can complete an online highschool credit courses as quickly as 4 weeks, or take as long as 12 months.
Yes, we can send the marks for your online courses directly to OUAC , OCAS , your home, and to your day school.
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