Grade 11 · Physics · Semester 1 · 2026–2027

The semester, motion and energy mapped out like physical trajectories.

Every week your student advances along this pathway — starting with impulse, momentum, and energy conservation, advancing into thermal physics and fluid dynamics, and culminating with wave mechanics. Key milestones highlight scheduled breaks, dedicated revision, and final assessments.

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Key Milestones & Assessments

Major academic milestones and key checkpoints mapped across the semester schedule.

Checkpoint

Revision Week

Week 18 · Dec 20, 2026

A full week dedicated to reviewing momentum, energy, fluids, and wave mechanics prior to final exams.

Checkpoint

Semester 1 Final Exams

Weeks 19–20 · Dec 27, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027

Comprehensive semester examination assessing all covered physics modules.

W1
Aug 23, 2026
Impulse and Momentum
Module 9: Momentum and Its Conservation
  • 9.1 Impulse and Momentum

Connecting force and time to changes in an object's motion.

W2
Aug 30, 2026
Impulse and Momentum (Cont.)
Module 9: Momentum and Its Conservation
  • 9.1 Impulse and Momentum

Deepening problem-solving skills for impulse-momentum principles and real-world impacts.

W3
Sep 6, 2026
Conservation of Momentum
Module 9: Momentum and Its Conservation
  • 9.2 Conservation of Momentum

Analyzing collisions and explosions in closed, isolated physical systems.

W4
Sep 13, 2026
Work and Energy
Module 10: Energy and Its Conservation
  • 10.1 Work and Energy

Defining work mathematically and linking forces to energy transformations.

W5
Sep 20, 2026
The Many Forms of Energy
Module 10: Energy and Its Conservation
National Holiday
  • 10.2 The Many Forms of Energy

Exploring kinetic, potential, and thermal energy systems. (National Vacation Sep 23 & 24)

W6
Sep 27, 2026
Conservation of Energy
Module 10: Energy and Its Conservation
  • 10.3 Conservation of Energy

Tracking mechanical energy conservation and energy losses due to friction.

W7
Oct 4, 2026
Machines
Module 10: Energy and Its Conservation
  • 10.4 Machines

Evaluating mechanical advantage and the efficiency of simple and complex machines.

W8
Oct 11, 2026
Temperature, Heat and Thermal Energy
Module 11: Thermal Energy
  • 11.1 Temperature, Heat and Thermal Energy

Distinguishing thermal energy, temperature, and methods of heat transfer.

W9
Oct 18, 2026
Change of State and Thermodynamics
Module 11: Thermal Energy
  • 11.2 Change of State and Thermodynamics

Investigating latent heat during phase changes and the laws of thermodynamics.

W10
Oct 25, 2026
Properties of Fluids
Module 12: State of Matter
  • 12.1 Properties of Fluids

Studying pressure, density, and gas behavior in fluid systems.

W11
Nov 1, 2026
Forces within Fluids
Module 12: State of Matter
  • 12.2 Forces within Fluids

Analyzing cohesion, adhesion, surface tension, and capillary action.

W12
Nov 8, 2026
Fluids at Rest and in Motion
Module 12: State of Matter
  • 12.3 Fluids at Rest and in Motion

Applying Archimedes' principle, Pascal's principle, and Bernoulli's equation.

W13
Nov 15, 2026
Periodic Motion
Module 13: Vibrations and Waves
  • 13.1 Periodic Motion

Examining simple harmonic motion, Hooke's law, and pendulum dynamics.

W14
Nov 22, 2026
Autumn Break
Break · Autumn Break
Break
  • Autumn Break

A scheduled break to rest and recharge.

W15
Nov 29, 2026
Periodic Motion (Cont.)
Module 13: Vibrations and Waves
  • 13.1 Periodic Motion

Consolidating resonance and wave generation concepts.

W16
Dec 6, 2026
Wave Properties
Module 13: Vibrations and Waves
  • 13.2 Wave Properties

Measuring wave speed, frequency, wavelength, and amplitude.

W17
Dec 13, 2026
Wave Behavior
Module 13: Vibrations and Waves
  • 13.3 Wave Behavior

Exploring wave interference, reflection, refraction, and standing waves.

W18
Dec 20, 2026
Revision Week
Revision
Revision
  • Comprehensive course review

Consolidating key physical principles across all modules in preparation for exams.

W19
Dec 27, 2026
Semester 1 Exams Start
Final Exams
Final Exam
  • Semester 1 Examinations

Assessing accumulated knowledge across all semester physics topics.

W20
Jan 3, 2027
Semester 1 Exams (Cont.)
Final Exams
Final Exam
  • Semester 1 Examinations

Demonstrating analytical problem-solving and conceptual mastery.