Course Outline:
The study of Physics is constructed around using qualitative and quantitative models, laws, and theories to better understand matter, forces, energy, and the interaction among them. Physics seeks to explain natural phenomena, from the subatomic world to the macrocosmos, and to make predictions about them. The models, laws, and theories in physics are based on evidence obtained from observations, measurements, and active experimentation over thousands of years.
By studying physics, students understand how new evidence can lead to the refinement of existing models and theories and to the development of different, more complex ideas, technologies, and innovations.
Through further developing skills in gathering, analysing, and interpreting primary and secondary data to investigate a range of phenomena and technologies, students increase their understanding of physics concepts and the impact that physics has on many aspects of contemporary life.
By exploring science as a human endeavour, students develop and apply their understanding of the complex ways in which science interacts with society, and investigate the dynamic nature of physics. They explore how physicists develop new understanding and insights, and produce innovative solutions to everyday and complex problems and challenges in local, national, and global contexts.
In Physics, students integrate and apply a range of understanding, inquiry, and scientific thinking skills that encourage and inspire them to contribute their own solutions to current and future problems and challenges. Students also pursue scientific pathways, for example, in engineering, renewable energy generation, communications, materials innovation, transport and vehicle safety, medical science, scientific research, and the exploration of the universe.
Topics included:
Topic 1: Motion and Relativity
Topic 2: Electricity and Magnetism
Topic 3: Light and Atoms
Students study all three topics.
Assessment:
School Assessment (70%)
Assessment Type 1: Investigations Folio (30%)
Assessment Type 2: Skills and Applications Tasks (40%) External Assessment (30%) Assessment Type 3: Examination (30%). Students provide evidence of their learning through eight assessments, including the external assessment component. Students complete: at least two practical investigations one investigation with a focus on science as a human endeavour at least three skills and applications tasks one examination. At least one investigation or skills and applications task should involve collaborative work.
Length of course: Full Year
Credit points and TAS Status: 20 Credit TAS
Recommended Background: Satisfactory completion of Stage 1 Physics.
Precluded combinations with current MHS SACE subjects:
None
Other Advice:
It is strongly recommended that students also study Stage 2 Mathematical Methods
Course Outline:
The study of Physics is constructed around using qualitative and quantitative models, laws, and theories to better understand matter, forces, energy, and the interaction among them. Physics seeks to explain natural phenomena, from the subatomic world to the macrocosmos, and to make predictions about them. The models, laws, and theories in physics are based on evidence obtained from observations, measurements, and active experimentation over thousands of years.
By studying physics, students understand how new evidence can lead to the refinement of existing models and theories and to the development of different, more complex ideas, technologies, and innovations.
Through further developing skills in gathering, analysing, and interpreting primary and secondary data to investigate a range of phenomena and technologies, students increase their understanding of physics concepts and the impact that physics has on many aspects of contemporary life.
By exploring science as a human endeavour, students develop and apply their understanding of the complex ways in which science interacts with society, and investigate the dynamic nature of physics. They explore how physicists develop new understanding and insights, and produce innovative solutions to everyday and complex problems and challenges in local, national, and global contexts.
In Physics, students integrate and apply a range of understanding, inquiry, and scientific thinking skills that encourage and inspire them to contribute their own solutions to current and future problems and challenges. Students also pursue scientific pathways, for example, in engineering, renewable energy generation, communications, materials innovation, transport and vehicle safety, medical science, scientific research, and the exploration of the universe.
Topics included:
Students study all three topics.
Assessment:
School Assessment (70%)
Assessment Type 1: Investigations Folio (30%)
Assessment Type 2: Skills and Applications Tasks (40%) External Assessment (30%) Assessment Type 3: Examination (30%). Students provide evidence of their learning through eight assessments, including the external assessment component. Students complete: at least two practical investigations one investigation with a focus on science as a human endeavour at least three skills and applications tasks one examination. At least one investigation or skills and applications task should involve collaborative work.
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