Year 11 Science - Physics (THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL FOR 2025, PLEASE CHOOSE ANOTHER COURSE)
Course Description
This course covers fundamental physics ideas such as energy, forces, motion, waves and electricity. A key focus will be how physics explains energy in the world around us, from the energy associated with motion, position, electrical circuits,and heat. These fundamental physics concepts form major parts of our NCEA Level 2 and Level 3 physics courses.
The study of energy helps students explain the nature of everyday objects and interactions and form predictions about their world. All interactions are the result of forces. We will explore some key forces and their effects on motion. An understanding of static and direct current (DC) electricity helps students see the sparks in everyday life and the circuits found in their homes and favourite gadgets. Learning about how waves behave helps students to understand the applications of physics in musical instruments, earth and space science, and medical imaging, to name a few.
Through experimentation and investigation, students will delve deeper into some key physics ideas and present their understanding in a variety of ways. Students will also demonstrate their understanding through exam-style assessments aimed to prepare them for future physics courses.
Learning Opportunities
In this course you will need to:
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Resources Required
Exercise book (1B8 or 1E8 or similar)
Scientific calculator (Casio FX82 or similar)
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
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NZQA Info
Physics, Earth and Space Science 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a physical system using energy concepts