11SCIP

Year 11 Science - Physics (THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL FOR 2024, PLEASE CHOOSE ANOTHER COURSE)

Course Description

This physics course covers the fundamentals of mechanics, electricity, and waves, which form major parts of our NCEA Level 2 and Level 3 physics courses.

The study of motion, forces and energy (mechanics) helps students explain the movement of everyday objects and form predictions about their world. 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:

Develop these skills:	Explore this content:
Experimental investigation and analysis.	The motion of everyday objects and the forces that affect them (Classical mechanics): Motion Forces Energy
Critical thinking and problem solving.	The movement of electrical charge and the transfer of electrical energy (electricity): Static electricity Direct current (DC) electricity Electromagnetism
Mathematical reasoning and algebraic thinking.	The transfer of energy by waves through physical substances and the vacuum of space: Mechanical waves Electromagnetic waves
Physics exam technique.	The physics of technological applications and naturally occuring phenomena.

Year 11 Science

Resources Required

Exercise book (1B8 or 1E8 or similar)
Scientific calculator (Casio FX82 or similar)

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