12PHX

Physics (Y12)

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: David Anastasi.

Students will learn about the physical universe and the laws that govern it. Students will investigate the different types of motion motion and the factors that affect them. Students will connect electrical circuits and investigate the relationships between electrical current, voltage, resistance and power.  They will study how charge relates to voltage as well as how electricity and magnetism are intrinsically linked.  Students  will look at the evolution of atomic and nuclear theory, particularly, the atomic model, and radioactivity. Practical skills are developed in an investigation of the relationship between two variables. 



Subject Overview

Term 1
Mechanics. This covers motion, including graphs of motion and the kinematic equations, forces, momentum and energy. Projectile and circular motion.
Springs and equilibrium

Term 2
Internally assessed units are covered; the practical investigation looks at measurement and accuracy, using data to find the non-linear relationship between two variables. The atomic and nuclear physics standard covers the development of the atomic theory up to Rutherford, radioactivity , half-life and mass-energy equivalence.

Term 3
Electromagnetism; static electricity and electric fields, circuits and electromagnetic effects.

Term 4
Revision

Recommended Prior Learning

Students are assumed to have done Year 11 Science.  Coverage of the Year 11 Mechanics standard is an advantage.

The course involves mathematical calculations. Proficiency with algebra and trigonometry are recommended.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

The Year 12 Physics SciPAD is used. Students will require a graph notebook (eg 1J5), and a scientific calculator.

Pathway

Medicine (in all its forms), Engineering (in all its forms), Architecture, Computer and Information Science, Forensics, Radiography, Meteorology, Energy, Elecricity, Geology, Electronics etc etc

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 19
Internal Assessed Credits: 7
External Assessed Credits: 12
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91168 v2
NZQA Info

Physics 2.1 - Carry out a practical physics investigation that leads to a non-linear mathematical relationship


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91171 v2
NZQA Info

Physics 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of mechanics


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91172 v2
NZQA Info

Physics 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of atomic and nuclear physics


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91173 v2
NZQA Info

Physics 2.6 - Demonstrate understanding of electricity and electromagnetism


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0