General Physics
Length of Course
Term
Level
Year 10
Learning Area
Science
Core or Specialist
Specialist
Pre-requisites
Nil
Subject Description
Students will explore energy transformations and learn how to describe motion using Newton’s Laws.
Practical activities may include the construction and launching of rockets.
Students must choose one Physics module: Either Pre-SACE, or General.
This is a terminating course and does not prepare students for Stage 1 Physics in Year 11.
Content
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Carry out a practical activity and write a scientific report
- Write in the genre of a Science as a Human Endeavour Essay
- Apply Newton's Laws
- Perform caclulations for speed, velocity, and acceleration.
Assessment
Students will be assessed on their scientific knowledge, practical and investigation skills as well as problem solving and communication skills.
Assessment will include:
- Practical investigations
- Research assignments
- A test
Pathways
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Year 10 - General Physics