Course Content

Throughout the course learners will research issues, apply scientific skills and communicate information related to their findings, which will develop skills of scientific literacy.

Our Dynamic Universe

The general aim of this unit is to develop skills of scientific inquiry, investigation and analytical thinking, along with knowledge and understanding of the key areas of kinematics, dynamics and space time.

Particles and Waves

The general aim of this unit is to develop skills of scientific inquiry, investigation and analytical thinking, along with knowledge and understanding of the key areas of particles and waves.

Electricity

The general aim of this unit is to develop skills of scientific inquiry, investigation and analytical thinking, along with knowledge and understanding of the key areas of electricity, and electrical storage and transfer.

Researching Physics

The general aim of this unit is to develop skills relevant to undertaking research in Physics. Learners will collect and synthesize information from different sources, plan and undertake a practical investigation, analyse results and communicate information related to their findings. They will also consider any applications of the physics involved and implications for society/ the environment.

Assignment

Learners will apply skills of scientific inquiry, using related knowledge, to carry out a meaningful and appropriately challenging task in physics and communicate findings.

Assessment

• Internal written assessments at the end of each unit.

• Internal assessment of practical skills within each unit.

• A practical/research assignment.

• External examination at the end of the course.