Glendowie College
12 Physics
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Year 13 (2025) students are required to attend Subject Confirmation on Thursday 23 January to finalise their timetable.
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr A. Wallace.
Objectives
In their study of Physics, students will use their developing scientific knowledge, skills and attitudes to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of concepts, principles and models.
- Apply concepts and principles to explain physical phenomena, systems and devices.
- Describe how physical theories and models have been developed.
- Explain how development in physics-based applications can lead to changes in society.
Content
The modules include:
- Mechanics.
- Electricity.
- Atomic & Nuclear Physics.
- Light and waves (Option 1 - 4 credits)
- Physics in context (Option 2 - 3 credits).
Students must select one or both of the option modules. If only choosing one optional standard, the maximum credits available will be 18 or 19.
The use of electronic devices will be an integral part of the learning process and it will be a significant disadvantage if students do not have a personal device.
Recommended Prior Learning
Must have gained Achieved or more in "Everyone has Potential" assessment, plus 2 other assessments (Ionically it Matters, Under the Microscope and/or Science Fair). Total of 3 out of 4 assessments passed.
Subject and Associated Costs
Course Costs: $67.00 SciPAD workbook, login for Education Perfect online learning (covers all Senior Sciences).
Associated Costs: Nil.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This subject is eligible for subject endorsement.
External
NZQA Info
Physics 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of mechanics
NZQA Info
Physics 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of atomic and nuclear physics
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
NZQA Info
Physics 2.6 - Demonstrate understanding of electricity and electromagnetism
Optional Assessments
This is an optional standard in this subject. Your full programme of learning will be negotiated with your teacher.
External
NZQA Info
Physics 2.2 - Demonstrate understanding of physics relevant to a selected context
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
NZQA Info
Physics 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of waves
Pathway Tags
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Disclaimer
It is important that you complete your option selection by the due date to enable you to have your preferred course of study. Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry will be confirmed at the beginning of the school year.
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